Bloodjinn
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Bloodjinn is an American metalcore
band from North Carolina
, formed in early August 1999 by brothers Joel Collins (vocals) and Justin Collins (drums).
Following the success of this release, Bloodjinn signed a record deal with Tribunal Records
, better known for releasing debut albums for Atreyu
& Scarlet. They began working on their first full length for Tribunal, Murder Eternal: Seven Short Stories For The Slightly Psychotic. The band hit the road extensively in support of the release hitting many notable festivals such as Hellfest & Furnace Fest.
In February 2001, Bloodjinn made their way into the studio again to record two new tracks for a split release
titled Born In Hell, Raised In Jail released on Tribunal Records in August 2001. Later that year, Bloodjinn inked a deal with Canadian based Goodfellow Records. Leave This World Breathing was recorded in January 2002. This album showed their hard work and dedication through being a concept album - written from a short story the band created. The album reflects life and how human beings often live their lives without care and concern for others, as well as holding someone inside your heart throughout life as they pass away.
Bloodjinn continued to tour and play constantly until the band decided to take a break in June 2003. They only played a few select shows, from supporting Darkest Hour and Unearth
to co-headlining Friction Fest 5 with Underoath
.
Now back full force with new material and a couple of new members, Bloodjinn is still determined to create more thought-provoking music.
Their latest album This Machine Runs On Empty was released March 6, 2007 on Pluto Records
, and has been called one of the stand-out albums of 2007. The band is currently on an extensive tour to promote the album that will take them all over the US and includes dates in Canada
and Mexico
.
Bloodjinn were scheduled to release a new album titled Between Breaths in the Summer of 2009. The Album was to be on singer Joel Collins' own record label, Forsaken Recordings (Demon Hunter/Bleeding Through
/Farewell) with artwork designed by Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage. This release never happened.
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band from North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, formed in early August 1999 by brothers Joel Collins (vocals) and Justin Collins (drums).
History
In September 1999 the band went into the studio and recorded their first release, entitled To Bleed The Demon, for the indie label Flatline Records.Following the success of this release, Bloodjinn signed a record deal with Tribunal Records
Tribunal Records
Tribunal Records is a North Carolina-based record label that launched in the summer of 1999 by founder Matthew Rudzinski. They have recorded and produced with bands such as Animosity, Scarlet, He Is Legend, Woe of Tyrants, Killwhitneydead, and Atreyu....
, better known for releasing debut albums for Atreyu
Atreyu (band)
Atreyu is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. The band consists of vocalist/lyricist Alex Varkatzas, guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist Marc McKnight and drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller...
& Scarlet. They began working on their first full length for Tribunal, Murder Eternal: Seven Short Stories For The Slightly Psychotic. The band hit the road extensively in support of the release hitting many notable festivals such as Hellfest & Furnace Fest.
In February 2001, Bloodjinn made their way into the studio again to record two new tracks for a split release
Split album
A split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists. There have been singles and EPs released in the same nature, which can be referred to as split singles and split EPs respectively...
titled Born In Hell, Raised In Jail released on Tribunal Records in August 2001. Later that year, Bloodjinn inked a deal with Canadian based Goodfellow Records. Leave This World Breathing was recorded in January 2002. This album showed their hard work and dedication through being a concept album - written from a short story the band created. The album reflects life and how human beings often live their lives without care and concern for others, as well as holding someone inside your heart throughout life as they pass away.
Bloodjinn continued to tour and play constantly until the band decided to take a break in June 2003. They only played a few select shows, from supporting Darkest Hour and Unearth
Unearth
Unearth is an American metalcore band from Winthrop, Massachusetts. Formed in 1998, the group has released five studio albums. Their fourth record, The March was released on October 14, 2008 meeting with high positive reception by many...
to co-headlining Friction Fest 5 with Underoath
Underoath
Underoath is an American Christian metalcore band from Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dallas Taylor and Luke Morton on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, subsequently its additional members were from Tampa, Florida...
.
Now back full force with new material and a couple of new members, Bloodjinn is still determined to create more thought-provoking music.
Their latest album This Machine Runs On Empty was released March 6, 2007 on Pluto Records
Pluto Records
Pluto Records is a record label started in 1999 by Eric Shirey and Brian Cobbel. Since 2002, it has been owned and operated by Brian Cobbel and based near Dallas, TX. It is primarily known for punk, metal, and hardcore releases, although not exclusively...
, and has been called one of the stand-out albums of 2007. The band is currently on an extensive tour to promote the album that will take them all over the US and includes dates in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
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Bloodjinn were scheduled to release a new album titled Between Breaths in the Summer of 2009. The Album was to be on singer Joel Collins' own record label, Forsaken Recordings (Demon Hunter/Bleeding Through
Bleeding Through
Bleeding Through is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California. Formed in 1999, the band blends influences stemming from modern hardcore punk, symphonic black metal, and melodic death metal...
/Farewell) with artwork designed by Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage. This release never happened.
Original lineup
- Joel Collins (vocals)
- Justin Collins (drums)
- Carter Pennington (guitar)
- B.J. Stevens (guitar)
- Justin Keatts (bass)
Current lineup
- Joel Collins (vocals)
- Kyle Odell (guitar)
- Brian Lewis (drums)
Past members
- Nate Adajian
- Ryan McInturff
- Trey Richards
- Bob Pfeiffer
- Andy Joyce
- Brian Culbertson
- Anthony Sanders
- Brandon Vernon
- Rodney James
- Travis Lemon
- Randall McBride
- Justin Carter
- Hunter Mcbride
- Mckenzie Bell
Discography
- To Bleed The Demon EP (Flatline Records)
- Murder Eternal: Seven Short Stories For The Slightly Psychotic (Tribunal Records)
- Born In Hell, Raised In Jail (August 2001, Tribunal Records)
- Leave This World Breathing (2002, Goodfellow Records)
- This Machine Runs On Empty (March 6, 2007, Pluto Records)
- Between Breaths (20??)