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First Blood

Group Members:

Mike Orris, Jr., Daniel Fletcher, Carl Schwartz, Doug Weber, Nate, Kyle Dixon, Manuel Peralez, Joe, Nick Jett

Similar Artists:

Death Before Dishonor, The Hoods, Hatebreed, Blacklisted, Killing the Dream, Die Young (TX), Modern Life Is War

Influenced By:

Sick of It All, Earth Crisis

Formal Connection With:

Terror, Embrace the End, Sworn Vengeance
  • Formed: 2002, San Francisco, CA
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Killafornia

Biography

Metallic hardcore unit First Blood emerged out of San Francisco's Bay Area in 2002, formed on the side by Terror members Carl Schwartz (vocals) and Doug Weber (guitar), both of whom had also previously played in Sworn Vengeance. Socially and politically aware in their approach (Schwartz is a staunch vegan), First Blood were never intended to be a full-time gig. Yet the band made local waves right from the start, playing its first gig with hardcore icons Cro-Mags. In 2003, First Blood (at this time rounded out by drummer Nate and bassist Joe) made their recorded debut with a self-titled EP through Division 36 Records (distributed via Bridge 9) and played a spot on Syracuse, NY's annual Hellfest. The guys followed up the next year on a split 7" with Philadelphia's Blacklisted; it was issued through Deathwish Inc. and featured new members Nick Jett (drums, also of Terror), Manuel Peralez (bass), and Kyle Dixon (second guitar, ex-Embrace the End). Outside obligations with other bands had caused problems and turnover over time, so when Schwartz decided to go with First Blood full-time -- his last Terror tour was in the fall of 2005 -- he needed dedicated musicians around him. He eventually found such stability alongside Dixon, Peralez, guitarist Daniel Fletcher, and drummer Mike Orris, Jr.; the drumming position still remained in flux from the studio to the road, however. Hooking up with Trustkill, the band embarked on an early 2006 tour with Ignite and Comeback Kid, leading into the spring release of First Blood's first full-length, Killafornia. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide
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First Blood
Origin San Francisco, California, USA
Genre(s) Hardcore punk
Years active 2003 – Present
Label(s) Trustkill Records
Website Official Website

First Blood are a hardcore band from San Francisco, CA. Their Trustkill Records debut album is titled Killafornia.

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Background

The current lineup boasts members and ex-members of Terror, Fists of Fury, 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.

During 2007, the band have toured extensively with the likes of Full Blown Chaos, Since the Flood and Death Before Dishonor with more US dates to come. The band announced their new album, "Silence is Betrayal".

Lineup

  • Carl Schwartz - vocals, ex-member of Terror, & Sworn Vengeance
  • Kyle Dixon - guitar, current member of Alcatraz, ex-member of Embrace The End
  • Manuel Peralez- guitar, ex-member of Set Your Goals, current member of Alcatraz
  • Anthony Pizzarelli - Bass
  • Rhett Hornberger - Drums

Former Members

  • Doug Weber - guitar, didn't want to quit Terror for a full time slot in First Blood, ex-Sworn Vengeance
  • 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.
  • Daniel Fletcher - Guitar, Lives in SLC and Plays in numerous Local HC bands.

Discography

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