3 INCHES OF BLOOD hail from Vancouver, British Columbia and make their living playing unapologetic, blistering heavy f*ckin' metal that immediately goes straight for the jugular with a voracious barrage of intensity. `Long Live Heavy Metal' is the fifth chapter in the book of 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. Keeping true to their core and bringing their forthcoming album title to life, fans can expect a blast of pure metal assured to leave no face un-melted.

"All of us have a special feeling about this one. We're more committed than ever to the cause of real, honest, no bullshit heavy metal. No trends, no f*cking around!" - vocalist Cam Pipes

Japanese pressing of 2004 release, scheduled to include one exclusive bonus track. Details TBA. Roadrunner.

There's a reason fans have come to their shows wearing Viking helmets and brandishing both real and plastic swords. Born out of a love for pure metal, weaned on a diet of fantasy and mythology, 3 Inches of Blood have been slaying the infidel and defending the faith for nearly eight years. In that time, they've released two albums and splattered the ground with crimson streaks while on tour with Satyricon, Black Dahlia Murder, Motorhead and Cradle of Filth. These are mighty accomplishments for dedicated warriors from Vancouver, British Columbia, a region that's not exactly the Camelot of heavy metal.

Vancouver's 3 Inches of Blood unleash Fire Up The Blades, the sophomore release from the dual vocalist group. Recording with several band members for the first time, Fire Up The Blades truly realizes the band's full potential with lightning fast guitar work, galloping drums and over the top vocals. Produced by Joey Jordison (of Slipknot) and mixed by Zeuss (Shadows Fall), Fire Up the Blades sees 3 Inches of Blood taking the sounds of their 80s metal influences to new extremes to create a signature sound all their own. Evidence of the band's influences can also be found in much of the subject matter of the music which features many lyrics and song titles rooted in the world of fantasy. 3 Inches of Blood have skillfully built upon the foundations laid with their debut album, Advance and Vanquish, to produce a groundbreaking effort. A fast and technical album, Fire Up The Blades redefines the boundaries of hard music with songs like "Night Marauders," "The Goatriders Horde," "Forest King" and more.

The world is eagerly awaiting the triumphant return of one of the biggest defenders of traditional heavy metal, 3 Inches Of Blood, Whose new album has been a few years in the making. Thoughout the new album, Here Waits Thy Doom the group demonstrates that the best way to stay ahead of the Heavy metal curve is to write music with force and feeling, that comes from the heart. Only then will a band truly make a statement that separates them from the masses of followers. With the new album, 3 Inches of Blood declare their originality with a ferocious battle cry.

Limited digipak edition includes three bonus tracks. 2012 release from the Canadian Metal masochists. 3 Inches Of Blood make their living playing unapologetic, blistering Heavy f*ckin' Metal that immediately goes straight for the jugular with a voracious barrage of intensity. Keeping true to their core and bringing their album title to life, fans can expect a blast of pure metal assured to leave no face un-melted. "All of us have a special feeling about this one. We're more committed than ever to the cause of real, honest, no bullshit Heavy Metal. No trends, no f*cking around!" - vocalist Cam Pipes.

3 INCHES OF BLOOD hail from Vancouver, British Columbia and make their living playing unapologetic, blistering heavy f*ckin' metal that immediately goes straight for the jugular with a voracious barrage of intensity. `Long Live Heavy Metal' is the fifth chapter in the book of 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. Keeping true to their core and bringing their forthcoming album title to life, fans can expect a blast of pure metal assured to leave no face un-melted.

"All of us have a special feeling about this one. We're more committed than ever to the cause of real, honest, no bullshit heavy metal. No trends, no f*cking around!" - vocalist Cam Pipes

3 INCHES OF BLOOD hail from Vancouver, British Columbia and make their living playing unapologetic, blistering heavy fuckin' metal that immediately goes straight for the jugular with a voracious barrage of intensity. Their latest release, Here Waits Thy Doom, demonstrates that the best way to stay ahead of the heavy metal curve is to write music with force and feeling; that comes from the heart. PLUS a BONUS DVD featuring promotional videos, Fuel TV's `Daily Habit' live footage, interview footage, various compiled webisodes, and more!

3 INCHES OF BLOOD hail from Vancouver, British Columbia and make their living playing unapologetic, blistering heavy f*ckin' metal that immediately goes straight for the jugular with a voracious barrage of intensity. `Long Live Heavy Metal' is the fifth chapter in the book of 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. Keeping true to their core and bringing their forthcoming album title to life, fans can expect a blast of pure metal assured to leave no face un-melted.

"All of us have a special feeling about this one. We're more committed than ever to the cause of real, honest, no bullshit heavy metal. No trends, no f*cking around!" - vocalist Cam Pipes

Limited UK pressing includes one bonus track: 'Not Fragile' (Bachman-Turner Overdrive cover). 2009 album from the Canadian Metal band, a triumphant return as one of the biggest defenders of traditional Heavy Metal. Here Waits Thy Doom demonstrates that the best way to stay ahead of the Heavy Metal curve is to write music that comes from the heart and sounds nothing like the horde of bands tapping into the latest trends. To that end, they draw fuel from their favorite artists, including Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, UFO and Rainbow and compile it all into their own deadly potion. The album was tracked in Seattle's Sound House Recordings with renowned producer Jack Endino (Soundgarden) and is being hailed as the gospel of all things heavy. Century Media.