Rising out of Pomona, in the Los Angeles, Ca. outer suburbs, Bonded by Blood have rapidly emerged as one of the youngest (average age just 18) and arguably one of most proficient of the New Thrash wave of acts pouring out of that city in recent times.
Formed in the summer of 2005 by a 17 year old hardcore-punk-thrash driven vocalist (Aladdin), he soon teamed up with like-minded young Lead guitar shredder (Alex Lee), then found a drummer influenced by more classic rock (Carlos Regalado), and also fell on bassist (Ruben) who was more than a little "out there " and then finally after more than 6 months after the band formed, they cought Rythm guitarist (Juan Juarez) to round out the line-up.
Although partly influenced by different styles of music, they all met through a love of one genre: THRASH METAL.
The band's prowess was noticed when they won first place in the TNT productions battle of the bands at Riverside, which included over 250 bands. That was no mean feat in a notoriously competitive LA scene- but as a young band starting at the bottom of the food chain, Bonded By Blood knew a solid practise regime was required to hone their razor sharp riffs with one single purpose- to become a respected LA thrash metal band
2 decades on from the origination of the genre, the big 4 have since become part of the regular metal mainsteam, leaving legions of fans starved of the Old-school thrash vibes. Bonded By Blood aim to change all that - and hence lead the pack of bands playing old-school Thrash but with an added energy, fun and youthful vigour, with a modern twist all of their own making. Bonded By Blood are no mere 80's rehash.
After playing a countless number of shows in a short amount of time, BBB began to gather genuine momentum, rapidly amassing a rabid LA fan base, helping the band to play their part in putting the LA New Thrash Wave on the map as undoubtedly one of the most exciting, fast-rising scenes currently in metal. Word spread, and they soon shared the stage with bands alike..Testament, Flotsam and Jetsam, Sadus, and Exodus.
Recording-wise, 2006 saw the release of their first demo, 'Four Pints of Blood'. BBB got attention from many more fans after promoting that release. August 2007 saw BBB's 'Extinguish the Weak' self-released EP hit the web and the streets, resulting in instant acclaim from the awaiting hordes of thrash fanatics, and label interest was swift to follow, as the spotlight had by then begun to shine on the burgeoning LA Thrash scene.
Weeks before the EP was released however, Bonded by Blood had received an offer from the label which is doing the most to put the new Thrash wave of acts on the global map- Earache Records. So, naturally, in September of 2007, Bonded by Blood and Earache Records inked for a long-term worldwide recording deal.
The July blog is up!!! Maybe you should go read it...
This months blog features reviews of:
Arsonists Get All The Girls - Hits From The Bow (Reissue) Autumns Eyes - Surrender The Fire Battlelore - The Last Alliance Callisto - Providence Cyclotron - Into A Subconscious Surreallity Darkness Before Dawn - Post Mortem Deeply Confused - Isolated Drown My Day - One Step Away From Silence Harbinjer - Allegory Of The Cave Lorene Drive - Out Alive Mad City Rockers - Black Celebration O.S.I. - Blood Premunition - Call Of Vengeance Rebels Without Applause - Low End Head Stomp Striker - Road Warrior The Seven Gates - Angel Of Suffering ((Thorlock)) - ((Thorlock)) Tim “Ripper” Owens - Play My Game
And an interview with Nuno of Adrenicide!
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Hey we are going to be in L.a. here soon playing at the whisky a gogo itll be july 18th so come to this show. the bands are Edens Bliss, Metal Inc., Dissimulated, Murk Sluogh, Blue Embrace, The 3rd Degree. This is our first show in L.a. so come support us and check us out. see you there!
