What makes Right to Remain Violent by Murderdolls notable?

The album gained attention for its unique fusion of glam metal and horror punk, contributing to the resurgence of interest in these genres during the early 2000s. It received positive reviews from niche publications, establishing Murderdolls as a notable act within the underground metal community and influencing subsequent groups exploring similar themes. Released in 2002, Right to Remain Violent was the debut studio album from Murderdolls, a side project of Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison. This album followed their early EP, showcasing a more polished sound while retaining their horror-inspired aesthetic. At this point, the band was still building their identity within the metal scene.

How many songs are on Right to Remain Violent?

Right to Remain Violent has 3 tracks, running approximately 8 minutes.

Right to Remain Violent

Murderdolls · 2002

8 min · 3 tracks · glam metal

A raw blend of horror punk energy and glam metal swagger, marked by aggressive riffs and theatrical vocals.

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Dead in Hollywood — This track opens the album with a punchy guitar riff and introduces the band's signature blend of campy horror lyrics and energetic performance style. Its infectious chorus encapsulates the album's overall vibe.
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Twist My Sister — With its catchy hooks and playful yet dark lyrics, this track exemplifies Murderdolls' ability to merge humor with horror motifs, making it a standout in their catalog.
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Let's Go to War — This song showcases an anthemic quality that invites listener participation, combining aggressive instrumentation with themes of rebellion that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong energy and thematic consistency, though it may not have deep layers for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The opening track features a rapid tempo with aggressive guitar riffs that set a high-energy tone for the EP.
Vocals alternate between melodic hooks and harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
Each song maintains a consistent thematic focus on horror imagery, with lyrics that enhance the theatricality of the performance.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Dead in Hollywood 2:30
2 Twist My Sister 2:06
3 Let's Go to War 3:25

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Dead in Hollywood

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