Pulkas
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Pulkas was a nu metal group originating from London, United Kingdom, which later adopted the name I:AM:I.
Formation and Signing with Earache
The band came together in 1995, consisting of Luke Lloyd on vocals, Martin Bourne handling guitar duties, Jules McBride playing bass, and Rob Lewis on drums. Their initial meeting occurred on the London Underground. Their demo tape, which included the tracks Control and This Is It, captured the attention of Earache Records, leading to a contract after fewer than ten live shows.
Greed, Label Conflicts, and Dissolution
Their debut album, Greed, produced by renowned British producer Colin Richardson, was launched in early 1998. That same year, Pulkas supported acts such as Dub War, Janus Stark, and Misery Loves Co. on the Earache NextGen tour.
Following the release of Greed, the band sought to sign with a larger record company, resulting in a breach of their agreement with Earache that obligated them to produce three additional studio albums. This led to legal challenges. In October 2002, they changed their name to "I:AM:I," brought in a new drummer, and announced plans for a tour alongside Zero Cipher, Aconite Thrill, The Goose, and Mumcuss. However, the group disbanded soon after.
Influence
The English band earthtone9 recognized Pulkas as a significant inspiration, comparing their sound to that of Killing Joke.
Studio Albums
- Greed (1998)
Singles
- Control
Band Members
- Luke Lloyd – vocals (1995–2002)
- Martin Bourne – guitar (1995–2002)
- Jules McBride – bass (1995–2002)
- Drummer (unnamed) (2002)
Former Members
- Rob Lewis – drums (1995–2002)