Baptized in Blood

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Baptized in Blood
Origin London, Ontario, Canada
Genres Thrash metal, metalcore, crossover thrash (early)
Years active2004–2012
Labels Roadrunner Records
MembersJohl 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]

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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

Discography

YearAlbumTypeLabel
2006Baptized in BloodEPIndependent
2009GutterboundFull-lengthIndependent
2010Baptized in BloodFull-length Roadrunner Records

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