Shuvel
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 in Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| Founder | Jeff Hollinger, Isaac Ayala, Kyle Hollinger |
| Headquarters | Wichita, Kansas , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Nu metal, rap metal music |
Shuvel was a nu metal and rap metal group originating from Wichita, Kansas, United States. Their first major label album was launched in 2000 under the Interscope Records banner.
History
The band was established in 1997 in Wichita by founding members Jeff Hollinger (vocals), Isaac Ayala (vocals), and Kyle Hollinger (drums). Soon after, guitarist Ryan Stuber and bassist Carlos Sandoval joined the lineup. They initially performed in their hometown before relocating to Phoenix, Arizona for a six-month period, eventually moving to Los Angeles to further their professional prospects.
A pivotal connection made at a house party in San Pedro resulted in their contract with Interscope Records in 1999. Shuvel's debut album, Set It Off, was released toward the end of 2000. The band supported acts such as Sevendust, Crazy Town, and Kittie on tour, and also performed on the secondary stage at Ozzfest 2000.
After Jeff Hollinger left the band in 2006, Shuvel continued with Isaac Ayala as the lone vocalist, maintaining touring and recording activities until their breakup in 2011.
Following Shuvel's disbandment, drummer Kyle Hollinger joined Crazy Town, while Trevor Stafford took on drumming duties for Adelitas Way.
Musical style and reception
Greg Milner of Spin characterized their music as a blend reminiscent of Beastie Boys, Limp Bizkit, and Helmet, praising it as authentic "head-bobbing/banging" metal suitable for mainstream audiences. In contrast, James Doolittle from The Morning Call found the "metal/rap formula" on Set It Off to be unoriginal. Tim Sheridan of AllMusic described the album as energetic yet fairly typical within the rap-metal genre.
Members
- Final lineup
- Isaac Ayala – vocals (1997–2011)
- Ryan Stuber – guitar (1997–2011)
- Carlos Sandoval – bass (1997–2011)
- Josh Fresia – drums (2005–2011)
- Former members
- Jeff Hollinger – vocals (1997–2006)
- Kyle Hollinger – drums (1998–2000)
- Trevor Stafford – drums (2001)
- Keigan Veer – guitar (1997)
- Logan Dudley – drums (1997)
Discography
- Albums
- Set It Off (2000)
- Return of the Fist (2006)
- As the World Burns (2009)
- EPs
- The Demonstration (1999)
- Demo (2003)
- Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Clean Slate" | Celebrity Deathmatch Soundtrack |
| "Hit List" | Set It Off | |
| 2000 | "Set It Off" | |
| 2006 | "Hollow" | Return of the Fist |