Mark Slaughter, lead singer of the multi-platinum band Slaughter, is currently in the studio recording a collection of songs that he wrote for his first-ever upcoming solo release.
With the chance to work with legendary producer Michael Wagener at the helm mixing and masterging the record, Mark is playing all instruments on the album with the exception of drummer Mark Goodin. His guitar playing rivals the greats out there and his vocals are spot on with a musical range that is par-excellence. Still in the band Slaughter and continuously touring with his band, Mark had years of music creativity stored up and has now decided it is time to share it with the world.
This Spring Mark released a new single, Never Givin’ Up, his first ever solo track, to rave reviews on radio stations across the country.
The song salutes the military and all who have served, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Red Circle Foundation that assists families of the US Special Operations Forces.
In addition to the Red Circle Foundation, Slaughter actively participates in charity work including with St. Jude’s hospital.
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I always thought the Slaughter song “up all night” was one of the dumbest and most clichéd songs ever written (“Everybody sing it now!”, Oh Please!). I am interested to hear if he can really play guitar though.
Well, you obviously have never been to one of his shows. I suggest you go see him in concert. Last time I saw him was last year and let me tell you, he can play, he can sign (still hitting the high notes) and he is one of the most down to earth musicians I’ve ever met!
OMG!! Were you a nerd in the 90″s? “Up All Night, Sleep All Day” was THE anthem for true rockers of that decade, much like “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was for all the angst ridden teens. Perhaps they should have been listening to Slaughter instead of depressing music from an even more depressed man! Makes me wish I’d gone through my “F#$^ it, let’s have fun” teens in the 90’s instead of the 80’s!!! Well, maybe. The 80’s were pretty awesome! Best I remember 🙂
Agreed, I had the time of my life in the 80’s. There were seemingly no limits to anything, and any and everything went. It was awesome, and indescribable to the younger folks who can only imagine what it was like.
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Agreed, you know what else I appreciated? There were so many different types of music in the ’80. There was something for everyone. The music today is way too narrow in its scope.
We saw Slaughter a few ago in Toronto–Great show & Mark is a pretty good guitar player
I saw Slaughter a few years ago at a very small venue. I am a huge fan but I gotta admit that Mark’s voice was really rough. The band however was tremendous. Zoltan Chaney on drums….insane! I think Mark is a better studio singer. I believe he used to teach guitar back in the day, so his playing should be good on this one. I am looking forward to its release.
I think Zoltan Chaney is one of the most awesome talented drummers I have ever had the pleasure of having perform in front of me! Nothing but respect!
I always believed Mark was a better studio singer then he was a live performer. I saw Slaughter 3 times back in the day in large and small venues and he just never could grab the feel of the albums and put them up on stage. Its really not a knock on the guy, some performers just don’t have the ability to make that transition. I have really enjoyed the music to this day. Whenever Up All Night comes up on XM Radio, I turn up the volume and jam.
What year is it??
Dunno, had a hard time with Slaughter. Were they metal? Really? UP ALL NIGHT, SLEEP ALL DAY… on and and so forth.
It’s kind of a bummer that bands like AIC, TOOL, and a zillion other decent rock bands…(Big Wreck’s new CD…anybody…anybody?) get ignored.
Last couple of Big Wreck albums have been incredible.
Tool gets ignored? If ignored means getting their songs played on commercial radio a million times a day, I guess you’ve got a point.
I love that the band is named after him, but he needs to make a solo album??? Really? What have you been doing all these years? Who held you back making music you wanted? I hate hearing lead singers saying this crap.