FunFunFunFest: Baroness

Baroness is a band from Savannah, Georgia whose members grew up together in Virginia. Baroness formed in mid-2003, founded by former members of the band Johnny Welfare and the Paychecks. They combine elements of sludge metal, progressive metal and punk.  From 2004 to 2007, Baroness recorded and released three EPs, named First, Second and A Grey Sigh in a Flower Husk (aka Third), with the third one being a split album with Unpersons. The group is made up by:

• John Baizley – rhythm guitar, lead vocals (since 2003)
• Peter Adams – lead guitar, vocals (since 2008)
• Matt Maggioni – bass (since 2012)
• Allen Blickle – drums (since 2003)