Jamir Garcia ::: vocalist
Jerry Basco ::: guitarist
Lean Ansing ::: guitarist
Lee Nadala ::: bassist
Chi Evora ::: drummer
Slapshock is one of the premier rapmetal bands of the
Philippines. The band was signed in 1998, when rapmetal
acts were being signed left and right by the major
recording companies. Six years into the business, it can
be safely said that Slapshock is no flash in the pan. To
date, they are the only band amongst those signed during
that particular genre's boom that is still visible and
active. While most acts have gone back to the
“underground,” Slapshock now has four major albums to
their name.
Whilst the band entered the business playing rapmetal,
the members are influenced by a lot of rock sub-genres:
Grunge, Metal, and glam, to name a few. It is upon
hearing Rage Against the Machine that all the members of
Slapshock all connected at the same time and decided
that yes, they want to do something as prolific as Rage.
Slapshock’s debut album, “4th Degree Burn” was released
in November 1999. “Agent Orange,” the first single off
the album, presented a very crunchy but still catchy
type of rapmetal. Follow up singles, “Evil Clown” and
“Sick Curtain” proved Slapshock’s craftsmanship and
talent.
Their second album, “Headtrip” proves there is no such
thing as a sophomore jinx for Slapshock. Released in
2001, “Headtrip” earned for the band a Platinum award.
With songs like “Get Away,” “Shezzo Wicked,” and
“Purple,” the band easily established themselves away
from the growing rapmetal crowd.
It is with their third album, “Project 11/41,” that the
band earned both commercial and critical acclaim. Four
singles were released from the set, proving the strength
and power of a Slapshock song. The band soon released a
remix album, “Back To The 2 Inch,” which contained
creative and innovative remixes of their songs. Famed
and respected local artists such as Raymund Marasigan
(Eraserheads, Sandwich), Anton Ramos (Chillout Project
series), and Rico Blanco (Rivermaya), collaborated with
Slapshock.
This year, Slapshock releases their fourth studio album,
“Novena.” The album displays impressive growth amongst
the musicians, as well as matured songwriting and
arranging. No longer caged in the “rapmetal” category,
Slapshock explores different genres like Latin and
Japanese music, a bit of reggae, and jazz as well.
It is hard to brush aside a band as talented and hard
working as Slapshock. Never negligent nor lenient, the
band continues to grow, experiment, and mature. As such,
Slapshock continues to make believers and fans of
regular listeners and casual audiences.
Jerry Basco ::: guitarist
Lean Ansing ::: guitarist
Lee Nadala ::: bassist
Chi Evora ::: drummer
Slapshock is one of the premier rapmetal bands of the
Philippines. The band was signed in 1998, when rapmetal
acts were being signed left and right by the major
recording companies. Six years into the business, it can
be safely said that Slapshock is no flash in the pan. To
date, they are the only band amongst those signed during
that particular genre's boom that is still visible and
active. While most acts have gone back to the
“underground,” Slapshock now has four major albums to
their name.
Whilst the band entered the business playing rapmetal,
the members are influenced by a lot of rock sub-genres:
Grunge, Metal, and glam, to name a few. It is upon
hearing Rage Against the Machine that all the members of
Slapshock all connected at the same time and decided
that yes, they want to do something as prolific as Rage.
Slapshock’s debut album, “4th Degree Burn” was released
in November 1999. “Agent Orange,” the first single off
the album, presented a very crunchy but still catchy
type of rapmetal. Follow up singles, “Evil Clown” and
“Sick Curtain” proved Slapshock’s craftsmanship and
talent.
Their second album, “Headtrip” proves there is no such
thing as a sophomore jinx for Slapshock. Released in
2001, “Headtrip” earned for the band a Platinum award.
With songs like “Get Away,” “Shezzo Wicked,” and
“Purple,” the band easily established themselves away
from the growing rapmetal crowd.
It is with their third album, “Project 11/41,” that the
band earned both commercial and critical acclaim. Four
singles were released from the set, proving the strength
and power of a Slapshock song. The band soon released a
remix album, “Back To The 2 Inch,” which contained
creative and innovative remixes of their songs. Famed
and respected local artists such as Raymund Marasigan
(Eraserheads, Sandwich), Anton Ramos (Chillout Project
series), and Rico Blanco (Rivermaya), collaborated with
Slapshock.
This year, Slapshock releases their fourth studio album,
“Novena.” The album displays impressive growth amongst
the musicians, as well as matured songwriting and
arranging. No longer caged in the “rapmetal” category,
Slapshock explores different genres like Latin and
Japanese music, a bit of reggae, and jazz as well.
It is hard to brush aside a band as talented and hard
working as Slapshock. Never negligent nor lenient, the
band continues to grow, experiment, and mature. As such,
Slapshock continues to make believers and fans of
regular listeners and casual audiences.
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