Baptized in Blood
Baptized in Blood | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Thrash metal, metalcore, crossover thrash (early) |
| Years active | 2004–2012 |
| Labels | Roadrunner Records |
| Members | Johl Fendley Josh Torrance Alex Johnston Jason Longo Jay Westman Adam Trakinskas Brad Nassar |
Baptized in Blood was a five-piece London, Ontario-based heavy metal band. They were managed by Dave Mustaine, the frontman of American thrash metal band Megadeth.[1]
In 2006, they independently released the EP Baptized in Blood. In 2009, they independently released the album Gutterbound.[2] That led to their being signed to Roadrunner Records, in December 2009.[3] They stayed with Roadrunner for three years, releasing one album, also called Baptized in Blood.[4] In 2021, Cursed Blessing Records re-released Gutterbound.[5][6]
From 2009 through 2011, Baptized in Blood toured the US and Europe. They supported Fear Before on their final Canadian tour in August and September 2009.[7] They played several European festivals, including the 2011 Download Festival.[8] Their last concert was at Heavy T.O. 2011.[9]
Members
[edit]- Johl Fendley – lead vocals (2004–2012)
- Josh Torrance – lead guitars (2004–2012)
- Alex Johnston – drums (2007–2010, 2011-2012)
- Jason Longo – drums (2010–2010)
- Jay Westman – drums (2006–2007)
- Adam Trakinskas – lead vocals (2004–2007)
- Brad Nassar – bass, backing vocals (2004–2006)
Discography
[edit]| Year | Album | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Baptized in Blood | EP | Independent |
| 2009 | Gutterbound | Full-length | Independent |
| 2010 | Baptized in Blood | Full-length | Roadrunner Records |
References
[edit]- ^ Dawes, Laina. "Baptized in Blood, Nov 2010". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ King, Andrew (October 21, 2009). "Baptized In Blood – "Gutter Bound", Oct 2009". v13.net. V13. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ Pratt, Greg. "...Baptized in Blood Sign to Roadrunner Records...Dec 2009". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ Carman, Keith. "Baptized in Blood, Nov 2010". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Baptized In Blood". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Baptized in Blood". The Metal Archives. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
- ^ Julien, Alexandre (September 19, 2009). "The Zyphoid Process & Great White North". Abridged Pause Blog. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ "Line Up - Download Festival". Archived from the original on June 19, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ "Baptized In Blood Concert History". concertarchives.org. Concert Archives. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
External links
[edit]| Authority control databases: Artists |
|---|
