Sloth

Sloth
Background information
Also known as	Godzilla
Origin	London, England
Genres	Doom Metal, Sludge Metal
Years active	1999 - 2004
Labels	Eccentric Man, The Music Cartel
Associated acts	Mourn, Purson, End of Level Boss, Firebird, Serpent Venom, 40 Watt Sun, Angel Witch
Website	Archived Site
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Sloth were a short-lived doom metal band from London, active from 1999 to roughly 2004. The band would play a blend of sludgy doom metal and release a single studio album in The Voice of God, which attained cult status with fans of doom metal.

History

Sloth formed in 1999 from the ashes of previous band Godzilla with their first show being in September of the same year opening for Spirit Caravan.

In late 2000 the bands first (and only) album The Voice Of God would be released. A tour of the UK would follow, sharing the stage with bands such as Cathedral, Goatsnake, Orange Goblin, Electric Wizard, Firebird and Bottom.

Plans were made to write a second album around 2004 but personal issues between band members lead to a number of line up changes and the eventual demise of the band. A split single with The Gates of Slumber was planned to be released via Rise Above in 2007 but after the recording plans were cancelled - due to the studio being closed due to breach of fire regulations - the band ended while Roland was on tour with End of Level Boss. Will Palmer and Alan French would eventually join Angel Witch while the latter would perform in the band Purson. Gaz Ricketts would eventually form Serpent Venom. Roland Scriver joined End Of Level Boss on guitar in 2006. He has also been an active member of Serpent Venom, The Osiris Club, Flower of Zeus, Morlock, Poseidon, and 40 Watt Sun. Grant Escriett was a founding member of Crowning Glory.

Discography

• The Voice Of God (2000, Rise Above Records / The Music Cartel)

Members

• Will Palmer - Bass
• Alan French - Drums
• Roland Scriver - Guitars
• Gaz Ricketts - Vocals
• Grant Escriett - Drums
• Vince Scriver - Drums

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