US group Blood Of Angels is a musical group that blends the core genres of death metal, black metal and old school thrash metal, to create their own unique sound. Reigning from their hometown of Tampa, Florida, Blood Of Angels use their vocal and instrumental influences to comment heavily upon the lies that have been enveloped as truth among the general population. They are influenced by artists that include Slayer, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquility and Morbid Angel.
During 2017 Blood Of Angels were honored with numerous independent music awards. They won for “Best Metal/Hardcore Song” at the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards, and “Best Metal Song”, “Best Metal EP” for Rise Of The Fallen Gods and “Best Metal Video” for Odin’s Wrath (see below) at the August 2017 Akademia Awards. The year culminated with the “Metal Band of the Year Award” at the 5th Annual International Music and Entertainment Awards.
Now, with the signing to Sliptrick Records, Blood Of Angels are looking to take the next step on the international stage and have begun tracking for their next release, the debut full-length album The Failure Of Faith, due out via Sliptrick in 2019. Before then, Sliptrick Records will make a special single/lyrics video release for the track Miscreant Deeds Of Loki (from the Rise Of The Fallen Gods EP) on January 25th.
Miscreant Deeds Of Loki (Single/Lyrics Video) | Released January 25th, 2019 on Sliptrick Records
The Failure Of Faith | Released TBA, 2019 on Sliptrick Records
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LINEUP
Chris Iibucha – Vocals
Aaron Robinson – Guitar
Jonathan Rushford – Drums
Maggot – Bass
BIOGRAPHY
Blood of Angels is a musical group that blends the core genres of death metal, black metal, old school thrash metal, to create their own, unique sound.
Reigning from their infamous hometown of Tampa, Florida, Blood of Angels uses their vocal and instrumental influences to comment heavily upon the lies that have enveloped as truth amongst the general population. Influenced by such artists who include Slayer, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquility, and Morbid Angel, Blood of Angels has completed their debut release, a studio EP, "Rise of the Fallen Gods". The album was released to fans and fellow listeners independently and delivered the group's ideas and collective beliefs that are saturated in a sense of self-empowerment and individuality.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Matt Johnson Productions in Deltona, FL, with producer Matt Johnson. Blood of Angels debut release pays homage to Amon Amarth, Pantera, and Machine Head all of whom have served as inspiration for various members of the band. Band members, Chris Iibucha (vocalist), Aaron Robinson (guitarist), Jonathan Rushford (drummer), and the Maggot (bassist), have been united under Blood of Angels umbrella since October 2015.
Individually and collectively, alike, the band is extremely familiar to stage performance. During the album cycle for their current release "Rise of the Fallen Gods” achieved critical acclaim, and numerous independent music awards. Blood of Angels was honored with the “Best Metal/Hardcore Song” at the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards. As well as “Best Metal Song”, “Best Metal EP”, and “Best Metal Video for the August 2017 Akademia Awards. The year was culminated with the “Metal Band of the Year Award” at the 5th Annual International Music and Entertainment Awards. With the signing to their new label Sliptrick Records, Blood of Angels has begun tracking their follow up release titled “The Failure of Faith.”
The success of Blood of Angels presently and in the future of the mainstream industry, stems from their ability to avoid the pressures and standards of metal music to dictate their visions and creativity. Ultimately, the group wishes to inform, motivate, and enlighten the mind set of their fans and listeners.
DISCOGRAPHY
Rise of the Fallen Gods (EP) - 2017
The Failure Of Faith - 2019