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Sacrificial Blood

NO TRENDS,NO FASHIONS,100% TRUE UNDERGROUND METAL

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In these days of Underground scenes/cultures becoming more and more the mainstream, it is hard to discern who is in this for quick fame and popularity, and who plays Metal straight from the heart, with no pretentions and a pure Die Hard lust for the music. Sacrificial Blood is the very definition of the latter. Deliberately ignored by the trendy "Underground" record labels currently cashing in on the "Retro-Metal" trend, and spurned by all False Fashion Metal Posers, Sacrificial Blood continues to carry the torch for True Underground Metal in the face of all adversity. Formed in January 2003 by Mike Keller and original Guitarist Pete Barbera, Sacrificial Blood set out to pay homage to the sound of old school 80’s Death/Thrash Metal, but with an original sound instead of just blatantly ripping off bands that had already come and gone. The first lineup was complete by February, and the band recorded the "Chaotic Compulsion" Demo. By April of that year guitarist Chase Cooper was let go due to continuous drug problems, and Bassist Jude Terror left to focus more on music recording and his own projects. Bassist Ian McClung and Guitarist Ross Marcovitz replaced them, and in September 2003 the "Toxic Zombies" Demo was recorded. The band continued to rehearse into the new year, and in March of 2004 played their first show. A week later Ross left the band. They then stayed a three piece and began playing shows with increasing regularity with the likes of Slave, B.S.O.M., Planned Collapse, Feculence, and Viscid, among others. In October of 2004 the band recorded songs for a split cassette with Demonic Mortuary, which was released on Rusty Axe Records in early 2005. From there the band started playing more shows with bands such as October 31, Bludwulf, Finisher, and Toxic Holocaust, among others. In January 2006 they recorded in longtime friend Johnny G’s basement for a split CD with defunct California Thrashers Zombie (now known as Century Media recording artists Warbringer). After the recording Guitarist Pete Barbera was let go due to complete lack of dedication, and Sacrificial Blood was put on hiatus. Mike and Ian continued playing in local Thrash/Punk Crossover band A.S.D., while they searched for a new guitarist. Finally in October 2006 longtime friend and supporter of the band Spencer Murphy joined on guitar, and the return began. The split CD with Zombie was released in November 2006, and the band got back on the live front playing shows with Urban Liquor Store Riot, Scareho, Lethal Aggression, Deceased, Call the Paramedics, Trasher, Infernal Stronghold, Piledriver, and Rumpelstiltskingrinder, among others. In April 2007 they recorded at their rehearsal room with friend Ryan Jones (who also engineered the A.S.D. recordings) for promotional purposes as well as proposed compilation album appearances and splits. In July 2007 they recruited friend and fan Kevin Maull (also known as Arnie) as second guitarist. In late December 2007, the band embarked on their first tour of the Southeastern U.S. states with Philly brothers Trasher, and in February 2008 "Revenge" and the cover of Massacre’s "Mutilated" from the recording session last April were released as one side of a split 7" with Trasher on Rusty Axe Records. Sacrificial Blood is always looking for shows, so if you need a band to play somewhere get in touch....."Tyrant of Pain" music video (with clips from The Mutilator) edited by Mike Juliano Sacrificial Blood - Tyrant Of Pain (The Mutilator music video)

Add to My Profile | More Videos"Sacrificial Blood" Live at Jay Shithead’s Halloween Party 10/29/06 .. width="425" height="350" .."Lethal Dose" NME cover Live at Jay Shithead’s Halloween Party 10/29/06 .. width="425" height="350" .."Evil Force" live at the Tritone Philly 1/27/07"Revenge" live at the Tritone Philly 1/27/07

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Member Since: 9/5/2004
Band Members: Mike Keller-Drums/Vokills, Ian McClung-Bass Guitar, Spencer Murphy-Guitar, Kevin "Arnie" Maull-Guitar
Influences: Hallows Eve, Voivod, Venom, NME, Bulldozer, Warfare, Blessed Death, Prime Evil, Razor, Deceased, Autopsy, Death Strike/Master, Massacre, Rigor Mortis (NY and TX), Pestilence, Whiplash, Post Mortem, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Diamond Head, Mercyful Fate, The Rods, Medieval, Tank, Raven, Witchfinder General, Cloven Hoof, Oz, Anvil, Manowar, Misfits, G.B.H., Discharge, English Dogs.
Sounds Like: Venom, Carnivore, old Slayer, Massacre, Autopsy, Possessed, Deceased, True Fucking Metal...
Record Label: Flying U-Nick Records, Rusty Axe Records
Type of Label: None

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Interview with Metal Core Fanzine

  http://www.metalcorefanzine.com Sacrificial Blood are a killer old school death/thrash band from NJ and I recently got in touch with drummer/singer Mike Keller for an interview and if your in t...
Posted by Sacrificial Blood on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:50:00 PST