Baptized in Blood
Baptized in Blood were a five-piece London, Ontario-based heavy metal band. They were managed by Mark Adelman and Dave Mustaine,[1] the frontman of American thrash metal band Megadeth. They were signed to Roadrunner Records from December 2009 to 2012.[2]
Baptized in Blood | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Thrash metal, metalcore, crossover thrash (early) |
| Years active | 2004–2014 |
| Labels | Roadrunner Records |
| Members | Johl Fendley Josh Torrance Matthew Harris Nick Bertelsen Steve Bolognese |
| Past members | Alex Johnston Jason Longo Jay Westman Travis Sharrow Adam Trakinskas Brad Nassar Mike Spero |
The band's lead guitarist, Josh Torrance, has appeared as a co-host on The Meltdown, a one-hour radio show that airs online and on 4 FM radio stations in Alberta.[3]
Baptized in Blood supported Fear Before on their final Canadian tour in August and September 2009.[4] The band made an appearance in the UK at the 2011 Download Festival.[5]
Members
Current
- Johl Fendley – lead vocals, sitar (2011–present)
- Josh Torrance – lead guitars (2004–present)
- Nick Bertelsen – rhythm guitars (2016–present)
- Matthew Harris – bass (2013–present)
- Steve Bolognese – drums (2020–present)
Former
- Alex Johnston – drums (2004–2005)
- Jason Longo – drums (2005–2011)
- Jay Westman – drums (2011–2015)
- Travis Sharrow – drums (2015–2019)
- Adam Trakinskas – lead vocals (2004–2011)
- Brad Nassar – bass, backing vocals (2004–2013)
- Mike Spero – rhythm guitars (2004–2016)
Discography
The group has released three albums:[6]
| Year | Album | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Baptized in Blood | EP | Independent |
| 2009 | Gutterbound | Full-length | Independent |
| 2010 | Baptized in Blood | Full-length | Roadrunner Records |
References
- "Baptized in Blood Managed By Dave Mustaine". Archived from the original on September 23, 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
- "Roadrunner Signes Baptized in Blood". Retrieved December 15, 2009.
- "Baptized In Blood Guitarist To Co-Host The Meltdown". Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- 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". The Metal Archives. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
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