Bonded by Blood

Southern California has become a hotbed of talented thrash metal acts in recent years, however only one band has the chops to stand out above all others. Only one band has successfully taken the risks necessary to rise above the rest. From Pomona, CA, that band is BONDED BY BLOOD. In the summer of 2005, a then-17 year old vocalist by the name of Jose Barrales had the idea to form a band that was as raw and fast as the punk and hardcore bands he would see perform in local basements and house parties. He would later hook up with Alex Lee and Juan Juarez, 2 talented shred guitarists whose styles are influenced greatly by progressive metal. After recruiting a mutual friend on bass, the final piece of the puzzle came into place when drummer Carlos Regalado joined the group. Influenced by classic metal, Carlos' style was the perfect complement to the speed, attitude and technicality that the band intended on showcasing to the world. Though it was evident that each member had their own distinct musical influences, they all united over love for one particular genre: THRASH METAL. It was a love for ‘80s thrash stalwarts Exodus in particular which brought them all together. Each memb... more...