Blood for Blood is an American

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band from

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. It was formed in 1994 by Erick "Buddha" Medina and "White Trash" Rob Lind, drawing inspiration from the hardcore scene in Boston and New York. In 1997, they were signed to

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. The band describes its sound as influenced by

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, Breakdown,

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and Killing Time. After their 2004 album was released, the band went on hiatus until 2010. Guitarist and songwriter Rob Lind decided touring with the band would be detrimental to his newfound sobriety, having been a

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addict and alcoholic for many years, and feared a relapse. As a tour replacement, the band called upon Billy Graziadei from

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to fill in on guitar duties in Lind's absence. In 2011, the band mentioned Lind's possible return for another full-length album; however, in June 2012, vocalist Erick Medina was kicked out of the band due to being charged with raping a minor. The band has since been resurrected with Lind on vocals.

Band members

Current

* "White Trash" Rob Lind – guitar, vocals * Ian McFarland – bass * Robert Falzano – drums (2012)

Past

* Erick "Buddha" Medina – vocals (1994–2012) * Mike "Cap'n" Mahoney – drums (1994–1999) * Gina Benavides – bass (1996–1997) * Greg Dellaria – bass (1995) * Jeremy Wooden – bass (1994–1995) * Dustin Hengst – drums (''Outlaw Anthems'') * Neal Dike – drums (2004–2012) *

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– guitar (live) (2010–2012) * Billy Graziadei – guitar (live) (2010) * Shane Williams - vocals

Discography

Studio albums

Other

References

External links

Blood for Blood
on the Thorp Records website
Blood for Blood
on the

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