Trigger the Bloodshed

Trigger the Bloodshed was founded in Bath, United Kingdom, in September 2006 by guitarists Rob Purnell and Martyn Evans. In 2007, the band was joined by singer Charlie Holmes, bassist Jamie O'Rourke and drummer Max Blunos; and signed with Rising Records after paying the label a significant sum. The first album, Purgation, was released in early 2008 and the band received praise from the English press, in particular the magazines Kerrang!, Terrorizer and Metal Hammer. Around the time of this album, the band generally bought their way onto major tours or big shows, which allowed them to gain greater visibility. In June, Trigger the Bloodshed played at the Download Festival.