Zug Izland
| Zug Izland | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan |
| Genres | Alternative rock, alternative metal |
| Years active | 2001–2009, 2012-present |
| Labels |
Psychopathic Records (2001–2004; 2012–present) Independent (2004–2012) |
| Associated acts | Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Anybody Killa, Fisty Cuffs |
| Website | no longer active |
| Members | Syn Lil Pig Mike P D-Lay |
| Past members | Guido Milligan Dan Miller 2 Phat Rex Hamilton Joey V B. Nestor Hendricks D-Lay |
Zug Izland is an alternative rock band from Detroit, Michigan currently signed to Psychopathic Records. The group sometimes refers to its fans as "zuggalos".
Zug Izland formed in 2001, named after an industrial site in Detroit. The band was formed by Insane Clown Posse member Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Mike Puwal, out of Bruce's love of rock music. Bruce wanted to know what a "Juggalo Rock" band would sound like. Zug Izland's songs were written and developed during the recording of Insane Clown Posse's album The Wraith: Shangri-La.
Bruce and Puwal completed the basic tracks for two songs, but still required a lead singer. Bruce wanted a singer similar to Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder, Jim Morrison or Axl Rose. Although Syn was sought by three other bands at the time, he joined Zug Izland as their official singer. The band broke onto the national competitive music scene in 2003 with their debut album, Cracked Tiles.
The album peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and at No. 31 on the Top Independent Albums chart. Zug Izland released a follow-up album 3:33 the 1st of June 2004. It peaked at No. 26 on the Top Heatseekers chart and at No. 22 on the Top Independent Albums chart. The release of the 3:33 album amicably fulfilled Psychopathic Records contract with Zug Izland.
After parting ways with Psychopathic Records after the release of 3:33, Zug Izland began writing and recording songs for a new album entitled "Promised Land". The ill-fated album was never released however tracks 'Next To Me", "Lies" and "How Does it Feel" were released officially online with leaked songs "Promised land" and "Woke Up Screaming" surfacing online some time later. The Syn written and recorded "Chemical Girl" was also released via the official Zug Izland MySpace page, however it has also never featured on an album.
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