Sockweb
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Richmond, Indiana , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Sockweb was a grindcore band originating from Richmond, Indiana, in the United States, established in early 2013. The group was notable for its uncommon father-daughter composition, featuring Adam "Blackula" Young of Verata Necti alongside his then six-year-old daughter, Joanie "Bologna" Young. Their track "I Want Pancakes" garnered widespread viral recognition.
History
Following the release of "I Want Pancakes," Sockweb rapidly attracted viral attention within the metal community, receiving coverage from media such as MetalSucks and the UK publication Rock Sound. After issuing two additional tracks, "Broken Glass Swan Dive" and "Werewolf"—the latter including a guest appearance by Erik Ebsen of Spiralmountain—the pair secured a contract with Monolithic Records to launch their first full-length album, Werewolf, in 2013. The band also put out the single "Bullies Are Mean". In June 2013, it was announced that Kat Katz from Agoraphobic Nosebleed, one of Joanie's admired vocalists, would contribute vocals to the album, which was mastered by Scott Hull. Although initially planned for an August 6, 2013 release, the album's launch was postponed until March 25, 2014. A music video for "Werewolf" debuted on August 5, 2013.
Concerns were raised about Joanie's young age and the potential vocal strain caused by screaming; however, Adam stressed in interviews that her vocal health was carefully monitored during recording sessions and that they would cease if any damage appeared.
In April 2016, Adam faced multiple charges including domestic battery and intimidation connected to alleged abuse of his girlfriend. On June 10, 2016, he was discovered deceased by suicide in his basement. While his mother stated on social media that the abuse allegations had been dismissed, his fiancée contested this claim, and official records indicated the case was still active.
Members
- Joanie "Bologna" Young – vocals (2013–2016)
- Adam "Blackula" Young – vocals, guitar, bass, drum machine programming, sampling (2013–2016)
Discography
- Bullies Are Mean (EP) (2013, Monolithic Records)
- Werewolf (2014, Monolithic Records)