Code Orange - Grooming My Replacement / The Game Review
- Burner Records
- Jun 1, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 1, 2023
Code Orange has released the album these singles. Take a look at our review of Code Orange - The Above.

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:
Eric "Shade" Balderose: Guitar, backing vocals
Reba Meyers: Guitar, vocals
Jami Morgan: Drums, vocals
Joe Goldman: Bass
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:
"Forever Tour" (2017): This headlining tour showcased the band's album Forever and solidified their reputation as an unrelenting live force.
"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.
"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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