Gruntruck

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Gruntruck
Background information
Origin	Seattle, Washington, USA
Genre(s)	Alternative Metal Grunge
Years active	1989–1993 1996–2002
Label(s)	Roadrunner eMpTy
Associated acts	Skin Yard The Accused
Former members
Ben McMillan Tom Niemeyer Alex Sibbald Josh Sinder Tim Paul Scott McCullum

Gruntruck was formed in 1989 in Seattle, Washington by Ben McMillan and Scott McCullum, both previously from Skin Yard. Tommy Niemeyer from The Accused and Tim Paul, previously of Napalm Beach rounded out the initial, classic line-up. Their sound was described as grunge, and the band focused more on the metal side of the genre. They released only two albums. They toured with Alice in Chains in Fall 1992 as well as with Pantera in Europe, 1993 who were supporting Vulgar Display Of Power. According to Sean Kinney, they were Alice in Chains' most supported band at the time, opening alongside the Screaming Trees for Alice's Dirt tour. In 1993, they ended up in a legal battle with Roadrunner Records for contract termination. Gruntruck won the case, but at heavy cost to the band. Bassist Tim Paul left and was replaced by Alex Sibbald and following a less than stellar tour with Circus of Power drummer Norman Scott left as well. In 1996, they resurfaced with new drummer Josh Sinder previously of The Accused to record a 3-track EP called Shot. The classic line-up reformed in the late 90's for various shows and recordings that never properly surfaced. In 2000 the band had a very successful comeback stint in the Northwest playing many shows to audiences eager for Gruntruck, however, the band disbanded permanently in 2002 leaving behind rumors of a possible album of unreleased rarities that may or may not surface in the very near future.

Contents 1 Members 1.1 Former Members 2 Discography 2.1 Studio albums 2.2 EPs & Singles

[edit] Members

• Ben McMillan - vocals, guitar
• Tom Niemeyer - guitar
• Tim Paul - bass (1989-1993, 1997-2002)
• Norman Scott - drums (1989-1993, 1997-2002)

[edit] Former Members

• Alex Sibbald - bass (1993-1996)
• Josh Sinder - drums (1993-1996)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

Year	Title	Label
1990	Inside Yours	eMpTy Records/Roadrunner Records
1992	Push	Roadrunner Records

[edit] EPs & Singles

Year	Title	Label
1992	Above Me	Roadrunner Records
1992	Crazy Love	Roadrunner Records
1996	Shot	Betty Records