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 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, Sam Williams, Greg Gall and Frank Watkins.
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.

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