Slap of Reality
Slap of Reality is a melodic punk/hardcore band from Tampa, Florida. Forming in late 1987, Slap of Reality were one of the pioneers of the melodic hardcore sound. The band went to release 2 full-length LPs, 3 EPS and 2 US tours, sharing the stage with such acts as 7 Seconds, Slapshot, Fugazi, Jawbox, MDC, Samiam, and The Goo Goo Dolls, the band developed a strong following. Kevin Seconds, frontman for 7 Seconds, signed Slap of Reality to his Pazzafist Records label, which led to indie giants Headhunter Records (Rocket From The Crypt, Big Drill Car) signing the band to a record deal. The band broke up in 1992, with members going on to other bands such as Failure Face, Balance, Paineater, Scrotum Grinder, Hankshaw, and later on 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, when major label Elektra Records interest in the band peaked. The band relocated to NYC, before disbanding once again in 1996. They have since released 2 singles..."Never Far" in 2018, and "A Part Of" in 2019. The band has recently signed with Florida’s “A Jam” Records which is co-owned by Joe Koontz from Against All Authority. A 3 song EP titled “Gaslight” is due out Spring 2019 with a follow up full length due late summer/early fall 2019.
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 |
| Genres | Punk rock, indie rock, emocore |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Headhunter Records Skene! Records A Jam Records |
| Website | |
| 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 |
Discography
- 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
- 1991 - Slap of Reality - Cargo Records Sampler - (Headhunter/Cargo) - "Walk Away"