Baroness (band)

Baroness
Baroness
	Baroness in 2018
Background information
Origin	Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Sludge metal; stoner metal; progressive metal; alternative metal;
Discography	Baroness discography
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Abraxan Hymns; Relapse; At a Loss; Hyperrealist;
Members	John Baizley; Nick Jost; Sebastian Thomson; Gina Gleason;
Past members	Tim Loose; Brian Blickle; Summer Welch; Matt Maggioni; Allen Blickle; Peter Adams;
Website	yourbaroness.com

Baroness is an American heavy metal band from Savannah, Georgia that has been active since 2003.^[1] The members of the original line-up (John Baizley, Tim Loose, Summer Welch, and Allen Blickle) grew up together in Lexington, Virginia. The band has undergone numerous line-up changes, with Baizley serving as the sole constant throughout.

Baroness play a mix of heavy metal styles, including sludge,^[2]^[3] progressive,^[3] and alternative.^[4]^[5]^[6] Pitchfork has described the band's sound as "rock music that folds in... more metal leanings, along with something more delicate and spare".^[7]

^ "Baroness Interview". Deaf Sparrow. Archived from the original on July 9, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
^ Henry, Dusty (July 8, 2012). "Stream: Baroness – Yellow and Green". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
^ ^a ^b "Where the Thunderclouds Are Rolling: Baroness, Sludge, and Southern Rebellion". PopMatters. July 15, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
^ Spanos, Brittany (November 16, 2015). "Hear Baroness' Aggressive, Dark New Song 'Shock Me'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
^ "After tragedy, Baroness has the mettle to push on - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ Dan DeLuca, Inquirer Music Critic (May 24, 2013). "Resilient alt-metal band Baroness to open U.S. tour here". Philly.com. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
^ Stosuy, Brandon. "Baroness: Purple Album Review". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

[Deaf_Sparrow-1] "Baroness Interview". Deaf Sparrow. Archived from the original on July 9, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2011.

[2] Henry, Dusty (July 8, 2012). "Stream: Baroness – Yellow and Green". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved December 23, 2015.

[pop-3] "Where the Thunderclouds Are Rolling: Baroness, Sludge, and Southern Rebellion". PopMatters. July 15, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2015.

[4] Spanos, Brittany (November 16, 2015). "Hear Baroness' Aggressive, Dark New Song 'Shock Me'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 23, 2015.

[5] "After tragedy, Baroness has the mettle to push on - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[6] Dan DeLuca, Inquirer Music Critic (May 24, 2013). "Resilient alt-metal band Baroness to open U.S. tour here". Philly.com. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

[7] Stosuy, Brandon. "Baroness: Purple Album Review". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

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