Formed: 2000
From:
Vancouver,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Jamie Hooper, Sunny Dhak and Bob Froese originally got together to do a one-off reunion gig for an old group of theirs - however, things went so well they decided to continue under a new moniker. A five-track demo of the new band, now dubbed 3 Inches of Blood after a particularly gruesome dream of Froese's, found its way over to the house of Hot Hot Heat keyboardist Steve Bays. Bays' friend, death metal vocalist Cam Pipes, was impressed with 3 Inches' old school sound, which sounds like the shrieking vocal assault of Rob Halford, the epic guitars and storytelling of Iron Maiden, the pirate theme of Running Wild, and the lasting influence of the British New Wave of Heavy Metal.
Although the group had little distribution for the record, they did share the same U.K. label as The Darkness, who at the time were on their way to becoming the UK's latest rock sensation. When 3 Inches went overseas, they hooked up with The Darkness for a UK tour. The tour was a smash success. Due to this bubbling under at the press level, Roadrunner Records took notice of the group's demo, and signed the band in 2004.
3 Inches began work on "Advance and Vanquish," determined to make it a "classic" metal album. Musically, the band has expanded on their classic metal roots, developing into one of the tightest hard rock bands of modern times.
Latest 3 Inches Of Blood News
Below is our complete 3 Inches Of Blood news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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3 Inches Of Blood Posts Lyric Video
3 Inches of Blood has released a lyric video for the track "Storming Juno," which can be viewed below. Taken from most recent album "Long Live Heavy Metal," vocalist Cam Pipes explains how the song is a tribute anthem:
"Storming Juno is a tribute to the soldiers of the Canadian armed forces that got the first foothold for the allies on D-Day during World War II. Every November 11 we remember all who served, some who made the ultimate sacrifice, in service to their country. Releasing this lyric video is our way of acknowledging those who served our country and how proud we are of the significant contribution Canada had in fighting tyranny all those years ago."
Next month, the heavy metal veterans will embark on a headlining West Coast run. The two-week trek will feature special guest Huntress as main support, and Hookers as the tour opener. A list of confirmed dates can be seen below, with more to be announced shortly. More...
3 Inches Of Blood Announces West Coast Tour
Next month, Vancouver's heavy metal veterans 3 Inches of Blood will head out on a headlining West Coast run. The two-week trek will feature special guest Huntress as main support, and Hookers as the tour opener. A list of confirmed dates can be seen below, with more to be announced shortly.
Vocalist Cam Pipe adds, "We're closing out the year strong with some US headlining shows of our own. The West Coast has long been a 3IOB stronghold, so naturally we're excited to be returning to play a full show to our loyal fans. Long Live West Coast Heavy Metal."
3 Inches of Blood has stayed on the road throughout 2012, continually supporting most recent album, "Long Live Heavy Metal." Check out the video for "Leather Lord" here, or for "Metal Woman" at this location. More...
3 Inches Of Blood Recording Dayglo Abortions Cover
Vancouver, Canada's 3 Inches of Blood is set to hit the studio later this week to record a Dayglo Abortions cover track that will be included on the upcoming Dayglo Abortions tribute compilation presented by Cruzar Media.
The compilation is due out next year, and the song will be recorded with Reversed Records founder and producer/engineer/manager Rob Shallcross (Strapping Young Lad, GWAR, Gene Hoglan, Meldrum, West of Hell).
Earlier this year Cruzar Media, Rob Shallcross, and intergalactic shock rockers, GWAR, teamed up to bring you a tribute to the Dayglo Abortions 1993 anti-censorship anthem 'Isn't This Disgusting'.' The single is available now on iTunes right here.
You can also check out the 3 Inches of Blood music video for "Leather Lord" over at this location.
3 Inches Of Blood Releases New Music Video
Canadian metal outfit 3 Inches Of Blood has teamed up with Rock Hard Magazine to launch a brand new video clip for the song "Leather Lord," taken from most recent album, "Long Live Heavy Metal." Check out the video clip right here or in the player available below.
Cam Pipes (vocals) comments about the latest video: "We are very proud to give you our latest music video. The 'Leather Lord' video is done in a way we've never attempted before but we are pleased with how it has turned out. Germany's Rock Hard Magazine have been most enthusiastic about premiering. We would like to give them a most appreciative thanks for supporting us in this creative endeavor. Enjoy banging your head to our new video and Long Live the 'Leather Lord'!" More...
Municipal Waste Gearing Up For North American Tour
Virginia's speed metal punks Municipal Waste are bringing their space terror back to North America beginning May 27th on a 2-leg headlining run presented by Scion A/V. The first leg features Black Tusk as support and the second leg features 3 Inches Of Blood as direct support with openers Black Tusk.
The band is out spreading the word about new album "The Fatal Feast" available now on Nuclear Blast. Tour dates are:
5/25: Las Vegas, NV @ Country Saloon - (Punk Rock Bowling Fest)
1st Leg - MUNICIPAL WASTE with Black Tusk
5/27: Wilmington, NC @ Soapbox Laundro-Lounge
5/28: Atlanta, GA @ 529
5/29: Orlando, FL @ The Social
5/30: Pensacola, FL @ Vinyl Music Hall
6/1: Austin, TX @ The Mohawk / Chaos In Tejas Music Fest ***MW ONLY***
6/2: Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves
6/3: Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
6/5: Tempe, AZ @ 910 Live
2nd Leg - MUNICIPAL WASTE with 3 Inches Of Blood & Black Tusk
6/11: Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
6/12: Hollywood, CA @ The Key Club
6/13: Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro Operahouse
6/15: Seattle, WA @ Neumo's Crystal Ball Reading Room
6/16: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
6/18: Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
6/19: Denver, CO @ The Marquis Theatre
6/21: Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
6/22: Columbus, OH @ Screaming Willies
6/23: Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
6/24: Albany, NY @ Bogie's
6/25: Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
6/26: New York, NY @ Santo's Party House
3 Inches Of Blood Posts Lyric Video For "Look Out"
In honor of the second anniversary of metal legend Ronnie James Dio's passing (May 16, 2010), Canadian metal band 3 Inches of Blood posted a new lyric video for the track "Look Out." The track appears on the band's latest LP "Long Live Heavy Metal," which was released at the end of March through Century Media Records.
Check out "Look Out" here:
3 Inches Of Blood Posts "Metal Woman" Video
Canada's metal lords 3 Inches of Blood have teamed up with Loudwire.com to premiere the music video for their powerful song, "Metal Woman," taken from their new album, "Long Live Heavy Metal."
As Loudwire.com states, "'Metal Woman' isn't only a shriekingly awesome track by 3 Inches of Blood, but a lyrical tribute to the women who make every metalhead stick out their chest and put on their best 'tough guy face.'"
The music video for "Metal Woman" can be seen here or in the player below.
Starting in June, 3 Inches of Blood will hit the road with Municipal Waste and Black Tusk for a U.S. tour, and then head back to Canada for a headlining run. A full list of dates can be seen below. More...
Wretched Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Wretched has announced a U.S. headlining Summer 2012 tour with King Conquer starting June 14th and will continue on to Canada on July 4th, 2012 to support 3 Inches of Blood. The Charlotte, NC based Wretched released "Son Of Perdition" on March 26th, 2012 and recently completed a run on this year’s Metal Alliance tour with DevilDriver, The Faceless, and Impending Doom.
Wretched vocalist Adam Cody said, “I'm pumped to visit our Canadian fans again. Even more so because the trek will include the metal powerhouse 3 Inches of Blood. They are fun to watch live and are a genuinely nice group of dudes!”
Tour dates are as follows: More...
3 Inches Of Blood Releases Studio Webisode
3 Inches of Blood has posted a 4th and final studio webisode online, which was filmed while the band was in the studio recording the new album, "Long Live Heavy Metal." Check out the new clip below, or find the last video at this location.
In support of the release, 3 Inches of Blood is currently on the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012" with Devildriver, The Faceless, Dying Fetus, Job For A Cowboy, Impending Doom, and Wretched. Following the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012," the band will make its return to Europe in May, and then will hit the road again in June for a U.S. tour with Municipal Waste and Black Tusk. A full list of dates can be seen below. More...
3 Inches Of Blood Posts Third Studio Webisode
Keeping traditional metal alive, Canadian act 3 Inches of Blood's new album "Long Live Heavy Metal" is available today. 3 Inches of Blood has also revealed a 3rd webisode online. Taken while in the studio recording "Long Live Heavy Metal," this video focuses on the vocal work of the album. The studio update can be seen below.
The "Long Live Heavy Metal" track listing is as follows:
01. Metal Woman
02. My Sword Will Not Sleep
03. Leather Lord
04. Chief and the Blade
05. Dark Messenger
06. Look Out
07. 4000 Torches
08. Leave it on the Ice
09. Die for Gold (Upon the Boiling Sea IV)
10. Storming Juno
11. Men of Fortune
12. One for the Ditch More...
3 Inches Of Blood Streaming Entire New Album
Canada's Exclaim! Magazine is now premiering 3 Inches of Blood's new album "Long Live Heavy Metal," due out in less than a week on March 26th. "Long Live Heavy Metal" can be heard here.
In support of the release, 3 Inches of Blood is currently touring on the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012" with Devildriver, The Faceless, Dying Fetus, Job For A Cowboy, Impending Doom, and Wretched. Following the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012," the band will make its return to Europe on the "Long Live Heavy Metal" tour with label-mates Angelus Apatrida, as well as Goatwhore and Havok.
"Metal Alliance Tour 2012"
3/23/2012 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Le National
3/24/2012 - Toronto, ON, Canada @ Opera House
3/25/2012 - Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
3/26/2012 - Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's
3/27/2012 - St. Paul, MN @ Station-4
3/28/2012 - Winnipeg, MB, Canada @ Garrick Centre
3/29/2012 - Regina, SK, Canada @ Riddell Centre
3/30/2012 - Edmonton, AB, Canada @ Edmonton Events Centre
3/31/2012 - Vancouver, BC, Canada @ Rickshaw Theater
4/1/2012 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
4/2/2012 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
4/5/2012 - Oakland, CA @ The Pound
4/6/2012 - Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
4/7/2012 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
4/8/2012 - Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
4/9/2012 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
4/10/2012 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
4/11/2012 - Des Moines, IA @ 7 Flags Event Center
4/13/2012 - Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theater
4/15/2012 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
4/16/2012 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
4/19/2012 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
4/20/2012 - Austin, TX @ Emo's East
4/21/2012 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
3 Inches Of Blood Streaming New Song
Traditional metal lords 3 Inches of Blood have posted a new track titled "Metal Woman" on their official Facebook page. "Metal Woman" is the third new track to be revealed off the upcoming album, "Long Live Heavy Metal," due out in less than a week on March 26th.
Two other tracks from Long Live Heavy Metal have already been released. "Dark Messenger" can be heard through MetalSucks and "Leather Lord" can be heard via SoundCloud.
3 Inches of Blood also has the following upcoming shows on the "Metal Alliance" tour: More...
3 Inches Of Blood Posts New Album Studio Webisode
3 Inches of Blood has posted a 2nd webisode online, which can be viewed below and was shot during the band's time in the studio working on "Long Live Heavy Metal." The album is due out on March 26th, 2012 in North America.
In support of the release, 3 Inches of Blood will be heading out on the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012" with Devildriver, The Faceless, Dying Fetus, Job For A Cowboy, Impending Doom, and Wretched. Following the "Metal Alliance Tour 2012", the band will make a return to Europe on the "Long Live Heavy Metal" tour with label-mates Aneglus Apatrida, as well as Goatwhore and Havok. A full list of dates can be seen below. More...
3 Inches Of Blood Comments On European Tour
3 Inches of Blood recently announced that it will be heading overseas to Europe this coming May for its first ever full headlining tour on the continent. 3 Inches of Blood vocalist Cam Pipes commented on the tour by saying:
"We are extremely excited and proud to announce our first full headlining European tour. It has been far too long since our last time over there, so we feel it is our duty to bring a mighty strong package with us to help bring heavy metal power to the fans across the continent. This will be a tour not to be missed. Long live heavy metal in Europe."
The currently announced dates for the tour can be found below. The band will be joined by Goatwhore and Havok. More...
Goatwhore Announces New Tour Dates
New Orleans natives Goatwhore are continuing their worldwide campaign in support of their latest effort, "Blood for the Master," this May with a tour across Europe. They'll be joining forces with 3 Inches of Blood, Angelus Apatrida, and Havok. The tour begins in May and all dates can be seen below. All of Goatwhore's current tour dates are available on the band's facebook page here.
Dates are as follows:
05.05.12 Germany Essen @ Turock
06.05.12 Holland Rotterdam @ Baroeg
07.05.12 UK Nottingham @ The Rescue Rooms
08.05.12 UK Aberdeen @ The Tunnels
09.05.12 UK Manchester @ Moho
10.05.12 North Ireland Belfast @ Limelight
11.05.12 Ireland Dublin @ The Pint
12.05.12 UK Plymouth @ White Rabbit
13.05.12 UK London @ Underworld
14.05.12 Belgium Antwerp @ Trix
15.05.12 Germany Stuttgart @ 1210
16.05.12 Switzerland Winterthur @ Gaswerk
17.05.12 Germany München @ Feierwerk
18.05.12 Italy Massa @ Swamp Club
19.05.12 Italy Misano Adriatico (RN) @ Boulevard Club
20.05.12 Austria Wien @ Viper Room
21.05.12 Slovenia Ljubljana @ Gala Hala
22.05.12 Czech Rep Prague @ Hoodoo Club
23.05.12 Germany Dresden @ Chemiefabrik
24.05.12 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle
25.05.12 Denmark Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
26.05.12 Germany Berlin @ K17
3 Inches Of Blood Posts Studio Video #1
3 Inches of Blood posted the first installment of a series of studio videos on the recording of "Long Live Heavy Metal, the band's fifth studio album. The album is scheduled for release on March 26, 2012 (EU) and March 27, 2012 (North America).
Check out the video here:
3 Inches Of Blood Streaming New Track
3 Inches of Blood is streaming the new song "Dark Messenger" exclusively through Terrorizer Magazine (see below). The track appears on the band's forthcoming album, "Long Live Heavy Metal." The album is scheduled for release on March 26, 2012 (EU) and March 27, 2012 (North America).
The track listing for "Long Live Heavy Metal" is as follows:
1. Metal Woman
2. My Sword Will Not Sleep
3. Leather Lord
4. Chief and the Blade
5. Dark Messenger
6. Look Out
7. 4000 Torches
8. Leave it on the Ice
9. Die for Gold (Upon the Boiling Sea IV)
10. Storming Juno
11. Men of Fortune
12. One for the Ditch
Check out "Dark Messenger" at this location.
3 Inches Of Blood Streaming New Song
3 Inches of Blood will be releasing the new album, "Long Live Heavy Metal," on March 27th, 2012 in North America and March 26th in Europe. A track from the album, titled "Leather Lord," can now be heard online via RockHard.de at this location.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Metal Woman
2. My Sword Will Not Sleep
3. Leather Lord
4. Chief and the Blade
5. Dark Messenger
6. Look Out
7. 4000 Torches
8. Leave it on the Ice
9. Die for Gold (Upon the Boiling Sea IV)
10. Storming Juno
11. Men of Fortune
12. One for the Ditch
3 Inches Of Blood Unveils Album Artwork
3 Inches of Blood has now revealed the cover artwork for the band's new album, "Long Live Heavy Metal," which can be viewed after the jump. "Long Live Heavy Metal" is due out on March 27th, 2012 in North America and March 26th in Europe. The album was produced by Terry "Sho" Murray (City of Fire, Exhibitionists) and features the following track listing:
1. Metal Woman
2. My Sword Will Not Sleep
3. Leather Lord
4. Chief and the Blade
5. Dark Messenger
6. Look Out
7. 4000 Torches
8. Leave it on the Ice
9. Die for Gold (Upon the Boiling Sea IV)
10. Storming Juno
11. Men of Fortune
12. One for the Ditch More...
3 Inches Of Blood Reveals New Album Track Listing
Vancouver, Canada heavy metal act 3 Inches of Blood has revealed the track listing for its forthcoming new full length album. The album, which has been appropriately titled "Long Live Heavy Metal," is set to see a March 27th, 2012 release through Century Media Records. The track listing for the album is as follows:
1. Metal Woman
2. My Sword Will Not Sleep
3. Leather Lord
4. Chief And The Blade
5. Dark Messenger
6. Look Out
7. 4000 Torches
8. Leave It On The Ice
9. Die For Gold (Upon The Boiling Sea IV)
10. Storming Juno
11. Men Of Fortune
12. One For The Ditch