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]

Baptized in Blood
OriginLondon, Ontario, Canada
GenresThrash metal, metalcore, crossover thrash (early)
Years active2004–2012
LabelsRoadrunner Records
MembersJohl Fendley
Josh Torrance
Alex Johnston
Jason Longo
Jay Westman
Adam Trakinskas
Brad Nassar

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

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  • 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

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Year Album Type Label
2006 Baptized in Blood EP Independent
2009 Gutterbound Full-length Independent
2010 Baptized in Blood Full-length Roadrunner Records

References

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  1. ^ Dawes, Laina. "Baptized in Blood, Nov 2010". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ King, Andrew (October 21, 2009). "Baptized In Blood – "Gutter Bound", Oct 2009". v13.net. V13. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  3. ^ Pratt, Greg. "...Baptized in Blood Sign to Roadrunner Records...Dec 2009". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Carman, Keith. "Baptized in Blood, Nov 2010". exclaim.ca. Exclaim!. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  5. ^ "Baptized In Blood". discogs.com. Discogs. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  6. ^ "Baptized in Blood". The Metal Archives. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Line Up - Download Festival". Archived from the original on June 19, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
  9. ^ "Baptized In Blood Concert History". concertarchives.org. Concert Archives. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
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