Inked in Blood (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
| Website | www |
Inked in Blood was a Portland, Oregon-based American band known for their blend of Christian metalcore and melodic hardcore. Operating between 2003 and 2007, the group produced two demos and an EP titled Awakening Vesuvius in 2004. Their first full-length album, Lay Waste the Poets, was issued by Facedown Records in 2005, with their concluding album, Sometimes We Are Beautiful, arriving in 2007.
History
Inked in Blood came together in 2001, with their initial release being the EP Awakening Vesuvius, which debuted on June 1, 2004. This EP was originally distributed by Rainstorm Productions before Strike First Records re-released it. Their first studio album, Lay Waste the Poets, was launched on November 8, 2005, under Facedown Records. The band’s second and final album, Sometimes We Are Beautiful, followed on October 2, 2007, also through Facedown.
The last roster of the band featured Joey Trump as vocalist; Matt McDonnell and Kelly Mullinix on guitars—with Mullinix also providing vocals; Steven Gosvener handling bass duties; and Stephen Poole on drums.
Members
Final lineup
- Joey Trump – lead vocals
- Matt McDonnell – guitar
- Steven Gosvener – bass guitar
- Kelly Mullinix – guitar and vocals
- Stephen Poole – drums (previously associated with Society's Finest)
Discography
Studio albums
- Lay Waste the Poets (Facedown Records, November 8, 2005)
- Sometimes We Are Beautiful (Facedown Records, October 2, 2007)
Extended plays
- Awakening Vesuvius (Strike First Records, 2004)