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Ripped
- Location:
- North Canton, Ohio (early); Tampa, Florida (mid); Houston, Texas (later)
- Country:
- United States
- Genre:
- Progressive Thrash Metal/Crossover
- Themes:
- Psychosis, Trauma, Decay, Horror, Death, Religion, Society, Life
- Status:
- Split-up
- Years:
- 1988 (as R.I.P.T.), 1988-1994
About
Photo from left to right: Fred Meyer, Rick Fisher, Darin Hermann Compilation appearances: - "Smell of Gasoline" on Distant Thunder: Sounds of the Cleveland Metal Storm (November 30, 1990) - "Rip Torn", "Welcome to Hell" on Nuts and Bolts (year unknown, cassette) Unreleased: - "Deep Monster Ocean" (4-song EP that had Isolated Records had planned to release in August 1994. Includes the band's ... Read more
Current Lineup
Darin Herrman
Guitars (1988-1994)
Fred Meyer
Drums (1988-1994)
Rick Fisher
Bass (1988-1994), Vocals (1991-1994)
Past Members
Brian Gedra
Vocals (1988-1991)
John Lidderdale
Vocals (1988)
Discography
| Name | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Through My Eyes | Full-length | 1993 |
| Requiems | Split | 1992 |
| Easter Island | EP | 1992 |
| Blotter | Full-length | 1991 |
| Beyond Belief | Demo | 1989 |
| Temporary Insanity | Demo | 1989 |