Live by the Code

Live by the Code is the fifth studio album by American hardcore band Terror. It was released in 2013 via Victory Records. It is their first and only album to reach the Billboard 200 peaking at number 145, it also topped the US Heatseekers chart.

Background

In an interview Scott Vogel described Live by the Code as a tribute to the hardcore scene’s foundational ethics — staying true, being genuine, and showing respect to those who came before.

Critical reception

The album was met with favorable reviews receiving a 70/100 accumulative score on Metacritic.
AllMusic wrote “With Live by the Code, the L.A. hardcore act crushes 11 songs in under 30 minutes. Their furious lyrics and chunky guitar lines are standard moshing and stage-diving material, but fans will be satisfied nonetheless. Yet another in a long list of quality outings.” Luke Henderson of Lambgoat stated “With Live By The Code, Terror shows yet again why they have become known as one of the most consistent and highly regarded hardcore bands playing today.”