Pulp Summer Slam was an annual music festival in the Philippines . It was founded and produced by Pulp Live World Productions, Inc. The festival consisted of local and international rock and metal bands with the occasional line-up of hip hop, ska, reggae, pop rock, and other genres. The event was held during the summer in Manila , and every year around 30,000 fans showed up for the event.
68-586: Pulp Summer Slam held its 10th anniversary at the Amoranto Stadium featuring Lamb of God and Testament as headliners and 30 local and foreign bands on April 17, 2010. Pulp Summer Slam was produced to cater to the readers of Lokal Tee Brand Home , a rock music magazine in the Philippines. Produced by Pulp Magazine publisher and major concert promoter Vernon Go, Pulp Summer Slam during its early years always falls on April 30. The relevance of
136-576: A metalcore style. The group was formed on February 14, 1996, by several students at UP Diliman , with original vocalist Reynold Munsayac; he was soon replaced with guitarist Jerry Basco's cousin Jamir Garcia. Heavily influenced by American East Coast rap , they played in clubs in Manila in the 1990s. Playing in the trenches of pioneering rock clubs Mayric's and Club Dredd , and inciting musical mayhem during college events helped Slapshock grab
204-516: A capacity of 15,000. The sports facility was named after former Quezon City Mayor Norberto Amoranto . Several renovations have been done on the Amoranto Sports Complex since its opening. Currently, the sports facility features a tennis court, six badminton courts, a martial arts facility, a swimming pool, as well as a multipurpose gym, and a separate gym dedicated to boxing and weightlifting. The Amoranto Sports Complex also hosts
272-559: A discount on the official merchandise. Bands who performed were Orange and Lemons, Tropical Depression, COG, the Ambassadors, Kamikazee , Itchyworms, The Dawn, Kikomachine, Shards of Ice, Spongecola, Jeepney Joyride, Sheila and the Insects, and many more. In 2006, Pulp Summer Slam was forced to change its April 30 date. Because April 30, 2006, falls on a Sunday, the producer was forced to move Pulp Summer Slam 6 to April 29, 2006, which
340-474: A discount to the official merchandise of the event. Held on April 17, 2010, at the Amoranto Stadium, the producer was forced again to move the date from the original April 30 to accommodate the availability of the headliners. By 6pm of April 17, 2010, the show was announced to have sold out and is over capacity at around 35,000 fans in attendance. Lamb of God's drummer Chris Adler was interviewed by
408-570: A four-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Titled as Worlds Collide , the 20th Pulp Summer Slam festival will occur on March 23, 2024, at the Amoranto Stadium and will feature Fleshgod Apocalypse , Crypta , Rolling Quartz , La Dispute , Fit for an Autopsy , Code Orange , Story of the Year , and Parkway Drive . Amoranto Sports Complex The Amoranto Sports Complex is located in Quezon City, Philippines . The Amoranto Sports Complex
476-565: A full page poster with the alien-ear mascot called "Tenga". Bands who performed were Join the Club, Sandwich , Giniling Festival, Pedicab, Agape, Saydie, Dicta License, Juan Pablo Dream, Sultans of Snap, Queso, Kapatid, Pupil, Paramita, Valley of Chrome, Boy Elroy, and many more. The event also featured appearances of female celebrities such as Ara Mina and the Viva Hot Babes . The poster for Pulp Summer Slam 6 displays an image of Tenga with
544-524: A library for students. The complex's velodrome hosted the cycling events for the 2005 Southeast Asian Games . The only known velodrome in the country has been demolished as of 2024 as the city government plans to replace the area with a different venue, while the opening of a replacement track cycling facility at a different location is still yet to be announced by the Philippine Sports Commission. This article about
612-577: A local TV network and expressed his excitement for the successful show. "The response of the crowd was more than we expected for our first time here in the Philippines." Other bands who performed were Slapshock , Intolerant, COG, Greyhoundz , Chicosci , Typecast , Bhelliom, Firefalldown, Quartered, Pedicab , Arcadia, Sin, Ozawa, Bloodshedd, Alex in Wonderland, Bane, Pentavia, and many more. Pulp Summer Slam 11 featured three international bands Anthrax , Hellyeah and Death Angel on April 30, 2011, at
680-612: A one night show in Araneta Coliseum for 9,000 fans and 10,000 fans respectively. The first Pulp Summer Slam was held on April 30, 2001, with 50 popular Filipino rock and metal bands in the lineup. This was held in the Rosario Sports Complex in Pasig , Metro Manila. During this time, there was no other existing music festivals in that scale and Filipino rock fans responded positively to the show. The poster for
748-432: A part of rock n collab sponsored by Red Horse Beer. In October 2020, the band's bassist Lee Nadela announced to the public that the band had broken up. The reason for disbandment was that Slapshock lead singer Jamir Garcia being accused of unauthorized cash withdrawals from the band's royalties from digital sales of songs, as well as misappropriation of talent fees belonging to Slapshock guitarist Jerry Basco, has led to
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#1732783199080816-533: A show for Shadows Fall in which a moving giant zombie was constructed as the band's backdrop. This show is featured in Shadows Fall's DVD release Madness in Manila . Another one of Pulp Live World's biggest shows are Super Junior's Super Show 2 (April 10, 2010) and Super Show 3 (February 26, 2011), wherein the production included more than 300 stages platforms, LED screens, hundreds of lights and pyrotechnic for
884-623: A sign that reads "the end is near". Pulp Summer Slam 10 is by far the most talked about, most read about festival in Asia because it is headlined by two international metal bands Lamb of God and Testament . These two metal bands had never headline a show together in any part of the world and with the ticket costing only 300 Pesos (approximately 6 US Dollars). The news was first published in Blabbermouth.com where in Testament frontman Chuck Billy
952-478: A sports venue in the Philippines is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This cycling venue-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Slapshock Slapshock was a Filipino heavy metal band from Metro Manila . They were formed in 1996, originally as a nu metal act, with their early musical style compared to that of Korn . They later shifted towards
1020-423: A theme. Entitled, "World War Five", this year's Pulp Summer Slam features Greyhoundz frontman Reg Rubio as the demon soldier on the poster holding a KKK flag. Held on April 30, 2005, at the Amoranto Stadium, Pulp Summer Slam experienced to receive counterfeit tickets for the first time. Ticket price to Pulp Summer Slam 5 is 180 Pesos inclusive of freebies such as beer, pizza, soda, prepaid cellphone credit, and
1088-425: A visiting band from Dubai called Nervecell - all of whom shared a stage with a four-band set up. Pulp Summer Slam 12 was named "The Apostles" after the 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ. It was held on April 28, 2012, at the Amoranto Stadium. The festival featured 6 international bands as headliners, including Arch Enemy , Blessthefall , We Came as Romans , Periphery , August Burns Red , and Darkest Hour . Besides from
1156-476: A year after in 2012. On July 31, 2013, the band opened for American Metal band Killswitch Engage on their Concert on Skydome, SM North Edsa. Slapshock was the representative of the Philippines in 2014 Music Matters in Clarke Quay, Singapore. Slapshock also holds the most magazine front cover of Pulp Magazine. In 2013, they signed with apl.de.ap 's label BMBX Entertainment and will head out to
1224-521: Is a Saturday. This is also a year when a regular Pulp Summer Slam attendee who wears fake alien ears to every Pulp Summer Slam was featured as a "mascot". Entitled, "The Invasion Begins", Pulp Summer Slam 6 featured World Battle of the Bands winner Jaggedy Ann, an all-female rock band. This year's festival was supported by a poster issue in Pulp Magazine wherein bands performing at the event each got
1292-411: Is also the first time that producers decided to use giant video screens to enhance the experience for the fans. Bands featured in the line up are Slapshock , Chicosci , Sandwich , Badburn, Greyhoundz, Skychurch, Pan, Cheese, Parokya ni Edgar and many more. The poster for Pulp Summer Slam 2 features a female model wrestling with a man in relevance to the name "Summer Slam". In 2003, Pulp Summer Slam 3
1360-488: Is also the year when underground bands were officially announced to be one of a priority in the festival. Again, in relevance to the title, the Pulp Summer Slam 3 poster features an image of Gigantor and Rusty battling it out in a wrestling ring with a referee. For 2004's Pulp Summer Slam, there were many changes. One of which is the poster image wherein instead of wrestling concept, a Filipino version of Uncle Sam
1428-563: Is named in relevance the 10th leg which is "The Apocalypse". The ninth leg of the festival was headlined by Shadows Fall . For this year, Pulp Summer Slam was moved back to the April 30 date which fell on a Thursday. This leg also featured underground bands from other countries such as Australia, US, Malaysia, Norway, and Hong Kong. Bands who performed were Rico Blanco , Kamikazee , Typecast , Sandwich , Kwjan, Boy Elroy, Chicosci, Skabeche, Nyctinasty, Greyhoundz , Unholy Ground, Goddamn, Shepherds
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#17327831990801496-539: Is the 15th year of Pulp Summer Slam. Held on April 25, 2015, at Amorato Stadium, Quezon City. It featured foreign acts such as Killswitch Engage , Cradle of Filth , The Word Alive , Escape the Fate , Carcass , Suffocation and Chthonic . It also highlight local bands from the Philippines such as Slapshock , Greyhoundz , Queso , Wilabaliw, Razorback , Kjwan, Nobela ( Red Horse Muziklaban 2014 Winner) and Godzilla vs. Tokyo (Red Horse Beer People's Choice Band). Because of
1564-568: The Red Horse Muziklaban 2016 winner, Shotgun Combo. During Megadeth 's set, one of the crowd threw a bottle at Dave Mustaine . After a short break, Mustaine confronted that person. Pulp Summer Slam XVIII: Of Good and Evil was a heavy metal festival that took place once again at the Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City, Philippines. Headlined by Behemoth , it also featured metal bands At the Gates , Cradle of Filth , Death Angel , Crown
1632-460: The "Double Trouble: Akoustik Rampage" concert held at the Music Museum , Greenhills, San Juan. In 2002, their 3rd platinum-selling disc Project 11-41 (2002). the band won award as "Artists of the Year" at 2002 Nu Rock Awards. On August 30, 2002, the band performed at Folk Arts Theater and become the first rap metal band to sell out all of 8,000 seats in the venue. In January 2003,
1700-416: The 2009 MTV Asian Music Awards. The critically acclaimed album Cariño Brutal (2009). They made music videos for their second single, "Like Eskimo", as well as "Cariño Brutal" from their 2009 album of the same title. The latter's single of the same name went on to become 2010's biggest rock hit. and the band won as Rock Artists Of The Year at the 2nd PMPC Music Award in 2010. In 2010, another feat for
1768-883: The 400 Pesos (around US$ 8) regular ticket price, the festival also sold 60 "Pulp Royalty" VIP tickets worth 5000 Pesos (around US$ 100). The Royalty Pass gives the bearer an access to the snake pit, VIP lounge where they can meet and greet the 12 bands (although meet-and-greet with Arch Enemy is only for the first 25 buyers only), they will also have a personalized VIP pass, and an open bar with unlimited free drinks (beer, cola, water, etc.), an unlimited supply of pizza, and free Pulp Summerslam Merchandise including Pulp Magazine 's April issue. The festival also featured 6 local bands Chicosci, Franco, Kamikazee, Intolerant, Urbandub, and Sin. Pulp Summer Slam 13 featured foreign acts such as Cannibal Corpse , Coheed and Cambria , DragonForce , As I Lay Dying , Circa Survive , Amoral and A Skylit Drive . Pulp Summer Slam 14 featured two acts from
1836-533: The Amoranto Stadium. For the first time in almost a decade, Pulp Summer Slam presented a new beer sponsor, Colt 45 . The festival was attended by around 20,000 people who received free beer, pizza, cellphone load, sodas, discounts, and many more with their 350 peso ticket (approximately 8 US Dollars). The festival also featured a bigger stage platform and a 50-second pyro show after the set of Anthrax at 11pm. The festival also featured local bands such as Kamikazee, Paramita, Urbandub, Franco, Arcadia, Chicosci, as well as
1904-588: The Beast tour for their first ever visit to the Philippines, ready to deliver their biggest production ever with the rest of the artists on the official PSS XX line up: PULP SUMMER SLAM veterans Death Angel are excited to return to the Motherland, with the incredible DragonForce set to make a triumphant comeback to the Festival as well. Meanwhile, giving the Philippines its first taste of the cosmic experience of
1972-526: The Empire , Jinjer , Attila , Crystal Lake , Nervecell, and Secrets . Local Filipino metal and rock bands such as Typecast , Skychurch, and Valley of Chrome were included. On November 7, 2018, Pulp Summer Slam's Facebook page announced that thrash metal legends Slayer will return to the Philippines as part of their Farewell Tour . The venue of the concert will be once again at the Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City, Philippines scheduled on March 23, 2019, with
2040-608: The J Metal Phenom are Babymetal , and American heavy metal band King 810 are looking to unleash aggression during their first performance for the Filipino metalheads. Unfortunately for the fans, the SM Tickets announced on March 30, 2022 that the Pulp Summer Slam XX will be cancelled due to recent COVID-19 pandemic . In September 2023, Pulp Live World announced the return of the Pulp Summer Slam festival after
2108-595: The Philippines’ representative to Bay Beats Music Festival in Esplanade, Singapore and played for Filipino fans in Yes 24 Live Hall , Seoul, South Korea in 2019. Slapshock played their last public performance at UP Fair Diliman on February 10, 2020. also the band announced that they are currently working on their new album. The band was the headliner and brand ambassador of the longest Rock Band competition in
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2176-755: The Prom Queen , Protest the Hero , Act of Defiance , and Volumes . Also performed there were local bands such as Slapshock , Greyhoundz , Razorback , Kjwan , Wilabaliw, and Insekto Pares. Pulp Summer Slam XVII: Redemption was a heavy metal festival that took place at the Amoranto Sports Center, Quezon City, Philippines. It featured foreign metal bands such as Megadeth , DragonForce , Whitechapel , Crossfaith , I See Stars , and Gods of Eden. Also performed there were local bands such as Slapshock , Greyhoundz , Razorback , Kjwan , Wilabaliw, and
2244-672: The United Kingdom: Bullet for My Valentine and Asking Alexandria . Pulp Summer Slam 14 saw the first performance of thrash metal legends Kreator and new Japanese metal band Crossfaith . Returning for the second time was Hatebreed and The Black Dahlia Murder and for the third time, Death Angel , on the back of their album releases The Dream Calls for Blood . Supporting the international line up were seven local bands of Philippines' underground music scene: Galaw Tao, Voice of Tranquility , David vs. Goliath, Embercore, Sickpig, Sucketseven and Tubero. Pulp Summer Slam XV
2312-552: The United States to record their next album to be released, tentatively, in the first quarter of 2014. On April 7, 2014, they released a single "Night Owls". from their upcoming album. on April 26, 2014, their new album "Night Owls" was released. all recorded, mixed and mastered in Los Angeles, California . It was produced by Apl.de.Ap ( Black Eyed Peas ) and Shavo Odadjian ( System of A Down ) and mixed by big names in
2380-504: The Weak, King Ly Chee, Andrea Marie, Sanctus, Paraluman, Slapshock and many more. Pulp Summer Slam 9 will also be featured in Shadows Fall's latest DVD release, "Madness in Manila" to come out on August 29, 2010. Pulp Summer Slam "The Apocalypse" is the 10th anniversary of the festival. The official poster featured four women riding on horses, thus the " four horsemen ". An early poster was also released featuring an image of an old man holding
2448-435: The Year for their song "Agent Orange". On January 26, 2001, the band launched their 2nd album "Headtrip" at U.P. Bahay Ng Alumni. the band received nominations at 2001 NU Rock Awards. and the band won Artists of the Year, Listener's Choice and Bassist of the Year for Lee Nadela at 2001 Nu Rock Awards. The band was featured on Rivermaya 's first live album, Live and Acoustic , filmed and recorded on May 18, 2002, from
2516-470: The audience back to 25,000 rock fans, after the modest success of Pulp Summer Slam 3. Band who performed were Stonefree, Grass, Kapatid, 6 Cycle Mind, Sugarfree, Twisted Halo, the Mongols, Urbandub, Sin, Powertools, Death By Stereo, Cakewalk, Imago, Bamboo, Moonstar 88, Mortal Grudge, Chicosci, Drastic Intent, Pentavia and many more. Following up on the "Filipino Uncle Sam" concept, Pulp Summer Slam 5 now has
2584-651: The audience's attention and the recording industry's. The band was signed by EMI Music ( Polyeast Records ) Philippines in 1998, which resulted in their first platinum-selling album 4th Degree Burn . This album birthed many cult-favorite tracks like "Agent Orange" which became the rock anthem of the youth during that time and introduced the band to the underground and commercial scene and the song won many accolades like Best Engineered Recording in 13th Awit Awards. The band also won awards in NU Rock Awards 2000 like Best New Artists, Listener's Choice and Music Video of
2652-806: The band happened when they were handpicked by the Macau Cultural Center to once again represent the Philippines at the MACAU Hush Music Fes t in November 2010. They were also the guest VJ artist of MYX for the month of August 2010. On February 13, 2010, the band along with Valley of Chrome Opened for the American Heavy Metal Band Trivium in their concert in A-Venue Events Hall, Makati. Their seventh studio album "Kinse Kalibre",
2720-576: The band released their debut single "Heneral' on December 25, 2021. as a tribute for their former bandmate Jamir Garcia. a music video was released on April 25, 2022 On February 14, 2022, former Slapshock member Chi Evora and Lean Ansing along Jeffrey Tam pay tribute to Jamir Garcia in ‘Wala Ka Na’ music video, it also honours other late Filipino musicians, including rapper D-Coy and singer April Boy Regino. On March 28, 2022, Project Ear along with Greyhoundz's Reg Rubio, Ian Tayao of Wilabaliw, and two former Slapshock members Lean Ansing and Chi Evora released
2788-431: The band released their fifth and final single "Sinungaling". On 2018, the band announced an Australia tour to promote the album. In July 2019, the band announced a Canada Tour to promote their latest album. Slapshock was considered as one of the highest paid rock + metal band in the Philippines, actively toured all over the country from 1999 - 2020, and to North America, Middle East, Australia and Asia. They were also
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2856-400: The band's breakup and a lawsuit filed https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2020/10/22/2051521/this-how-slapshock-disbanded-bassist-bares-alleged-years-friction-embezzlement On November 26, 2020, vocalist Jamir Garcia was found dead in his home due to suicide by hanging. On January 22, 2021, Project EAR released a music video for "Dark Times". the last song recorded by the band with
2924-506: The biggest bands in the world – Deftones (February 2011) and Korn (August 2011) when they played in Manila. The band also shared the stage with big names in metal like Death Angel , Sepultura , Shadows Fall , The Darkest Hour, Trivium , Lamb of God , Megadeth , Cradle of Filth , Lacuna Coil , The Word Alive and Testament . They played with other Asian artists from Beijing, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and New Delhi. They were also chosen to open for Avenged Sevenfold in Araneta Coliseum
2992-441: The complex until 2017 but seldom used the complex's dilapidated velodrome. There are plans to renovate the venue since 2016. The velodrome's specification has fallen behind international standards and it was proposed that a new velodrome be built. In 2022, renovation plans for the sports complex was publicized. It includes the construction of the 3,500-seater Amoranto Arena, and a 10-lane Olympic-size swimming pool. It also includes
3060-514: The country and Bbm supporter, tallano gold In its latter years, Pulp Summer Slam started to bring in international bands as headliners. Many ticket buyers from Asia started to drop by the Philippines to witness the show and experience the festival. International bands who came in for Pulp Summer Slam were Death Angel , Darkest Hour , Shadows Fall , Lamb of God , Testament , Anthrax , Hellyeah , Nervecell, Arch Enemy , August Burns Red , Blessthefall , Periphery and We Came as Romans . During
3128-429: The country, Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban, they were also endorsers of Dickies and Macbeth Footwear Philippines, Sennheiser , Schecter Guitars , Sabian , Cleartone Strings and D&D Custom Guitars On May 10, 2020, The band released a single "Sana Pag Gising". a song about hope amid COVID-19 crisis. On August 29, 2020, the band released a cover version of Sylvia La Torre's famous kundiman, "Cariñosa" as
3196-509: The date to the Pulp Summer Slam is due to Pulp Magazine 's early nature – controversial and gory photo shoots were often featured on the cover. Pulp Summer Slam is famous for gathering more than 30 bands in its line up every year, as well as the 30,000 or more rock fans who show up every year. Many rock fans from all over the country come to this one day show and dress in costumes or bizarre outfits. Often referred to as "The Slam", Pulp Summer Slam has become an annual tradition for rock fans in
3264-458: The early years, Pulp Summer Slam has a two-band stage setup to accommodate quick changeovers for each local band. When headliners started coming in, the stage was made to accommodate three-band set ups. On Pulp Summer Slam 10, the stage had a four-band set up to accommodate two headliners. Pulp Summer Slam is produced by Pulp Live World Productions, Inc., one of the major show producers in the Philippines. Last March 15, 2007, Pulp Live World produced
3332-627: The first Pulp Summer Slam featured Carlo Estrada wearing a wrestling spandex in relevance to the name "summer slam" which at first would sound like a wrestling event (Which refers to the annual SummerSlam event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)). Bands featured in this festival were Parokya Ni Edgar , Eraserheads , The Dawn , Razorback , Rivermaya , Sandwich , Greyhoundz , Teeth, Battery, Barbie's Cradle , MOYG, Brownbeat All-Stars, Bad Burn, Chicoscience, Ciudad, Imago , First Degree, Itchyworms , Dahong Palay, Shampoo Ni Lola , Huka, Mr. Crayon, Blue Rats, Moonstar 88 , and more. After
3400-546: The hot weather, Chthonic's bassist and backing vocals Doris Yeh passed out at the backstage after their set of the event. The ticket price also increased from 400.00 Pesos (Pulp Summer Slam 14) to 555.00 Pesos with free beer, free Pepsi bottle, free Pulp Magazine and a discount for Tribal shirt. Pulp Summer Slam XVI: Come Out & Play was a heavy metal festival that took place on April 30, 2016, at Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City, Philippines. It featured foreign metal bands such as Lacuna Coil , Belphegor , Veil of Maya , I Killed
3468-664: The implementation of a tennis area for the Amoranto Indoor Sports Facility. In January 2023, the venue was declared fit to host international tournaments. In 2024, Amoranto Arena is used as the primary home venue of the Quezon City Toda Aksyon of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The Amoranto Sports Complex covers land measuring about 5.8 hectares (14 acres). The main stadium has
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#17327831990803536-405: The late Slapshock frontman Jamir Garcia. On August 20, 2021, Rico Blanco & Balcony Entertainment will produce Jamir Garcia posthumous solo album. and the first single "Paraiso" was released on September 5, 2021. In late 2021, two former Slapshock members Lean Ansing & Chi Evora formed a new band called "Chelsea Alley". with new members Ariel Lumanlan on guitars and John Borja on vocals.
3604-452: The members of Jaggedy Ann in the background. Pulp Summer Slam 7 was entitled, "The Seven Deadly Sins". Because it's the 7th leg of the festival, the producer of the show took this opportunity to use the seven deadly sins concept and made several official posters featuring gory interpretations of the seven sins . This year is also the first time that Pulp Summer Slam featured an international heavy metal band as headliner. Death Angel , which
3672-427: The number 8 which when turned to the side is the sign of infinity. The poster for this year's festival features a stone sculpture of a woman with pythons on her hands. This festival is headlined by international heavy metal band Darkest Hour and had more than 30,000 fans in attendance. The title of Pulp Summer Slam 9 "Countdown to Extinction" (coincidentally the title of Megadeth 's Countdown to Extinction album)
3740-564: The recording industry like Ben Grosse and Terry Date . In January 2014, Slapshock released their single "Unshakeable" featuring Pop Shuvit Guitarist JD Wong as a tribute for the Typhoon Haiyan Victims. The band just reached a milestone in their career as they are celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2017, On May 16, 2017, the band released a Music Video of the carrier single "Atake". from their upcoming album. on November 11, 2017, their 9th studio album entitled, ATAKE
3808-542: The repackaged album of Project 11:41 was released. it includes a limited bonus AVCD featuring live versions of the song "Bleed", "Anino Mo", "Shezzo Wicked" & "Numb" as well as the music video of the song "Queen Paranoia". also the band were nominated in the 2003 MTV Asia Awards as Favorite Artists: Philippines. The Band also presented the Favorite Rock Act to Linkin Park . The gold record award album "Novena"
3876-507: The song "Adios" was used as a theme song for the new E-games "Supreme Destiny". On December 12, 2007, Slapshock released their second compilation album, "Recollection", a collection of their greatest hits and includes a new track, "Sigaw" (Shout). The band also received the distinction of being the first Filipino, and Asian band for that matter, to play at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival on March 7, 2008. They shared
3944-545: The stage with rock heavyweights Korn , Killswitch Engage , Velvet Revolver , As I Lay Dying , Machine Head and Muse at this most prestigious annual rock event in the Middle East. Slapshock also became as one of the founding members of the Asian super group PROJECT E.A.R . (East Asian Revolution) The latter is a collaboration of top artists from Malaysia , Indonesia , Thailand and Singapore , which debuted during
4012-532: The success of the first Pulp Summer Slam, the second was moved to a bigger venue at the Fort Open Grounds in Taguig City on April 30, 2002. More than 35,000 rock fans showed up and overwhelmed the production staff of the festival. The ticket price was a measly 50 Pesos which was less than 1 US Dollar at the time. 30 local bands were featured in the line up along with a live female mud wrestling. It
4080-587: The ticket ranging from ₱999 to ₱10,000. The announcement received a positive feedback from the Filipino fans. As of November 15, 2018, the post received more than 14,000 likes, more than 1,500 comments, and 7,000+ shares. Other bands who will front act with Slayer are Thy Art Is Murder , Sikth , Emmure , Her Name In Blood, Sin, Lostthreads, and SOG. The Beast finally descends on the Philippines. Legendary Metal Gods Iron Maiden are coming to Manila to headline PULP SUMMER SLAM XX: Judgement Day on May 16, 2019. Iron Maiden are bringing their spectacular Legacy of
4148-401: Was an acquaintance of producer Vernon Go, dropped by their home country to perform for the first time to fellow Filipinos. This was also the first time that Pulp Summer Slam had a triple-band stage setup. Since April 30, 2006, falls on a Monday, the producer was once again forced to move Pulp Summer Slam 7 to April 28, 2007, Saturday. Pulp Summer Slam 8 entitled "Forever" is conceptualized after
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#17327831990804216-446: Was inaugurated in 1966 by then President Ferdinand Marcos . The facility was constructed at the cost of ₱2 million on a government owned site on Roces Avenue. The facility then consisted of a grandstand , an eight lane track and field oval, bleachers and a gymnasium. The sports complex fell into disuse in the 2010s with its last competition being the 2013 POC-PSC Philippine National Games . Filipino national cyclists resided inside
4284-518: Was interviewed about headlining with Lamb of God for the festival. Some US fans were outraged and expressed their sentiments online when they found out about Pulp Summer Slam's 6 US Dollar ticket price for the show and began questioning American promoters why tickets to festivals in the US costs so high. The ticket price of 6 US Dollars of Pulp Summer Slam 10 "The Apocalypse" is inclusive of freebies like beer, sodas, pizzas, condoms, prepaid cellphone credits, and
4352-722: Was moved to Amoranto Stadium , Quezon City . More bands were featured in this year and gates opened earlier at 12pm. This is also the year wherein the Pulp Summer Slam CD was released to public. Buying a Pulp Summer Slam CD entitles the buyer a free ticket to the festival which was raised to 150 Pesos. Bands featured in Pulp Summer Slam 3 were Agaw Agimat, Bamboo, Barbie's Cradle , Boldstar, Brownman Revival, Cheese, Chicosci, Color It Red, Cynthia Alexander, The Mongols, Gary Granada, Imago, Itchyworms, Joey Ayala, Kamikazee , Kapatid, Pinikpikan, Pin-Up Girls , Razorback, Rayyn, Reggae Mistress, Radioactive Sago Project, and more. This
4420-401: Was released in 2004. with the music video of their hit song “ Mistero ” featuring the multi awarded film-maker, Lav Diaz . the album won Best Album Packaging in 2004 NU Rock Awards. and won Best Album Packaging in the 18th Awit Awards in 2005. Following the most awaited album "Silence" 2006 with their hit single “ Direction ” which was a huge hit penetrating new and younger audience. and
4488-483: Was released in 2011, with its lead single '" Ngayon Na ", which topped the Myx Daily Top 10 for three straight weeks. Their second single for the album was a hard rock song called “Langit” (Heaven). the album won Best Album Package on the 25th Awit Awards in 2012. That same year was another exciting and defining moment as they were tapped to open for the shows of two of their childhood rock heroes and two of
4556-429: Was released with 10 new tracks, under their own label Alley Road Records . On November 22, 2017, the band released their 2nd single "Luha". the third single "Lason" Music video was released on July 16, 2018. On the same year, the band fourth single "Bandera" was used as a theme song for an upcoming indie fighting video game Bayani: Fighting Game , and a music video was released on April 15. 2019. on September 13, 2019,
4624-527: Was replaced. The poster features Filipino rock legend Pepe Smith wearing top hat made of native material and Filipino flag uniform with a sign that says "I want you! Join the Pulp Summer Slam Army!" This festival was held in Amoranto Stadium on April 30, 2004, is the first time where tickets include freebies like beer, sodas, discount to T-shirts, and more. Having a solid concept other than the "wresting" idea gained support from sponsors and grew
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