Baroness is a metal band from Savannah, Georgia, whose members grew up together in Lexington, Virginia. Baroness formed in the summer of 2003, founded by former members of the punk / metal band Johnny Welfare And The Paychecks. The band has completed three US-tours, tours in Canada and the UK, a 6-week tour across Europe with Torche,http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A35308 Indy Weekly review of Baroness and a number of festivals and showcases.