Simply Slang
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Albums, music tracks |
Simply Slang is a hard rock band from the United States, formed in 2002 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Originally called Deadline, the group changed its name after learning of another band with that title. Their first album, Simply Slang, was launched in 2004 under Platinum Realm Entertainment.
The band attracted global recognition by providing free downloads online, with songs such as "Live 4 The Weekend" and "Angeline" ranking among the most downloaded tracks worldwide. In March 2005, Simply Slang achieved the No. 1 position on MP3.com.au’s Heavy Rock Artist chart, followed by topping the Heavy Rock Album chart on Australia’s premier music platform.
Despite this acclaim, challenges including financial difficulties, rigorous touring schedules, creative disagreements, and substance-related problems resulted in lineup changes beginning with guitarist Jeff Novak’s departure. By August 2005, Aaron Morales remained the only founding member. Various personnel adjustments occurred prior to recording their sophomore album, Bad Attitude, later that year.
Released on June 23, 2006, Bad Attitude introduced a more aggressive sound that fused punk rock energy with blues-metal grit, signaling a new era for Simply Slang.
While the band maintains a dedicated cult fanbase across regions such as the UK, Australia, Scandinavia, Latin America, Spain, and Italy within the hard rock and sleaze/glam metal scenes, they did not secure significant commercial success in the United States.
In 2007, Aaron Morales disbanded Simply Slang to focus on his solo endeavors. He contributed to Hollywood’s Demon Doll Records compilation Glamnation Vol. 2 and released an EP titled "Independence!" in 2010. Former members Patrick Mulcahy and Jon Schang later joined the progressive rock ensemble District 97, which features American Idol Season 6 semi-finalist Leslie Hunt.
Members
- Aaron Morales – Guitar, Vocals (2002–2007)
- Matt Overbee – Guitar (2005–2007)
- Pat Mulcahy – Bass (2006–2007)
- Jon Schang – Drums (2005–2007)
Discography
- Simply Slang (2004)
- Bad Attitude (2006)