Baroness is a progressive rock and sludge metal band formed in the summer of 2003 in Savannah, Georgia, U.S.

In August 2012, the band and their crew were involved in a serious bus crash while touring in the United Kingdom, resulting in the eventual departure of Allen Blickle and Matt Maggioni.

After stints on [l101822] and [l3949], Baroness' members founded their own label, Abraxan Hymns, in 2015.

Current members:
John Dyer Baizley – vocals, guitar (2003–present)
Sebastian Thomson – drums (2013–present)
Nick Jost – bass, keyboards (2013–present)
Gina Gleason – guitar, vocals (2017–present)

Former members:
Allen Blickle – drums (2003–2013)
Summer Welch – bass (2003–2011)
Tim Loose – guitar (2003–2005)
Brian Blickle – guitar (2005–2008; guest in 2022)
Pete Adams – guitar, vocals (2008–2017)
Matt Maggioni – bass (2012–2013)