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RIPCHAIN is "Modern Heavy Metal"

- The Boise Beat - 1/12/2008
"Ripchain announced their presence before they began playing. A neon-lit assault-rifle was mounted on one of their amps, and their guitars were adorned with camouflage and attached to chain-straps or bandoliers full of bullets. Even before their first song, Ripchain oozed an authentic metal vibe."
- The Boise Beat - 1/12/2008
"There's no other way to say it: Ripchain took no prisoners. Their Sabbath and Slayer- soaked attack was thick, sincere and never predictable. Ripchain played orc killing, church burning heavy metal, with all of the furious riffing and double bass thunder that entailed.Their slower moments were welcome, too. Atmospheric, eerie and punishing, these passages created images of viking ships crewed by skeleton warriors, rowing toward their own doom."
DISCLAIMER: "we do not condone church burning, that is a violent act of terrrorism, don't even think about it!"
BAND BIO
In the summer of 2004 a group of metal heads in Boise, Idaho (around 8 o’clock) came together to make some noise. The sound they created is defined as modern hard rock built on a solid foundation of old school heavy metal.
David Sean Ford, a rebel of the old school teachings of Metallica, Slayer and Black Sabbath provides lead vocals and rhythm guitar. His lyrics cut through the mix with clarity and attitude. Joff Stone, a student of Godsmack, Black Label Society and Stuck Mojo handles lead guitar duties and backing vocals. On stage, Stone performs a well-rehearsed “ballet” as he skillfully operates his footswitches, plays guitar and sings. Garrett, inspired by bass players such as Geezer Butler and Geddy Lee was a shoe-in for the role. Reflective of his persona, Garrett’s bass tones are dark and full of mischief. His tall intimidating stature has earned him the nickname “Saskwatch”. (Not to mention… he’s really hairy.)
Ripchain’s style emerges from the mix of personalities in the group. All four members share a core belief: IT IS ABOUT THE BAND and IT IS ABOUT THE SONG, it is NEVER about the individual. Arrangements are discussed and ideas are played with. The egos are at the door and the beer is in the fridge.
RIPCHAIN performs dozens of local shows and has been blasting their rhythmic hooks across the Northwest. They had the privilege of opening for STATIC-X, OTEP and INVITRO on two dates of the Cannibal Killers tour in 2007. They also have opened for PRONG, WEDNESDAY 13 and BROKEN TEETH. They are currently in the studio wrapping up their first full length CD due to be released in the spring of 2008.

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If you need to contact RIPCHAIN send an email to [email protected]
The official website is www.ripchain.com

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Member Since: 11/30/2004
Band Website: WWW.RIPCHAIN.COM
Band Members:
DAVID SEAN FORD
FRONT MAN / AXE

JOFF "Juggernaut" STONE
LEAD AXE SLINGER / VOX

TONY "The Animal" CORNIA
SKINS & LIDS

DAN "Saskwatch" GARRETT
BASS / VOX

Influences:
Metallica
Slayer
Black Sabbath
Disturbed
Godsmack
Black Label Society
C.O.C.
Prong
Alice in Chains
Sounds Like:
1. Pop culture being led to the gallows.
2. A refreshing, clever mixture of "classic metal" and "modern rock."
3. Hercules givin' it to Aphrodite....BIG TIME.
4. A zombie raising by a cemetery gate. ... followed immediately by giving it to them, BIG TIME. (definition provided by "Court of Moons").Thanks bro! We like it.
5. ???....you tell us. Well add it to the list.
6. Loud noises scaring the christian neighborhood. (thanks JC)!
7. Mesa Triple Rectifiers cranked to 11 !!!
8. Mating call of Serbian Lamas!
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Fan Choice Wildcard Vote

Login, Search for RIPCHAIN and vote, what the hell... http://battle.bodoglife.net/fanschoice/ Your Vote Counts This is where the YOU get to choose the Wildcard band you want to see come back for a sho...
Posted by RIPCHAIN on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:33:00 PST

Waiting is the hard part.

Alright, as you know we made a drummer change and some people think we are big meenies for doing so. Thats is ok, we understand that change is painful for everyone, sorry about that, can’t be he...
Posted by RIPCHAIN on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:18:00 PST

WE FOUND OUR DRUMMER!

We are honored and privileged to bring in our new drummer Tony Cornia. You may have seen him perform with the kick ass local band DIFFERENTIAL. Fate has dealt us a good hand. We are looking forward to...
Posted by RIPCHAIN on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:17:00 PST

Filth

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Posted by RIPCHAIN on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:27:00 PST

SONG LYRICS

FILTHSLIVER IN YOUR EYEYOUR'E FUCKIN' BLINDYOU CANNOT DENYALL HAVE FALLEN, THE ROAD TO HEAVEN&NO CLOSER FOR YOU THAN IALL HAVE FALLEN, YOUR FILTH IS INMY EYES&YOU SHOULD BE CRAWLIN'YOUR SIN IS NO CLE...
Posted by RIPCHAIN on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:28:00 PST

The last 100 emails

1. no problem...you guys are awesome 2. YOU GUYS FREEAKIN ROCK!!!!  YES INDEED! U GUYS R FLIPPIN GROOVEY..... i finally had a chance to get back to "my space", i got to sit down and put on my he...
Posted by RIPCHAIN on Sat, 09 Sep 2006 07:57:00 PST

RIPCHAIN comments you haven't heard yet maybe

This is a mixture of comments from some of our new friends on myspace. you guys have a good sound, keep the metal coming. some of your songs have a 80's thrash vibe which is just what the metal scene ...
Posted by RIPCHAIN on Sun, 25 Jun 2006 06:26:00 PST