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FIRST BLOOD full length coming...
Official press release:
Trustkill Records is proud to announce the addition of First Blood to the Trustkill Records family. While Trustkill plans to unleash the band's
furious hardcore with crushing, metallic guitar riffs and blood-curdling vocals to the world, First Blood is not an unknown band by any means. The
group features ex- Terror bassist, Carl Schwartz on vocals and current Terror member Doug Weber on guitar. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area,
First Blood formed in early 2002 from the ashes of Sworn Vengeance, a band in which Carl and Doug were both members. Even without having played many
live shows, First Blood has quickly made a strong impact throughout the modern hardcore scene. The group did their first show sharing the stage with
legendary members of The Cro-Mags performing as The Age of Quarrel and made a notable appearance at Hellfest 2003. Previously releasing music on
Division36 (Bridge 9) Records and Deathwish Inc, First Blood impressed many for their brutal delivery, and in your face lyrics dealing with both
social and political subjects. The band is currently writing and preparing to record their debut full-length to be released on Trustkill Records this
spring. They will also embark on their first tour in late February with Ignite and Comeback Kid including both North American and Canadian dates.
Carl talks about the signing to the label saying, "Josh (Grabelle, Trustkill Pres.) approached me about releasing something on Trustkill. I was
psyched as he did such a great job promoting Terror, but because of my obligations to that band I had to say no. When I recently left Terror, Josh and
I continued our discussion and decided to go full speed ahead and make First Blood a full-time endeavor." Carl, a main contributor to First Blood's
lyrics and music along-side guitarist Kyle Dixon (Alcatraz, Ex-Embrace The End), elaborates: "Most of my lyrics deal with topics important to me; the
ups and downs, frustrations and discontent with certain things in this world. Hopefully people can relate to my words and realize that they are not
alone, and become inspired and confident enough to stand for what they believe to find a place for themselves in this world." A staunch supporter of
veganism, Carl is involved with PETA/PETA2, with an eye-opening video interview appearance on their web site and in promotional DVDs, as well as full
page print appearances in Decibel and Revolver Magazine, helping to make kids more aware of the vegan lifestyle. Currently, Carl is developing an
international resource for vegans and vegetarians called Vegan411.com, which will be an online directory of veg-friendly restauraunts, grocery/health
food stores, recipes, products, and more.
If I fail math, there goes my chance at a good job and a happy life full of hard work.
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CR83
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I met Carl, breifly, in December of 04 in Dallas. Terror was on the Bill with Sick Of It All to support Hatebreed. He was such a great guy. Real
nice. I wonder why he leaves Terror. They seem to be really tearing things up. Oh, well. First Blood does rule. Should be a great release.
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BKT
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That will be good. Their ep blew my fucking mind. Can't wait for this one.
MM.
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BKT
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oh ya and go to myspace/firstblood.com and hear a new song. "next time I see you, you're fucking dead." God I love this band.
MM.
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the First Blood ep indeed kicked ass
T.C.O.B.
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They had some good stuff to say on their EP / Demos ... I wonder how being on trustkill will go.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by forsaken
They had some good stuff to say on their EP / Demos ... I wonder how being on trustkill will go. |
The same way it goes for alot of their bands I imagine, they have carved a niche in the biz and do seem to have a good support system for their bands.
Unfortunately they also have a shit ton of shitty bands, with a few decent ones mixed in.
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