{"title":"Baptists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaptists is a former Canadian hardcore punk band hailing from Vancouver. Active from 2010 to 2023, they were known for their intense and aggressive sound that resonated with fans of the genre. Drawing inspiration from bands like Enabler, Dead in the Dirt, and Cursed, Baptists carved out their own unique space in the music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a discography that spanned over a decade, Baptists released several albums and EPs that showcased their raw energy and uncompromising attitude. Their music appealed to those who craved an unfiltered sonic experience, as they blended elements of hardcore punk with influences from metal and noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring their active years, Baptists toured extensively, sharing stages with notable acts such as Full Of Hell, All Pigs Must Die, and Trap Them. Their live performances were characterized by explosive energy and an unwavering commitment to delivering powerful shows.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bloodmines","title":"Bloodmines","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike its predecessor, Bloodmines is a fast, exhilarating album of rage, oozing with genuine raw emotion and punk rock fury. Shards of feedback make way for fast powerful riffs and savage vocals, whilst explosive drumming pumps blood around the band's beating heart.  On album tracks like \"Vistas\", \"Calling\" and the title track, \"Bloodmines\", the pace changes, revealing powerful, almost anthemic, jagged noise rock akin to influential San Diego post-hardcore band Drive Like Jehu and similar acts which go beyond the two minute mark. Discordant guitar melodies and abrasive vocal passages are elongated, still volatile but perhaps allowing for further contemplation of the band's underlying message. Vinyl version comes in Stoughton gatefold jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Lord","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50430796431691,"sku":"380688","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/894ceb33-c8cb-404f-b4a8-708baf1c4823_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726852274"},{"product_id":"bushcraft","title":"Bushcraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eVancouver Canadas' Baptists lay down absolutely unrelenting, chaotic, punishing hardcore. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe result is a dark, seething non-stop battering. The drumming on this is without question some of the best that there has ever been. This is a band completely firing on all cylinders and laying waste to everything in their path.  A truly classic debut album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50470458458443,"sku":"360303","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/39b0b206-cf91-4e2c-bee0-98b5224ffa6e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727377311"},{"product_id":"beacon-of-faith","title":"Beacon Of Faith","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaptists'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBeacon Of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e broadly follows the same trajectory as the album’s predecessors, \u003cem\u003eBushcraft\u003c\/em\u003e (2013) and \u003cem\u003eBloodmines\u003c\/em\u003e (2014) - combining raw adrenaline-fuelled emotion, venomous vocal delivery, gigantic guitar sound, and a visceral rhythmic propulsion - a sonic manifestation of desolate rage, bolstered by a palpable sense of urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeacon Of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e is densely-packed yet \u003cstrong\u003eBaptists'\u003c\/strong\u003e sound is far from claustrophobic, there is melody amongst the dissonance, as the band more deeply explore the noise rock vistas that have always underpinned their sound. Lyrics are drawn from their direct experience of a broken society and general discontentment with everyday life. A multitude of issues are in the firing line, from the Canadian court system, issues surrounding substance abuse, mental health, and how the more fortunate “tend to dismiss people who have been dealt a less-fortunate hand” - as guitarist Danny also reflects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Lord","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471559856459,"sku":"1035329","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/371d153f-9076-4e5d-a0aa-40cd56a2146c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727407803"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_a140021a_thumbnail_4096_99ed3e57-3d90-42c7-b0ea-33e9b0195186.jpg?v=1726852255","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/baptists.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}