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{{Short description|American alternate rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Slothrust
| name = Slothrust
| image = Slothrust.png
| image = Slothrust2022.jpg
| origin = [[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
| caption = Slothrust in 2022
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[garage rock]], [[grunge]]
| origin = [[Boston]], Massachusetts, U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]|[[garage rock]]|[[grunge]]}}
| years_active = {{start date|2010}}–present
| years_active = {{start date|2010}}–present
| label = [[Dangerbird Records]], [[Ba Da Bing! Records]], [[Burger Records]]
| label = {{hlist|[[Dangerbird Records|Dangerbird]]|[[Ba Da Bing Records|Ba Da Bing]]|[[Burger Records|Burger]]}}
| website = {{URL|slothrust.com}}
| website = {{URL|slothrust.com}}
| current_members = * Leah Wellbaum
| current_members = * Leah Wellbaum
* Kyle Bann
* Will Gorin
* Will Gorin
| past_members = * Kyle Bann
* Brooks Allison
}}
}}
'''Slothrust''' ''(pronounced sloth-rust, IPA:'' [ˈslɔθ.ɹʌst]'')<ref>{{Cite web|title=SLOTHRUST – "Crockpot" (Live at JITV HQ in Los Angeles, CA)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL8spWct9sA|access-date=2019-04-05|website=[[YouTube]]|quote=Hello, we are called Sloth Rust.}}</ref>'' is an American [[alternative rock]] band from [[Boston]], Massachusetts, formed in 2010.


==Background==
'''Slothrust''' ''(pronounced sloth-rust, IPA: ''['slɔθ.rʌst]'') <ref>{{Cite web|title=SLOTHRUST - "Crockpot" (Live at JITV HQ in Los Angeles, CA)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL8spWct9sA|access-date=2019-04-05|website=youtube.com|quote=Hello, we are called Sloth Rust.}}</ref>'' is an American [[alternative rock]] band from [[Boston|Boston, Massachusetts]].
Slothrust consists of Leah Wellbaum (vocals, guitar) and Will Gorin (drums). Wellbaum and Gorin first began collaborating as students at [[Sarah Lawrence College]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indegoot.com/slothrust.php|title=In De Goot|website=indegoot.com|access-date=2017-09-15}}</ref> After performing in various school groups, the two joined to create music with a "heavier" sound.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wesleyanargus.com/2014/09/04/slothrust-interview/|title=Slothrust Descends on Eclectic|work=The Wesleyan Argus|access-date=2017-09-19|language=en}}</ref>

== Background ==
Slothrust consists of Leah Wellbaum ([[Vocals (phonetics)|vocals]], [[guitar]]), Kyle Bann ([[Bass guitar|bass]]), and Will Gorin ([[drum]]s). Wellbaum and Gorin first began collaborating as students at [[Sarah Lawrence College]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indegoot.com/slothrust.php|title=In De Goot|website=indegoot.com|access-date=2017-09-15}}</ref> After performing in various school groups, the two joined to create music with a "heavier" sound. In search for a bassist, Bann later joined the band.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wesleyanargus.com/2014/09/04/slothrust-interview/|title=Slothrust Descends on Eclectic|work=The Wesleyan Argus|access-date=2017-09-19|language=en}}</ref>


The name Slothrust came together as a combination of Wellbaum's former project "Slothbox" and "rust" to signify time passing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wesleyanargus.com/2014/09/04/slothrust-interview/|title=Slothrust Descends on Eclectic|work=The Wesleyan Argus|access-date=2017-09-18|language=en}}</ref>
The name Slothrust came together as a combination of Wellbaum's former project "Slothbox" and "rust" to signify time passing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wesleyanargus.com/2014/09/04/slothrust-interview/|title=Slothrust Descends on Eclectic|work=The Wesleyan Argus|access-date=2017-09-18|language=en}}</ref>


=== 2012&ndash;2013: ''Feels Your Pain'' ===
===2012–2013: ''Feels Your Pain''===
The band released their debut album ''Feels Your Pain'', featuring their lead single "7:30 AM". The track was later featured as the opening theme song for [[FX (TV channel)|FX]]'s television series ''[[You're the Worst]]''.
The band released their debut album ''Feels Your Pain'', featuring their lead single "7:30 AM". The track was later featured as the opening theme song for [[FX (TV channel)|FX]]'s television series ''[[You're the Worst]]''.


In November, Slothrust collaborated with Wreckroom Records to record a cover of [[The Turtles]]' "[[Happy Together (song)|Happy Together]]".<ref>{{Citation|last=Wreckroom|title=SLOTHRUST - Happy Together|date=2012-11-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDlklKl1fr8|accessdate=2017-09-19}}</ref>
In November, Slothrust collaborated with Wreckroom Records to record a cover of [[the Turtles]]' "[[Happy Together (song)|Happy Together]]".<ref>{{Citation|last=Wreckroom|title=SLOTHRUST – Happy Together|date=2012-11-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDlklKl1fr8|accessdate=2017-09-19}}</ref>


=== 2014&ndash;2015: ''Of Course You Do'' ===
===2014–2015: ''Of Course You Do''===
On February 18, 2014, Slothrust released their sophomore album ''Of Course You Do'' through [[Ba Da Bing Records|Ba Da Bing! Records]].
On February 18, 2014, Slothrust released their second album ''Of Course You Do'' through [[Ba Da Bing Records|Ba Da Bing]].


=== 2016&ndash;2017: ''Everyone Else'' ===
===2016–2017: ''Everyone Else''===
On July 7, 2016, it was announced that Slothrust were signing to [[Dangerbird Records]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dangerbirdrecords.com/news/slothrust-sign-to-dangerbird-records-announce-fall-tour-with-highly-suspect/|title=Dangerbird Records Slothrust Sign to Dangerbird Records & Announce Fall Tour with Highly Suspect|last=Dangerbird|website=dangerbirdrecords.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref>
On July 7, 2016, it was announced that Slothrust were signing to [[Dangerbird Records]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dangerbirdrecords.com/news/slothrust-sign-to-dangerbird-records-announce-fall-tour-with-highly-suspect/|title=Dangerbird Records Slothrust Sign to Dangerbird Records & Announce Fall Tour with Highly Suspect|last=Dangerbird|website=dangerbirdrecords.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref>


The band premiered several tracks that lead to the release of their third full-length album, ''Everyone Else''. The first single, "Horseshoe Crab", premiered via [[Noisey]] on August 10, 2016, was explained as "a dark narrative about love, loss, growing up, depression, and existential anxiety".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/3bd3mw/quench-your-thirst-for-new-slothrust-with-new-video-horseshoe-crab|title=Quench Your Thirst for More Slothrust with Their New Video for "Horseshoe Crab"|website=Noisey|language=en-us|access-date=2017-09-18}}</ref> Slothrust later shared "Like A Child Hiding Behind Your Tombstone", and "Horseshoe Crab".
The band premiered several tracks that lead to the release of their third full-length album, ''Everyone Else''. The first single, "Horseshoe Crab", premiered via [[Noisey]] on August 10, 2016, was explained as "a dark narrative about love, loss, growing up, depression, and existential anxiety".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/3bd3mw/quench-your-thirst-for-new-slothrust-with-new-video-horseshoe-crab|title=Quench Your Thirst for More Slothrust with Their New Video for "Horseshoe Crab"|website=Noisey|language=en-us|access-date=2017-09-18}}</ref> Slothrust later shared "Like a Child Hiding Behind Your Tombstone", and "Horseshoe Crab".


''Everyone Else'' debuted on October 28, 2016. The record was described as less angry and closely relating to dreams and the water, "''Of Course You Do'', as well as the one before that, ''Feels Your Pain'', are a bit angrier. When you write songs earlier in your life—depending on where you’re at—the likelihood of them being angsty is higher," Wellbaum explained to [[Out (magazine)|Out Magazine]], "This record I don’t think is angry in the same way. It asks more questions...[''Everyone Else]'' has space for interpretation and for questions. And the new record deals very specifically with water and dreams in a way that the first two did not."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.out.com/music/2017/1/06/slothrusts-leah-wellbaum-talks-moving-past-angst-coming-terms-identity-exclusive|title=Slothrust's Leah Wellbaum Talks Moving Past the Angst, Announces Tour Dates (Exclusive)|date=2017-01-06|access-date=2017-09-18|language=en}}</ref>
''Everyone Else'' debuted on October 28, 2016. The record was described as less angry and closely relating to dreams and the water, "''Of Course You Do'', as well as the one before that, ''Feels Your Pain'', are a bit angrier. When you write songs earlier in your life—depending on where you’re at—the likelihood of them being angsty is higher," Wellbaum explained to [[Out (magazine)|Out Magazine]], "This record I don’t think is angry in the same way. It asks more questions...[''Everyone Else]'' has space for interpretation and for questions. And the new record deals very specifically with water and dreams in a way that the first two did not."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.out.com/music/2017/1/06/slothrusts-leah-wellbaum-talks-moving-past-angst-coming-terms-identity-exclusive|title=Slothrust's Leah Wellbaum Talks Moving Past the Angst, Announces Tour Dates (Exclusive)|date=2017-01-06|access-date=2017-09-18|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Slothrust October2019.jpg|thumb|258x258px|Slothrust performs at Slim's - San Francisco]]
[[File:Slothrust October2019.jpg|thumb|258x258px|Slothrust performing live at [[Slim's]], San Francisco, 2019]]
Kicking off the release of ''Everyone Else'', the band announced a tour with rock band [[Highly Suspect]] in the fall of 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/25357/slothrust-announces-new-album-tours-highly-suspect-fall|title=Slothrust announces new album + tours with Highly Suspect in the fall|website=The Deli Magazine {{!}} nyc.thedelimagazine.com/|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref> Additionally, the band celebrated the new album with a sold-out headline show at Brooklyn's [[Rough Trade (shops)|Rough Trade]] music store/venue on November 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/1249627-slothrust-brooklyn/|title=Slothrust – Tickets – Rough Trade NYC – Brooklyn, NY – November 1st, 2016|website=The Bowery Ballroom|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref> The band performed ''Everyone Else'' in its entirety, in addition to various fan favorites such as "7:30 AM", "Crockpot" and "Homewreck Wifey".
Kicking off the release of ''Everyone Else'', the band announced a tour with rock band [[Highly Suspect]] in the fall of 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nyc.thedelimagazine.com/25357/slothrust-announces-new-album-tours-highly-suspect-fall|title=Slothrust announces new album + tours with Highly Suspect in the fall|website=The Deli Magazine {{!}} nyc.thedelimagazine.com/|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref> Additionally, the band celebrated the new album with a sold-out headline show at Brooklyn's [[Rough Trade (shops)|Rough Trade]] music store/venue on November 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boweryballroom.com/event/1249627-slothrust-brooklyn/|title=Slothrust – Tickets – Rough Trade NYC – Brooklyn, NY – November 1st, 2016|website=The Bowery Ballroom|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref> The band performed ''Everyone Else'' in its entirety, in addition to various fan favorites such as "7:30 AM", "Crockpot" and "Homewreck Wifey".


The band spent the majority of 2017 touring, including US headline tours in March, July and August. The band also performed at Chicago's [[Lollapalooza]]. On August 3, 2017, it was announced that Slothrust would be touring the UK in the fall with [[Manchester Orchestra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punktastic.com/news/slothrust-to-join-manchester-orchestra-on-uk-dates/|title=Slothrust to join Manchester Orchestra on UK dates|website=Punktastic|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref>
The band spent the majority of 2017 touring, including US headline tours in March, July and August. The band also performed at Chicago's [[Lollapalooza]]. On August 3, 2017, it was announced that Slothrust would be touring the UK in the fall with the band [[Manchester Orchestra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punktastic.com/news/slothrust-to-join-manchester-orchestra-on-uk-dates/|title=Slothrust to join Manchester Orchestra on UK dates|website=Punktastic|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref>


On August 8, 2017, Slothrust premiered a B-side track titled "Milking The Snake", via [[DIY (magazine)|''DIY'']].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2017/08/08/slothrust-point-to-the-future-on-milking-the-snake|title=Slothrust point to the future on 'Milking The Snake'|website=DIY|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref>
On August 8, 2017, Slothrust premiered a B-side track titled "Milking the Snake", via [[DIY (magazine)|''DIY'']].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2017/08/08/slothrust-point-to-the-future-on-milking-the-snake|title=Slothrust point to the future on 'Milking The Snake'|website=DIY|access-date=2017-09-07}}</ref>


=== 2018&ndash;present: ''The Pact'' ===
===2018–present: ''The Pact''===
After months of recording early in the year, ''The Pact'' was released on September 14, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dangerbirdrecords.com/news/slothrusts-new-album-the-pact-out-now/|title=Slothrust's New Album The Pact Out Now|website=Dangerbird Records|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref> On release day, the band kicked off a two-month long tour to promote the album. Videos were released for the tracks '"Peach" and "Double Down".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/slothrust-announce-north-american-fall-tour-share-new-video-for-double-131796|title=Slothrust announce North American fall tour, share new video for 'Double Down'|website=AXS|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref> In February 2021 [[Big Mother Gig]] released "The Underdog", a song featuring vocals from Leah Wellbaum.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Big Mother Gig - "The Underdog" (Feat. Slothrust's Leah Wellbaum)|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2114877/big-mother-gig-the-underdog-feat-slothrusts-leah-wellbaum/music/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=Stereogum|language=en}}</ref>
After months of recording early in the year, ''The Pact'' was released on September 14, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dangerbirdrecords.com/news/slothrusts-new-album-the-pact-out-now/|title=Slothrust's New Album The Pact Out Now|website=Dangerbird Records|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref> On release day, the band kicked off a two-month long tour to promote the album. Videos were released for the tracks '"Peach" and "Double Down".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/slothrust-announce-north-american-fall-tour-share-new-video-for-double-131796|title=Slothrust announce North American fall tour, share new video for 'Double Down'|website=AXS|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref> In February 2021 [[Big Mother Gig]] released "The Underdog", a song featuring vocals from Leah Wellbaum.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Big Mother Gig – "The Underdog" (Feat. Slothrust's Leah Wellbaum)|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2114877/big-mother-gig-the-underdog-feat-slothrusts-leah-wellbaum/music/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=Stereogum|language=en}}</ref>


April 2021 the band announced their forthcoming fifth studio album, ''Parallel Timeline'', which is set to be released by [[Dangerbird Records]] in September 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-16|title=Slothrust - "Strange Astrology"|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2144296/slothrust-strange-astrology/music/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=Stereogum|language=en}}</ref> The songs "Cranium" and "Strange Astrology" have been released ahead of the album.<ref name=":0" />
April 2021 the band announced their forthcoming fifth studio album, ''Parallel Timeline'', which is set to be released by [[Dangerbird Records]] in September 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-04-16|title=Slothrust – "Strange Astrology"|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2144296/slothrust-strange-astrology/music/|access-date=2021-06-29|website=Stereogum|language=en}}</ref> The songs "Cranium", "Strange Astrology", and "The Next Curse" have been released ahead of the album.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-10|title=Slothrust – "The Next Curse" (Feat. Lzzy Hale)|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2156954/slothrust-the-next-curse-feat-lzzy-hale/music/|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Stereogum|language=en}}</ref>


On August 7, 2021, two screen captures of a police report from the [[Columbus Division of Police]] were posted on image hosting site [[Imgur]] which detail a rape allegation against Kyle Bann.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-07|title=Kyle Bann Rape Report 1|url=https://imgur.com/gallery/ByaOLfE|archive-date=2021-08-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808051400/https://imgur.com/gallery/ByaOLfE|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Imgur|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-07|title=Kyle Bann Rape Report 2|url=https://imgur.com/gallery/HI6KeNR|archive-date=2021-08-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808051107/https://imgur.com/gallery/HI6KeNR|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Imgur|language=en}}</ref> On August 13, the band announced that they were aware of "the current allegation against our previous bassist Kyle," and that he is no longer a part of Slothrust.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-13|title=Instagram photo by slothrust|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CShaSjysarl/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CShaSjysarl |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Instagram|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On September 1, they announced that they would be touring with bassist Brooks Allison.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-01|title=slothrust on Instagram: "We are stoked to finally announce that ...|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CTSc6BpLJH3/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CTSc6BpLJH3 |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|access-date=2021-09-05|website=Instagram|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
== Band members ==
* Leah Wellbaum - [[Lead vocalist|lead vocals]], [[Guitarist|guitar]]
* Kyle Bann - [[Bassist|bass]] [[(former)]]
* Will Gorin - [[Drummer|drums]]


On October 20, 2023, Slothrust released the EP ''I Promise'', in conjunction with announcing a tour promoting the upcoming ten-year anniversary of their 2014 album ''Of Course You Do''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-10-20|title=Instagram photo by slothrust|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CyoKFYtgjyk/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==|access-date=2023-10-20|website=Instagram|language=en}}</ref>
== Discography ==


=== Studio albums ===
==Band members==
* Leah Wellbaum – lead vocals; [[Guitarist|guitar]]
* Will Gorin – drums
* [[Weakened Friends|Annie Hoffman]] – bass (touring, 2022–present)
* Brooks Allison – bass (touring 2021–2022)
* Kyle Bann - bass (2010-2021)

==Discography==
===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
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! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions
|-
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Heatseekers|US<br />Heat]]<br><ref name="Top Heatseekers">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/slothrust/chart-history/heatseekers-albums|title=Slothrust - Billboard Heatseekers | publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=25 September 2018}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Heatseekers|US<br />Heat]]<br><ref name="Top Heatseekers">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/slothrust/chart-history/heatseekers-albums|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925221914/https://www.billboard.com/music/slothrust/chart-history/heatseekers-albums|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 25, 2018|title=Slothrust – Billboard Heatseekers | publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=25 September 2018}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Independent Albums|US<br />Indie]]<br><ref name="Billboard Independent">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/slothrust/chart-history/independent-albums|title=Slothrust - Billboard Independent | publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=25 September 2018}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Independent Albums|US<br />Indie]]<br><ref name="Billboard Independent">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/slothrust/chart-history/independent-albums|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925231622/https://www.billboard.com/music/slothrust/chart-history/independent-albums|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 25, 2018|title=Slothrust – Billboard Independent | publisher=Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate=25 September 2018}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| '''''Feels Your Pain'''''
! scope="row"| ''Feels Your Pain''
|
|
*Released: May 24, 2012
*Released: May 24, 2012
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| — || —
| — || —
|-
|-
! scope="row"| '''''Of Course You Do'''''
! scope="row"| ''Of Course You Do''
|
|
*Released: February 18, 2014
*Released: February 18, 2014
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| — || —
| — || —
|-
|-
! scope="row"| '''''Everyone Else'''''
! scope="row"| ''Everyone Else''
|
|
*Released: October 28, 2016
*Released: October 28, 2016
*Label: [[Dangerbird Records]]
*Label: [[Dangerbird Records]]
*Formats: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Digital download (music)|Digital Download]], [[Vinyl disk|Vinyl]]
*Formats: CD, [[Digital download (music)|Digital Download]], [[Vinyl disk|Vinyl]]
| — || —
| — || —
|-
|-
! scope="row"| '''''The Pact'''''
! scope="row"| ''The Pact''
|
|
*Released: September 14, 2018
*Released: September 14, 2018
*Label: [[Dangerbird Records]]
*Label: [[Dangerbird Records]]
*Formats: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Digital download (music)|Digital Download]], [[Vinyl disk|Vinyl]]
*Formats: CD, [[Digital download (music)|Digital Download]], [[Vinyl disk|Vinyl]]
| 11 || 38
| 11 || 38
|-
! scope="row"| ''Parallel Timeline''
|
*Released: September 10, 2021
*Label: [[Dangerbird Records]]
*Formats: CD, [[Digital download (music)|Digital Download]], [[Vinyl disk|Vinyl]]
| — || —
|-
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%;"| "—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%;"| "—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released
|}
|}


=== EPs ===
===EPs===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Title
!Title
!Album Details
!Album Details
|-
|-
|'''''The Demo(n)s'''''
|''The Demo(n)s''
|
|
*Released: June 1, 2010
*Released: June 1, 2010
*Label: Self-released
*Label: Self-released
|-
|-
|'''''Show Me How You Want It To Be'''''
|''Show Me How You Want It to Be''
|
|
*Released: November 10, 2017
*Released: November 10, 2017
*Label: Dangerbird Records
|-
|''Peach''
|
*Released: October 25, 2019
*Label: Dangerbird Records
|-
|''I Promise''
|
*Released: October 20, 2023
*Label: Dangerbird Records
*Label: Dangerbird Records
|}
|}


=== Singles ===
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:9em;!" | Title
!Title
! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak Chart Positions
!Album Details
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album Details
|-
! scope="col" style=width:3em; font-size:90%;" | [[Mainstream Rock Songs|US<br />Main.<br />Rock]]<br><ref>{{cite web |title=Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of December 23, 2023 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2023-12-23 |website=Billboard |access-date=December 19, 2023}}</ref>
|-
|-
|"In A Sexual Way"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdjdAj6LKC4|title=SLOTHRUST - In A Sexual Way|via=YouTube}}</ref>
|"In a Sexual Way"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdjdAj6LKC4|title=SLOTHRUST – In A Sexual Way|via=YouTube}}</ref>
| —
|
|
*Released: May 29, 2012
*Released: May 29, 2012
*Label: Wreckroom
*Label: Wreckroom
|-
|-
|"[[Happy Together (song)|Happy Together]]"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDlklKl1fr8|title=SLOTHRUST - Happy Together|via=YouTube}}</ref>
|"[[Happy Together (song)|Happy Together]]"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDlklKl1fr8|title=SLOTHRUST – Happy Together|via=YouTube}}</ref>
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*Released: November 20, 2012
*Released: November 20, 2012
*Label: Wreckroom
*Label: Wreckroom
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|"7:30 AM"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV4QEHmbUVQ|title=SLOTHRUST - 7:30 AM|via=YouTube}}</ref>
|"7:30 AM"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV4QEHmbUVQ|title=SLOTHRUST – 7:30 AM|via=YouTube}}</ref>
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*Released: April 28, 2013
*Released: April 28, 2013
*Label: Ba Da Bing Records / Wreckroom
*Label: Ba Da Bing Records / Wreckroom
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|"No Eye Candy"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4KjWBrq9bM|title=SLOTHRUST - "No Eye Candy" [Official Music Video]|via=YouTube}}</ref>
|"No Eye Candy"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4KjWBrq9bM|title=SLOTHRUST – "No Eye Candy" [Official Music Video]|via=YouTube}}</ref>
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*Released: April 8, 2014
*Released: April 8, 2014
*Label: Ba Da Bing Records
*Label: Ba Da Bing Records
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|"[[Electric Funeral]]"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpMpMhBUf98|title=SLOTHRUST - Electric Funeral (Black Sabbath Cover)|via=YouTube}}</ref>
|"[[Electric Funeral]]"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpMpMhBUf98|title=SLOTHRUST – Electric Funeral (Black Sabbath Cover)|via=YouTube}}</ref>
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*Released: April 22, 2014
*Released: April 22, 2014
*Label: Wreckroom
*Label: Wreckroom
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|"Horseshoe Crab"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM5pPuFcJw0|title=SLOTHRUST - "Horseshoe Crab" [Official Music Video]|via=YouTube}}</ref>
|"Horseshoe Crab"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM5pPuFcJw0|title=SLOTHRUST – "Horseshoe Crab" [Official Music Video]|via=YouTube}}</ref>
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*Released: August 10, 2016
*Released: August 10, 2016
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|"Milking the Snake"
|"Milking the Snake"
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*Released: August 8, 2017
*Released: August 8, 2017
*Label: Dangerbird Records
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|"Planetarium"
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*Released: August 31, 2018
*Label: Dangerbird Records
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|"Double Down"
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*Released: January 9, 2019
*Label: Dangerbird Records
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|"Cranium"
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*Released: February 24, 2021
*Label: Dangerbird Records
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|"Strange Astrology"
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*Released: April 16, 2021
*Label: Dangerbird Records
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|"Waiting"
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*Released: September 10, 2021
*Label: Dangerbird Records
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|"Pony"
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*Released: September 13, 2023
*Label: Dangerbird Records
*Label: Dangerbird Records
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== References ==
==References==
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== External links ==
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Latest revision as of 05:18, 3 December 2024

Slothrust
Slothrust in 2022
Slothrust in 2022
Background information
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2010 (2010)–present
Labels
Members
  • Leah Wellbaum
  • Will Gorin
Past members
  • Kyle Bann
  • Brooks Allison
Websiteslothrust.com

Slothrust (pronounced sloth-rust, IPA: [ˈslɔθ.ɹʌst])[1] is an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2010.

Background

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Slothrust consists of Leah Wellbaum (vocals, guitar) and Will Gorin (drums). Wellbaum and Gorin first began collaborating as students at Sarah Lawrence College.[2] After performing in various school groups, the two joined to create music with a "heavier" sound.[3]

The name Slothrust came together as a combination of Wellbaum's former project "Slothbox" and "rust" to signify time passing.[4]

2012–2013: Feels Your Pain

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The band released their debut album Feels Your Pain, featuring their lead single "7:30 AM". The track was later featured as the opening theme song for FX's television series You're the Worst.

In November, Slothrust collaborated with Wreckroom Records to record a cover of the Turtles' "Happy Together".[5]

2014–2015: Of Course You Do

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On February 18, 2014, Slothrust released their second album Of Course You Do through Ba Da Bing.

2016–2017: Everyone Else

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On July 7, 2016, it was announced that Slothrust were signing to Dangerbird Records.[6]

The band premiered several tracks that lead to the release of their third full-length album, Everyone Else. The first single, "Horseshoe Crab", premiered via Noisey on August 10, 2016, was explained as "a dark narrative about love, loss, growing up, depression, and existential anxiety".[7] Slothrust later shared "Like a Child Hiding Behind Your Tombstone", and "Horseshoe Crab".

Everyone Else debuted on October 28, 2016. The record was described as less angry and closely relating to dreams and the water, "Of Course You Do, as well as the one before that, Feels Your Pain, are a bit angrier. When you write songs earlier in your life—depending on where you’re at—the likelihood of them being angsty is higher," Wellbaum explained to Out Magazine, "This record I don’t think is angry in the same way. It asks more questions...[Everyone Else] has space for interpretation and for questions. And the new record deals very specifically with water and dreams in a way that the first two did not."[8]

Slothrust performing live at Slim's, San Francisco, 2019

Kicking off the release of Everyone Else, the band announced a tour with rock band Highly Suspect in the fall of 2016.[9] Additionally, the band celebrated the new album with a sold-out headline show at Brooklyn's Rough Trade music store/venue on November 1.[10] The band performed Everyone Else in its entirety, in addition to various fan favorites such as "7:30 AM", "Crockpot" and "Homewreck Wifey".

The band spent the majority of 2017 touring, including US headline tours in March, July and August. The band also performed at Chicago's Lollapalooza. On August 3, 2017, it was announced that Slothrust would be touring the UK in the fall with the band Manchester Orchestra.[11]

On August 8, 2017, Slothrust premiered a B-side track titled "Milking the Snake", via DIY.[12]

2018–present: The Pact

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After months of recording early in the year, The Pact was released on September 14, 2018.[13] On release day, the band kicked off a two-month long tour to promote the album. Videos were released for the tracks '"Peach" and "Double Down".[14] In February 2021 Big Mother Gig released "The Underdog", a song featuring vocals from Leah Wellbaum.[15]

April 2021 the band announced their forthcoming fifth studio album, Parallel Timeline, which is set to be released by Dangerbird Records in September 2021.[16] The songs "Cranium", "Strange Astrology", and "The Next Curse" have been released ahead of the album.[16][17]

On August 7, 2021, two screen captures of a police report from the Columbus Division of Police were posted on image hosting site Imgur which detail a rape allegation against Kyle Bann.[18][19] On August 13, the band announced that they were aware of "the current allegation against our previous bassist Kyle," and that he is no longer a part of Slothrust.[20] On September 1, they announced that they would be touring with bassist Brooks Allison.[21]

On October 20, 2023, Slothrust released the EP I Promise, in conjunction with announcing a tour promoting the upcoming ten-year anniversary of their 2014 album Of Course You Do.[22]

Band members

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  • Leah Wellbaum – lead vocals; guitar
  • Will Gorin – drums
  • Annie Hoffman – bass (touring, 2022–present)
  • Brooks Allison – bass (touring 2021–2022)
  • Kyle Bann - bass (2010-2021)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[23] 		US
Indie
[24]
Feels Your Pain
  • Released: May 24, 2012
  • Label: Ba Da Bing Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download
 — —
Of Course You Do — —
Everyone Else — —
The Pact 11 38
Parallel Timeline — —
"—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released

EPs

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Title Album Details
The Demo(n)s
  • Released: June 1, 2010
  • Label: Self-released
Show Me How You Want It to Be
  • Released: November 10, 2017
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
Peach
  • Released: October 25, 2019
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
I Promise
  • Released: October 20, 2023
  • Label: Dangerbird Records

Singles

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Title Peak Chart Positions Album Details
US
Main.
Rock
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"In a Sexual Way"[26] —
  • Released: May 29, 2012
  • Label: Wreckroom
"Happy Together"[27] —
  • Released: November 20, 2012
  • Label: Wreckroom
"7:30 AM"[28] —
  • Released: April 28, 2013
  • Label: Ba Da Bing Records / Wreckroom
"No Eye Candy"[29] —
  • Released: April 8, 2014
  • Label: Ba Da Bing Records
"Electric Funeral"[30] —
  • Released: April 22, 2014
  • Label: Wreckroom
"Horseshoe Crab"[31] —
  • Released: August 10, 2016
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
"Milking the Snake" —
  • Released: August 8, 2017
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
"Planetarium" —
  • Released: August 31, 2018
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
"Double Down" —
  • Released: January 9, 2019
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
"Cranium" —
  • Released: February 24, 2021
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
"Strange Astrology" —
  • Released: April 16, 2021
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
"Waiting" —
  • Released: September 10, 2021
  • Label: Dangerbird Records
"Pony" 37
  • Released: September 13, 2023
  • Label: Dangerbird Records

References

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  1. ^ "SLOTHRUST – "Crockpot" (Live at JITV HQ in Los Angeles, CA)". YouTube. Retrieved 2019-04-05. Hello, we are called Sloth Rust.
  2. ^ "In De Goot". indegoot.com. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
  3. ^ "Slothrust Descends on Eclectic". The Wesleyan Argus. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  4. ^ "Slothrust Descends on Eclectic". The Wesleyan Argus. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  5. ^ Wreckroom (2012-11-20), SLOTHRUST – Happy Together, retrieved 2017-09-19
  6. ^ Dangerbird. "Dangerbird Records Slothrust Sign to Dangerbird Records & Announce Fall Tour with Highly Suspect". dangerbirdrecords.com. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  7. ^ "Quench Your Thirst for More Slothrust with Their New Video for "Horseshoe Crab"". Noisey. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  8. ^ "Slothrust's Leah Wellbaum Talks Moving Past the Angst, Announces Tour Dates (Exclusive)". 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
  9. ^ "Slothrust announces new album + tours with Highly Suspect in the fall". The Deli Magazine | nyc.thedelimagazine.com/. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  10. ^ "Slothrust – Tickets – Rough Trade NYC – Brooklyn, NY – November 1st, 2016". The Bowery Ballroom. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  11. ^ "Slothrust to join Manchester Orchestra on UK dates". Punktastic. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  12. ^ "Slothrust point to the future on 'Milking The Snake'". DIY. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  13. ^ "Slothrust's New Album The Pact Out Now". Dangerbird Records. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  14. ^ "Slothrust announce North American fall tour, share new video for 'Double Down'". AXS. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
  15. ^ "Big Mother Gig – "The Underdog" (Feat. Slothrust's Leah Wellbaum)". Stereogum. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  16. ^ a b "Slothrust – "Strange Astrology"". Stereogum. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  17. ^ "Slothrust – "The Next Curse" (Feat. Lzzy Hale)". Stereogum. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  18. ^ "Kyle Bann Rape Report 1". Imgur. 2021-08-07. Archived from the original on 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  19. ^ "Kyle Bann Rape Report 2". Imgur. 2021-08-07. Archived from the original on 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  20. ^ "Instagram photo by slothrust". Instagram. 2021-08-13. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  21. ^ "slothrust on Instagram: "We are stoked to finally announce that ..." Instagram. 2021-09-01. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  22. ^ "Instagram photo by slothrust". Instagram. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  23. ^ "Slothrust – Billboard Heatseekers". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  24. ^ "Slothrust – Billboard Independent". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  25. ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay: Week of December 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  26. ^ "SLOTHRUST – In A Sexual Way" – via YouTube.
  27. ^ "SLOTHRUST – Happy Together" – via YouTube.
  28. ^ "SLOTHRUST – 7:30 AM" – via YouTube.
  29. ^ "SLOTHRUST – "No Eye Candy" [Official Music Video]" – via YouTube.
  30. ^ "SLOTHRUST – Electric Funeral (Black Sabbath Cover)" – via YouTube.
  31. ^ "SLOTHRUST – "Horseshoe Crab" [Official Music Video]" – via YouTube.
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