UNCOVER THE INDIE MUSIC SCENE & THE ARTISTS WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN
UNCOVER THE INDIE MUSIC SCENE & THE ARTISTS WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN
SHOCKLORE is a Southern California South Bay band formed in the ’70s Hardcore Punk/Thrash Metal scene by lifelong friends who had honed their musical skills in various bands, together and separately. When the band formed, the original lineup included Jim Fuentes on vocals, guitar, and bass, Eric Wood on guitar, and Mark Luther on lead vocals, lyrics, and drums. The members shared a passion for music and aimed to create a unique hardcore sound by combining their best influences. The result is 21 driving, face-melting, provocative tunes that have stood the test of time and are as relevant today as the day they were written.
From 1990 to 2020, the band’s original lineup remained consistent, with guitar friends Craig Davis and Charles (Chuck) Morel also contributing to the band. In 2021, SHOCKLORE briefly included Charles Morel again in the lineup (Guitar on Static Audacity, 01/21).
SHOCKLORE has settled into a more consistent lineup, including James Harned (formerly of FULL SIZE) on lead vocals and lyrics, Jim Fuentes on guitar and bass, and Mark Luther on vocals, lyrics, and drums. While the band’s lineup has transformed over the years, its core musical concepts and style have remained consistent. Its energetic, hard-hitting sound and electrifying live shows, known to rouse audiences, have firmly established it as a true force in the metal music world. Their enthusiasm and raw energy make their performances a must-see for any diehard metal music enthusiast.
The intensity and raw power of the band’s latest album, VOL lll in 2024, prove that it is not ready to stop bringing hardcore metal music to its diehard fans!
Meaning Behind the Band Name:
“SHOCK” - To provoke a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience. To invoke a feeling of disturbed surprise.
“LORE” - a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.
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