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As Blood Runs Black
As Blood Runs Black in 2013
As Blood Runs Black in 2013
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 2003–2014
  • 2021–present
Labels
Members
  • Hector "Lech" de Santiago
    Nick Stewart
    Greg Kirkpatrick
    Christopher Bartholomew
Past membersSee members section

As Blood Runs Black is an American metalcore/deathcore band hailing from Los Angeles, California.[3] They have released three albums. Their first album, Allegiance, was released on June 6, 2006.[4] Their second album, Instinct, was released on March 15, 2011.[5] Instinct reached #1 on the US Billboard Heatseakers Albums chart and #111 on the US Billboard 200 for the week of April 2, 2011.[6] On June 30, 2013, As Blood Runs Black announced that they would be self-releasing their newest album, Ground Zero, with the help of crowdfunding via IndieGoGo; this was successful and the album was released on October 27, 2014.

The band has gone through various membership changes throughout its existence, leaving no original members, though drummer Hector "Lech" de Santiago and bassist Nick Stewart have appeared on every release to date.

History

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Formation, lineup changes, and Allegiance (2003–2007)

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Main article: Allegiance (As Blood Runs Black album)

As Blood Runs Black was created in 2003 in Los Angeles from an existing band known as Broken Stems by co-vocalists Louie Ruvalcaba and Enrique "Ricky" Martin, bassist Richard Reyes, and guitarists Bijon Roybal and Kyle Hasenstab. Brian "Animal" Matute, the drummer of Broken Stems, left and was replaced by Hector "Lech" De Santiago. After some practices and writing, the band decided to name itself As Blood Runs Black and played its first show at Toberman in San Pedro, Los Angeles, performing 3 original songs and 3 cover songs. Vocalists Louie Ruvalcaba and Ricky Martin wrote lyrics for their first track, "Before the Break of Dawn", while bassist Richard Reyes wrote the lyrics to "Hester Prynne" and "In Dying Days", both of which would be featured on their debut album. Two demos were released in 2004 and 2005, both containing "Hester Prynne" and "In Dying Days".

In 2005, the band was preparing to enter the studio to record their debut album. However, Ruvalcaba, Martin, Reyes, Roybal and Hasenstaab all departed from the band, leaving De Santiago as the only member. De Santiago recruited Nick Stewart as the new bassist, Ernie Flores as the new guitarist, and, in place of the two former vocalists, the band brought in Chris Blair as the sole vocalist. As Blood Runs Black got back to the studio and recorded their debut album, Allegiance, which was released on June 6, 2006. Shortly after the release of the album, Sal Mendez was recruited as the band's second guitarist. For the next two years, As Blood Runs Black toured in support of Allegiance, including as part of the 2007 Summer Slaughter tour.

Departure of Chris Blair and Sal Roldan (2009)

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In late 2008, Christopher Blair and Sal Roldan left the band before the Australian tour in 2008.[7] Sean Murphy from hardcore band Endwell filled in on vocals for the rest of the tour and the remainder of the year.

In 2009, As Blood Runs Black brought in Danny Leal as a temporary vocalist, as Leal was vocalist for the up-and-coming deathcore band Upon a Burning Body. Leal would tour with As Blood Runs Black for the first half of the year before leaving to return to Upon A Burning Body. Jonny McBee, vocalist of deathcore act The Browning, was brought in as a temporary vocalist, and would tour for the remainder of the year before quitting due to conflicting personalities.[8]

During 2009 Chris Blair recorded what's known as "Instinct" in UnderCity Recording Inc.

Lineup instability and Instinct (2010–2012)

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Main article: Instinct (As Blood Runs Black album)
File:As Blood Runs Black (2).jpg
As Blood Runs Black performing at the Rockin' Roots Festival in Bakersfield, California in 2010

At the beginning of 2010, As Blood Runs Black revealed Ken Maxwell as their permanent new vocalist. Maxwell was previously the vocalist for deathcore act Behead the Tyrant. Soon after guitarist Flores departed from the band, Greg Kirkpatrick and Dan Sugarman were recruited as the new guitarists. The band soon after revealed a new song entitled "Resist". This is the first song recorded with Maxwell. During a tour in Anaheim, Sonik Garcia, vocalist from deathcore act Fallen Figure, joined As Blood Runs Black on the stage to perform "In Dying Days" with Maxwell. It was unsure if Garcia was joining As Blood Runs Black as a co-vocalist, but it was revealed to just be a friendly guest appearance.

However, several months later, Maxwell departed due to a fight with one of the other members of the band, and As Blood Runs Black soon turned to Sonik Garcia to be the new vocalist. The song "Resist" was re-recorded with Garcia on vocals. The band then entered the studio to record their second album, Instinct, which was released on March 15, 2011. As Blood Runs Black toured heavily for the next two years in support of the album.

Near the end of 2012, on a tour date in San Diego, former vocalist Chris Blair made a guest appearance for the original song "In Dying Days". This would be the last tour for vocalist Sonik Garcia, as he would leave the band due to a family emergency. After his departure, Garcia recommended As Blood Runs Black to recruit Christopher Bartholomew, which would eventually be the sixth vocalist in the band's existence.

Ground Zero and inactivity (2013–present)

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Main article: Ground Zero (As Blood Runs Black album)

As Blood Runs Black spent most of 2013 touring, but also began recording their third album, Ground Zero. This would be their first album without Mediaskare Records, as they recently left the label due to a conflict. They announced they would be releasing Ground Zero with support of crowd funding by IndieGoGo. In early 2014, a song entitled "Vision" was released, the first recording with Bartholomew on vocals. Later on the year, rumors began to surface that the band was breaking up.

On August 12, 2014, drummer Hector "Lech" De Santiago released a statement which alluded to the band breaking up, saying:

After YEARS of uphill battles, dealing with legalities, politics, getting robbed blind by our ex label, left for dead and getting shelved by the industry... I'm here to say all things come to an end. As Blood Runs Black was born in my parents basement and has been the biggest part of my life since 2003. She was my daughter. We had a dream and we ran as far as we could with it. Forever in debt and grateful for the band of brothers (past and present) who risked their lives, contributed, and truly risked it all for the love and passion of music. We literally gave and lost everything in this storm. THANKS to all who supported and gave us a chance to share our music with you guys. We were all broken kids and you guys (and gals) gave us a chance to live. THANK YOU!!

— Hector "Lech" De Santiago[9]

Despite the announcement, the band released a single from the upcoming album, titled "Insomniac", on August 18, 2014,[10] and announced a final North America farewell tour to support the album beginning in fall 2014.[11] The band intended to part ways upon conclusion of the tour. The album itself was released on October 27, 2014.

In August 2021, after several years of inactivity, the band released a preview video with new music the band has been working on.[12]

Members

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Current

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  • Hector "Lech" de Santiago – drums (2003–2007, 2009–present)
  • Nick Stewart – bass (2005–present)
  • Greg Kirkpatrick – rhythm guitar (2010–present), lead guitar (2014–present)
  • Christopher Bartholomew – vocals (2012–present)

Former

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  • Enrique Martin Jr. – vocals (2003–2004)
  • Louie Ruvalcaba – vocals (2003–2005)
  • Chris Blair – vocals (2004–2009)
  • Jonny McBee – vocals (2009)
  • Ken Maxwell – vocals (2010)
  • Sonik Garcia – vocals (2010–2012)
  • Kyle Hasenstab – lead guitar (2003–2005)
  • Bijon Roybal – rhythm guitar (2003–2005)
  • Sal Roldan – guitars (2005–2008)
  • Ernie Flores – lead guitar (2005–2010)
  • Nita Strauss – rhythm guitar (2009–2010)
  • Dan Sugarman – lead guitar (2010–2014)
  • Richard Reyes – bass (2003–2004, 2004–2005)
  • Devon Morrison - drums (2007–2009)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album Label Peak chart positions
US
[13] 		US Hard Rock
[14] 		US Heat
[15] 		US Indie
[16] 		US Rock
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2006 Allegiance Mediaskare — — — — —
2011 Instinct 111 6 1 15 27
2014 Ground Zero StandBy — — 20 — —
"—" denotes that the recording did not chart

Demo albums

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Year Album
2004 Demo 2004
2005 Demo 2005
2006 Halloween of Massacre
2008 Pre-Production Demo

Music videos

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Year Song Album
2006 "My Fears Have Become Phobias"[18] Allegiance
"The Brighter Side of Suffering"[19]
2011 "Resist"[20] Instinct
2012 "In Honor" (live)[21]
2014 "Vision"[22] Ground Zero

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