Slash is the former lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he performed and recorded between 1985 and 1996. He later formed Slash's Snakepit and co-founded Velvet Revolver with his former bandmates Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, and his debut solo album, Slash, was released in April 2010.He has written a self titled autobiography... read full bio
Given his many honors and achievements, Slash is regarded as one of the greatest rock guitarists in history, a label he richly deserves. His 2007 induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, which he shares with his heroes Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, is one important honor. His notoriety soared as a founding member of the renowned rock band Guns N' Roses, where... read full bio
In 1990 Slaughter hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away , and their first hit single, Up All... read full bio
Slayer is credited as one of the ""Big Four"" of thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax. Slayer's musical traits involve fast tremolo picking, atonal guitar solos, double bass drumming, and shouting vocals. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, satanism, religion and warfare have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and strong... read full bio
Sleaford Mods are an English electronic punk music duo from Nottingham, England, that consists of members Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn. Williamson grew up pursuing musical unsuccessfully with various groups as well as a solo artist. He later met Fearn after hearing him DJ and from there, they began working together with Fearn composing music and Williamson singing. They then... read full bio
Like many great bands, Sleater-Kinney lived in the moment so completely that it took them a while to understand how much of an impact they had. They were the group who gathered all the turmoil of the alt-rock explosion of the first half of the decade and channeled it into a ferocious mission statement, making them the defining American indie... read full bio
After making their debut, power trio Sleemo quickly gained a large following thanks to their sonically loud live shows, heavy-set riffs, ripping leads and unconventional songwriting. They went from playing in local small clubs to touring larger venues across the country with up-and-coming artists like Enola Gay, Torus and Perfectparachute Picture, and even supported Jamie Lenman of Reuben. With the release of their highly... read full bio
Bay Area hc/punk rock band changed their name and musical direction and made their debut as Sleep with their "Volume One" album. Al Cisneros, Matt Pike and Chris Hakius, the band's core lineup, entered the studio to produce a demo cassette that they sent to Earache Records after Justin Marler departed the group. Under the moniker "Sleep's Holy Mountain," the song was... read full bio
Sleepwave is a rock band based out of St. Petersburg, Florida. It was founded by vocalist Spencer Chamberlain after the dissolution of Underoath. Formed in 2013 around Chamberlain brought in longtime friend Stephen Bowman, and the band signed with Epitaph Records. Shortly after, the duo announced their debut album, Broken Compass. Their song, ""Through the Looking Glass"", peaked at number... read full bio
The New York City duo known as Sleigh Bells emerged with rhythmic pop songs that combine overdriven guitar riffs and sugary female vocal melodies. Derek Miller, who played in the popular Florida hardcore outfit Poison the Well, teamed up with singer Alexis Krauss after he happened to serve her and her mother at a Brazilian restaurant in Brooklyn. As proof... read full bio
Since their inception in 2016, Slift, a rock group from Toulouse, France, has captivated audiences all over the world with their distinctive fusion of heavy metal and garage rock. Brothers Jean (guitar, vocals, synthesizers), Rémi Fossat (bass), and Canek Flores, a boyhood friend, make up the group (drums). Since Jean and Rémi Fossat and Flores first met at a classical music... read full bio
James McDonnell, better known as his stage name, Slim Jim Phantom, is an American drummer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the drummer of the rockabilly band the Stray Cats. Slim Jim Phantom was born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Massapequa, New York. While growing up, Slim Jim Phantom would listen to jazz music and by... read full bio
Spiderland spawned a whole new genre, frequently called Post-Rock, and came to be regarded as one of the most important and influential records of the past thirty years. The album was introduced to a wider audience when the song Good Morning, Captain appeared on the soundtrack for Larry Clarks controversial 1995 film Kids. In 2010, Spiderland was enthroned in the... read full bio
Slipknot is a heavy metal band hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, and is known for their electrifying live performances, attention-grabbing image, and aggressive style of music. The band's sound is a fusion of various genres, including metal, rock, and punk, resulting in a unique and distinctive sound that has earned them a devoted fanbase. Slipknot's journey to success was a challenging... read full bio
After being invited backstage by Dave Chappelle who had mistaken him for the real life Bon Jovi, Jason Morey realized he had to make something of this. Thus, Slippery When Wet was born, a tribute to Bon Jovi. They started in 2003 and have been playing regular shows ever since – and they’ve grown quite popular, consistently selling out venues.... read full bio
Sloan is a Canadian rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia, that is currently based out of Toronto, Ontario. The band currently consists of members Chris Murphy, Patrick Pentland, Jay Ferguson, and Andrew Scott and they came together in the early 90’s before going on to release their debut EP, “Peppermint.” They followed Peppermint shortly after with their debut studio album,... read full bio
SloFunkPump, also known as the Rocky of Funk, is a musician from Hollywood, Florida. SloFunkPump is a singer and guitarist who has a band of talented musicians that perform live all over the United States. During a performance by SloFunkPump, the band will throw out free merchandise such as stickers and cups to keep the party going. SloFunkPump releases music... read full bio
Slomosa's self-titled debut album sprang out of nowhere and quickly gained international attention in the stoner rock genre. When writing the music, the residents of Bergen, Norway, were not expecting anything and were more concerned with other aspects of life. For two of the members, Anders Rørlien and Benjamin Berdous, who were songwriters at the time, it was actually their... read full bio
Slotface is a Norwegian pop punk band from Stavanger, Norway, that consists of members Haley Shea on vocals, Tor-Arne Vikingstad on guitar, Nils Jorgen Nilsen on drums and Lasse Lokoy on bass. The band was formed after Shea and Vikingstad began writing songs together and they eventually added in former member Halvard Skeie Wiencke, and Lokoy. After their formation, the... read full bio
Slothrust is an alternative rock band comprised of three members, Leah Wellbaum on vocals, Kyle bann on bass, and Will Gorin on drums. The band has seen success as a heavier rock band; their track ‘7:30 AM’ was used as the opening theme song for FX’s television series ‘You’re the Worst’. Slothrust has released three studio albums and two EPs.... read full bio
