365 Days of Metal: We're Bringing Dirty Back

Day 63

Baptized In Blood - Baptized in Blood

Band Origin: London, Ontario, Canada

Genre: Thrash / Melodic Death Metal

Label: Roadrunner Records

Running Time: 49 minutes

Release Date: October 19, 201

Best Part: Sweet guitar solo's - see below for examples.

Favorite Tracks: Down and Out, Dirty's Back, Last Line Lady, and Sinking Ships

Grade: 3.5

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Baptized In Blood in 20ish words or less:

The debut album from the Dave Mustaine managed party-thrashers isn't revolutionary, but it's high energy keeps you entertained.

The Band:

Baptized In Blood is a five piece metal band from London, Ontario that is an amalgamation of old school thrash, and melodic death metal. Their sound is based around the speed and heaviness of their thrash base, and incorporates flying guitar solos and melody. Baptized In Blood can be described as a sort of 'party-thrash' band, with tracks that border on parody and have that party rock mentality. Baptized In Blood also happens to be managed by Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, which sure hasn't hindered their relative success.

Baptized In Blood's other releases include their self-released original self-titled EP from 2006 and their self-released LP Gutterbound from 2009.

Jay's Take on Baptized in Blood:

Baptized In Blood (the band) deliver a solid live performance, which was where I first came into contact with the band, leading me to check out the rest of their work. Their self-titled debut is not a ground breaking record when you take into account the genres the band inspires its music from. But it delivers enough variety and punch to keep it interesting and fresh. The 'party-thrash' vibe the band infuses into high energy delivery, and at times hilarious lyrics also add that little bit of flavor that makes the album stand out on its own. The guitar work is solid and features some tight riffs and melodic swings, flowing towards some sweet and tangy melodies that enhance the energetic vibe that the band proliferates. Baptized In Blood is definitely a record that you can leave jamming in the background at a party, or if you just feel like having a little party-rock mood in your metal mix for the day.

Sample of the Day: 



- J