Slewfoot

Slewfoot has been a staple of the flourishing San Diego hard rock scene for over four years. The band exudes the musical passion that brings in crowds and keeps them captivated, while they also exemplify the professionalism that impresses promoters and those with whom they share the stage. Music is not a past time for any member of this band; rather, it is the lifeblood in the bond of four brothers that coalesce as one living, breathing symphonic entity that is Slewfoot.

Four different singers have graced Slewfoot, each bringing their own unique vocal styling and each redefining the band’s sound. Where weaker bands would have failed in the face of such adversities, Slewfoot continues to press on and has become stronger than ever. The three founding members of the band have overcome an abundance of hardships and have pushed themselves through to the forefront of the scene. Jason Rice presents a flurry of driving guitar riffs and melodic arpeggios to create a soundscape unlike no other. Chris Pollock pounds drumheads with commanding fury and abuses cymbals all in meticulous tempo. Aaron Spaulding methodically slaps and thrashes bass stings while soaring about the stage. New vocalist Andy Herbst growls out rebelliously spoken verses one moment and purrs a dreamy chorus the next. He sings of love and hate, betrayal and redemption, blissfulness and emptiness.

Slewfoot has no shortage of allies and fans. Among their major accomplishments are gaining airplay on local radio stations 94.9 and 91X, as well as holding a top ten spot on KCR college radio. They triumphed in the solitary Battle of the Bands in which they competed, the finals featuring over 120 Slewfoot fans in attendance. They have also proudly played alongside the following national acts & well-known local bands:

Floater
Fireball Ministry
I.R.A.T.E.
3against1
Sirens Wail
Dr. Chunk
Six Foot Deathtrap
The Abuse
Code:ADAM
Devices
Etched In Red

This band has the potential and the commitment to succeed not only in San Diego, but nationwide and abroad. Their esoteric blend of hard rock and melodic metal does not merely descend into the mainstream, but rather it rises to the top of a convoluted sea of “sound-the-same” bands. With the recent addition of the most talented and diverse singer to grace them yet, Slewfoot is poised to grab hold of the heavy music scene and make their presence felt by all.