Inked in Blood (band)
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{{Short description|American metalcore band}}{{Unreliable sources|date=November 2024}}{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = Portland, Oregon, U.S.
| genre = Christian metalcore, melodic hardcore, post-hardcore
| years_active = 2003–2007
| label = Facedown
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| website = {{URL|facebook.com/pages/Inked-In-Blood/}}
| past_members = Joey Trump
Matt McDonnell
Steven Gosvener
Kelly Mullinix
Stephen Poole
Andy Rice
Chris Espinoza
Blake Hooper
Matt Thornton
Brian James Bugge
Chris Jolliff
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Inked in Blood was an American Christian metalcore and melodic hardcore group.{{cite journal |first=Andrea |last=Dyer |title=Inked in Blood Sometimes We Are Beautiful |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/inked_in_blood-sometimes_we_are |journal=Exclaim! |accessdate=June 19, 2015}}{{cite journal |first=Greg |last=Sammons |title=Review: Lay Waste the Poets - Inked in Blood |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Inked_In_Blood/Lay_Waste_The_Poets/13985/ |journal=Cross Rhythms |accessdate=June 19, 2015}}{{cite journal |first=Peter John |last=Willoughby |title=Review: Sometimes We Are Beautiful - Inked in Blood |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Inked_In_Blood/Sometimes_We_Are_Beautiful/48037/ |journal=Cross Rhythms |accessdate=June 19, 2015}} They come from Portland, Oregon.{{cite web |last=Apar |first=Corey |title=Inked in Blood : Biography |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/inked-in-blood-mn0000842238/biography |accessdate=June 19, 2015 |publisher=AllMusic}} The band started making music in 2001 and disbanded in 2007. Their first show was December 2001 in Portland 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.
History
The band commenced as a musical entity in 2001. Their first release, Awakening Vesuvius, an extended play, was released on June 1, 2004.{{cite web|url=http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Inked_In_Blood-nom_album-Awakening_Vesuvius-l-en.html|website=Spirit Of Metal|title=Inked In Blood - Awakening Vesuvius |accessdate=July 22, 2016}} Some sources claim Awakening Vesuvius was released {{cite journal |author=Jesus Freak Hideout |title=Inked in Blood |url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/InkedInBlood.asp |journal=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=June 19, 2015}} by Rainstorm Productions and re issued by Strike First Records{{cite web|title=Awakening Vesuvius - Inked in Blood | Releases|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/awakening-vesuvius-mw0000713123/releases|website=All Music|accessdate=July 22, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Interpunk - Awakening Vesuvius|url=https://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=11589&|website=Interpunk|accessdate=July 22, 2016}} or Strike First Records.{{cite web|title=Inked In Blood – Awakening Vesuvius|url=https://www.discogs.com/Inked-In-Blood-Awakening-Vesuvius/release/928195|website=Discogs|accessdate=July 22, 2016}} They released a studio album, Lay Waste the Poets, on November 8, 2005, with Facedown Records.{{cite web |author=AllMusic |title=Inked in Blood : Discography |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/inked-in-blood-mn0000842238/discography |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=June 19, 2015}} Their second studio album, Sometimes We Are Beautiful, was released by Facedown Records on October 2, 2007.
Their final lineup was vocalist Joey Trump, guitarists Matt McDonnell and Kelly Mullinix, bassist Steven Gosvener, and drummer Stephen Poole.{{cite web |first=Josh |last=Hamm |title=Review : Inked in Blood - Sometimes We Are Beautiful |date=January 12, 2008 |url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2008/01/12/inked-in-blood-sometimes-we-are-beautiful/ |publisher=Indie Vision Music |accessdate=June 19, 2015}}
Members
- Joey Trump - vocals
- Matt McDonnell - guitar
- Steven Gosvener - bass
- Kelly Mullinix - guitar, vocals
- Stephen Poole - drums (formerly of Society's Finest)
Discography
- Lay Waste the Poets (November 8, 2005, Facedown)
- Sometimes We Are Beautiful (October 2, 2007, Facedown)
Extended plays
- Awakening Vesuvius (2004, Strike First)
References
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External links
- [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inked-In-Blood/ Facebook page]
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- [http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/artists/Inked_In_Blood/8077/ Cross Rhythms artist profile]
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Category:Musical groups from Portland, Oregon
Category:2004 establishments in Oregon
Category:2007 disestablishments in Oregon
Category:Musical groups established in 2004