Artist description Chokeslam is Rebel Metal from Chattanooga, TN. Stomping tunes and high energy live shows. Often compared to Anthrax and Pantera. CD available for purchase. Buy it now for ten spinecracking tunes from Chattanooga's heavy metal madmen. Thank You and Enjoy!

Music Style Metal

Musical Influences Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd

Similar Artists Pantera, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, Overkill

Artist History Chokeslam is Rebel Metal from Chattanooga, TN. Expect in your face, down your throat stomping tunes and high energy live shows. From Milwaukee to Memphis, Chokeslam belongs on Ozzfest. References include: Jim Stryker- The Bay- Chattanooga, TN (423) 266-8002 www.thebayrocks.com John Phillips- Digital Video Minds- (423) 635-0006 Cris Braly- CIA Music, FUEL TV- (423) 296-9903 www.fueltv.net www.ciamusic.com Dave Weinthal- Enigma Magazine- (423) 267-6072 www.enigmaonline.com. fax- (423) 265-0120 Best Metal Act- 2003 CIA Music Awards Best Metal Nominee - 2002, 2003 CIA Awards Best Live Act Nominee - 2003 CIA Music Awards Performing Artist - 2002, 2003 CIA Music Awards Enigma magazine - Cover and Interview - March 21, 2002 Metro Mania magazine - Full Page Bio - April 2001 Metro Mania magazine - CD Review - May 2001 Various other awards and nominations Chokeslam can be heard on WRXR ROCK 105.5 FM on The Homegrown Show, Sunday nights at 10:00 P.M. with Travis. Call (423) 642-0105 and request Chokeslam. You can hear Chokeslam on Chattanooga State's WAWL 91.5 FM. Locals Only Show at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday nights with Plasmaboy. Call (423) 697-4406, and request Chokeslam. Also on college radio stations throughout the country. Chokeslam consists of four members: Troy Gray on Vocals, Tim Gray on Drums, Jefe' on Guitar Live Performances: 12/ 06/ 97--- I. B. P. with Pistol Whip and Cain 05/ 08/ 98--- I. B. P. with A. F. C. 07/ 10/ 98--- I. B. P. with A. F. C. 06/ 09/ 99--- The Emporium with Madhatter 07/ 01/ 99--- The Emporium with Forces of Nature and Minivoid 09/ 23/ 99--- The Emporium with Pistol Whip 12/ 11/ 99--- The Lizard Lounge with Double Dick Slick and Random Conflict 07/ 27/ 00--- The Bay with Forces of Nature and Ruztid 08/ 19/ 00--- The Inkwell in Memphis, TN with Forces of Nature 09/ 01/ 00--- Chokeslam debut c.d. in progress at Richie Norton's Digital Underground in Chattanooga, TN 10/ 21/ 00--- WAWL 91.5 FM 20- year anniversary at The Cricket Pavilion with Pistol Whip, Ruztid, Sex Head Loosey, Krystye Wilson, All Things Green, Flannery, Quasimojo, John Paul Williams, Michael Curtis, and Emerson Biggins 04/ 01/ 01--- Metro Mania magazine bio 05/ 01/ 01--- Metro Mania magazine- CD Review by Allison Todd- Chokeslam debut C.D. released. 05/ 12/ 01--- Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center with Pistol Whip, IZOPN, Dieselhum, Covered in Scars, Open Blind, and Sickhed 05/ 31/ 01--- The Bay C.D. Release with Sickhed, Chokeslam disc available 09/ 18/ 01--- The Bay with Beautiful Creatures 10/ 02/ 01--- Featured Guest on Backstage Chattanooga with Gene Norman at The Attic 11/ 01/ 01--- The Bay with Best Fist Forward 12/ 13/ 01--- The Bay with Open Blind (video shot for "Cold Throat Magician") 12/ 14/ 01--- The Bay with Open Blind 01/ 04/ 02--- The Bay with Sickhed 03/ 21/ 02--- Enigma magazine- Cover and Interview by D.A. Weinthal 03/ 28/ 02--- River Station in Rome, GA with Disarray and Driven 03/ 29/ 02--- Rhythm and Brews- live performance- Third Annual CIA Music Awards Show (nominee for Best Metal Act) 04/ 05/ 02--- Tremors in Cleveland, TN 05/ 04/ 02--- Prince Deli in Knoxville, TN 05/ 16/ 02--- Nine Lives Saloon in Atlanta, GA 05/ 25/ 02--- The Bay with Sickhed 07/ 26/ 02--- Digital Metal Stage- Metalfest XVI at U.S. Cellular Arena- Milwaukee, WI 10/31/02---Halloween Show at The Bay w/ Pistol Whip and IZOPN 02/14/03---Valentine Show at The Bay w/ Soulrust and Thumpgun 04/12/03---The Bay with Project 40, Pistol Whip, and Double Dick Slick 04/26/03---The Local with Project 40 05/16/03---The Local with C.H.A. and Section 05/31/03---St. Elmo Block Party 06/19/03---CIA Awards Showcase at The Bay All shows are in Chattanooga, TN unless otherwise specified. For booking information contact management at: CHOKESLAM2000@CS.COM or (423) 842- 5829

Group Members Troy Gray- Vocals Tim Gray- Drums Jeff Campbell- Guitar

Instruments Yes

Albums Chokeslam

Press Reviews Best Metal Band- 2003 CIA Music Awards Chokeslam has been #1 band on Enigmaonline several times.

Additional Info Self-titled debut

Location Chattanooga, TN - USA

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