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Slapshock is back from its very successful gig at Dubai Desert Rock Fest. The band played an explosive set which set the crowd bouncing and started the big moshpits all over. From the opening song Shed Your Skin to the finale of We Are One, the crowd gave out the same high energy level as the band members played their hearts out onstage. According to the band, it's one of the most memorable experience they had ever in their whole career. "It's a gig we can always look back when we're gray and old" says one of the band members. Check out the pics at the Photo Section and watchout for some videos on Youtube very soon. |
Slapshock is back from its very successful gig at Dubai Desert Rock Fest. The band played an explosive set which set the crowd bouncing and started the big moshpits all over. From the opening song Shed Your Skin to the finale of We Are One, the crowd gave out the same high energy level as the band members played their hearts out onstage. According to the band, it's one of the most memorable experience they had ever in their whole career. "It's a gig we can always look back when we're gray and old" says one of the band members. Check out the pics at the Photo Section and watchout for some videos on Youtube very soon. |
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SLAPSHOCK JOINS [[KORN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, AS I LAY DYING AND MUSE]] AT DUBAI DESERT ROCK FEST 2008!!! |
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It’s confirmed! Slapshock will be part of the Dubai Desert Rock Fest V 2008 happening on March 7 and 8. Slapshock will be sharing the stage with Headliners Korn, Muse, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Velvet Revolver and Machine Head. This is the biggest, most prestigious annual rock event in the Middle East with thousands of rock afficionados gathering from all parts of the globe. Previous year’s performers include Iron Maiden, Prodigy, Incubus, Megadeth, Sepultura, Testament, Stone Sour and In Flames. This is gona be a huge break for the band as they become the first Filipino artist ever to participate on the said event. Thanks for all the prayers and support! Keep posted for more updates on this. For more info check out www.desertrockfestival.com |
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Revision as of 09:49, 14 April 2008
Slapshock is a rapcore band from the Philippines.
The group was formed on February 14, 1996 by several students at UP Diliman, with original vocalist Reynold Munsayac; he was soon replaced with guitarist Jerry Basco's cousin, Jamir Garcia.[1] Heavily influenced by American East Coast rap, they played in clubs in Manila in the 1990s before signing to EMI Philippines and releasing their debut album, 4th Degree Burn, in 1999. The group has released five albums and been met with sustained commercial success in the Philippines, particularly with their third album, Project 11-41.[1] They were voted Band of the Year at the NU-107 Rock Awards in 2001 and 2002, and in 2003 were nominated for Best Artist by MTV Asia.
March 15, 2008...Slapshock Back from Dubai Desert Rock Fest '08 Slapshock is back from its very successful gig at Dubai Desert Rock Fest. The band played an explosive set which set the crowd bouncing and started the big moshpits all over. From the opening song Shed Your Skin to the finale of We Are One, the crowd gave out the same high energy level as the band members played their hearts out onstage. According to the band, it's one of the most memorable experience they had ever in their whole career. "It's a gig we can always look back when we're gray and old" says one of the band members. Check out the pics at the Photo Section and watchout for some videos on Youtube very soon.
Members
- Current members
- Lee Nadela - bass
- Leandro Ansing - guitar
- Jerry Basco - guitar
- Chi Evora - drums
- Jamir Garcia - vocals
- Former members
- Reynold Munsayac - vocals
Discography
- 4th Degree Burn (EMI, 1999) Platinum in the Philippines
- Headtrip (EMI, 2001) Platinum in the Philippines
- Project 11-41 (EMI, 2002) Platinum in the Philippines
- Back to the 2 Inch (remix album) (EMI, 2003)
- Novena (EMI, 2004) Gold in the Philippines
- Silence (EMI, 2006)
- Recollection (EMI, Dec. 2007)
References
- ^ a b Slapshock at All Music Guide