Bloodshed (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Jason Fleetwood, Sean Stopnik, Jonathan Caro, Justice Gulmatico, John Kittrell |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Fate | Renamed to Slingshot David and later dissolved; reformed in 2018 |
| Headquarters | Southern California , United States |
| Products | Christian hardcore music |
Bloodshed is a Christian hardcore group that originated in Southern California in 1992. The founding members were Jason Fleetwood, Sean Stopnik, Jonathan Caro, Justice Gulmatico, and John Kittrell. In 1993, they issued a demo followed by two EPs released via Tooth & Nail Records and Solid State Records. By 1997, the band adopted the name Slingshot David, but dissolved within half a year.
History
Formed in 1992, Bloodshed consisted of Jason Fleetwood, Jonathan Caro, Sean Stopnik, John Kittrell, and Justice Gulmatico. Their 1993 demo gained recognition from local acts such as Unashamed and Outnumbered, who connected them with Tooth & Nail Records. The band's first EP, titled Bloodshed, was launched through Tooth & Nail in 1995. Shortly thereafter, John Kittrell exited the group, which affected their association with the label.
Following Kittrell's departure, Kevin Chen joined as guitarist, and the band produced their sophomore EP, The Soft Spoken Words of Fallbrook, also under Tooth & Nail. Around 1996 to 1997, the ensemble rebranded to Slingshot David to explore a sound shaped by Fugazi. During this period of change, Chen and Fleetwood left; their spots were filled by Steven Dail and Timothy Clark from Innermeans.
In 2019, Jonathan Caro revealed intentions to record a full-length album that had been planned previously, featuring himself alongside Fleetwood and Gulmatico. This development led to the formation of Clean Fortress as a continuation of Bloodshed's musical direction.
Members
- Current lineup
- Jason Fleetwood – lead vocals (1992–1997, 2018–present)
- Jonathan Caro – bass guitar and backing vocals (1992–1997, 2018–present) (formerly of Stairwell, B is Bridgie, My Compatriots)
- Justice Gulmatico – drums (1992–1997, 2018–present) (My Compatriots)
- Former members
- Timothy Clark – vocals (1997) (previously Innermeans)
- Sean Stopnik – guitar (1992–1997) (formerly Innermeans, Stairwell, Rock Kills Kid)
- John Kittrell – guitar (1992–1996)
- Kevin Chen – guitar (1996–1997) (ex-The OC Supertones, Impact)
- Steven Dail – guitar (1997) (ex-Project 86, Innermeans, White Lighter)
- Timeline
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Discography
- Demo Recordings
- Demo 1993 (1993)
- Extended Plays
- Bloodshed (1995)
- The Soft Spoken Words of Fallbrook (1996)