US melodic death metal band BLOOD OF ANGELS have been nominated in the Rock / Metal category for the song “Spillage” as part of the 1st Annual Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA).
The ceremony will take place on August 17, 2023 at the Avalon on Vine Street in Los Angeles, California.
The HIMA honors independent artists, composers, songwriters, record labels, and technical recording professionals around the globe for their creative contributions to independent music.
The HIMA main event will feature live music performances, celebrity appearances, a VIP pre-show mixer with hors d’oeuvres, award presentations, and an official after party.
Blood of Angels band Line-Up:
Randy Reyes – Vocals
Aaron Robinson – Guitars
Jonathan Rushford – Drums
Maggot – Bass
For the latest Blood of Angels news, visit their official website and social media sites at the following locations:
https://www.bloodofangels.net/
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Biography
Inspired by the burgeoning local metal scene of Tampa, Florida, Blood of Angels are making their mark on the genre that has guided them through the darkest of times. With local town heroes such as Cannibal Corpse and Nasty Savage inspiring down that path, Blood of Angels blend death, black, thrash and lashings of power metal into a high-octane frenzy. Above all, the band combines their musical prowess and instrumental talents to make social commentary on public mistruths and the atrocities committed against humanity.
Band members, Randy Reyes (vocals), Aaron Robinson (guitars), Jonathan Rushford (drums), and the Maggot (bass) have been united under the Blood of Angels umbrella since the fall of 2015. They boast an abundance of experience as both musicians and songwriters, with 80 active years in the industry between them.
Utilizing thought-provoking lyrics akin to influential performers such as Dark Tranquility, Slayer, Cradle of Filth and Slipknot, they make music to fulfill the goal of creating concept albums that hold deep meaning.
Their EP release of “Rise of the Fallen Gods” (2017) achieved widespread critical acclaim and won numerous independent music awards. Blood of Angels was honored as the “Best Metal/Hardcore Song” at the 16th Annual Independent Music Awards. Additionally, they went on to win “Best Metal Song”, “Best Metal EP”, and “Best Metal Video for the August 2017 Akademia Awards. To top it off, they were pronounced “Metal Band of the Year” at the 5th Annual International Music and Entertainment Awards.
With the signing to their new label Biohazardous Records, Blood of Angels has finished their forthcoming single, “Spillage” which was released on Halloween October 31, 2022. This single is a hard driving blend of the bands thrash metal and death metal influences. The band will be spending 2023 recording their follow up to their 2020 album titled “Failure of Faith.”
Their success stems from their ability and bravery to step away from the pressures and expectations of metal music, allowing them to dictate their own identity, visions, and creativity. The goal for Blood of Angels? To play for as many people as they can, informing, motivating, and enlightening them, as well as creating masterpiece albums that match their artistic vision.
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