Gruntruck
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| Gruntruck | |
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 Gruntruck members 1992 L/R Norman Scott, Tim Paul, Tom Niemeyer, Ben McMillan
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Genre(s) | Alternative metal Grunge Heavy metal |
| Years active | 1989–1993 1996–2002 |
| Label(s) | Roadrunner eMpTy Betty Records |
| Associated acts | Skin Yard The Accused |
| Former members | |
| Ben McMillan Tom Niemeyer Tim Paul Scott McCullum Alex Sibbald Josh Sinder |
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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 and Final Warning, 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.
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[edit] History
The band only released two albums and 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. Ben McMillan died from diabetes on January 26th, 2008.
[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 |
[edit] Compilations
| 1991 | Another Damned Seattle Compilation | Dashboard Hula Girl Records |
| 2005 | The All-Star Sessions | Roadrunner Records (Appearance by Tommy Niemeyer, credited as member of Gruntruck)[1] |
[edit] References
- ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (November 2005), New Wave of American Heavy Metal, <http://www.zondabooks.com/titles/nwoahm/>. Retrieved on 24 August 2007
