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Slap of Reality is an American melodic punk/hardcore band from Tampa, Florida.
Slap of Reality | |
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 Slap of Reality, live at B-town reunion show, 11/26/10, Tampa, FL | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, indie rock, emocore |
| Years active | 1987–1992, 1995–1996, 2018–present |
| Labels | Headhunter Records Skene! Records A Jam Records |
| Members | Frank Lacatena - vocals Joe Kiser - guitar Rob Sexton - drums Gregg Moore - bass Dave Peralta- guitar |
| Past members | Chuck Darling - bass, Rick Hess - guitar, Jon Ramos - bass, James Reese- guitar, Brian Roberts - bass |
| Website | [1] |
History edit
Forming in late 1987, Slap of Reality were one of the pioneers of the melodic hardcore sound. The band released two albums and three EPs. After performing with 7 Seconds, Slapshot, Fugazi, Jawbox, MDC, Samiam, and The Goo Goo Dolls, the band developed a strong following.
Kevin Seconds, the frontman for 7 Seconds, signed Slap of Reality to his Pazzafist Records label. The group later signed a deal with Headhunter Records. The band broke up in 1992, and members formed Failure Face, Balance, Paineater, Scrotum Grinder, Hankshaw, and Murder-Suicide Pact, The Sophomore Effort, and Exitsect(which features Paul Pavlovich (Assück), Sam Williams (Down By Law), Greg Gall (Six Feet Under) and Frank Watkins (Obituary, Gorgoroth).[1] The band reformed in 1995 after increasing interest from Elektra Records.
The band relocated to New York City before disbanding again in 1996. They have since released two singles; "Never Far" in 2018, and "A Part Of" in 2019. The band later signed with Florida’s A Jam Records, which is co-owned by Joe Koontz of Against All Authority. A three song EP titled “Gaslight” was released in 2019
Discography edit
- 1989 - Slap of Reality - Stuck Inside EP (Vinyl Communications)
- 1990 - Slap of Reality - Time Alone EP (Pazzafist)
- 1991 - Slap of Reality - Fletch EP (Snoop)
- 1991 - Slap of Reality - 3 Lefts Make a Right LP (Headhunter/Cargo)
- 1992 - Slap of Reality - "We Do Not Have a Dinosaur" EP ([Break Even Point|Cargo Records])
- 1995 - Slap of Reality - Drowned Out EP (Skene!)
- 1995 - Slap of Reality - Monkeydust LP (Runt)
- 2018 - Slap Of Reality - "Never Far" Single
- 2019 - Slap Of Reality - "A Part Of" Single
Compilations edit
- 1991 - Slap of Reality - Cargo Records Sampler - (Headhunter/Cargo) - "Walk Away"
References edit
- ^ "OBITUARY, SIX FEET UNDER, ASSUCK Members Join Forces In EXITSECT". Metal Throne Forums. Retrieved 22 September 2020.