Slapshock
Encyclopedia
Slapshock is a rock
band from Manila
, Philippines
. Formed in 1996 originally as a rap metal act, significantly being compared with Korn
. Their recent material were now under the metalcore
genre.
in the 1990s before signing to EMI
Philippines (now PolyEast Records) and releasing their debut album, 4th Degree Burn, in 1999. The group has released six albums and been met with sustained commercial success in the Philippines, particularly with their third album, Project 11-41. They were nominated for Band of the Year at the NU107 Rock Awards in 2001 and 2002, and in 2003 were nominated for Best Artist by MTV Asia. Bassist Lee Nadela was also named Bassist of the Year at the 2001 NU107 Rock Awards. The band also played at the Mapua Metal Fest, a foundation week festival held at the last day of the foundation week inside the Mapua Institute of Technology Intramuros campus.
The band was featured in Rivermaya
's first live album, Live and Acoustic
, filmed and recorded on May 18, 2002 from the "Double Trouble: Akoustik Rampage" concert held at the Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan.
In 2007, Slapshock released their 2nd compilation album, "Recollection" - a collection of their greatest hits and includes a new track, "Sigaw" (Scream).
called Project E.A.R. (East Asian Revolution), which made their debut in the 2008 MTV Asia Awards in Malaysia
the single is available on their official Myspace page.
They made music videos of "Like Eskimo", the second single, and "Cariño Brutal
" from their same title of their new album.
They are guest VJ artist of MYX for the month of August 2010.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Formed in 1996 originally as a rap metal act, significantly being compared with Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
. Their recent material were now under the metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
genre.
Background (1997-2007)
The group was formed on February 14, 1997 by several students at UP Diliman, with original vocalist Reynold Munsayac; he was soon replaced with guitarist Jerry Basco's cousin, Jamir Garcia. Heavily influenced by American East Coast rap, they played in clubs in ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
in the 1990s before signing to EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
Philippines (now PolyEast Records) and releasing their debut album, 4th Degree Burn, in 1999. The group has released six albums and been met with sustained commercial success in the Philippines, particularly with their third album, Project 11-41. They were nominated for Band of the Year at the NU107 Rock Awards in 2001 and 2002, and in 2003 were nominated for Best Artist by MTV Asia. Bassist Lee Nadela was also named Bassist of the Year at the 2001 NU107 Rock Awards. The band also played at the Mapua Metal Fest, a foundation week festival held at the last day of the foundation week inside the Mapua Institute of Technology Intramuros campus.
The band was featured in Rivermaya
Rivermaya
Rivermaya is one of the most influential, critically acclaimed and significant Filipino rock band formed in 1993. They are one of the several bands who spearheads the 90s Philippine alternative rock explosion...
's first live album, Live and Acoustic
Live and Acoustic
Live and Acoustic is the ninth album of the Filipino rock band, Rivermaya featuring Slapshock. This is a 2-disc album and has 22 tracks . The album has been released under Viva Records on 2002...
, filmed and recorded on May 18, 2002 from the "Double Trouble: Akoustik Rampage" concert held at the Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan.
In 2007, Slapshock released their 2nd compilation album, "Recollection" - a collection of their greatest hits and includes a new track, "Sigaw" (Scream).
Project E.A.R. (2008)
Pop Shuvit, together with Ahli Fiqir (Singapore), Saint Loco (Indonesia), Silksounds and Thaitanium (Thailand), formed a supergroupSupergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
called Project E.A.R. (East Asian Revolution), which made their debut in the 2008 MTV Asia Awards in Malaysia
Cariño Brutal (2009–present)
Slapshock is doing their 6th album entitled "Cariño Brutal". Their first single is "Can't Stop Us Now",the single is available on their official Myspace page.
They made music videos of "Like Eskimo", the second single, and "Cariño Brutal
Cariño Brutal
Cariño Brutal is the Sixth and latest album by the rock band Slapshock, released in 2009.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Stronger" – 04:38# "Alive" – 04:11# "Like Eskimo" – 04:52# "Forever" – 04:11# "Can't Stop Us Now" – 04:06...
" from their same title of their new album.
They are guest VJ artist of MYX for the month of August 2010.
Current members
- Lee Nadela - bass
- Lean Ansing - guitar
- Jerry Basco - guitar
- Chi Evora - drums
- Jamir GarciaJamir GarciaJasus Ramirez "Jamir" Garcia is a Filipino singer better known as the frontman of the nu metal band, Slapshock.-Slapshock:The band was formed during the University of the Philippines Fair on the 14th of February in 1997, which marked their first ever gig. The band’s name came from funky guitar...
- vocals
Former member
- Reynold Munsayac - vocals (At present, he is now an accomplished and successful lawyer; he also teaches criminal law and election law in San Sebastian College-Recoletos College of Law, Manila.)
Studio Albums
- 4th Degree Burn4th Degree Burn- Personnel :*Chiquihno Evora – Drums*Jasus Ramirez Garcia – Vocals*Lee Nadela – Bass*Leandro Ansing – Guitar*Jerry Basco – Guitar*Francis Reyes – Producer*Angee Rozul – Engineer*Reg Rubio – Vocals, Guest Appearance...
(PolyEast Records "Formerly EMI", 1999) Platinum in the Philippines - HeadtripHeadtripHeadtrip is the second album album by rock band Slapshock, released in 2001.It was certified platinum in the Philippines.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Get Away" – 4:58# "Push Me" – 4:11# "F**k You" – 5:12# "Shezzo Wicked" – 4:49...
(PolyEast Records "Formerly EMI", 2001) Platinum in the Philippines - Project 11-41Project 11-41Project 11-41 is the third album album by rock band Slapshock, released in 2002.It was certified platinum in the Philippines.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Wake Up" – 4:06# "Satellite Kid" – 5:22# "Countdown" – 4:51...
(PolyEast Records "Formerly EMI", 2002) Platinum in the Philippines - NovenaNovena (album)Novena is the Fourth album by rock band Slapshock, released in 2004.It was certified gold in the Philippines.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "We are One" – 4:24# "The Gift" - 4:22# "Runaway" – 4:23# "Lie " – 3:59...
(PolyEast Records "Formerly EMI", 2004) Gold in the Philippines - SilenceSilence (Slapshock album)Silence is the Fifth album by the metal band Slapshock, released in 2006.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Shed Your Skin" – 4:25# "Direction" - 3:40# "Sleepless Blvd." – 3:28# "Last Ride" – 3:25# "Walk Away" – 4:14# "Adios" – 4:34...
(PolyEast Records "Formerly EMI", 2006) - Cariño BrutalCariño BrutalCariño Brutal is the Sixth and latest album by the rock band Slapshock, released in 2009.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Stronger" – 04:38# "Alive" – 04:11# "Like Eskimo" – 04:52# "Forever" – 04:11# "Can't Stop Us Now" – 04:06...
(PolyEast Records Distribution, 2009) - Kinse Kalibre (PolyEast Records Distribution, 2011)
Compilation Album
- Back to the 2 Inch (PolyEast Records "Formerly EMI", 2003)
- Recollection (PolyEast Records "Formerly EMI", Dec. 2007)
Singles/Music Videos
- "Agent Orange"
- "Evil Clown"
- "Madapaka"
- "Get Away"
- "Shezzo Wicked"
- "Numb"
- "Wake Up"
- "Queen Paranoia"
- "Anino Mo"
- "We Are One"
- "Misterio"
- "Miles Away"
- "Direction"
- "Waiting"
- "Adios"
- "Stranded"
- "Sigaw"
- "Marabahaya" (Project EAR)
- "Can't Stop Us Now" (Available on their Myspace)
- "Cariño BrutalCariño BrutalCariño Brutal is the Sixth and latest album by the rock band Slapshock, released in 2009.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Stronger" – 04:38# "Alive" – 04:11# "Like Eskimo" – 04:52# "Forever" – 04:11# "Can't Stop Us Now" – 04:06...
" - "Like Eskimo"