3 Inches of Blood

The Profile

3 Inches of Blood are a Canadian heavy metal band from Vancouver, formed in 1999. Known for a dual-vocal attack—clean falsetto (Cam Pipes) and harsh screams (Jamie Hooper)—they fuse traditional 80s metal with thrash energy. Key releases include Advance and Vanquish (2004), Fire Up the Blades (2007), and Long Live Heavy Metal (2012). The band disbanded in 2015.

Signed to Roadrunner Records during their 2000s run; Advance and Vanquish features the single "Deadly Sinners". Fire Up the Blades was produced by Joey Jordison and recorded at Armoury Studios (Vancouver). Reviews highlight dual vocalists Cam Pipes and Jamie Hooper, guitarists Justin Hagberg and Shane Clark, and drummer Alexei Rodriguez, with an 80s-rooted heavy/thrash style and epic, battle-themed lyrics.

DeBaser’s take on 3 Inches of Blood paints them as torchbearers of classic heavy metal with thrash bite and epic, sword-wielding lyrics. Reviews highlight dual vocals (falsetto plus screams), Maiden/Judas Priest vibes, and the punchy single Deadly Sinners. Fire Up the Blades, produced by Joey Jordison, turns up the speed and heft. Some find the style consistent to a fault; overall: rousing, loud, and fun.