Vendetta Red independently released their first record, Blackout Analysis, in 2000, and followed that with White Knuckled Substance in 2001, through Loveless Records. Vendetta Red signed to Epic Records and released their major label debut, Between the Never and the Now, in 2003. Sisters of the Red Death, released in late 2005 before the band's 2006 breakup, charted at #21 on the Top Heatseeker's Chart
After their split, former Vendetta Red members Zach, Leif, and Jeff started the band Sirens Sister.
Vendetta Red reunited in March 2011, playing the entirety of Sisters of the Red Death at El Corazon in Seatle, Washington. Afterwards they started creating new record and played the 2011 Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. In 2012 they released single Close To Me.
In 2013 they released two EPs: Scripture and Light Year Anniversary.
In 2018 they suddenly released an LP Quinceañera.
Current Members
Zach Davidson - Vocals (Sirens Sister)
Leif Anderson - Guitar (Sirens Sister)
Jonah Bergman - Bass (Schoolyard Heroes)
Burke Thomas - Drums (Megasapien)
Studio Albums
- Blackout Analysis (2000)
- White Knuckled Substance (2001)
- Between the Never and the Now (2003)
- Sisters of the Red Death (2005)
- Quinceañera (2018)
EPs
- 6 Kisses, A Blatant Reminder of Why We Are Alive (1999)
- Cut Your Noose EP (2002)
- Shatterday EP (2003)
- Scripture (2013)
- Light Year Anniversary (2013)
Vendetta Red Cried Rape On Their Date With Destiny
Vendetta Red Lyrics
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And those cold tears smear your makeup,
And you're wishing he made sure you were dead when he left
16 sutures on your throat dear
From your left ear to your right ear.
Goes to show you you're no good at breaking it off.
"Oh Holy Grace,
They made love to your face with a boxcutter.
Now you'll croon through the cavities girl.
The ropes burn your wrists,
Tape stinging your lips till you're crying out
When those phantoms they claw at your door."
Tied with barbed wire and guitar string
To a junkie's soiled box spring.
You were thankful
For the gym socks he stuffed in your mouth.
'Cause the blood soaked through the tissue
When your teeth broke when he hit you.
You denied him the pleasure he gets when you scream.
Say the words, tear the gauze,
And these bastards pay with their lives.
The lyrics to Vendetta Red's song Vendetta Red Cried Rape On Their Date With Destiny are raw and powerful, speaking to the pain and trauma of an abusive relationship. The opening lines depict the aftermath of a breakup, with the singer crying over the end of the relationship and perhaps even wishing for death. The reference to "16 sutures on your throat" is chilling and suggests physical violence, but it's also metaphorical, representing the emotional scars that remain after a breakup. The line "Goes to show you you're no good at breaking it off" speaks to the difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship and the feelings of guilt and shame that victims often experience.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes increasingly violent and disturbing. The lines "They made love to your face with a boxcutter" and "Tied with barbed wire and guitar string" are horrific and suggest sexual violence and torture. In the midst of this trauma, the singer is comforted only by the fact that her cries are muffled by socks in her mouth, denying her abuser the satisfaction of hearing her scream. The final lines suggest a desire for revenge, with a call to "Say the words, tear the gauze, and these bastards pay with their lives."
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the devastating impact of domestic violence and the difficulty of leaving abusive relationships. It's a reminder that these issues are not just abstract concepts, but real, lived experiences for many people.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're broken from the break up,
Being heartbroken and devastated after a breakup.
And those cold tears smear your makeup,
Crying uncontrollably after the breakup.
And you're wishing he made sure you were dead when he left
Feeling so hurt that one wishes ill for the person who left.
16 sutures on your throat dear
Having a noticeable scar as a result of the breakup.
From your left ear to your right ear.
The scar being quite large and prominent, stretching from the left ear to the right ear.
Goes to show you you're no good at breaking it off.
Implying that the cause of the painful breakup was the person's inability to end the relationship in a healthy way.
"Oh Holy Grace,
An exclamation of shock and disbelief.
They made love to your face with a boxcutter.
Describing a violent act of sexual assault.
Now you'll croon through the cavities girl.
Suggesting that the victim will be left with emotional and physical scars from the attack.
The ropes burn your wrists,
Depicting the physical pain and discomfort the victim feels after being tied up.
Tape stinging your lips till you're crying out
The victim being gagged and unable to cry for help.
When those phantoms they claw at your door."
Describing the haunting memories of the traumatic experience.
Tied with barbed wire and guitar string
Presenting the inhumane and barbaric method of confining and torturing the victim.
To a junkie's soiled box spring.
Further highlighting the sordid and dirty environment in which the attack is taking place.
You were thankful
Implying a deep sense of desperation and hopelessness felt by the victim.
For the gym socks he stuffed in your mouth.
The victim being grateful for something that offers some form of relief in a terrifying situation.
'Cause the blood soaked through the tissue
The intensity of the beatings being so severe that it causes the gag to become blood-soaked.
When your teeth broke when he hit you.
Describing another instance of physical brutality during the assault.
You denied him the pleasure he gets when you scream.
The victim trying to maintain some semblance of control over the situation and not give the attacker satisfaction.
Say the words, tear the gauze,
A call to action to speak up and reveal the truth about an attack.
And these bastards pay with their lives.
Implying that the attackers will face severe consequences for their actions.
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