Sockweb was an American grindcore band from Richmond, Indiana, formed in early 2013. The band was best known for its unusual father-daughter lineup, having been formed by Verata Necti's Adam "Blackula" Young and his then six-year-old daughter, Joanie "Bologna" Young, and for going viral with their song "I Want Pancakes".
Sockweb | |
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| Origin | Richmond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Grindcore |
| Years active | 2013–2016 |
| Labels | Monolithic |
| Members | Joanie Young Adam Young (deceased) |
History
editAfter the release of Sockweb's first song, "I Want Pancakes", the group became a viral hit in metal circles, with websites such as MetalSucks[1] and eventually reputed UK magazine Rock Sound.[2] After the release of two more songs, "Broken Glass Swan Dive" and "Werewolf" (featuring Spiralmountain's Erik Ebsen), the duo announced that they had signed to Monolithic Records to release their debut album, Werewolf, later in 2013, accompanied by another new song, "Bullies Are Mean".[3] In June 2013, Sockweb released full details of their album. Kat Katz of Agoraphobic Nosebleed, one of Joanie's favorite vocalists, will make a guest appearance on Werewolf,[4] with mastering by Scott Hull, and was set to be released on August 6, 2013;[5] however, this release date was pushed back to March 25, 2014. A music video for "Werewolf" was released on August 5, 2013.[6]
Despite some concerns from the metal community ranging from the novelty factor of the band to health concerns over the strain on Joanie's throat from screaming at such a young age, Adam made it clear in interviews that he took great care in making sure that his daughter's vocal chords were not put under too much strain when the band are recording and that he would stop the band if Joanie ever damaged her throat by performing.[7]
In April 2016, Adam was arrested for two counts of intimidation, pointing a firearm, strangulation, four counts of domestic battery, and criminal mischief. It was alleged that he beat his girlfriend and forced her to shove her head into an oven. The arrest report said that Adam allegedly told his girlfriend that he would "slice her open and play with her intestines". On June 10, 2016, it was announced that Adam was found dead in his basement after hanging himself.[8] His mother posted the news to his fans on Facebook, attacking "those that turned their back on him" and claiming that the abuse charges had been dropped. However, his fiancé, Caroline Mosley, refuted her claims while public records proved that the abuse case was still ongoing with no charges dropped.[9]
Members
edit- Joanie "Bologna" Young – vocals (2013–2016)
- Adam "Blackula" Young – vocals, guitars, bass guitar, programming, sampling (2013–2016)
Discography
edit- Bullies Are Mean (EP) (2013, Monolithic Records)
- Werewolf (2014, Monolithic Records)
References
edit- ^ Rosenberg, Axl (January 10, 2013). "Six-Year-Old Girl Pens Grindcore Tune About Pancakes". MetalSucks. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "NOW PLAYING - FATHER/DAUGHTER GRINDCORE DUO SOCKWEB". Rock Sound. February 13, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "SOCKWEB SIGN TO MONOLITHIC RECORDS; REVEAL NEW SONG "BULLIES ARE MEAN"". The Monolith. February 7, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ Rosenberg, Axl (June 25, 2013). "Sockweb's Debut Album Gets a Release Date and a Very Special Guest Appearance". MetalSucks. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: SOCKWEB UPDATE – RELEASE DATE, MERCH INFORMATION & SPECIAL GUESTS ALL REVEALED!". The Monolith. June 21, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "Father/Daughter Grindcore Duo SOCKWEB's new video "Werewolf"". Metal Injection. 8 August 2013. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ "Interview time with Sockweb". Metalhorizons. April 16, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
- ^ "Father/Daughter Metal Band SOCKWEB's Adam Young Commits Suicide After Reports Of Alleged Abuse". Rock Feed. June 12, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ^ "Sockweb Frontman's Fiancé Speaks Out About His Suicide and Domestic Abuse". MetalSucks. June 12, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.