Swallowing Shit
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Swallowing Shit was a grindcore band originating from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, established in 1994.
History
The band began with vocalist Mike Alexander, guitarist Mike Koop (also of The Bonaduces), drummer Steve Dueck (from The Undecided), and bassist Dave Daley, initially coming together for a single performance. Shortly thereafter, Jahmeel Russell took over bass duties from Daley, and Dean Bruce joined as a second guitarist. After producing a raw demo, both Bruce and Koop departed, with Mark Nowak stepping in on guitar. Steve Dueck was replaced on drums by Cory Koss. This configuration was responsible for the group’s debut 7" release.
When Russell and Nowak exited the lineup, the ensemble that is often regarded as the "classic" formation emerged, featuring guitarist Todd Kowalski (formerly of I Spy) and bassist Brian Dobson. This iteration gained recognition for its intense and politically charged punk sound, recording an 11-track 7" under Australia's Spiral Objective Records label. The band dissolved in June 1997 following a farewell concert alongside J Church and The Weakerthans.
Post-breakup, members engaged in various musical endeavors: Alexander joined Head Hits Concrete and Putrescence; Kowalski became a member of Propagandhi; Russell participated in Malefaction, Kittens, Projektor, Hide Your Daughters, and KEN mode; Koss contributed to Malefaction and currently performs with the black metal group Of Human Bondage; Dobson transitioned into an engineering career based in Minneapolis.
In 2000, G7 Welcoming Committee Records issued Anthology, a collection compiling the band's singles. Additionally, their song "If Assholes Could Fly, This Place Would Be an Airport" was featured on G7’s 2005 compilation Take Penacilin Now.
Members
- Mike Alexander – vocals (1994–1997)
- Mike Koop – guitar (1994–1995)
- Dean Bruce – guitar (1995)
- Mark Nowak – guitar (1995–1996)
- Todd Kowalski – guitar (1996–1997)
- Dave Daley – bass (1994)
- Jahmeel Russell – bass (1994–1996)
- Brian Dobson – bass (1996–1997)
- Steve Dueck – drums (1994–1995)
- Cory Koss – drums (1995–1997)