Update: We asked you, the fans, to help us find the band Bloodlust and we received a contact
for various band members.
Anthony Romero is alive and well, living in California, and still writing and playing music.
When I spoke with Anthony, we discussed the band's demise in the 80s, and his other metal
projects during the last twenty years.
Anthony left Bloodlust after their only full-length record, "Guilty As Sin". He
went on to join the group Lord, founded by ex-Bloodlust vocalist Guy Lord. In the late
90s, Anthony joined a band called Tyrant, which did a couple of cover tunes for Dwell
Records.
At the present time, Anthony has several projects in the works. Currently his new band,
Crucifire, are set to enter the studio in July to record their first single, a
Maiden-inspired track called "Legion". When asked about the Crucifire album,
Anthony says to expect a record of classic, traditional styled metal in the same vein as
Priest, Maiden, and Sabbath.
Along with his work on the new record, Anthony has teamed up with Old Metal Records in
Arlington, Virginia to reissue "Guilty As Sin" on disc. Along with the original
1986 recording, the reissue will feature some bonus live tracks of the band performing at
the "Country Club", rare band photos, and a brief biography of the group.
Look for a song sample of the new Crucifire track "Legion" on our website soon,
along with an interview with Anthony Romero.
The Crucifire website should be launched soon, but in the meantime you may contact Anthony
at crucifiretheband@yahoo.com
This is Steve Gaines, you may know me from the band Bloodlust (also Abattoir, Dreams Of
Damnation, Pagan War Machine). I want to catch you up on the latest with Bloodlust.
I have been fortunate to tour with all of the bands listed above throughout the United
States over the past couple of years, and in almost every city I have played, people ask
about Bloodlust. Is there a possibility of a reunion show or two? Well, this summer I
have been in Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland, and the demand remains very high for a
reunion. We have been contacted by a couple of promoters offering festival dates in 2005,
and now we are looking into it.
This past weekend, we finally decided to go to a rehearsal studio to see if any magic was
still there. We have all been in contact with each other ( aside from one particular
member - more to come ) throughout the years. First song played together in 16 years was
nearly flawless. So we are exploring the possibility of honoring some of those dates, as
well as recording new tracks - and then see what happens.
Also, if dates can be agreed upon, the lineup will be myself on lead vocals, Earl
Mendenhall on guitar, John Lisi on guitar, M.E. Cuestas on drums and Sandy K. on bass. Our
most important reason for doing this is to give the fans something special - not to profit
by means of a shady deal from something that should be regarded as sacred. Look for both
US and European dates in 2005. Any questions, interviews, etc. contact: angrysteve@charter.net