Blunt Force Trauma (band)
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| Blunt Force Trauma | |
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| Origin | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Genre(s) | Hardcore punk Thrash metal Crossover thrash |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Label(s) | Shattered World |
| Members | |
| Bobby Fuentes Felix Griffin Alex Rager Slaytoven |
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| Former members | |
| Ben Burton Bob Paxton |
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Blunt Force Trauma is an American hardcore punk/thrash metal band from Austin, Texas. They are currently signed to indie label Shattered World Records.[1]
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[edit] History
Blunt Force Trauma was formed in 1999 in Austin, Texas. The band's line up consisted of vocalist Bobby Fuentes, guitarist Slaytoven, bassist Bob Paxton, and drummer Ben Burton. The band has released two albums so far, Blunt Force Trauma in 2000 and Good Morning America in 2001. Ben Burton left the band in late 2001, and the band went on hiatus shortly after.
In June 2007, the remaining band members reunited and recruited ex-D.R.I. drummer Felix Griffin to much attention.[2]2008 would see the band log many shows around Texas, as well as welcoming Alex "Rager" Loughborough on bass in late December 2008. On May 29, 2009 the band released their 3rd album, an EP titled "Hatred for the State", on Shattered World Records.
[edit] Band members
[edit] Current line up
- Bobby Fuentes - vocals (1999-present)
- Slaytoven - guitar (1999-present)
- Alex Rager - bass (2008-present)
- Felix Griffin (aka Big Felix) - drums (2007-present)[3]
[edit] Former members
- Ben Burton - drums (1999-2001)
- Bob Paxton - bass (1999-2008)
