Baroness Play "Cold Blooded Angels" Acoustic: No Distortion Ep. 5

Baroness are about to kick off a string of acoustic shows around the June 14th release of their highly anticipated fifth album 'Gold & Grey.' Ahead of that mini-tour, the band has teamed with Revolver to unveil a stunning live video of them playing an acoustic rendition of as-yet-unreleased new song “Cold Blooded Angels.” Filmed just outside the Bay Area - at the Lafayette Reservoir and Albany Bulb - the clip captures Baroness singer-guitarists John Baizley and Gina Gleason and bassist Nick Jost performing the seven-minute 'Gold & Grey' cut outside surrounded by nature, with the golden sunset behind them. Here, we proudly present the fifth episode of our “No Distortion” series, which features heavy-music artists switching off their amps, stripping down songs and showcasing their more introspective side.

[@Resuarus]

1:18 Gina singing "miss" while John sings "need" is incredibly validating because I must've listened to this song a hundred times or so time by now and I still mix these lines up.

[@fotisbaxevanis3493]

If the dust in my pocket Was silver or gold I'd spend it all on Baroness tickets :)

[@g0thnerd]

It's awesome hearing John and Gina's voice together! 🤘🏻

[@Metallizombie]

Mathieu Gauthier the two blend together excellently

[@limozeenjenkins]

Jeez, Gina’s got a voice to match her playing. Fantastic.

[@johnfrenette]

limozeen jenkins she’s a great add for them

[@MrLawrencecorn]

Baizley one day will make an acoustic solo record and it will be great and i will buy it.

[@daronyale9217]

Gina rules! As much as I love John’s voice, I really would love to hear Gina sing lead on the next record, at least in a song or 2.

[@ranos9228]

good idea

[@puppetmaster8551]

I’m dying for an Alice In Chains vocal dynamic. I’d love to see Gina take the Jerry Cantrell role from back in the day, where she gets leads here and there or they split leads in a song. She’s got a quality voice and it would be great to hear them take more advantage of that.

[@PrimoSchnevi]

thats a cool idea

[@capacitiveguitarresistance]

I think she is amazing to. She reminds of my wife. They look like twins I just wish my love played guitar like Gina.

[@zombiechomps]

That was really unexpected. Never heard Baroness sound like that before. Kinda speechless. Tip of the cap guys.

[@camhorejs]

Scott R search for baroness 98 kupd, they did an acoustic set for a local radio station and it was amazing

[@Wulfen26]

camhorejs appreciate the tip!! Been my favorite band for years, never heard of that.

[@zombiechomps]

@@camhorejs I actually found that after I saw this one. I live in Az and listen to that station alot. Not sire how I missed it.

[@camhorejs]

Scott R I found it because KUPD posted about it on Instagram the day Baroness was here with Deafheaven in March!

[@BradleyMakesThings]

Holy sh*t...this was amazing...left me wanting an acoustic Baroness album, that’s for sure...the complexity of their music seems to shine in this format...

[@nitemareman1]

I was really worried but they are absolutely killing it with Gina. I think they're best work is ahead of them as long as they stay true to their heavy roots. Fucking amazing work.

[@johnfrenette]

nitemareman1 I feel like she could bring something heavier to their future stuff-I think she’s a metal lady to the core, and can play pretty much anything rock/metal-wise from a technical perspective. Or maybe more progressive and complex stuff. I guess we’ll see, and I’m just grateful that we’ll be able to see that evolve.

[@mathiasvangenabet368]

@Jason Copeland Agreed. Without any disrespect to their heavier stuff, I think they are just too good as songwriters. Longer, mellow and progressive songs is where their future should be at.

[@edwardstevenson3282]

Agree. She is awesome live too. The live energy this band brings is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. You can tell they just love to play music.

[@LukasHabert]

Baroness is the Best jhon baizley is the Best singer ,guitatist and songwritter live it ❤❤😊

[@albolders6688]

[giggles] Cold-blooded angels in blankets of ash Alone in the southern pines There's a place in the garden Where nothing will grow But I could stay forever Where I lay every night on the forest's floor Asleep with both eyes open 'Cause I need that bitter hand That struck me blind To keep my eyes from closing Pale as the rose or the shadow it throws Over earth and sky If the rocks in my pocket Were cinder and stone I'd owe it all to nothing Wasted years on an empty road Where flies buzz around my head Now I miss the bitter hand That cut me down All the way to nothing Wasted years on an empty road Where flies buzz around my head If the rocks in my pocket Were silver or gold I'd spend it all on nothing There's something waiting at the door I hear it breathing I follow even though I'm sure I should be leading There's something waiting at the door I hear it bleeding Every time I ask for more I can't believe it All I need was hanging 'round the door I'm not sleeping anymore 'Cause I remember every single word Every little thing I can't forget Cold-blooded angels Stop staring at the sky We all pay a terrible price When we learn to fly And if I could forget you Oh, how hard I tried Please, somebody tell me How the hell did I survive?

[@dale8809]

Holy crap this is good. Baroness is one of my top five favorite bands of the last ten years.

[@albolders6688]

Almost three years have passed. Still the best song ever written. Hurtful but truthful. How the hell did I survive?

[@jkol323]

Holy crap, I can't put it into words with this band

[@Gunshywally1369]

Gina wearing that Age of the Cobra shirt is just awesome, been listening to them the past couple days. I love this group.

[@SandblastedSkye]

Can we please get this officially released? Please and thank you

[@leannemartz4344]

Gina is great

[@JoshuaGriffin1984]

Holy Hell. This is amazing!

[@biorythmicshifter]

Their voices sound beautiful together...bravo.

[@cmdigital7026]

Beautiful...to tears...my God your voices sound amazing together. Ty

[@HeminaAu]

What a vocal blend! So damn good hearing the Baroness tracks acoustically.

[@guyonneauclement]

Perfect song

[@MickeyCarcases]

Please officially release this on Apple Music and Spotify. Make us all happy.

[@friele80]

Baroness should do a ACOUSTIC BEST OF album. I can see lots of great songs being wonderful as acoustic.

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

Like Metallica lol... Tacky.

[@Yendor521]

Nah dude, I agree with friele80 on this one

[@teocamara1977]

This video gave me chills and goosebumps! Oh my Buddha, this is so good and I am just listening to the amazing new record, Gold & Grey. My love for Baroness is growing every day. Thanks for such great music, guys. And thanks Revolver for supporting them. Time to grow even bigger, Baroness! Great times ahead for you guys. And Australia is waiting you with open arms.

[@rafbak11]

I'm in love with Gina

[@joshsimpson1916]

Check her out before baroness. She was the guitar player in the Michael Jackson Broadway show.

[@alx_carvalho]

3:27 absolutely speechless. That part on the song filled with the sound of the environment... amazing!

[@mofometal93]

One of the best things I ever heard

[@jonkwape3097]

Jeeeez, what a great band. Love their acoustic sets.

[@Wrock-TV]

Oh my god... this is so perfect.

[@themuteventriloquistfx]

Love ya, guys!

[@richnice1975]

I dig it! Can’t wait to get the new CD in the mail.

[@KatDavisonPhotography]

I CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM ON THIS ALBUM TOUR! we seen them a few months ago and they are one of the few performers competing with the foo fighters performance.

[@drew8613]

seeing them on purple seems far too long ago now

[@MatthewGClarke]

Where is Sebastian and why isn't he playing a washboard?

[@stefanburns3797]

Matthew Clarke he’s underwater

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

Or a violin??

[@nonpoint666rocks]

change that washboard for a handpan

[@BrunoLongfield]

@@nonpoint666rocks shit, that would sound sick!

[@BeefGeneral]

they told him he had to wear a shirt for the video so he just didnt rock up

[@RyuDraco_]

Gina's high pitch voice has a sighly tone of urgence that matches the melody amazingly.

[@danielaragon6288]

Love how gina sounds, awesome!

[@empiremusicpromotions]

Damn this song is awesome! Great job!

[@TravelsTTG]

I’ve seen baroness at the FYF festival in 2013! Man I need to catch them headlining so I can feel it more. It was tight but the set was kinda short.

[@Noblesavage77]

Never cease to amaze 🤘🔥🤘

[@bellagnosis6511]

This was really great. Can't wait for the new album

[@BrillCubes]

lovely

[@Dnll88]

Amazing.

[@jophisonhoe9220]

Near perfect song writing. Gina is so angelic.

[@2211blabla]

Beautiful performance of an even more beautiful song! I have always been amazed by Baroness' acoustic version video of Stretchmaker (search "baroness stretchmaker" if you haven't seen it) this video makes me excited for what the future holds! Also, the setting and footage is amazing!

[@SirRunk666]

Wait, you're saying I'll find "baroness stretchmaker" by searching "baroness stretchmaker"? I dunno, sounds shady to me.

[@RyuDraco_]

This is SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL.

[@Motorips]

first time i love john´s voice. saw them at the hellfest 2018, doing acoustic stuff. better than distorted.

[@jeffreystevens8042]

Perfect

[@Komodofq8]

this is awesome, could definitely use a violin/cello or even just a bow on the bass

[@boogieman938]

I agree with some previous comments get Matt Pike to do The Cave!!!

[@colliscrafton]

Oh fuck yeah. Didn't know I needed that in my life. The disciple of the great riff wizard needs to get on that.

[@boogieman938]

Collis Crafton AGREED!

[@engleprunt]

Hellyeah, Albany Bulb!

[@FranciscoBurrola]

This is beautiful

[@jerkyboy8897]

Cold-blooded angels in blankets of ash Alone in the southern pines There's a place in the garden Where nothing will grow But I could stay forever Where I lay every night on the forest's floor Asleep with both eyes open 'Cause I need that bitter hand That struck me blind To keep my eyes from closing [Pre-Chorus 1] Pale as the rose or the shadow it throws Over earth and sky If the rocks in my pocket Were cinder and stone I'd owe it all to nothing [Chorus 1] Wasted years on an empty road Where flies buzz around my head Now I miss the bitter hand That cut me down All the way to nothing [Chorus 2] Wasted years on an empty road Where flies buzz around my head If the dust in my pocket Was silver or gold I'd spend it all on nothing [Bridge] There's something waiting at the door I hear it breathing I follow even though I'm sure I should be leading There's something waiting at the door I see it bleeding Every time I ask for more I can't believe it All I need was hanging 'round the door I'm not sleeping anymore 'Cause I remember every single word Every little thing I can't forget [Outro] Cold-blooded angels Stop staring at the sky We all pay a terrible price When we learn to fly And if I could forget you Oh, how hard I tried Please, somebody tell me How the hell did I survive?

[@nicholasleblanc6592]

Kinda want a hear an acoustic folk side project now.

[@stepitupandgo67]

gina...a picker of my own heart,...and technique...the brian setzer pick tuck...awesome overall!!!

[@rafaelpina226]

Am I the only one that thinks John has a real talent for lyricism?

[@goncaloferreira72]

No, I'm sure of it too. Since I started listening to Baroness, about five years ago, his lyrics always mesmerized me Read them often so it inspires me to write my own stuff.

[@ishmaelseneca3389]

John's lyricism and art and vision are supreme. No one in the entire music industry has anything on him as an artist.

[@Andf-kc4xx]

I think the same of him to be honest. He is the shyt man.

[@shandizuribe]

he's creative. He also draws the album covers. poetry and art come in hand in hand often

[@Metalheadyup]

Yes, you are the only one, ever

[@stepitupandgo67]

wow!!

[@tonycole3752]

Masterful my love to the pain us Sayers and player to give all and too fall and of course my love to you all I have walked this road and I thank you for receiving the burn to my flame putting words too this vast hole in side of this soul ... Never have I needed something so much and not know it until I received it thank you and may God bless and the angels gift you in all your works of light and dim

[@entertherealmofchaos]

Biblical !!

[@penoyer79]

This might be my favorite on the album.

[@medina1camilo]

Dat feelin.

[@willyzapata4473]

BARONESS

[@pegasoul10]

Por el amor de jebús esta banda me va a matar 🖤

[@davidholt7438]

Holy shit

[@amartin387]

Just really really intoxicating. Slow quiet burn. What a band live tho, amirite?!

[@rickr8328]

Baroness is my favorite band right now. Although I like Gina's voice, I'd have liked to listen only Jon's vocals in some parts of the song. His voice is one of the trademarks of baroness. Anyway, amazing song and amazing performance as always!

[@billmiller5445]

Hey my headphones aren’t broken

[@jophisonhoe9220]

I can hardly watch this video. It’s so intense. 😪

[@TheGuitarist7000]

Gina’s voice sounds a lot like the girl from The XX I really really like it :)

[@dany_fourskulls]

Los pelos como escarpias - The creeps

[@Longleke.]

I've always loved Baroness' art more than their music because I just can't listen to metal for any sustained period of time. But if this was their usual sound I'd be a big fan!

[@doubleXnickel]

What's your problem?

[@jasbadsirron6424]

Come back to Aussie.

[@SyahirShahrir]

weird.. i heard 'rain of castemere' 😅

[@drew8613]

love this. except the weird break in the middle.

[@doomster2914]

yes like Herbal Essences commercials!

[@shaneomac7566]

so what happened to the guitarist that she took the spot of?

[@beaubarker380]

Shane O Mac Pete left the band to pursue different things in life

[@foodganksta]

All I knew was hanging around the door.

[@ivango2006]

[Rus] Хорошая работа, но гитары для живой записи надо тщательней настраивать. Начиная с 4 минуты трудно воспринимать нестроевич (это не касается собственно музыки)

[@The_universal_cynic]

Is it me or does Gina look like a grown-up version of Eleven from stranger things.

[@briandickey6914]

Just made video would love feedback \mm/

[@paulpoche8440]

I’m higher than a mountain ⛰ (OG Kush) Layn in bed Listening

[@93blackk]

if this is not mixed well in the album I SWEAR TO GOD........

[@AdamCJost]

Kaptan.R. the whole album sounds good.

[@ravelitschimo]

The Doublebass hasnt the right Intonation. The Rest ist awesome.