Baroness

Baroness is an American sludge metal and progressive rock band formed in the summer of 2003 in Savannah, Georgia. Its early members grew up together in Lexington, Virginia.

In August 2012, the band and their crew were involved in a serious bus crash while touring in the United Kingdom, which resulted in the eventual departures of drummer Allen Blickle and bassist Matt Maggioni.

After stints on and , Baroness’ members founded their own label, Abraxan Hymns, in 2015.

Current members:
– vocals, guitar (2003–present)
– drums (2013–present)
– bass, keyboards (2013–present)
– guitar, vocals (2017–present)

Former members:
– drums (2003–2013; died 2025)
– bass (2003–2011)
– guitar (2003–2005)
– guitar (2005–2008; guest in 2022 and 2024)
– guitar, vocals (2008–2017)
– bass (2012–2013)