Slapshock is a rock band from Manila, Philippines. They were formed in 1996 originally as a rap metal act, significantly being compared with Korn. Their recent material now comes under the metalcore genre.The group was formed on February 14, 1997 by several students at UP Diliman, with original vocalist Reynold Munsayac; he was soon replaced with guitarist Jerry Basco's cousin, Jamir Garcia.Heavily influenced by American East Coast rap, they played in clubs in Manila in the 1990s before signing to EMI Philippines (now PolyEast Records) and releasing their debut album, 4th Degree Burn, in 1999. The group has released six albums and been met with sustained commercial success in the Philippines, particularly with their third album, Project 11-41.They were nominated for Band of the Year at the NU107 Rock Awards in 2001 and 2002, and in 2003 were nominated for Best Artist by MTV Asia. Bassist Lee Nadela was also named Bassist of the Year at the 2001 NU107 Rock Awards.The band was featured in Rivermaya's first live album, Live and Acoustic, filmed and recorded on May 18, 2002 from the \"Double Trouble: Akoustik Rampage\" concert held at the Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan.
Members:
Lee Nadela - bass guitar
Lean Ansing - lead guitar
Chi Evora - drums
Jamir Garcia - lead vocals
Jerry Basco - rhythm guitar
Playing in the trenches of pioneering rock clubs Mayrics and Club Dredd, and inciting musical mayhem during college events helped Slapshock grab the audience's attention and the recording industry's. The band was signed by EMI Music Philippines in 1998, which resulted in their first platinum-selling album 4th Degree Burn, This album birthed many cult-favorite tracks and cemented Slapshock's place in the annals of rock history.
