Slap of Reality

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Slap of Reality
Slap of Reality, live at B-town reunion show, 11/26/10, Tampa, FL
Slap of Reality, live at B-town reunion show, 11/26/10, Tampa, FL
Background information
OriginTampa, Florida, U.S.
GenresPunk rock, indie rock, emocore
Years active1987–1992, 1995–1996, 2018–present
LabelsHeadhunter Records
Skene! Records
A Jam Records
Website[1]
MembersFrank Lacatena - vocals
Joe Kiser - guitar
Rob Sexton - drums
Gregg Moore - bass
Dave Peralta- guitar
Past membersChuck Darling - bass, Rick Hess - guitar, Jon Ramos - bass, James Reese- guitar, Brian Roberts - bass

Slap of Reality is an American melodic punk/hardcore band from Tampa, Florida.

History[]

Forming in late 1987, Slap of Reality were one of the pioneers of the melodic hardcore sound. The band released two albums and three EPs. After performing with 7 Seconds, Slapshot, Fugazi, Jawbox, MDC, Samiam, and The Goo Goo Dolls, the band developed a strong following.

Kevin Seconds, the frontman for 7 Seconds, signed Slap of Reality to his Pazzafist Records label. The group later signed a deal with Headhunter Records. The band broke up in 1992, and members formed Failure Face, Balance, Paineater, Scrotum Grinder, Hankshaw, and 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 after increasing interest from Elektra Records.

The band relocated to New York City before disbanding again in 1996. They have since released two singles; "Never Far" in 2018, and "A Part Of" in 2019. The band later signed with Florida’s A Jam Records, which is co-owned by Joe Koontz of Against All Authority. A three song EP titled “Gaslight” was released in 2019

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"

References[]

  1. ^ "OBITUARY, SIX FEET UNDER, ASSUCK Members Join Forces In EXITSECT". Metal Throne Forums. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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