“Unbelievably aggressive and mercilessly rampaging through the millenium music trends, the band the once defined rap metal in the country is now literally spanning continents and foreign shores with a renewed love and ethic for the hard and heavy.  And just when you thought it was over, the bloodbath we now know as CARINO BRUTAL is just about to start…”  Pulp Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief and Manila rock scene’s most respected critic Joey Dizon labels Slapshock as “..the biggest commercial hard rock act in the country and possibly in the region.” Read more of the cover story as he reunites with old friends, interviews the band about the experience performing abroad  at the Dubai Desert Rock Fest and completing their North American – Canadian Tours.  Find out everything as the band reveals their secrets to their success and the winning formula of keeping it on top after more than a decade..

“MYX Mag sits down with chart topping band Slapshock and talks to them about the craziest two years their music career has seen so far…With their upbeat songs and electrifying live performances, is it any wonder that Slapshock has lasted 13 years in the business and still going strong, and with local and foreign fans to boot? Find out their formula for success in our cover story…” written by Elaine Carag

Slapshock will open for heavy metal band Trivium as they play for the first time in Manila this coming February 13, 2010 at A-Venue Music Hall, Makati Ave., Makati City…It’s a one night only Heavy Metal Valentines concert presented by Pulp Magazine…Gate opens at 7 pm and show starts promptly at 8 pm…Calling all rockers and metalheads, let’s all celebrate Heart’s day at the moshpit! See you all there.

Carino Brutal is still the #1 song in all the MYX Music Charts this week, for the 2nd consecutive week now, from January 31 to February 6…It still holds the top spot in Myx Hit Chart, which includes all international and local artists and also continues to dominate the Pinoy Myx Countdown… You can check out all the songs in the countdown at MYX’s official website at www.myxph.com..

Carino Brutal has remained strong and consistently holding the #1 spot at the Myx Daily Countdown, for 7 straight days now  from Jan. 19, 20, 21,22 , 25 , 26 and 27…The song has been unbeatable this week inspite of strong contenders like Lady Gaga, some local artists  and the influx of Korean Pop boy bands in the chart… What is surprisingly amazing is that the loud and heavy sound of Carino Brutal is getting more appreciation now from a mainstream audience…The band would like to thank  all SlapArmies/fans and everyone for making it happen…You can check out this link for all the updated Myx Chart results…

http://chartcentral.blogspot.com/search/label/daily%20top%2010?max-results=5