Slave to the System

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Slave to the System was originally formed in early 2001 in Seattle, Wash. Then-Queensrÿche guitarist Kelly Gray had invited Damon Johnson and Roman Glick (Brother Cane) up to Seattle to jam during a break. Guitarist Scotty Heard, and Queensrÿche drummer Scott Rockenfield joined them for a week-long session that resulted in an inspiring chemistry. Sounding very much in the Brother Cane vein, the band also had a flair for aggressive guitar work with some grunge/punk influences. A debut album was recorded in that week.

That album was released independently in 2001, strictly through an online venue. The band performed a few shows in 2002 to showcase its music. After taking notice, Spitfire Records signed Slave to the System, and the band re-released its self-titled release in 2006, with a slightly altered tracklisting. Guitarist Scotty Heard, however, had left the band prior to that deal. His vocal parts were taken over by Kelly Gray, and the band went on a brief club tour in late winter/early spring 2006 in support of it.

The band's lineup consists of the following people:

Damon Johnson (lead vocals, guitar)
Kelly Gray (guitar, vocals)
Scott Rockenfield (drums)
Roman Glick (bass)

Scotty Heard (guitar, vocals: 2001-2004)

During the April 2006 slate of dates, Allen Park filled in on bass for Roman Glick, due to Roman's committments with Jackyl. Similarly, beginning with the April 18, 2006 show, Billy Wilkes filled in on drums for Scott Rockenfield for the remaining dates, due to Rockenfield's committments with Queensrÿche.

For more information on Slave to the System, visit the band's official Web site at Slave to the System.

Releases

Slave to the System (2001/2006)

Special Interviews

"Slave to the System: Veteran Rockers Join Forces for 'Ego Free' New Album" - 2002 "Slave to the System Walks the Line" - 2006

Tour Dates

Slave to the System

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
October 11, 2002	Nashville, Tenn.	The Church
December 14, 2002	West Seattle, Wash.	The Rocksport
February 23, 2006	Montogomery, Ala.	Off the Wagon
February 25, 2006	Walton Beach, Fla.	The Swamp
February 27, 2006	Naples, Fla.	Ridgeport Pub
March 1, 2006	Huntsville, Ala.	Sammy T's
March 20, 2006	Burbank, Calif.	Valley Sound (Rockline Studios)
April 7, 2006	Edgerton, Wis.	Big E's
April 8, 2006	Detroit, Mich.	Harpo's
April 9, 2006	Grand Rapids, Mich.	The Intersection
April 12, 2006	Lansing, Mich.	The Temple Club
April 13, 2006	Battle Creek, Mich.	Planet Rock
April 14, 2006	Fort Wayne, Ind.	Piere's
April 15, 2006	Flint, Mich.	The Machine Shop
April 16, 2006	Cleveland, Ohio	Track Six Recording
April 18, 2006	Columbus, Ohio	Newport Music Hall
April 20, 2006	Wichita, Kan.	JC's House of Rock
April 22, 2006	Harker Heights, Texas	Hero's Rock and Roll Club
April 23, 2006	Austin, Texas	Antone's
April 26, 2006	Jackson, Miss.	Voodoo Lounge at Mardis Gras
April 27, 2006	Birmingham, Ala.	WorkPlay