Baptized in Blood

Baptized in Blood is a Canadian heavy metal quintet from London, Ontario, that rose to prominence in the late 2000s. Their sound identity is a unique hybrid of Gothenburg-style melodic death metal (In Flames, At the Gates) and the rhythmic intensity of American metalcore, further distinguished by a 'glam' attitude and thrash metal speed.

This eclectic mix caught the attention of Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine, who managed the band during their most active period. Their career trajectory peaked with a signing to Roadrunner Records in 2009, leading to international tours and high-profile festival appearances like Download. Critically, they were praised for bringing a sense of fun and 'groove' back to a genre that often prioritized technical sterility. Though their active period was relatively brief, they remain a cult favorite in the Canadian metal scene for their high-energy live performances and the seamless way they bridged the gap between old-school thrash and modern melodic metal.