Blood For Blood
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| Blood For Blood | |
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| Music genre(s) | Hardcore Punk, Street Punk |
| Homebase | Charlestown, MA |
| Years active | 1995-Present |
| Current Status | Active |
| Notable Records | Revenge On Society, Wasted Youth Brew, Outlaw Anthems |
| Label(s) | Victory Records, Thorp Records |
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Blood for Blood was an anti-fascist / anti-racist band from Charlestown, Massachusetts. They formed in 1995 as a reaction to the existing heavy music scene in Boston, and to confront a growing white power presence. They are regarded as an extremely nihilistic and aggressive band. In 1997 they were signed to Victory Records. Their sound is heavily influenced by Sheer Terror, Breakdown, Carnivore and Raw Deal.
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[edit] "Young Americans" controversy
In mid-2006, Blood for Blood's song "Ain't Like You (Wasted Youth II)" was used as backing music for a trailer for the pro-war documentary, "Young Americans" [1], made by Pat Dollard and U.S. Marines in Iraq. The trailer featured numerous images of anti-war protesters and icons, at which the song's aggressive message seemed targeted. It is unclear whether Pat Dollard had sought permission from the band for the use of the song, though founding band member Rob Lind (White Trash Rob) is also known for his anti-war band Ramallah.
[edit] Band Logo
The band's iconic logo of a sketchy skull and crossbones with a teardrop of blood was drawn by Sean Bonner in 1997. This icon is also the symbol for Wicked Tattoos, a tattoo shop where White Trash Rob works from time to time.
[edit] Members
- Erick Medina (Buddha)- Vocals
- Rob Lind (White Trash Rob)- Guitar, Vocals
- Ian McFarland - Bass
- Neal Dike - Drums
[edit] Previous members
- Mike Mahoney (Cap'n Mahoney)- Drums
- Gina Benevides - Bass
- Greg Dellaria - Bass
- Jeremy Wooden - Bass
[edit] Discography
- Spit My Last Breath - Lost Disciple Records (1997)
- Enemy - Victory Records (1997)
- Revenge On Society - Victory Records (April 7, 1998)
- Livin' In Exile - Victory Records (July 13, 1999)
- Wasted Youth Brew - Victory Records (April 24, 2001)
- Outlaw Anthems - Victory Records (January 15, 2002)
- Serenity - Thorp Records (June 22, 2004)
[edit] Other Projects
Rob Lind- Ramallah
[edit] Links
- Blood for Blood on the Thorp Records website
- Blood for Blood on the Victory Records website
