Artist Biography

• Bryan Mitchell is the lyricist, guitarist and songwriter for the majority of the work. He is a former Drill Instructor, Army Veteran, who has experienced many things in the world, including a year in Iraq. Currently, he is a high school English teacher. He has written lyrics and music most of his life.
  
• Joe LaRose is the man who saved the band. For nearly two years, Blood Trails had Tommy the Zombie as their drummer, but they had parted ways from their long-time friend and drummer. It was a difficult thing to do and the prospects of a replacement were slim. Several drummers failed to make the right fit, until Joe came around. With only three months of preparation, he went into the studio and gave a performance that illustrates that he is capable of navigating the difficult sequences in Blood Trails' music. Joe fits into this band like a shoe, for his style evolves with the music.
  
• Ralph Rosenbaum had played with Bryan In Insane Society. At that time, he was the lead guitarist. Because he is versatile in music and can play nearly any instrument he touches, he was welcomed into Blood Trails as the bass player who never owned a bass. That soon changed, and before long he was writing songs for Blood Trails as well. He is responsible for the creation of 2012 and The Death Lecture. Like Tree, he as worked all his life and has put all his energy into making powerful music. It's amazing what a little blood, sweet, and guts can do.
  
• These members are not spoiled children; they're grown men. They know what life feels like when you're down and out. They are hardened, experienced, mindful, and considerate; their music reflects that.