The band relocated to San Francisco, California in 1990 in hopes of resurrecting the ailing 'true metal' scene in the United States. The band quickly gained a reputation as, 'The band San Francisco loved to hate' by taking a stand against the trends and incorporating stage savagery with strong visual imagery.
Three demos were produced by the band in the early to mid-nineties. These were followed up by a self-produced, self-titled debut CD released in 1996.
Scoring points for originality in the European underground, they aroused the interest of Dragonheart in 1998 and 'Twilight of the Idols' was released in 1999 on Dragonheart Records. This was followed by, 'Down Among the Deadmen' released in the year 2000, and 'Traveller' in 2003.
The band moved to underground Italian label, Cruz Del Sur in 2005 and shortened their name to simply, 'Slough Feg' with the release of 'Atavism'. 2007 Brought the dawn of 'Hardworlder' which shows the band has no signs of slowing.
Slough Feg's style is an eclectic mix of Celtic Folk and Traditional Metal peppered with buckets of energy and lyrical depth.
The current Slough Feg lineup consists of:
Mike Scalzi - Vocals, Guitar
Adrian Maestas - Bass
Angelo Tringali - Guitar
Harry Cantwell - Drums
Former members include:
Antoine Reuben-Diavola
Scott Beach
John Cobbett
Chris Haa
Greg Haa
Omar Herd
Stu Kane
Justin Phelps
Jim Mack
Dave Passmore
Andrew Sebba
Jon Torres
Discography:
1996: The Lord Weird Slough Feg (LP)
1999: Twilight of the Idols (LP)
2000: Down Among the Deadmen (LP)
2001: Split with Solstice (EP)
2003: Traveller (LP)
2005: Split with Ironsword 'Hail Brittania Volume One - NWOBHM Tribute' (EP)
2005: Atavism (LP)
2006: Split with Bible of the Devil 'Poisoned Treasures/Galactic Violator' (EP)
2007: Hardworlder (LP)
2008: The Slay Stack Grows - Early Demos and Live Recordings (DLP)
2009: Ape Uprising (LP)
2010: The Animal Spirits (LP)
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Agnostic Grunt
Slough Feg Lyrics
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abandoned traits of yesterday
And stripped of everything but balls and blood
Your cryptic message finally understood
The message comes in loud and clear
You'll force the world to adhere
The only consolation I can find
See them driven before you
Through the eyes of a slave
Once they tried to ignore you
Now you spit on their grave
The lyrics of "Agnostic Grunt" by Slough Feg talk about someone who no longer believes in any particular religion or faith. They have abandoned the teachings and practices of their past and are left with only their physical abilities (balls and blood). The message of this person is finally understood, as they seek to make the world conform to their own beliefs. The only comfort that can be found is in the legacy this person leaves behind.
The chorus of the song suggests a triumph over those who once ignored this person. They are now seen as powerful and able to drive their opposition before them like a slave. The fact that the singer spits on their opposition’s grave shows a complete lack of respect for those who opposed him/her when they were weaker. It suggests a new arrogance and ruthlessness in the character.
Line by Line Meaning
Your random faith has run away
The unpredictable beliefs that you held have disappeared
abandoned traits of yesterday
You have left behind old characteristics and ways of thinking
And stripped of everything but balls and blood
All that is left is your courage and determination
Your cryptic message finally understood
The message that you previously conveyed is now clear to all
The message comes in loud and clear
What you are trying to convey is being heard by everyone
You'll force the world to adhere
You are determined to make the world comply with your beliefs
The only consolation I can find
The only source of comfort is
Is in the legacy you left behind
The contributions and accomplishments that you have left for others to remember
See them driven before you
Witness the defeat of your enemies
Through the eyes of a slave
As one who was oppressed and subjugated
Once they tried to ignore you
The people who previously disregarded you
Now you spit on their grave
You now have the power to mock and insult those who previously looked down on you
Contributed by Bella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.