Formed in the East Bay of California and started in 1998 from the ashes of Downshift, Sworn Vengeance is a metalcore/groove metal band that has toured both coasts of the US, released multiple albums, 7″s, splits and featured on numerous comps.

SV decided to retire in late 2001, but got back together in 2007 for a reunion show in Reno, NV. Following another reunion show in December of 2010, SV decided to once again re-form with Brian, Ryan, Tony and Neil and have added Chris Brock from Early Graves/Funeral Pyre to join them on bass as well as Doug Weber of Terror fame rejoining the group as 3rd guitarist.

SV will be playing a few shows throughout the year with a focus on songs from “The Outstretched Arms of Damnation” recordings and a couple classics from their 2000 release “Domination”, as well as writing new material.


Sworn Vengeance is:

Brian Baumgartner: Guitar
Chris Brock: Bass
Doug Weber: Guitar
Neil Dhawan: Guitar
Ryan Encinas: Vocals
Tony Barbier: Drums Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.