Based out of California, Bloodguilt is making crushing music for oldheads and newcomers alike. With over thirty years in hardcore and alternative rock, Bloodguiltβs members have spent time playing in bands such as Taken, Stavesacre, Focused, Project 86, and Starflyer 59.
Today, Bloodguilt shares their debut single βStraight Forwardβ and announce a self-titled EP out this Spring on New Age Records. Self-recorded and then mixed by Beau Burchell (Saosin), the Bloodguilt EP is five direct, rapid and pissed off tracks.
βStraight Forwardβ serves as the perfect introduction to the band as pulsating riffs pour into Ray Harkinsβ passionate vocal delivery. Guitars and drums whirlwind into a striking breakdown, pulling influence from peers like Unbroken and Strife. You can stream βStraight Forwardβ HERE.
The lyrics comment on pressures of life, as the band share: βNo matter how exciting people present their lives to be on social media or how βbusyβ they are, thereβs the constant battle between βdoing enoughβ and βnot doing as much as you should.β This is the expression of trying to be βin the momentβ but falling short.β
Bloodguilt will play their first show in Los Angeles, CA on March 8th at The Echo supporting The Barbarians Of California. Tickets HERE.
Bloodguilt is Ray Harkins – Vocals, Dirk Lemmenes – Bass, Steve Dail – Guitar, Alex Albert – Drums, and Jeff Bellew – Guitar.
