Born out of a group of friend’s love for music and a
failing local scene, Sourblood came into the Columbus ,
Ohio mix in early 2005. After years of hard work, dedication, and reformation, the Sourblood of 2010 is poised and ready to take the next step.
Sourblood is a dynamic and explosive live band that
carries high energy through to their recordings. The
band has put out two EPs in the past but 2010’s self-
titled will be the hardest-hitting recording yet. “We feel
the new direction is extremely diverse compared to
anything we have done in the past and it’s different than
most of what's is out now,” says Justin Bloomfield who
handles vocal duties. With the newer, heavier, and
sometimes melodic sound, Sourblood has found their
niche and are ready to let the world see just what they
can do, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to do just that.
The release of the new record on October 1st at the Al
Rosa Villa in Columbus ,Ohio marked the beginning of
what Sourblood hopes to turn into a nationwide tour in
the next year or two. “Our goal for the rest of this year and all of next year is to play out as much as we possibly can in support of this new EP and to grow our fan base outside of the Midwest,” comments Bloomfield . After establishing a fan base stateside, they hope to jump across the pond to make themselves known in the international markets.
The amazing live performance that Sourblood brings
with them to the stage every time they play only fuels
the fire that continues to spread. The energy produced by the five together on stage is real, raw, and adds even more life and intensity to the music they play. It is this energy that draws fans in and makes them believers in the wrecking machine that is Sourblood.
Sourblood has graced the stage in venues like the
Newport Music Hall , Peabody’s, Al Rosa Villa, The
Basement, and many more. They have had the honor of
sharing the stage not only with many friends but with
national bands such as Soulfly,Bury Your Dead, Dope,
Mushroomhead, Kittie, Flaw, 36 Crazyfists, In This
Moment, Straight Line Stitch, Divine Heresy, The Autumn Offering, As Blood Runs Black, and many, many more. Many of the fans who come to see these national acts have left as fans of Sourblood. However, it’s not just the fans that have taken notice to the progressions made by the band. Sourblood has also been in the studio as guests promoting their music on the Columbus , Ohio radio station 99.7 The Blitz.
The band is: Justin Bloomfield aka Bloomy on vocals;
Jerry Davis behind the kit and backing vocals; John
Mills and Brock Richards on guitars; and Jim Klimek on
bass.
To sum up Sourblood in simple phrases; the music, brutal; the lyrics, truthful and the stage show, amazing!
For contact/booking information contact Justin
Bloomfield at sourbloodband@yahoo.com. You can also
find them on Facebook and Twitter.
