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Blood for Blood
Erick "Buddha" Medina, "White Trash" Rob Lind, Ian McFarland, and former drummer Mike "Cap'n" Mahoney
Background information
Origin	Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres	Hardcore punk, tough guy hardcore
Years active	1994–2004 (hiatus) 2010
Labels	Victory Thorp I Scream
Members	Ian McFarland Robert Falzano "White Trash" Rob Lind
Past members	Billy Graziadei Erick "Buddha" Medina Mike "Cap'n" Mahoney Gina Benevides Greg Dellaria Jeremy Wooden Craig Silverman Dustin Hengst Neal Dike

Blood for Blood is an American hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts. It was formed in 1994 by Erick "Buddha" Medina and "White Trash" Rob Lind, drawing inspiration from the hardcore scene in Boston and New York. In 1997, they were signed to Victory Records. The band describes its sound as influenced by Sheer Terror, Breakdown, Carnivore and Killing Time.

After their 2004 album was released, the band went on hiatus until 2010. Guitarist and songwriter Rob Lind decided touring with the band would be detrimental to his newfound sobriety, having been a heroin addict and alcoholic for many years, and feared a relapse. As a tour replacement, the band called upon Billy Graziadei from Biohazard to fill in on guitar duties in Lind's absence.

In 2011, the band mentioned Lind's possible return for another full-length album; however, in June 2012, vocalist Erick Medina was kicked out of the band due to being charged with raping a minor. The band has since been resurrected with Lind on vocals.

Band members

Current

• "White Trash" Rob Lind – guitar, vocals
• Ian McFarland – bass
• Robert Falzano – drums (2012)

Past

• Erick "Buddha" Medina – vocals (1994–2012)
• Mike "Cap'n" Mahoney – drums (1994–1999)
• Gina Benavides – bass (1996–1997)
• Greg Dellaria – bass (1995)
• Jeremy Wooden – bass (1994–1995)
• Dustin Hengst – drums (Outlaw Anthems)
• Neal Dike – drums (2004–2012)
• Craig Silverman – guitar (live) (2010–2012)
• Billy Graziadei – guitar (live) (2010)
• Shane Williams - vocals

Discography

Studio albums

Other

References

1. "BLOOD FOR BLOOD 'Serenity' Album Review". Lambgoat. July 28, 2004. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
2. "Rob Lind: Blood For Blood is back, bitches". Retrieved November 2, 2018.
3. bravewords.com. "BIOHAZARD's Billy Graziadei Joins BLOOD FOR BLOOD For European Persistence Tour". bravewords.com. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
4. "Blood for Blood breaks silence on assault charges, kicks out accused singer". Punknews.org. July 26, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
5. "BLOOD FOR BLOOD Singer Booted After Allegations of Raping A Minor". Metal Injection. July 26, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
6. "Biohazard Guitarist To Tour With Reunited Blood For Blood". Roadrunnerrecords.com. June 20, 2010. Archived from the original on July 1, 2010. Retrieved October 17, 2015.

External links

• Blood for Blood on the Thorp Records website
• Blood for Blood on the Victory Records website

• Hardcore punk groups from Massachusetts
• Victory Records artists