Ripping Corpse
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States |
| Founder | Scott Ruth, Shaune Kelley, Brandon Thomas |
| Headquarters | Red Bank , United States |
| Products | Death Warmed Over (1987), Splattered Remains (1988), Glorious Depravity (1990), Dreaming with the Dead (1991), Industry (1992) |
Ripping Corpse was a band specializing in death and thrash metal genres, established in 1987 in Red Bank, New Jersey by vocalist Scott Ruth, guitarist Shaune Kelley, and drummer Brandon Thomas.
Their discography includes three demos—Death Warmed Over (1987), Splattered Remains (1988), and Glorious Depravity (1990)—alongside a single full-length album titled Dreaming with the Dead released in 1991.
History
The group’s output consisted of the album Dreaming with the Dead (1991) and multiple demo recordings. Founding members were Scott Ruth, Shaune Kelley, and Brandon Thomas. Subsequently, guitarist Erik Rutan joined the lineup; he later became part of Morbid Angel and founded Hate Eternal. Bassist Scott Hornick was also added to the ensemble.
Around 1993, Rutan departed to contribute to Morbid Angel’s album Domination. That same year, Hornick left to pursue studies at Berklee College of Music. Following these changes, the remaining members dissolved the band and went on to create Dim Mak.
The band's name is inspired by a track from Kreator's album Pleasure to Kill. Their songwriting often revolved around horror motifs.
Discography
- Death Warmed Over, Independent release, 1987 (demo)
- Splattered Remains, Independent release, 1988 (demo)
- Glorious Depravity, Independent release, 1990 (demo)
- Dreaming with the Dead, Kraze/Maze America label, 1991 (LP)
- Industry, Independent release, 1992 (demo)
Personnel
- Scott Ruth: vocals
- Shaune Kelley: guitar
- Erik Rutan: guitar
- Scott Hornick: bass guitar
- Brandon Thomas: drums