Bloodlined Calligraphy is a Christian metalcore/hardcore band from Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Bloodlined Calligraphy, a Christian hardcore/metal band was born out of the ashes of the highly influential Ypsilanti, Michigan band Friction, who had dominated the local scene from 1999 to the early 2000s. Friction had seen many members in its time, however bassist Eric Cargile and drummer Matt Carter were the constants of the foundation. Guitarist Ryan Hampton joined Friction after resigning as drummer of a local band, Nobody's Heroes. After recording Say Hi To The Bad Guy, for Selah Records, with original vocalist Matthew Fleming, touring schedules forced them to recruit Ally French, to replace Fleming on vocals. Shortly after French joined the band, they were signed to California's Facedown Records. Around this time guitarist Jay Bowden quit, and Shawn Williams joined the group. Their second full-length LP, aptly titled Ypsilanti, was released in September of 2006, with the absence of Shawn Williams. Former vocalist Matthew Fleming (The Birdman) has also rejoined the fold as their full time tour manager.

In the fall of 2006, vocalist Ally French left the band to live with her husband, and drummer Matt Carter decided to leave the band to attend to family. They were replaced by Ellen Hoffman on vocals and Robbie Coran(formerly of the detroit band Let It Die) on drums, and Shawn Williams also rejoined. After one tour, Coran parted ways with the band. Hampton took over on drums temporarily until April of 2007, when Chris Norman (former drummer of Metro-Detroit bands When Heroes Fail and Angel Of Ares) took over. Shawn Williams then left the band in April 2007 to work full time.

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