Bloodlined Calligraphy

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Bloodlined Calligraphy is a hardcore/metal band from Ypsilanti, Michigan.

History

Bloodlined Calligraphy, a hardcore/metal band was born out of the ashes of the highly influential Ypsilanti, Michigan band Friction, who had dominated the local scene from 1999 to the early 2000s. Friction had seen many members in its time, however bassist Eric Cargile and drummer Matt Carter were the constants of the foundation. Guitarist Ryan Hampton joined Friction after resigning as drummer of a local band, Nobody's Heroes. After recording Say Hi To the Bad Guy for Selah Records with original vocalist Matthew Fleming, touring schedule conflicts forced them to recruit Ally French to replace Fleming. Shortly after French joined the band, they were signed to California's Facedown Records. Around this time, original guitarist Joshua Colvin quit. Detroit-based guitarist Jay Bowden was with the group and recorded the first demo for Facedown records and the Beginning of the End EP. Shawn Williams joined shortly after the first record with French. BLC's Facedown debut, They Want You Silent, was met with acclaim in 2005. Their second full-length LP, aptly titled Ypsilanti, was released in September 2006.

In the fall of 2006, vocalist Ally French left the band to live with her husband, and drummer Matt Carter left the band to attend to family issues. They were replaced by Ellen Hoffman filling in on vocals and Robbie Coran on drums. After one tour Coran left the band. Hampton took over on drums temporarily until April 2007, when Chris Norman was recruited. Not long after, Shawn Williams left the band to work full time. In December 2007, just before recording, Facedown decided to back out of the contract due to a budget conflict. Almost directly after that, Hoffman left the band and moved home. BLC continued practicing and writing new material with no vocalist for a few months. Nina Cislaghi was then asked to join. In the fall of 2008, Chris Norman left the band to pursue a new project. Josh Badura was then asked to officially take his place.

After Nina Cislaghi and Josh Badura joined on vocals and drums, respectively, the band has returned to playing shows and begun writing new material for a 2009 release. For some reason they feel the need to have only female vocalists which limits the talent at that part of the band. Oh, well.

Official Members

• Ryan Hampton - Guitar
• Eric Cargile - Bass
• Nina Cislaghi - Vocals
• Josh Badura - Drums

Former Official Members

• Ally French - Vocals (2003-2006)
• Matt Carter - Drums (1999-2006)
• Shawn Williams - Guitar (2004-2006, 2007, 2009)
• Matt Fleming - Vocals (1999-2003)
• Chris Norman - Drums (2007-2008)
• Josh Colvin - Guitar (1999-2003)
• Jay Bowden - Guitar (2002-2004)

Former Fill In Members

• Ellen Hoffman - Vocals (2006-2007)
• Robbie Coran - Drums (2006-2007)

Discography

Music Videos

• Isaac Is The Champ (The Beginning Of The End, EP) -2004
• Last Goodbye (Ypsilanti) -2006

External links

• Myspace Profile
• Purevolume Profile
• Interview w/ Eric Cargile