Bands like Slapshock have become one of the most enduring and time tested bands we have now. I still remember more than 10 years ago when they were the subject of focus in a show called “In The Raw” ...

‘I am afraid of needles,’ confesses Jamir, the rocker with the most number of tattoos, with the faces of Christ and Virgin Mary across his chest. First, a trivia: Did you know that Jamir Garcia, the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Safe to claim that Slapshock is the longest actively performing major Filipino band with members completely intact since its formation. The five-man musical force was formed in ...

Filipino heavy metal band Slapshock paid their respects to Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington with a cover of the band's debut single, "One Step Closer," at a recent concert. By Billboard ...

In the nearly two decades that Slapshock has existed, they have given us more than a string of popular hits. But more than that, the memories of being able to watch them excite the crowd with their ...

Former Slapshock members Lean Ansing and Chi Evora have opened up about their late frontman Jamir Garcia’s posthumous single ‘Paraiso’ and his upcoming solo album. In a video released yesterday ...

Jamir Garcia, the frontman of the Filipino heavy metal band Slapshock, has died at the age of 42. GMA News reported that the vocalist, real name Vladimir Garcia, was found unresponsive at his Quezon ...

The gang of (from left) Chi Evora, Jerry Basco, Jamir Garcia, Lee Nadela and Lean Ansing—collectively known as Slapshock—celebrate one decade of performing Pinoy rock. A greatest hits album can draw ...

Surviving members of the band Slapshock have resolved their differences and signed a new agreement that would reclaim their ownership of all their songs and preserve the group’s legacy. The contract, ...

Philippines’ very own thunderous rock band; Slapshock has made is getting ready to shakeup Qatar over the weekend. We sat with the legendary group to find out more about their 20 year-old musical ...

Philippines' longest existing heavy metal rock band Slapshock will rock Australia for the first time this week. In a series of shows, Slapshock will gather heavy metal rock fans in Sydney, Melbourne ...

Doctors at Metro North Medical Center in Quezon City declare Slapshock's frontman Jamir Garcia dead upon arrival at the hospital past 10:00 in the morning today, November 26. He was 42 years old.