Gruntruck

Infobox musical artist
Name = Gruntruck

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Img_capt=Gruntruck members 1992 L/R Norman Scott, Tim Paul, Tom Niemeyer, Ben McMillan
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Origin = Seattle, Washington, USA
Genre = Grunge
Years_active = 1989–1993
1996–2002
Label = Roadrunner
eMpTy
Betty Records
Associated_acts = Skin Yard
The Accused
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Past_members = Ben McMillan Tom Niemeyer
Tim Paul
Scott McCullum
Alex Sibbald
Josh Sinder

Gruntruck was formed in 1989 in Seattle, Washington by Ben McMillan and Scott McCullum, both previously from Skin Yard. Tommy Niemeyer from The Accused and Tim Paul, previously of Napalm Beach and Final Warning, rounded out the initial, classic line-up. Their sound was described as grunge, and the band focused more on the metal side of the genre.

History

The band only released two albums and toured with Alice in Chains in Fall 1992; as well as with Pantera in Europe, 1993, who were supporting Vulgar Display Of Power. According to Sean Kinney, they were Alice in Chains' most supported band at the time, opening alongside the Screaming Trees for Alice's Dirt tour. In 1993, they ended up in a legal battle with Roadrunner Records for contract termination. Gruntruck won the case, but at heavy cost to the band. Bassist Tim Paul left and was replaced by Alex Sibbald and, following a less than stellar tour with Circus of Power, drummer Scott McCullum left as well. In 1996, they resurfaced with new drummer Josh Sinder previously of The Accused to record a 3-track EP called Shot. The classic line-up reformed in the late 90's for various shows and recordings that never properly surfaced. In 2000 the band had a very successful comeback stint in the Northwest playing many shows to audiences eager for Gruntruck, however, the band disbanded permanently in 2002 leaving behind rumors of a possible album of unreleased rarities that may or may not surface in the very near future.Ben McMillan died from diabetes on January 26th, 2008.

Members

* Ben McMillan - vocals, guitar
* Tom Niemeyer - guitar
* Tim Paul - bass (1989-1993, 1997-2002)
* Scott McCullum - drums (1989-1993, 1997-2002)

Former Members

* Alex Sibbald - bass (1993-1996)
* Josh Sinder - drums (1993-1996)

Discography

tudio albums

Year	Title	Label
1990	"Inside Yours"	eMpTy Records/Roadrunner Records
1992	"Push"	Roadrunner Records

EPs & Singles

Year	Title	Label
1992	"Above Me"	Roadrunner Records
1992	"Crazy Love"	Roadrunner Records
1996	"Shot"	Betty Records

Compilations

1991	[http://www.amazon.com/Another-Seattle-Compilation-Various-Artists/dp/B00000ASOB Another Damned Seattle Compilation]	Dashboard Hula Girl Records
2005	The All-Star Sessions	Roadrunner Records (Appearance by Tommy Niemeyer, credited as member of Gruntruck) [Citation last =Sharpe-Young first =Garry title =New Wave of American Heavy Metal date =November 2005 year =2005 url =http://www.zondabooks.com/titles/nwoahm/ accessdate =2007-08-24 ]

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