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Code Orange - Grooming My Replacement / The Game Review

Updated: Oct 1, 2023

Code Orange has released the album these singles. Take a look at our review of Code Orange - The Above.

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Code Orange, formerly known as Code Orange Kids, has recently graced us with two new tracks that exemplify their intense blend of hardcore and metalcore. This boundary-pushing band has been making waves in the underground scene for years, captivating listeners with their ferocious energy and innovative approach to heavy music.


The Evolution of Code Orange:

Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Code Orange initially formed in 2008 under the name Code Orange Kids. The band quickly gained attention with their raw and aggressive sound, characterized by a unique fusion of hardcore punk and metallic hardcore elements. Over the years, Code Orange's sonic palette has expanded, incorporating elements from genres like sludge metal, industrial, and even hints of experimental noise. This evolution has allowed them to carve out a distinct niche within the heavy music scene.


Listen to Code Orange Grooming My Replacement / The Game

Listen to Code Orange Grooming My Replacement


Code Orange Grooming My Replacement Lyrics

truth comes in twos

one is mine

one is yours

gossip reaffirms

what you thought that you heard

now you’re deaf, blind

dumb and confused

so you spew like a sewer of your truth

until you purge it out

all those words that you puked

turned our blue into brown


i’m grooming my replacement

consuming all their hatred


the insects come to life

under the movie lights

i keep a list in my mind of the times that you cried “neophyte”

you wear me like a suit

spine upright. filled with screws

stand up tall

like your old man wanted you too

show some gall

and be mean

like i want you to be


i’m grooming my replacement

consuming all their hatred


accruing a debt that you cant afford

but you’ve heard it all, said it all, done it before

i gnawed at your center

i rotted your core

but you’ve heard it all

said it all

right?


im.already.in.your.mind

your brains a vehicle for my failures

so give me the fucking light

give

me

the

(light)



Listen to Code Orange The Game


Code Orange - The Game Lyrics

i am the artificer

the pathogen that is pulling at the strings

your just the documenter

taking shots of the scene

(blood and bits of browned teeth)


this is the game

we crave

but hate the taste

create the game

but then we don’t wanna play

and i’m becoming amebic

at the sound of your name

(just look the other way)


i just pressed the red button

to stimulate a little hatred

just a little bit of light and a precise manipulation

you are a predictable machine

and you keep on learning the same lesson:

never bite the hand that feeds

never befriend your oppressor


this is the game

we crave

but hate the taste

create the game

but then we don’t wanna play

and i’m becoming amebic

at the site of your face

just look the other way


you’re a predictable machine

and you keep on learning the same lesson:

never steal a crumb from my kingdom

you will be made into an example


this is the game

that you chose to play

so look the other way



Code Orange Discography and Releases:

Code Orange's discography showcases their growth as musicians and their willingness to push boundaries leading up to Grooming My Replacement / The Game. Here are some of their notable albums and releases:


Love Is Love/Return to Dust (2012):

This debut full-length album captures the band's early aggressive sound, combining raw intensity with moments of emotional vulnerability.


I Am King (2014):

Considered a breakthrough album for Code Orange, I Am King exhibits a more refined approach to their unique style, blending dark atmospheres with crushing riffs and unpredictable song structures.


Forever (2017):

This critically acclaimed album marked a significant shift for the band. With a more pronounced industrial influence and experimental songwriting, Forever solidified Code Orange's status as a boundary-pushing force in heavy music.


Underneath (2020):

Their latest full-length release, Underneath, showcases the band's most ambitious and daring work yet. It combines aggressive vocals, crushing riffs, and electronic elements to create a sonically rich and emotionally charged experience.


Code Orange Members

Code Orange consists of a talented group of musicians, each contributing to the band's distinctive sound and live performances. The current lineup includes:

  1. Eric "Shade" Balderose: Guitar, backing vocals

  2. Reba Meyers: Guitar, vocals

  3. Jami Morgan: Drums, vocals

  4. Joe Goldman: Bass

  5. Dominic Landolina: Guitar, keyboards

Unforgettable Code Orange Tours:

Code Orange's live performances are known for their raw energy and captivating stage presence. They have shared the stage with notable acts such as Slipknot, System of a Down, and Deftones. Some of their most memorable tours include:

  1. "Forever Tour" (2017): This headlining tour showcased the band's album Forever and solidified their reputation as an unrelenting live force.

  2. "The New Reality Tour" with Slipknot (2019): Code Orange joined Slipknot for a series of high-profile shows, further establishing themselves as a band to watch.

  3. "Underneath Tour" (2020): In support of their latest album, Code Orange embarked on a tour that was unfortunately cut short due to the global pandemic. However, the shows that did take place left a lasting impact on audiences.



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