Slap of Reality
| Slap of Reality | |
|---|---|
 Slap of Reality, live at B-town reunion show, 11/26/10, Tampa, FL | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tampa, FL |
| Genres | Punk rock, indie rock, emocore |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels |
Headhunter Records Skene! Records |
| Website | |
| Members |
Frank Lacatena - vocals Joe Kiser - guitar Rob Sexton - drums Brian Roberts - bass Jimmy Reese - guitar |
| Past members | Chuck Darling - bass, Rick Hess - guitar, Jon Ramos - bass, Dave Peralta - guitar |
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 legendary 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 (Assuck), 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. The band has once again reformed in 2010, and plans on releasing a new LP and tours to follow.[2]
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)
Compilations
- 1991 - Slap of Reality - Cargo Records Sampler - (Headhunter/Cargo) - "Walk Away"