Genre(s):
Heavy Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Horror, Metal
Origin:
United States (Houston, Texas)
Formed In:
1977-1990, 2005-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Sadie Paine Bass, Vocals
Alex Bortoni Drums, Vocals
See also: Darkangel, Helstar, Insecticide
Former/Past Member(s):
Alan D'Angelo Bass
See also: Power Theory, ex-Saintly Sinner, ex-Livesay, ex-Sleepy Hollow, ex-Nobody's Fool
Don Ramirez Drums
Von Crouch Drums
J.D. Shadowz Drums, Vocals
See also: Duel, ex-Tactics
Animal Axeman Drums, Vocals
Rob Graves Guitars, Vocals
(R.I.P. 2016) See also: ex-Tombztone
Jeff ''Spike'' Wong Guitars, Vocals
See also: Guitar Clone Odyssey, ex-Ambush
Steve Bogle Guitars, Vocals
Johnny Crypt Guitars, Vocals
See also: ex-LA Guns, ex-Love/Hate
Blackie Scott Guitars, Vocals
Additional notes:
The band split-up in 1990, but reformed in 2005. As the band reformed, Rob Graves' other project, Tombztone, was shelved, at least for the time being.

Not to be confused with Ripper from Portland, Oregon.

Compilation Appearances:
- "Death Awaits You" on Metal Massacre VIII (Metal Blade, 1987)
- "Sinister Minister" on Metal That Matters (Ironworks, 1987)


Discography:
Ripper - Ripper [demo] - 1985
Ripper - ...And The Dead Shall Rise [full-length] - 1986
Ripper - The Dead Have Rizen [full-length] - 2009
Ripper - Third Witness [full-length] - 2015

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Official site:
Myspace
Official site @ archive.org

Ripper - ...And The Dead Shall Rise [full-length] - 1986 by metadeat
Ripper - The Dead Have Rizen [full-length] - 2009 by amebix
Ripper - Third Witness [full-length] - 2015 by Samaritianin