Zug Izland

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Zug Izland
Origin Detroit, Michigan
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Alternative Metal
Industrial Metal
Years active 2003-present
Label(s) Psychopathic Records (2003-2004)
Associated acts Insane Clown Posse
Anybody Killa
Jamie Madrox
Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Members
* Syn aka G-Man (lead vocals)LOSER LOSER LOSER
  • Joey V. (guitar)
  • Dave V. (bass)
  • 2 Phat (drums)
Former members
* Violent J (vocals)
  • Guido (bass)
  • Dan Miller (keyboards)
  • B. Nester Hendricks (bass)
  • Ashley Horak aka Little Pig (drums)
  • Mike Puwal aka Mike P/Mike Peezy Weezy Fo'Sheezy (producer/guitar)
  • Rex Hamilton (Bass)

Zug Izland is a Detroit based alternative rock group, formerly associated with Psychopathic Records. They describe their music style as "an exploration of imperfect human morality brought forth through the imagery of a pure fantasy". The band broke onto the national competitive music scene in 2003 with their debut album, Cracked Tiles, produced by Insane Clown Posse member Joseph Bruce and Syn & Platinum producer Mike P for Psychopathic Records.

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[edit] Members

Frontman Syn was born in Canada and later moved to Georgia and then to Michigan. From there, he sang lead in a grunge band, and was a big fan of Psychopathic Records artists Insane Clown Posse. So, it was a dream come true when I.C.P. called him up to sing as "Cynn" on the track, "Hatchet Execution" on Blaze Ya Dead Homie's "1 Less G N' Da Hood", he was thrilled. This is where he met Mike P., who was producing the album. When Violent J from I.C.P. and Mike P. went into the studio to start on the Zug Izland album, they called up "Cynn", changed his name to "Syn", and set him up as the lead vocalist. Syn turned down two major label record companies and MTV stardom to be a part of Zug Izland.[1] Now, Syn is a household name on Psychopathic Records. He not only sings with Zug Izland; most recently he sang on Insane Clown Posse's "The Wraith: Shangri-La", adds vocals to Esham's 2002 track, "Redemption", and did a spoken word intro to Anybody Killa's "Hollowpoint". Syn is everywhere these days, but his allegiance to Zug Izland is lifelong.

Mike Puwal fills the role of album producer, music writer, guitarist, and back up vocalist. He was introduced to the juggalo world when he wrote and produced the Insane Clown Posse's track entitled "Run." He was warmly welcomed into the writing and producing aspect by Psychopathic Records. Since joining Psychopathic Records, he has written and produced for Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Dark Lotus, Psychopathic Rydas, and the Insane Clown Posse. A lot of recent heat was directed toward Mike P. by the juggalos when he was named the writer and producer of the long awaited 6th Joker's Card, The Wraith, instead of Mike E. Clark.

[edit] Albums

Their first album was entitled Cracked Tiles, released in 2003. The lyrics were written by Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse. They were featured on the song "Cotton Candy & Popsicles" on ICP's The Wraith: Shangri-La album aka the sixth and last joker card. The group was then moved to the Psychopathic Records sub-group, Ax & Smash Records (AXS), in early 2004. On this label, they released their second album, 3:33 (three thirty-three).

Zug Izland was then released and AXS was closed. They later signed with Valeo Music Inc and plan to release The Promised Land album sometime in 2006. During the making of The Promised Land, they took time to record a cover of the Pink Floyd classic "Another Brick In The Wall" that was released online.

[edit] Singles

Soon after the initial release of "Cracked Tiles", Zug Izland pushed their first two singles; "Fire" and "Cry", the latter of which was a cover of the theme song "Cry Little Sister" from "The Lost Boys" movie soundtrack. Both made an enormous impact nationwide and received a great deal of radio airplay.[citation needed] It was during this period that Zug Izland completed a full US tour and began taking steps towards the birth of their follow up album.

In 2004, their highly anticipated second record titled "3:33 (produced in its entirety by Mike P) was released and was even more successful than its predecessor. The CDs first single, "Saved", received nationwide airplay and an overwhelmingly positive response from fans; the group responded with their first "MTV" ready video.

As the band has progressed their hard work has been paying off, this time without the support of management or a label. From Zug Izland's first inception onto the national rock & roll music scene, they have shared the stage with a great number of excellent artists, including "Dope", "Saliva", "Three Days Grace" and "Tommy Lee".

In 2007 the band was making the final preparations to release their album "Promised Land".[citation needed] However, little has been heard in regards to the album and as of the end of 2007 there has been no signs of a release.

[edit] 8th annual Juggalo Gathering

It was announced that the band would perform at the 8th annual Gathering of the Juggalos[2]. This marks the first time in 3 years the band has associated with Psychopathic Records since leaving the label in 2004.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

  • "Fire" (2002)
  • "Cry" (2003)
  • "Prison Song" (2003)
  • "Saved" (2004)

[edit] Internet singles and albums

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