BLOODCLOT

If ever a hardcore supergroup existed, this is it. Bloodclot, which was formed in 2005 features John Joseph of Cro-Mags fame on vocals, Eric Klinger of Pro-Pain and Scott Roberts of Biohazard on guitar, Merauder's Rick Lopez on bass, and Biohazard's Danny Shuler on drums. This band is exactly what you would expect from such an esteemed line-up. The intensity of punk, the anger of hardcore, and the technicality of metal. It's hard to pigeonhole this group into one specific genre, they are a perfect combination of all three aforementioned styles. Just listen to tracks like 'Seeds of Destruction', 'Straight Jacket' or 'Asleep at the Wheel' to see what I mean.

It's because of Bloodclot's lyrical content that I initially took interest in them. Their music does not cover a wide range of issues, but generally stays focused on the topics of civil liberties, the police state/big brother, America's sheep mentality, and political corruption; topics which pretty much go hand in hand. These are issues that I am particularly passionate about so every time I listen to these guys I get fired up.

The band's name actually comes from the Jamaican slang 'bloodclot' which means a screwed-up situation. As the band describes it, what's happening in our country and world as a whole is a bloodclot situation and we need to fix it.
The debut full-length Burn Babylon Burn! is a testament to DIY ethic as it was independently released by the band in 2008 without the support of a label. This is a talented band with an intelligent and relevant message. Definately check them out if you haven't already.

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