Baptized in Blood was a five-piece
London, Ontario
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-based
heavy metal band. They were managed by
Dave Mustaine
David Scott Mustaine (born September 13, 1961) is an American musician. He is the co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter of the thrash metal band Megadeth, as well as their sole consistent member. Mustaine has releas ...
, the frontman of American
thrash metal
Thrash metal (or simply thrash) is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and often fast tempo.Kahn-Harris, Keith, ''Extreme Metal: Music and Culture on the Edge'', pp. 2–3, 9. Oxford: Berg, 2007, . ...
band
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine. Known for their technically complex guitar work and musicianship, Megadeth is one of the "big four" of American thrash metal along wi ...
.
In 2006, they independently released the EP ''Baptized in Blood''. In 2009, they independently released the album ''Gutterbound''. That led to their being signed to
Roadrunner Records, in December 2009. They stayed with Roadrunner for three years, releasing one album, also called ''Baptized in Blood''. In 2021, Cursed Blessing Records re-released ''Gutterbound''.
From 2009 through 2011, Baptized in Blood toured the US and Europe. They supported
Fear Before
Fear Before (formerly known as Fear Before the March of Flames) is an experimental rock band formed in Aurora, Colorado. As stated on their Alternative Press podcast, their name originates from a Denver Post newspaper headline about the 2002 H ...
on their final Canadian tour in August and September 2009. They played several European festivals, including the 2011
Download Festival
Download Festival is a British-created rock festival created by Terrance Gough, held annually at the Donington Park motorsport circuit in Leicestershire, England (since 2003); in Paris, France (since 2016); at Parramatta Park, Sydney (since 2 ...
. Their last concert was at
Heavy T.O.
Heavy T.O. was a two-day heavy metal and hard rock festival held at Downsview Park in Toronto in 2011 and 2012.
Announcement
Heavy T.O. was officially announced on 21 March 2011. On 22 March 2013 it was announced by Heavy MTL that there woul ...
2011.
Members
* 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
References
External links
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Canadian thrash metal musical groups
Canadian metalcore musical groups
Musical groups from London, Ontario
Musical groups established in 2004
2004 establishments in Ontario