Inked in Blood (band)

Inked in Blood was an American Christian metalcore and melodic hardcore group.[1][2][3][4][5] They come from Portland, Oregon. The band started making music in 2001 and disbanded in 2007. Their first show was December 2001 in Portland, OR with Knives Out. The band released two demos, one extended play, Awakening Vesuvius, in 2004. Their first studio album, Lay Waste the Poets, was released by Facedown Records, in 2005. The subsequent studio album, Sometimes We Are Beautiful, was released by Facedown Records, in 2007, as their final recording.

Inked in Blood
OriginPortland, Oregon
GenresChristian metalcore, melodic hardcore, post-hardcore
Years active2003–2007
LabelsFacedown
Websitefacebook.com/pages/Inked-In-Blood/
Past membersJoey Trump
Matt McDonnell
Steven Gosvener
Kelly Mullinix
Stephen Poole
Andy Rice
Chris Espinoza
Blake Hooper
Matt Thornton
Brian James Bugge

Background

Inked in Blood Christian hardcore[2] and Christian metal band[1] from Portland, Oregon.[1] Their final line up was vocalist Joey Trump, guitarists Matt McDonnell and Kelly Mullinix, bassist Steven Gosvener, and drummer Stephen Poole.[1][6]

Music history

The band commenced as a musical entity in 2001. Their first release, Awakening Vesuvius, an extended play, twas released on June 1, 2004.[7] Some sources claim Awakening Vesuvius was released [2] by Rainstorm Productions and re issued by Strike First Records[8][9] or Strike First Records.[7][10] They released a studio album, Lay Waste the Poets, on November 8, 2005 with Facedown Records.[11] Their second studio album, Sometimes We Are Beautiful, was released by Facedown Records on October 2, 2007.[11]

Members

Final line-up[1][6]

  • Joey Trump - vocals
  • Matt McDonnell - guitar
  • Steven Gosvener - bass
  • Kelly Mullinix - guitar, vocals
  • Stephen Poole - drums (formerly of Society's Finest)

Discography

Studio albums[11]

  • Lay Waste the Poets (November 8, 2005, Facedown)
  • Sometimes We Are Beautiful (October 2, 2007, Facedown)

Extended plays

References
  1. Apar, Corey. "Inked in Blood : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  2. Jesus Freak Hideout. "Inked in Blood". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  3. Dyer, Andrea. "Inked in Blood Sometimes We Are Beautiful". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  4. Sammons, Greg. "Review: Lay Waste the Poets - Inked in Blood". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  5. Willoughby, Peter John. "Review: Sometimes We Are Beautiful - Inked in Blood". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  6. Hamm, Josh. "Review : Inked in Blood - Sometimes We Are Beautiful". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  7. "Inked In Blood - Awakening Vesuvius". Spirit Of Metal. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  8. "Awakening Vesuvius - Inked in Blood | Releases". All Music. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  9. "Interpunk - Awakening Vesuvius". Interpunk. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  10. "Inked In Blood – Awakening Vesuvius". Discogs. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  11. AllMusic. "Inked in Blood : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
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