Blunt Force Trauma
Origin	Austin, Texas, United States
Genres	Hardcore punk Thrash metal Crossover thrash
Years active	1999-present
Labels	Shattered World
Members
Bobby Fuentes Felix Griffin Alex Rager Slaytoven
Former members
Ben Burton Bob Paxton

Blunt Force Trauma is an American hardcore punk/thrash metal band from Austin, Texas. They are currently signed to indie label Shattered World Records.^[1]

Contents 1 History 2 Band members 2.1 Current line up 2.2 Former members 3 References 4 External links

[edit] History

Blunt Force Trauma was formed in 1999 in Austin, Texas. The band's line up consisted of vocalist Bobby Fuentes, guitarist Slaytoven, bassist Bob Paxton, and drummer Ben Burton. The band released two albums with Paxton and Burton, Blunt Force Trauma in 2000 and Good Morning America in 2001. Ben Burton left the band in late 2001, and the band went on hiatus shortly after.

In June 2007, the remaining band members reunited and recruited ex-D.R.I. drummer Felix Griffin to much attention.^[2]2008 would see the band log many shows around Texas, as well as welcoming Alex "Rager" Loughborough on bass in late December 2008. On May 29, 2009 the band released their 3rd album, an EP titled "Hatred for the State", on Shattered World Records.

[edit] Band members

[edit] Current line up

• Bobby Fuentes - vocals (1999-present)
• Slaytoven - guitar (1999-present)
• Alex Rager - bass (2008-present)
• Felix Griffin (aka Big Felix) - drums (2007-present)^[3]

[edit] Former members

• Ben Burton - drums (1999-2001)
• Bob Paxton - bass (1999-2008)

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Official Myspace page
• Shattered World Records