First Blood (band)
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| FIRST BLOOD | |
|---|---|
| Country | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Years active | 2003 – Present |
| Genres | Hardcore punk |
| Labels | Trustkill Records |
| Website(s) | Official Website |
FIRST BLOOD are a hardcore band from San Francisco, CA. Their Trustkill Records debut album is titled Killafornia.
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[edit] Background
The current lineup boasts members and ex-members of Terror, Sworn Vengeance, Embrace The End, and Alcatraz, FIRST BLOOD brought their self-titled debut EP to the masses in 2003. In 2004, FIRST BLOOD continued their assault with their split 7" EP release entitled "The Dead Man's Hand 03" with Philadelphia's own Blacklisted. In 2006, FIRST BLOOD released the devastating sounds of "Killafornia" when their debut album on Trustkill Records hit the streets on May 2, 2006.
FIRST BLOOD went on tour in 2006 with Ignite, Comeback Kid, The Red Chord, Sick Of It All, Stretch Arm Strong, and more as well as an appearance at The New England Metal Fest on Saturday April 29th.
During the summer of 2006 they toured with Agnostic Front in Germany, Croatia, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and France.
[edit] Lineup
- Carl Schwartz - vocals, ex-member of Terror
- Kyle Dixon - guitar, current member of Alcatraz, ex-member of Embrace The End
- Daniel Fletcher- guitar
- Manuel Peralez - bass
- Rhett - Drums
[edit] Former Members
- Doug Weber - guitar, didn't want to quit Terror for a full time slot in FIRST BLOOD
- Brandon Thomas - drums on record, not officially part of the band.
- Mike Orris Jr. - helped with the first tours, not officially part of the band.
- Ryan Brooks - drums, filled in on tour when the band was seeking a full time drummer.
[edit] Discography
- First Blood - 2003, Bridge Nine
- The Dead Man's Hand 03 - 2003, Deathwish Inc. (Split record with Blacklisted)
- Killafornia – May 2, 2006, Trustkill Records
