Killafornia by First Blood

released May 2, 2006

Special thanks to Mike Orris, Jr. (Drums) and Daniel Fletcher (Guitar) for hitting the road with us and becoming the newest members of the FB family.

Recorded at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, CA in January 2006
Engineered by Zack Ohren and Aaron Hellam
Produced by Carl Schwartz and FIRST BLOOD
Mixed by Zack Ohren and FIRST BLOOD
Mastered by Zack Ohren

All songs written and arranged by Kyle Dixon and Carl Schwartz
All lyrics by Carl Schwartz except UNBROKEN by Kyle Dixon/Carl Schwartz

All guitars and bass recorded by Carl Schwartz
Back-up vocals by Kyle, Adam, Jason, Leo, Jacob, and Jonah

Enhanced CD portion filmed and authored by xDoanex
Layout by Guav for ActWonDesign.com
Photography by Thomas Medvedich
Band photo by Jessica Britt

FIRST BLOOD uses ESP Guitars and Mesa Boogie Amplifiers & Cabinets

FIRST BLOOD would like to thank all of our friends and family for their love and support, Josh Grabelle and everyone at Trustkill, Chris Wrenn and Bridge9/Division36 Records, Jake and Tre at Deathwish Inc, Matt Pike and The Kenmore Agency, Marc and Ute at MAD, Trae and Howard at Superhero EC, Zack and Aaron at Castle Ultimate Studios, Clint and Luke at Crime Scene Merch, Allen and Todd at ESP Guitars, Tim and everyone at Mesa Boogie, Jason, Angela, Patricia, and everyone at PETA, ALL the San Francisco Bay Area and Norcal bands of past and present, especially Above This World, Aftermath, Alcatraz, All Bets Off, All Shall Perish, Allegiance, Animosity, Antagony, Benumb, Ceremony, Contenders For The Crown, Damage Done, Diseptikons, Doomsday Device, Embrace The End, Execution Style, Fate Thirteen, Forced Life, Gunmetal Grey, Hoods, In Memorium, Inner Struggle, Killing The Dream, Lights Out, Lowlife, Murder Machine, Powerhouse, Resist Control, Revenant, SEED, Second Coming, Set Your Goals, Slaughtahouse, Suffokate, Sworn Vengeance, and Time For Living. All our friends' bands from around the world, bands we've played with, and all the bands that have inspired us, especially All Out War, Bleeding Through, Born From Pain, Champion, Comeback Kid, Day Of Contempt, Death Before Dishonor, Deathstar, Donnybrook, Earth Crisis, Every Man For Himself, Hatebreed, Ignite, Internal Affairs, Knuckledust, Life Or Death, Kent and Locals Only!, Madball, Merauder, NDC, No Innocent Victim, Path Of Resistance, Piece By Piece, Ramallah, Ringworm, Shattered Realm, Sick Of It All, Sinking Ships, Stretch Arm Strong, Suffocate Faster, Terror, This Is Hell, Throwdown, Unearth, Vendetta, Virtue, Warriors... the list goes on and on. To anyone we forget to mention here, please know that you are in our thoughts, we appreciate you and all of your support, and that we take nothing for granted. Thank you.

Carl would like to thank: My closest friends and family (you know who you are), especially Adam Barton (I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done to help me and this band. I will forever be in debt of gratitude to you. Thank you for all the motivation and keeping me in line to get things done. You will always be the 6th member of FB... and congrats to you and Nadine!) Roberta, Steve and my nephew Edgar (the biggest little FB fan alive), my father for raising me well and for supporting my life decisions, my Gramma Irene and Aunt Judy for inspiring me to follow my dreams (I love and miss you both dearly. Rest in peace.) Scott, Nick, Frank, and Doug for all the experiences I will never forget and in looking back I wouldn't trade for anything else in the world, Brandon and Jessica, Shaun, Lafayette, Linda, and Grine family for all the love and support, Wig, Truuuuu, crazy little Adam, Adam and Olga, Jaime, Jason, James, vegans/vegetarians worldwide, and everyone else with the courage and conviction to stand for something positive to better their own life and the lives of those around them.

Kyle would like to thank: Mandy for always being there for me and supporting me in all that I do, I love you. My parents John and Deborah Dixon for your endless support. My brothers Grey and Keith Dixon. Joel, Louie, Jesse, Pat, Bart and Karl in Embrace The End. My Alcatraz homies. All of my friends and family and everyone else who has helped First Blood get to where we're at, I cannot thank you enough. Thank you to all my past and present FB band members: Carl Schwartz, Manuel Peralez, Doug Weber, Tony B., Albany Mike Boden, Nick A.D.D. Portalupi, Dave Yoha, Dustin Roth, Adam Barton The Visual Stand In, Daniel Fletcher, Mike Orris, Jr. and a special thank you to Brandon SEED Thomas, I appreciate all the sacrifices you made to make this album what it is.

Manuel would like to thank: My friends and family, northern California hardcore, straightedge.

Brandon would like to thank: Jessica for her love, support, and patience; my family and friends; The Aftermath for letting us take over their studio to rehearse; Carl, Kyle, Manual, Doug, Tony B., Albany Mike, Dave Yoha and all the FIRST BLOOD members past and present; Adam Barton--the best tattoo artist ever; the Bay Area hardcore scene old and new; and the international hardcore community for their encouragement and interest in FIRST BLOOD... and to all the Straight-Edge kids worldwide- - stay strong and dedicated.