Baptized in Blood

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]

Baptized in Blood
Origin	London, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Thrash metal, metalcore, crossover thrash (early)
Years active	2004–2012
Labels	Roadrunner Records
Members	Johl Fendley Josh Torrance Alex Johnston Jason Longo Jay Westman Adam Trakinskas Brad Nassar

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

• Johl Fendley – lead vocals (2004–2012)
• Josh Torrance – lead guitars (2004–2012)
• Alex Johnston – drums (2007–2010, 2011-2012)
• Jason Longo – drums (2010–2010)
• Jay Westman – drums (2006–2007)
• Adam Trakinskas – lead vocals (2004–2007)
• Brad Nassar – bass, backing vocals (2004–2006)

Discography

Year	Album	Type	Label
2006	Baptized in Blood	EP	Independent
2009	Gutterbound	Full-length	Independent
2010	Baptized in Blood	Full-length	Roadrunner Records