Sloppy Meateaters
| Company type | Punk rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | July 1, 1999 in Rome, Georgia, United States |
| Founder | Josh Chambers, Kevin Highfield |
| Headquarters | Rome , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Sloppy Meateaters (SME) was a punk rock group originating from Rome, Georgia, established in July 1999 by Josh Chambers alongside Kevin Highfield.
Formation and Early Years (1999)
SME came together in Rome, Georgia, and recorded their first album, Shameless Self-Promotion, in October 1999. The album was initially self-published in December of the same year, which subsequently led to a contract with Orange Peal Records in 2000. During that year, the band also made an appearance on Farmclub.com.
Developments from 2001 Onward
The band’s sophomore release, Forbidden Meat, was launched through Orange Peal Records in 2001. They embarked on extensive tours organized independently, including notable stops such as a show at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and a week-long stint on the Warped Tour. Their touring activities were cut short following a collision involving their van and a police vehicle.
After participating in multiple tours including the Vans Warped Tour, Kevin Highfield left the group, resulting in a hiatus beginning in 2003. SME reunited in 2004 and unveiled their third studio album, Conditioned by the Laugh Track, in 2005.
2020–2021: Loss of Members
John Elwell, who served as bassist and later lead guitarist for Sloppy Meateaters, passed away in October 2020. Touring guitarist Dalton Bohanan died on August 2, 2021. Both musicians were highly regarded for their contributions to songwriting and instrumental skill.
Band members
Members associated with SME
- Josh Chambers
- Kevin Highfield
- Brent Elridge
- Lee Scott
- Travis Gerke
- John Elwell
- Chris Frisby
- Will Tallman
- Lee Howell
- Seth Smith
- Dalton Bohanan
Discography
Full-Length Albums
- Shameless Self-Promotion (1999)
- Forbidden Meat (2001)
- Conditioned by the Laugh Track (2005)
Additional Releases
- Eat Meat Cuz It's Fun – Demo (2000)
- Sloppy Meateaters & Napkin – Split CD (2000)
- Razor Freestyle Scooter Soundtrack – featuring "Outta Control" and "Brand New Kind Of" (2001)
- Vans Warped Tour 2002 Compilation – track 17: "Escape" (2002)
- Under the Weather EP – "Under the Weather" (2003)
- Stop Living So Ugly – Acoustic Sampler (2004)
- Another Left Turn – Single (2015)