Trustkill Records is proud to announce the addition of FIRST BLOOD to the Trustkill Records family. While Trustkill plans to unleash the band's furious hardcore with crushing, metallic guitar riffs and blood-curdling vocals to the world, FIRST BLOOD is not an unknown band by any means, featuring ex-Terror bassist Carl Schwartz on vocals. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, FIRST BLOOD formed in early 2002 from the ashes of Sworn Vengeance, a band in which Carl served time.

Even without having played many live shows, FIRST BLOOD has quickly made a strong impact throughout the modern hardcore scene. The group landed their first show sharing the stage with legendary members of The Cro-Mags performing as The Age of Quarrel, and made a notable appearance at Hellfest 2003. Previously releasing material on Division36 (Bridge 9) Records and Deathwish Inc, FIRST BLOOD impressed many for their brutal delivery and in your face lyrics dealing with both social and political issues.

The year 2006 saw FIRST BLOOD on a near non-stop global assault, embarking on tours throughout the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, and Mexico while sharing the stage with notable bands such as The Comeback Kid, Ignite, This Is Hell, Sick Of It All, Stretch Arm Strong, Agnostic Front, Hatebreed, Exodus, Napalm Death, The Black Dahlia Murder, Despised Icon, and many more. The band continues their worldwide touring regimen into 2007, promoting their debut full-length CD release entitled "Killafornia& ... (read more)