Baroness (band)

Baroness formed in the summer of 2003 in Savannah, Georgia. The original lineup consisted of guitarist and vocalist John Baizley, guitarist Tim Loose, bassist Summer Welch, and drummer Allen Blickle.{{cite web | url=https://bensalemweekly.com/holy-crap-baroness-is-playing-broken-goblet/| title=Holy Crap! Baroness Is Playing Broken Goblet| website=bensalemweekly.com |date=June 22, 2024 | access-date=October 8, 2024 | author=E. Westfall}} Previously, John, Summer, Allen, and future-member Pete Adams had played together in a punk rock band called Johnny Welfare and the Paychecks.{{Cite web|title=Baroness - Band Profile |url=http://www.new-noise.net/new-bands/baroness/baroness_2656.html |date=2007-10-11 |access-date=2016-01-08 |website=newnoise.net |first=Nadeem |last=Ali |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011062117/http://www.new-noise.net/new-bands/baroness/baroness_2656.html |archive-date=October 11, 2007 |url-status=dead }} Much of the early Baroness material was written by John and Pete at a music store and later a small apartment in Savannah.{{cite web | url=https://monsterriff.com/2020/07/25/a-conversation-with-pete-adams-on-valkyries-new-album-baroness-and-growing-up/ | title=A Conversation With Pete Adams: On Valkyrie’s New Album, Baroness, and Growing Up | website=monsterriff.com |date=July 25, 2020 | access-date=October 8, 2024 | author=Patrick Schober}} "Tower Falls" was the first Baroness song written.{{Cite web |author= |title=Baroness - Tower Falls @ Fortarock 2010, The Netherlands |date=July 5, 2010 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00eX0Xy6AUs&t=10s |website=YouTube |access-date= October 8, 2024}}{{cbignore}} Baroness' demo was recorded in September 2003 by Steve West{{Cite web |title=BARONESS – Deep Red |url=https://metalitalia.com/intervista/baroness-rosso-profondo/ |date=November 21, 2007 |access-date=October 8, 2024 |author= Maurizio Borghi |website=metalitalia.com}} of Marble Valley and self-released by the band that same year.{{Cite web |title=DISCOGRAPHY |url=http://baronessmusic.com/discography/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001043429/http://baronessmusic.com/discography/ |archive-date=October 1, 2012 |access-date=October 8, 2024 |website=baronessmusic.com}} They began touring in the fall and gained the attention of independent record label Hyperrealist Records.

The group's debut extended play was recorded in November at The Jam Room Studio in Columbia, South Carolina with Phillip Cope of Kylesa, who produced Baroness' early recording sessions. The EP, titled First, was released by Hyperrealist on August 3, 2004.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-25|title=A Conversation With Pete Adams: On Valkyrie's New Album, Baroness, and Growing Up|url=https://monsterriff.com/2020/07/25/a-conversation-with-pete-adams-on-valkyries-new-album-baroness-and-growing-up/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=Monster Riff|language=en-US}} The band recorded a follow-up EP, Second, which was released by Hyperrealist on September 5, 2005. That same year, Tim Loose was replaced on guitar by Brian Blickle (brother of drummer Allen Blickle).{{cite web | url=https://www.connectsavannah.com/music-and-clubs/we-play-what-we-like-to-hear-2154661 | title=We play what we like to hear | website=connectsavannah.com |date=August 2, 2006 | access-date=October 8, 2024 | author=Jim Reed}} After touring Europe with the new lineup, Baroness reunited with Tim in the studio to record two final songs that would appear on a split album with fellow Savannah-based band Unpersons. The album, A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk, was released by At a Loss Recordings on June 26, 2007.

Baroness started recording their first studio album at The Jam Room with Phillip Cope in March 2007. It was announced shortly after that the group had signed with Relapse Records.{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/baroness-signs-to-relapse-records |title=BARONESS signs to Relapse Records |website=metalinjection.net |date=April 6, 2007 |accessdate=September 2, 2024}} The band's first release on the label was a split 7" record with High on Fire and Coliseum, to which Baroness contributed the song "O'Appalachia" from their upcoming album. Their debut full-length, Red Album, was released by Relapse on September 4, 2007.[http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=117&csid2=864&fid1=28995] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080203214129/http://exclaim.ca/articles/multiarticlesub.aspx?csid1=117&csid2=864&fid1=28995 |date=February 3, 2008 }} Hyperrealist also released a limited one-off pressing of the record on dark red vinyl with etched borders, of which there are 1000 copies.{{cite web|url=http://www.hyperrealist.com/releases.php |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110712233936/http://www.hyperrealist.com/releases.php |archivedate=July 12, 2011 |title=Releases |publisher=hyperrealist.com |date= |accessdate=October 10, 2023}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hyperrealist.com/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080623082341/http://www.hyperrealist.com/ |archivedate=June 23, 2008 |title=News |publisher=hyperrealist.com |date= |accessdate=October 10, 2023}} Red Album was met with positive reception, with Heavy metal magazine Revolver naming it the top album of the year.{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/news/5171/Revolvers-Top-2007-Metal-Albums/ |title=Revolver's Top 2007 Metal Albums |publisher=Sputnik Music |date=December 31, 2007 |accessdate=September 5, 2024}}{{cite web|url=http://www.relapse.com/label/artist/baroness.html?show=biography#submenu |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231211445/http://www.relapse.com/label/artist/baroness.html?show=biography#submenu |archivedate=December 31, 2015 |title=Baroness biography |publisher=Relapse |accessdate=September 7, 2024}}

On December 1, 2007, Baroness performed at New York City's Bowery Ballroom. The band's first music video (for the song "Wanderlust") debuted on December 6 on Headbangers Ball.{{cite web|url=http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2007/12/06/video-premiere-baroness-meander-with-wanderlust/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090114171005/http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2007/12/06/video-premiere-baroness-meander-with-wanderlust/ |archivedate=January 14, 2009 |title=Video Premiere: Baroness Meander with 'Wanderlust' |work=Headbangersblog.mtv.com |publisher=MTV.com |date=December 6, 2007 |accessdate=June 2, 2012}} Throughout the late 2000s, Baroness toured and shared the stage with many bands, including Converge, The Red Chord, High on Fire, Opeth, Coheed and Cambria, Coliseum, Mastodon, Minsk and Clutch. On September 20, 2008, the band announced that Brian Blickle had been replaced with guitarist and vocalist Pete Adams, who by that point was a member of Valkyrie.{{cite web|title=Baroness replaces guitarist |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/11482/baroness-replaces-guitarist/comments/ |website=lambgoat.com |access-date=October 8, 2024 |date=September 20, 2008}} On October 5, 2008, Hyperrealist released First & Second, a compilation album of remixed and remastered versions of the songs from the first two Baroness EPs.{{Cite web |title=News |website=hyperrealist.com |url=http://hyperrealist.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090119111059/http://hyperrealist.com/ |archive-date=January 19, 2009 |access-date=October 15, 2024 }}

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On April 23, 2009, Baroness performed at the Roadburn Festival in Tilburg, Netherlands.{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/surviving-roadb/ |title=Surviving Roadburn, Day One: To The Center Of The Universe |website=brooklynvegan.com |author=JJ Koczan |date=April 24, 2009 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} In May, they entered The Track Studio in Plano, Texas, to record their second full-length album. Produced by John Congleton, Blue Record was released via Relapse on October 13, 2009. Material from their Roadburn performance was included as a bonus disc on the deluxe edition of the album, while the Japanese release features a cover version of the Descendents song "Bikeage". Blue Record debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=baroness|chart=all}} "Blue Record - Baroness (2009)"]. Billboard.com. Retrieved October 29, 2009. and reached 117 on the Billboard 200. It was named Decibel Magazine{{'s}} top record of the year,{{cite web|url=http://stereogum.com/102701/decibels_top_40_albums_of_2009/list/ |title=Decibel's Top 40 Albums of 2009 |publisher=Stereogum |date=November 24, 2009 |accessdate=October 27, 2011}} and would later be named the 20th "Greatest Metal Album in History" by LA Weekly.{{cite web|title=The 20 Greatest Metal Albums in History: The Complete List|url=https://www.laweekly.com/the-20-greatest-metal-albums-in-history-the-complete-list/|website=LA Weekly|access-date=June 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130204183709/http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2013/01/twenty_greatest_metal_albums_black_sabbath.php|archive-date=February 4, 2013|url-status=dead}} Roughly six months after Blue Record was released, Baroness signed an agreement to be represented by Q Prime Management.{{cite web|title=Album Of The Week: Baroness Gold & Grey|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2047369/baroness-gold-grey-review/reviews/album-of-the-week/|publisher=Stereogum|date=June 11, 2019|access-date=September 9, 2024}}

In February and March 2010, Baroness played at the Australian Soundwave Festival alongside bands such as Clutch, Isis, Meshuggah, Janes Addiction and Faith No More.{{cite web|title=Baroness|url=http://mammothbooking.com/roster/baroness|publisher=Mammoth Booking|access-date=July 16, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123042618/http://mammothbooking.com/roster/baroness|archive-date=January 23, 2010|url-status=dead}} They toured Japan that March with Isis,{{cite web|title=ISIS – On The Road Once Again|url=http://isistheband.blogspot.com/2010/03/isis-on-road-once-again.html|publisher=Isis official blog|access-date=April 19, 2011|date=March 16, 2010}} supported Mastodon on their 2010 US headlining tour, and supported Deftones later that same year. John Baizley filled in for Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher on certain dates when he was unavailable.{{cite web|title=Mastodon Guitarist Absent From Recent Shows, Baroness Frontman Fills In, Footage Available|url=https://www.theprp.com/2010/05/01/news/mastodon-guitarist-absent-from-recent-shows-baroness-frontman-fills-in-footage-available/|website=theprp.com|access-date=October 16, 2024|date=May 1, 2010}} Baroness also performed at the Coachella{{cite web|title=Coachella 2010 Lineup: Jay-Z, Gorillaz, Pavement, Thom Yorke????|url=http://stereogum.com/109861/coachella_2010_jay-z_pavement_gorillaz_thom_yorke/house300/|work=Stereogum|publisher=BUZZmedia|access-date=July 13, 2011|date=January 19, 2010}} and Bonnaroo{{cite web|last=Dombal|first=Ryan|title=Bonnaroo Lineup Announced|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/37842-bonnaroo-lineup-announced-today/|publisher=Pitchfork Media|access-date=July 13, 2011|date=February 9, 2010|archive-date=June 24, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624020105/http://www.pitchfork.com/news/37842-bonnaroo-lineup-announced-today/|url-status=dead}} festivals and was selected along with Lamb of God as a support act for Metallica on their late-2010 tour of Australia and New Zealand.{{cite web|title=LAMB OF GOD And BARONESS To Support METALLICA In New Zealand, Australia |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/lamb-of-god-and-baroness-to-support-metallica-in-new-zealand-australia/ |work=Blabbermouth.net |access-date=October 28, 2016 |date=July 8, 2010}} Through Relapse, Baroness released its first single, "A Horse Called Golgotha," on August 31. The 7" record includes their cover of the Descendents song "Bikeage" as a B-side. By 2011, John Baizley had relocated from Savannah, Georgia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.{{Cite web |author=Matt O'Donnell |title=S2 E13: John Baizley (Baroness) on Choosing Philadelphia as Home, His Fascination With Colors & DIY |date=December 27, 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uuve8QAg8g&t=267s |website=YouTube |access-date= September 7, 2024}}{{cbignore}}

Baroness took a break from touring in 2011 to work on new material. The band launched a new website on May 23{{cite web|title=Baroness|url=http://www.myspace.com/yourbaroness/blog/543413987|publisher=Baroness via Myspace|access-date=December 7, 2011}} and performed at Virginia's Best Friends Day festival in late August. Shortly after the festival, founding bassist Summer Welch left Baroness.{{cite web| last = Comaratta| first = Len| title = Interview: Allen Blickle (of Baroness)| website = Consequence| date = July 18, 2012| url = https://consequence.net/2012/07/interview-allen-blickle-of-baroness/ | access-date = June 9, 2023}} They entered the studio as a three-piece and recorded their next album in November and December 2011. John Congleton again produced the record, while John Baizley performed the bass parts in addition to his usual guitar and vocal duties.{{cite web| last = Williams| first = Pete| title = Total Request Live: Baroness's John Baizley on Concerts By Request, Post-COVID Touring, and Gold & Grey| website = Consequence| date = November 10, 2021| url = https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2021/11/10/total-request-live-baronesss-john-baizley-on-concerts-by-request-post-covid-touring-and-gold-grey/ | access-date = September 14, 2024}} In January 2012, former Unpersons bassist Matt Maggioni began working with Baroness as the band prepared for their next touring cycle.{{Cite web |author=Stormbringer TV |title=BARONESS Interview 2012 |date=August 23, 2012 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIgYsVy5O3I |website=YouTube |access-date= October 21, 2024}}{{cbignore}} The new album's lead single, "Take My Bones Away," was released in May along with an album teaser.{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/your-first-official-taste-of-new-music-from-baroness|title=Your First Official Taste Of New Music From BARONESS|publisher=Metal Injection|author=Robert Pasbani|date=May 14, 2012|accessdate=October 15, 2024}} A second single, "March to the Sea," followed one month later.{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2012/06/new-music-baroness-march-to-the-sea/|title=

New Music: Baroness – “March to the Sea”|publisher=Consequence|author=Alex Young|date=June 12, 2012|accessdate=October 15, 2024}} The double album Yellow & Green was released through Relapse on July 17, 2012.{{cite web| last = Ramirez| first = Carlos| title = Baroness, 'Yellow & Green': Georgia Sludgesters Announce Third Album| work = Noisecreep| publisher = AOL| date = April 11, 2012| url = http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/04/11/baroness-yellow-and-green-album/| access-date =April 12, 2012}} The album charted at 30 on the Billboard 200, the highest debut in Relapse Records' history,{{cite web|title=Baroness Discuss Guitar Work In New In-Studio Clip Available Via Guitar World |publisher=Relapse |date=July 31, 2012 |url=http://www.relapse.com/label/catalog/product/view/id/82338/s/baroness-discuss-guitar-work-in-new-in-studio-clip-available-via-guitar-world/category/51/ |access-date=September 7, 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215071542/http://www.relapse.com/label/catalog/product/view/id/82338/s/baroness-discuss-guitar-work-in-new-in-studio-clip-available-via-guitar-world/category/51/ |archive-date=December 15, 2015 |df=mdy }} and it was named the top metal album of the year by both Entertainment Weekly and Spin.{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/article/2012/12/19/best-metal-albums-2012-baroness/ |title=Best and Worst 2012: The six best metal albums of the year |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |date=December 19, 2012 |accessdate=September 7, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2012/07/baroness-yellow-green-hear-metal-album-year/ |title=Baroness' 'Yellow & Green': Hear the Metal Album of the Year |publisher=Spin |date=July 10, 2012 |accessdate=September 7, 2024}} Just days before its release, the band performed songs from Yellow & Green live in Maida Vale Studios for BBC Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter.{{cite web |url=https://100percentrock.com/2013/07/baroness-streaming-live-at-maida-vale-ep-via-alternative-press/ |title=Baroness Streaming “Live At Maida Vale” EP via Alternative Press |last=Jolicoeur |first=Todd |website=100percentrock.com |date=July 23, 2013 |accessdate=September 14, 2024 }}

While touring Europe on August 15, 2012, nine passengers were injured when the German-registered bus in which the band was traveling fell from a viaduct near Bath, England. Emergency services were called to Brassknocker Hill in Monkton Combe after the coach fell 30 ft (9m). Avon Fire and Rescue Service said the incident happened at 11:30 BST; because of heavy rain and reduced visibility, it was not possible for an air ambulance to land. Emergency services said two people were transported to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol while seven others went to the Royal United Hospital in Bath.{{cite web| title = Band injured in Bus Crash | publisher = BBC| date = August 15, 2012| url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-19267414| access-date =August 15, 2012}} As a result of the crash, frontman John Baizley suffered a broken arm and leg on his left side, while Allen Blickle and Matt Maggioni each suffered fractured vertebrae. Pete Adams was treated and released from the hospital the day after the accident.{{cite web|title=Baroness News Update |publisher=Baroness Official Website |date=August 16, 2012 |url=http://baronessmusic.com/update/ |access-date=August 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817144016/http://baronessmusic.com/update/ |archive-date=August 17, 2012 |df=mdy }} Baroness canceled their remaining tour dates while the other members spent months recovering from their injuries.

Not long after the accident, it became apparent that Matt Maggioni and Allen Blickle would not remain with Baroness.{{cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/featured/baroness-purple-new-album-interview/ |title=Baroness Rides Again |website=Spin |author=Andrew Unterberger |date=January 7, 2016 |access-date=October 15, 2024}} By early 2013, they were replaced by Trans Am drummer Sebastian Thomson and jazz bassist Nick Jost.{{cite web |url=http://baronessmusic.com/2013-headlining-tour/#more-605 |title=Baroness – 2013 Headlining Tour |publisher=Baronessmusic.com |date=2013-04-01 |access-date=2013-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522205115/http://baronessmusic.com/2013-headlining-tour/#more-605 |archive-date=May 22, 2013 |df=mdy }} Sebastian's first rehearsal with Baroness took place on January 20, while Nick's occurred on March 24.{{cite web |title=BARONESS - Fifty Percent [Making Purple] |author=Baroness |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXHUkOQh2_g |website=YouTube |date=October 17, 2015|access-date=October 15, 2024}} In January 2013, John Baizley joined Converge onstage in Philadelphia to perform their song "Coral Blue."{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2013/01/watch-baroness-john-baizley-perform-with-converge/ |title=Watch Baroness’ John Baizley sing with Converge, his first performance since bus accident |website=Consequence |author=Alex Young |date=January 21, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2024}} The next day, John and Pete Adams opened for Neurosis as a stripped-down version of Baroness, playing "Foolsong" from Yellow & Green.{{cite web |url=https://loudwire.com/baroness-john-baizley-pete-adams-foolsong-live-exclusive-video-premiere/ |title=Baroness' John Baizley and Pete Adams Perform 'Foolsong' Live – Exclusive Video |website=loudwire.com |author=Graham Hartmann|date=2013-01-24 |access-date=2024-09-02}} John performed an acoustic set and artwork exhibition from March 14 to 16 at SXSW in Austin, Texas.{{cite web |url=http://baronessmusic.com/sxsw/ |title=Baroness – Official Website » SXSW |publisher=Baronessmusic.com |date=2013-03-01 |access-date=2013-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523080713/http://baronessmusic.com/sxsw/ |archive-date=May 23, 2013 |df=mdy }} In addition, Baroness made plans to perform at festivals such as Chaos in Tejas,{{cite web|url=http://baronessmusic.com/chaos-in-tejas/ |title=Baroness – Official Website » Chaos In Tejas |publisher=Baronessmusic.com |date=2013-03-11 |access-date=2013-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130919163743/http://baronessmusic.com/chaos-in-tejas/ |archive-date=September 19, 2013 |df=mdy }} Free Press Summer Festival,{{cite web|url=http://baronessmusic.com/free-press-summer-festival/ |title=Baroness – Official Website » Free Press Summer Festival |publisher=Baronessmusic.com |date=2013-02-28 |access-date=2013-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306025630/http://baronessmusic.com/free-press-summer-festival/ |archive-date=March 6, 2013 |df=mdy }} and Heavy MTL in Montreal, Quebec.{{cite web|url=http://baronessmusic.com/heavy-mtl/ |title=Baroness – Official Website » Heavy MTL |publisher=Baronessmusic.com |date=2013-03-26 |access-date=2013-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130919185122/http://baronessmusic.com/heavy-mtl/ |archive-date=September 19, 2013 |df=mdy }}

On March 25, 2013, a statement on Baroness' website officially announced that Matt Maggioni and Allen Blickle had left the group.{{cite web |url=http://yourbaroness.com/post/88512169535/update |title=Baroness – Official Website » Update |publisher=Baronessmusic.com |date=2013-03-25 |access-date=2015-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208112239/http://yourbaroness.com/post/88512169535/update |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |url-status=dead }} This made John Baizley the sole remaining original member. A week later, the first leg of Baroness' 2013 US Headlining Tour was announced, as was the addition of Sebastian Thomson and Nick Jost to the band. The new lineup began a US tour in May and started a started a European tour in September.{{cite web |title=Baroness tour (Europe) |website=lambgoat.com |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/20496/baroness-tour-europe/ |date=May 28, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2024}} Live at Maida Vale, an EP consisting of audio from Baroness’ 2012 performance at Maida Vale Studios, became the group's final release through Relapse in July 2013. After nearly a year on the road, Baroness began writing a new album in early 2014.{{cite web |title=BARONESS - Twelve Months In A Basement [Making Purple] |author=Baroness |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UmN1E1nvh0 |website=YouTube |date=October 8, 2015 |access-date=October 15, 2024}} They also performed at that year's Soundwave Festival in Melbourne, Australia.{{cite web |url=http://www.metalobsession.net/2014/03/01/mastodon-gojira-and-baroness-palace-theatre-melbourne-25022014/ |title=Live Reviews : Mastodon, Gojira and Baroness @ Palace Theatre, Melbourne 25/02/2014 |website=metalobsession.net |author=Thomas Szulik |date=March 1, 2014 |access-date=October 15, 2024}}

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Baroness' fourth album, Purple, was recorded in 2015 with producer Dave Fridmann at Tarbox Road Studios in Cassadaga, New York.{{cite web|title = Baroness — Recording with Dave Fridmann at Tarbox Road...|url = http://yourbaroness.com/post/121212799525/recording-with-dave-fridmann-at-tarbox-road|website = Yurbaroness.com|access-date = 2015-11-18|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151118222050/http://yourbaroness.com/post/121212799525/recording-with-dave-fridmann-at-tarbox-road|archive-date = November 18, 2015|url-status = dead}} On August 28, 2015, Towards the end of a two-week European tour, "Chlorine & Wine" was released as the album's first single.{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1826511/baroness-chlorine-wine-purple-album-details/mp3s/|title=Baroness – "Chlorine & Wine" + Purple Album Details|publisher=Stereogum|author=Michael Nelson|date=28 Aug 2015|accessdate=3 Sep 2015}} The band also announced that Purple would be released on their own newly formed record label, Abraxan Hymns.{{cite web|title = Baroness — ABRAXAN HYMNS|url = http://yourbaroness.com/post/124758254380/abraxan-hymns|website = Yourbaroness.com|access-date = 2015-11-18|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151118225113/http://yourbaroness.com/post/124758254380/abraxan-hymns|archive-date = November 18, 2015|url-status = dead}} On September 24, Baroness released the official music video for "Chlorine & Wine" and announced a North American small venue tour for the fall.{{cite web|title = Baroness — FALL TOUR ANNOUNCED, "CHLORINE & WINE" OFFICIAL...|url = http://yourbaroness.com/post/129787101980/fall-tour-announced-chlorine-wine-official|website = Yourbaroness.com|access-date = 2015-11-18|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151118205643/http://yourbaroness.com/post/129787101980/fall-tour-announced-chlorine-wine-official|archive-date = November 18, 2015|url-status = dead}} On November 15, the band released the single "Shock Me", which debuted on BBC Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter.{{cite web|title = Baroness and Arcane Roots, Rock Show with Daniel P Carter - BBC Radio 1|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06p1dn1|website = BBC|access-date = 2015-11-18}} The song reached number 28 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock Tracks chart {{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/baroness/chart-history/rtt/|title=Baroness Shock Me Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2018-03-11}} and was later nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.

Purple was released through Abraxan Hymns on December 18, 2015. The album was included at number 23 on Rock Sound{{'}}s Top 50 Releases of 2015 list and at number 7 on Rolling Stone's Best Metal Albums of 2015 list.Bird, ed. 2016, p. 26 It also peaked at number 2 on the Hard Rock Albums chart and topped the Independent Albums chart.{{cite web|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|work=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/baroness/chart-history/ind/|title=Baroness Chart History (Independent Albums)|accessdate=September 15, 2024}} Two more singles were released on December 12, 2017, and both feature alternate recordings as B-sides.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/baroness-to-release-final-two-picture-discs-in-purple-series#:~:text=%22Try%20To%20Disappear%22%20features%20a%20live%20version%20of%20the%20song%20from%20the%20band%27s%202016%20performance%20at%20Los%20Angeles%27s%20Fonda|title=BARONESS To Release Final Two Picture Discs In 'Purple' Series|website=blabbermouth.net|date=20 Nov 2017|accessdate=1 Sep 2024}} "Try to Disappear" includes a live version of the song from a 2016 performance at Los Angeles's Fonda Theatre, while "Morningstar" features a demo version of the track. All four singles from Purple were released as 12" picture discs with illustrations by artist Marald Van Haasteren.{{cite news|url=https://indiepulsemusic.com/2017/11/21/baroness/|title=BARONESS RELEASE FINAL TWO PICTURE DISCS IN PURPLE SERIES|date=November 21, 2017|accessdate=September 15, 2024|work=indiepulsemusic.com}}

On April 21, 2017, Baroness performed for the second time at the Roadburn Festival,{{cite web|url=https://guestpectacular.com/artists/baroness/events/2017-04-21/netherlands/tilburg/poppodium-013|title=Baroness setlist at festival Roadburn 2017|website=guestpectacular.com|access-date=October 8, 2024}} for which John Baizley was the curator.{{cite web|url=https://metalanarchy.com/2016/10/06/baroness-coven-etc-set-for-2017-roadburn-festival-john-baizley-to-serve-as-festival-curator/|title=Baroness, Coven, Etc. Set For 2017 Roadburn Festival, John Baizley To Serve As Festival Curator|website=metalanarchy.com|date=October 6, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} On April 26, in an interview in Teamrock, Baizley said that they had begun writing material for their fifth studio album, stating: "We've started writing a few tunes that we're working on. The really cool thing now is that Sebastian and Nick have been in the band long enough that they understand what we do."{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/baroness-have-started-writing-material-for-purple-follow-up|title=Baroness have started writing material for Purple follow-up|first=Scott Munro2017-04-26T08:30:00 115Z Metal|last=Hammer|website=Metal Hammer Magazine|date=April 26, 2017 |access-date=June 14, 2019}} On June 1, 2017, it was announced that Pete Adams had left the band to stay closer to home and focus on Valkyrie.{{cite web |url=https://yourbaroness.com/baroness-pete-adams-says-goodbye-band-introduces/ |title=BARONESS’ PETE ADAMS SAYS GOODBYE, BAND INTRODUCES NEW GUITAR PLAYER GINA GLEASON |website=yourbaroness.com |date=June 1, 2017 |accessdate= October 8, 2024}} His final concert with Baroness was the group's Roadburn Festival performance six weeks prior.{{cite web |title=BARONESS - Morningstar [Rehearsal Video] |author=Baroness |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Q_oWxhoL0 |website=YouTube |date=June 5, 2017|access-date=October 15, 2024}} Pete was replaced by guitarist and vocalist Gina Gleason, who had been rehearsing with the band since May.{{cite web |url=https://yourbaroness.com/chlorine-wine-51017-rehearsal-video/ |title=“CHLORINE & WINE” 5/10/17 REHEARSAL VIDEO |website=yourbaroness.com |date=June 2, 2017 |accessdate= October 15, 2024}}

In 2018, Baroness recorded their fifth album, Gold & Grey, with producer Dave Fridmann.{{Cite web |title=Dave Fridmann/ Tarbox News/Notes |url=http://www.davefridmann.com/News.html |access-date=October 8, 2024 |website=davefridmann.com}} On March 9, 2019, the band began teasing the new record. Three days later, they released the album art on their social media accounts, saying, "This painting was born from a deeply personal reflection on the past 12 years of this band's history, and will stand as the 6th and final piece in our chromatically-themed records."{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu7CzNJFwyv/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/Bu7CzNJFwyv |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|title=Baroness on Instagram: "Here is the full cover painting for our new album, Gold & Grey. This is just the first piece of a much larger puzzle. Like the forthcoming…"|website=Instagram|access-date=June 14, 2019}}{{cbignore}} The tracks "Borderlines," "Seasons," and "Throw Me an Anchor" were all released as digital singles,{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/listen-to-new-baroness-single-throw-me-an-anchor |title=Listen to new Baroness single Throw Me An Anchor |website=loudersound.com |accessdate=September 3, 2024|date=May 16, 2019}} and "Front Toward Enemy" debuted as part of Adult Swim's Metal Swim 2 compilation.{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2019/05/03/adult-swims-metal-swim-2-compilation-is-out-now-featuring-new-music-from-baroness-sunn-o-eyehategod-and-more/ |title=Adult Swim's Metal Swim 2 Compilation is Out Now! Featuring New Music From Baroness, Sunn O))), Eyehategod and More |website=metalsucks.net |accessdate=September 3, 2024|date=May 3, 2019}} Shortly after playing a K! Pit show, the band released Gold & Grey via Abraxan Hymns on June 14, 2019. The album was received very well, achieving a score of 91 on Metacritic with 14 reviews.{{cite web |title=Gold & Grey by Baroness |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/gold-grey/baroness |website=Metacritic |access-date=18 June 2019}} It peaked at 5 on the Billboard{{'s}} Top Album Sales chart, 2 on the Hard Rock Albums chart, 2 on the Vinyl Albums chart, and it topped the Independent Albums chart.{{cite web|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|work=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/baroness/chart-history/ind/|title=Baroness Chart History (Independent Albums)|accessdate=September 15, 2024}}

In a September 2020 interview with MetalSucks, Baizley noted that Baroness had written approximately 30 new songs for their sixth studio album. He said, "We started doing Zoom meetings every Monday night, and mostly that's because we've been writing since March or April. We're talking about new stuff we're doing, which is all file sharing, all trading elements of songs, and [we're] hoping when we get together that they congeal."{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2020/09/14/news/baroness-have-nearly-30-new-songs-in-the-works-share-from-towards-enemy-performance-from-recent-livestream/|title=Baroness Have Nearly 30 New Songs In The Works, Share "From Towards Enemy" Performance From Recent Livestream|publisher=ThePRP|date=September 14, 2020|access-date=November 10, 2020}} By November, Baroness had begun recording their sixth studio album at a rented vacation home in Barryville, New York.{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2020/11/09/news/baroness-are-in-the-studio/|title=Baroness Are In The Studio|publisher=ThePRP|date=November 9, 2020|access-date=November 10, 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=40197|title=Baroness - In The Studio|publisher=Metal Storm|date=November 10, 2020|access-date=November 10, 2020}} On November 27, 2020, the band released the EP Live at Maida Vale – Vol. II through their label.{{cite web |url=https://yourbaroness.com/live-at-maida-vale-bbc-vol-ii-limited-vinyl-out-november-27/ |title='Live at Maida Vale BBC – Vol. II' Limited Vinyl Out November 27 |website=yourbaroness.com |date=October 7, 2020 |accessdate= September 16, 2024}} The release includes songs from Gold & Grey which were recorded live in Maida Vale Studios the previous year. Originally an exclusive vinyl release for Record Store Day, it was later made available digitally.{{cite web |url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2020/12/06/baroness-stream-live-at-maide-vale-bbc-vol-ii-ep/ |title=Baroness Stream Live at Maida Vale BBC – Vol. II EP |website=metalsucks.net |date=December 6, 2020 |accessdate= September 16, 2024}}

In 2021, the band began the "Your Baroness" tour in North America. It was a by-request show, with fans voting on which songs they wanted to be performed.{{cite web |last1=Cox |first1=Gasmyne |title=Baroness Announce Your Baroness Fall 2021 Tour Dates With Fan-Favorite Setlist |url=https://music.mxdwn.com/2021/09/29/news/baroness-announce-your-baroness-fall-2021-tour-dates-with-fan-favorite-setlist/ |website=Mxdwn |date=September 29, 2021 |access-date=21 June 2023}} The tour continued into 2022, where they played shows in Europe and North America with bands such as Kvelertak, Mastodon, Killswitch Engage, and Lamb of God.{{cite web |title=Mastodon Announce European Shows With Kvelertak & Baroness |url=https://metalanarchy.com/2021/09/20/mastodon-announce-european-shows-with-kvelertak-baroness/ |website=Metal Anarchy |date=September 20, 2021 |access-date=21 June 2023}}{{cite web |title=OMENS Tour: LAMB OF GOD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, BARONESS, SUICIDE SILENCE – MGM Music Hall @ Fenway, Boston September 21, 22, 2022 |url=https://heavymag.com.au/omens-tour-lamb-of-god-killswitch-engage-baroness-suicide-silence-mgm-music-hall-fenway-boston-september-21-22-2022-omens-tour/ |website=HEAVY |date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=21 June 2023}} On March 11, 2022, former Baroness guitarist Brian Blickle joined the band on stage to play "Isak" at the Golden Pony in Harrisonburg, Virginia.{{cite web |title=Baroness "Isak" (w/ Brian Blickle) live at The Golden Pony Harrisonburg VA 3/11/22 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjnFzW69kwY |website=YouTube |date=March 12, 2022|access-date=August 30, 2024}} In June 2023, the band officially announced their self-produced sixth album, Stone. They shared the album's lead single, "Last Word", and announced a North American tour with support acts including Sheer Mag, Jesus Piece, Portrayal of Guilt and Primitive Man.{{cite web |last1=Breihan |first1=Tom |title=Baroness – "Last Word" |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2227495/baroness-last-word/music/ |website=Stereogum |date=June 20, 2023 |publisher=Stereogum Media |access-date=21 June 2023}} On July 14, the band unveiled the single "Beneath the Rose" and its corresponding music video.{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/baroness-have-dropped-another-new-track-beneath-the-rose|title=Baroness have dropped another new track, Beneath The Rose|website=Kerrang!|date=July 17, 2023|accessdate=August 20, 2023}} On August 18, the band released the third single "Shine".{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/08/18/baroness-new-single-shine-is-a-sonic-journey-worth-taking/|title=Baroness' New Single "Shine" is a Sonic Journey Worth Taking|publisher=MetalSucks|access-date=August 20, 2023|date=August 18, 2023}} On September 15, 2023, Stone was released via Abraxan Hymns to positive reviews. The deluxe and Japanese editions of the album include bonus live tracks recorded during the "Your Baroness" tour.{{cite web |url=https://yourbaroness.com/stone-deluxe-ft-six-live-bonus-tracks/ |title=STONE Deluxe ft. Six Live Bonus Tracks |website=yourbaroness.com |date=October 13, 2023 |accessdate= October 9, 2024}} To promote the album, Baroness embarked on another North American tour following its release.{{cite web|url=https://www.concerthopper.com/concert-hopper-4/2023/9/16/sweet-oblivion-fall-2023-north-american-tour-baroness-w-jesus-piece-amp-escuela-grind-variety-playhouse|title=Sweet Oblivion Fall 2023 North American Tour: Baroness w/ Jesus Piece & Escuela Grind @ Variety Playhouse|website=concerthopper.com|access-date=October 12, 2024|date=October 22, 2023}}

Baroness play a mix of heavy metal styles, including sludge,{{cite web|last=Henry |first=Dusty |url=https://consequence.net/2012/07/stream-baroness-yellow-and-green/ |title=Stream: Baroness – Yellow and Green |publisher=Consequence of Sound |date=2012-07-08 |access-date=2015-12-23}} progressive,{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/feature/160880-take-me-where-the-thunderclouds-are-rolling-baroness-the-souths-new/ |title=Where the Thunderclouds Are Rolling: Baroness, Sludge, and Southern Rebellion |date=July 15, 2012 |publisher=PopMatters |access-date=2015-12-23}}{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000535617 |title=Baroness |website=AllMusic |access-date=October 21, 2024}} alternative,{{cite web|last=Spanos |first=Brittany |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-baroness-aggressive-dark-new-song-shock-me-20151116 |title=Hear Baroness' Aggressive, Dark New Song 'Shock Me' |publisher=Rolling Stone |date=2015-11-16 |access-date=2015-12-23}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/After-tragedy-Baroness-has-the-mettle-to-push-on-4518877.php |title=After tragedy, Baroness has the mettle to push on - Houston Chronicle |publisher=Chron.com |date=2013-05-15 |access-date=2013-05-30}}{{cite web|author=Dan DeLuca, Inquirer Music Critic |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20130523_Resilient_alt-metal_band_Baroness_to_open_U_S__tour_here.html |title=Resilient alt-metal band Baroness to open U.S. tour here |publisher=Philly.com |date=2013-05-24 |access-date=2013-05-30}} and post-metal.{{cite web|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/k6kyun/post-metal-new-heavy-music |title=Is Post-Metal The Next Big Thing In Heavy Music? |publisher=VH1 |date=October 25, 2015 |access-date=October 21, 2024}}{{cite web|author=Hillary Wisniewski |url=https://www.metalepidemic.com/baroness-stone/ |title=Baroness – Stone |website=metalepidemic.com |date=September 14, 2023 |access-date=October 21, 2024}} Pitchfork has described the band's sound as "rock music that folds in... more metal leanings, along with something more delicate and spare."{{cite web |last1=Stosuy |first1=Brandon |title=Baroness: Purple Album Review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/21179-purple/ |website=Pitchfork |publisher=Pitchfork Media |access-date=22 June 2023}} Invisible Oranges called Baroness "a band of extremes" and said, "within a single record—sometimes a single song—they lash out in pummeling guitars and punk-rock screams, then drop into finger-picked acoustic guitar reminiscent of bluegrass and country. Their music fuses the meticulousness of prog-metal with the warm, lazy embrace of psychedelic rock."{{cite web |title=Interview: John Dyer Baizley of Baroness |url=https://www.invisibleoranges.com/interview-john-dyer-baizley-of-baroness/#:~:text=Baroness%20is%20a%20band%20of,reminiscent%20of%20bluegrass%20and%20country. |website=Invisible Oranges |date=February 28, 2012 |access-date=September 5, 2024}}

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Current members

• John Baizley – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, percussion {{small|(2003–present)}}; bass {{small|(2011)}}
• Sebastian Thomson – drums {{small|(2013–present)}}
• Nick Jost – bass, keyboards, additional backing vocals {{small|(2013–present)}}
• Gina Gleason – lead guitar, backing vocals {{small|(2017–present)}}

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Former members

• Allen Blickle – drums {{small|(2003–2013)}}; keyboards {{small|(2011)}}
• Summer Welch – bass, backing vocals {{small|(2003–2011)}}
• Tim Loose – lead guitar {{small|(2003–2005)}}
• Brian Blickle – lead guitar {{small|(2005–2008; guest in 2022)}}
• Pete Adams – lead guitar, backing vocals {{small|(2008–2017)}}
• Matt Maggioni – bass {{small|(2012–2013)}}

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;Studio albums

• Red Album (2007)
• Blue Record (2009)
• Yellow & Green (2012)
• Purple (2015)
• Gold & Grey (2019)
• Stone (2023)

Grammy Awards

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| 2017 || "Shock Me" || Best Metal Performance{{cite web|title=59th Annual GRAMMY Awards Winners & Nominees |url=https://www.grammy.com/nominees |website=grammy.com |access-date=October 8, 2024|language=en |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213051242/https://www.grammy.com/nominees |archive-date=February 13, 2017 }} || {{nom}}

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Heavy Music Awards

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| 2020 || Gold & Grey || Best Album Artwork{{Cite web |last=May |first=Steve |date=September 7, 2020 |title=Heavy Music Awards 2020 announced on Amazon Music Twitch channel |url=https://audiomediainternational.com/heavy-music-awards-2020-announced-on-amazon-music-twitch-channel/ |access-date=October 15, 2024 |website=Audio Media International |language=en-GB |archive-date=October 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231003014047/https://audiomediainternational.com/heavy-music-awards-2020-announced-on-amazon-music-twitch-channel/ |url-status=live }} || {{won}}

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| 2024 || Stone || Best Album Artwork{{Cite web |date=April 24, 2024|title=The Heavy Music Awards Unveils 2024 Finalists |url=https://knotfest.com/blogs/news/the-heavy-music-awards-unveils-2024-finalists |access-date=October 15, 2024 |website=Knotfest |language=en |archive-date=April 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426145705/https://knotfest.com/blogs/news/the-heavy-music-awards-unveils-2024-finalists |url-status=live }} || {{nom}}

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Kerrang! Awards''

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| 2016 || Purple || Best Album{{cite web |url=https://www.eonmusic.co.uk/news/kerrang-awards-details-unveiled |title=

Kerrang! Awards Details Unveiled. |website=Kerrang! |date= April 5, 2016 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} || {{nom}}

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Loudwire Music Awards

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| rowspan="4" | 2012 || Yellow & Green || Rock Album of the Year{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2012 |title=ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR – 2012 LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS |url=https://loudwire.com/rock-album-of-the-year-2012-loudwire-music-awards/ |access-date=October 21, 2024 |website=Loudwire }} || {{nom}}

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| Baroness || Rock Band of the Year {{Cite web |date=December 4, 2012 |title=ROCK BAND OF THE YEAR – 2012 LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS |url=https://loudwire.com/rock-band-of-the-year-2012-loudwire-music-awards/ |access-date=October 21, 2024 |website=Loudwire }} || {{nom}}

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| "March to the Sea" || Rock Song of the Year{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2013 |title=THREE DAYS GRACE WIN ROCK SONG OF THE YEAR IN THE 2012 LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS |url=https://loudwire.com/three-days-grace-rock-song-of-the-year-2012-loudwire-music-awards/ |author=Spencer Kaufman |access-date=October 21, 2024 |website=Loudwire }} || {{nom}}

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| John Baizley || Rock Titan of the Year{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2012 |title=ROCK TITAN OF THE YEAR – 2012 LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS |url=https://loudwire.com/rock-titan-of-the-year-2012-loudwire-music-awards/ |access-date=October 21, 2024 |website=Loudwire }} || {{nom}}

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| 2016 || Purple || Best Rock Album{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2017 |author=Chad Childers |title=6TH ANNUAL LOUDWIRE MUSIC AWARDS: COMPLETE WINNERS LIST |url=https://loudwire.com/6th-annual-loudwire-music-awards-complete-winners-list/ |access-date=October 21, 2024 |website=Loudwire }} || {{nom}}

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Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards

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| 2008 || Red Album || Incoming! Best Band{{cite web |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/metal-hammer-golden-gods-2008-nominees-announced |title=METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS 2008 Nominees Announced|website=blabbermouth.net |date= April 9, 2008 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} || {{nom}}

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Metal Storm Awards

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|2009 || Blue Record || Best Sludge / Stoner Metal Album{{cite web |url=https://metalstorm.net/awards/archive.php?year=2009 |title=The Metal Storm Awards 2009|website=Metal Storm |date= 2009 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} || {{won}}

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|2012 || Yellow & Green || Best Sludge / Stoner Metal Album{{cite web |url=https://metalstorm.net/awards/archive.php?year=2012 |title=The Metal Storm Awards 2012|website=Metal Storm |date= 2012 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} || {{nom}}

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| rowspan="2" | 2015 || rowspan="2" | Purple || Best Sludge / Stoner Metal Album{{cite web |url=https://metalstorm.net/awards/archive.php?year=2015 |title=Metal Storm Awards 2015 |website=Metal Storm |date= 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} || {{nom}}

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| Best Album Artwork|| {{nom}}

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| rowspan="2" | 2019 || rowspan="2" | Gold & Grey || Best Stoner Metal Album{{cite web |url=https://metalstorm.net/awards/archive.php?year=2019 |title=Metal Storm Awards 2019 |website=Metal Storm |date= 2019 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} || {{nom}}

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| Best Album Artwork|| {{nom}}

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|2023 || Stone || Best Album Artwork{{cite web |url=https://metalstorm.net/awards/categories.php?cat_id=40&cb=6705ad65e305b |title=The Best Album Artwork - Metal Storm Awards 2023|website=Metal Storm |date= 2023 |access-date=October 8, 2024}} || {{nom}}

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• Revolver named Red Album the top metal album of 2007
• Decibel named Blue Record the top album of 2009
• Entertainment Weekly and Spin named Yellow & Green the top metal album of 2012

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