Gothic Slam

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Long defunct US Thrash Metal act from Jersey City, New Jersey. Previously known as Stryker between 1984-1987. Gothic Slam were active from 1987, until the early 1990's. Gothic Slam were a thrash metal band in the late 80's/early 90's based in Hoboken/Jersey City, New Jersey. They released 2 acclaimed records of groove-laden thrash at the height of thrash metal popularity, "Killer Instinct" for New York based Torrid Records, and "Just A Face in The Crowd", which saw major label distribution through the Sony/Epic distribution network. Gothic Slam were known for the intensity of their live shows, and were regulars at "L'Amours" in Brooklyn and "Streets" in New Rochelle, New York, where they were wildly popular. The cover photograph for "Just A Face in The Crowd" was shot at "Streets", and featured the crowd at one of their shows. The band members were placed in the photograph after the fact, signifying the fact that they thought of themselves as kids in the crowd, a street level respect that kept them a constant draw wherever they played. Lineup: Daniel Gomez (Vocals), Klaude Ryker (Guitar), Billy Genese (Guitar), J.T. (Bass), Dave Chavarri (Drums) Originally named "Stryker", the band changed the name shortly before their 1st album was released. Though they never achieved major label success, Gothic Slam were respected by their peers, and had fans who were wildly devoted. The video shot for "Who Died And Made You God?" was regularly featured on MTV's "Headbangers Ball", with

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Just a Face in the Crowd

Killer Instinct

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Stars On Thrash

Killing Instinct

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Metal-Hard Rock Covers 81

Just Another Face In The Crowd

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1989 Just A Face In The Crowd

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Underground Thrash Metal Compilation Vol.III

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Metal-Hard Rock Covers 081

1988 Killer Instinct

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Thrash Metal Anthology Vol. V

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Killing Instinct-1988

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