Influenced by everything from Gothenburg to glam – as long as it’s distorted – BAPTIZED IN BLOOD are a London, Ontario-based five-piece that runs the metallic gamut, creating a sound that is technically-inspired yet groove oriented in the same throw. Enlisting names like producer/engineer Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Chimaira) for the 15 songs that comprise their eponymous record and with the artwork designed by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE bassman Mike D’Antonio, the band have created their album in good company.

Roadrunner chatted to bassist Matt Harris at Download last weekend to get the skinny on how their first tour in the UK is going and how they found the Download Festival experience.