Still following their own path, Portland Maine’s By Blood Alone returns with their third album Thunderbirds. Four years have passed since Seas of Blood (2007), but not without challenges. Lead singer Cruella had to battle breast cancer shortly after its … Continue reading
I first discovered this Portland-based group with the help of my UK contact, Nicky, back in 2007 when he sent me a news release concerning their sophomore album “Seas of Blood.” The irony of getting word of a Maine act … Continue reading
“Thunderbirds” is the third release from the progressive metal band By Blood Alone, and I daresay it’s the group’s best work. Don’t let the seven tracks fool you; this CD is just a few minutes short of an hour with … Continue reading
With a name like By Blood Alone, one might rightfully suspect that they’re playing stuff so heavy that your eyes will bleed, but that isn’t the case with this five-piece progressive outfit. There sounds merge seamlessly compositions with an aggressive … Continue reading
By SAM PFEIFLE | Portland Phoenix | April 20, 2011 If there’s one thing for certain, it’s that no one will feel cheated by By Blood Alone. For their third record, the brand-new Thunderbirds, the five-piece prog-rock group deliver seven … Continue reading
By Blood Alone is a Progressive Metal Band hailing from Portland in Maine, and the time has now arrived for the release of their third album, ‘Thunderbirds’. Having survived a battle with breast cancer, right after the release of their … Continue reading
In anticipation of last week’s opening date at Ralph’s Diner, Worcester Magazine published a review of the Seas of Blood cd: Portland, Maine-based goth metal band By Blood Alone, is self-characterized as a “B-movie horror” band. Front woman Cruella’s vocals … Continue reading
Score: 88/100. Gothic/ Progressive Metal act By Blood Alone (which now consists of singer Melynda “Cruella” Amann, guitarist John Graveside, keyboardist Jenny Wiliamson, bassist Jack Doran, and drummer Runtt…the latter replacing original sticksman John Hoerner -whom wanted to concentrate on … Continue reading
Progressive/Metal band By Blood Alone from America make their full album debut after releasing an EP “Eternally” back in 2005. The 8 track “Seas Of Blood” is filled with epic tracks with most clocking in around 7 minutes. There’s a … Continue reading
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