Sweet Slaughter Sunday

Slaughter started out as the Las Vegas party band back in 1988 with founders and songwriters Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum, who recruited musicians Blas Elias and Tim Kelly. Jeff Blando replaced Kelly who passed away in 1998 and Zoltan Chaney took over the sticks from Elias. Slaughter created five studio albums, plus numerous compilations and live albums. Enjoy this blog with creative graphic art posts displaying Slaughter's catalogue of songs, including "Up All Night" and "Fly to the Angels."

Sunday, June 18, 2017

The Wild Life by Slaughter

SONG-The Wild Life
ARTIST-Slaughter
ALBUM-The Wild Life
YEAR-1992

Slaughter is an animal that's been uncaged. Claws out and ready to party. So many hard hitting party songs on this album, this song is the epitome of the wild life.

Songwriter-Mark Slaughter & Dana Strum

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Up All Night by Slaughter

SONG-Up All Night
ARTIST-Slaughter
ALBUM-Stick It To Ya
YEAR-1989

The Las Vegas boys become the Lost Boys. This is the ultimate party song of the last century. As a matter-of-fact, I practiced this mantra just last night.

Songwriter-Mark Slaughter, Dana Strum

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Unknown Destination by Slaughter

SONG-Unknown Destination
ARTIST-Slaughter
ALBUM-Fear No Evil
YEAR-1995

This song is a heavy hitter in the manner of Black Sabbath or Dio. Mark Slaughter's voice pierces the rock and roll heavy metal skies

Songwriter-Mark Slaughter, Dana Strum

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Tongue & Groove by Slaughter

SONG-Tongue & Groove
ARTIST-Slaughter
ALBUM-Revolution
YEAR-1997

What do you suppose this song is about? Yes, I am being cheeky. Hehe

Tim Kelly slays with the guitar as if it is some kind of weapon, and Mark Slaughter uses his voice to provide the ecstasy. Let's get down & dirty.

Songwriter-Mark Slaughter, Dana Strum

Sunday, May 21, 2017

That's Not Enough by Slaughter

SONG-That's Not Enough
ARTIST-Slaughter
ALBUM-Stick It To Ya
YEAR-1989

"Well, I'm packin' my bags."

Being true is where it's at. All the fake love out there has Slaughter telling the world that's not enough for them. They want the real thing. The boys harmonize their angst and Tim Kelly screams it with his axe.

Songwriter-Mark Slaughter & Dana Strum

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Take Me Away by Slaughter

SONG-Take Me Away
ARTIST-Slaughter
ALBUM-Back to Reality
YEAR-1999

Ask the question...Why don't you take me away? Why don't you take me to the...sky?

Songwriter-Mark Slaughter, Dana Strum, Jeff Blando, Blas Elias

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Stuck On You by Slaughter

SONG-Stuck On You
ARTIST-Slaughter
ALBUM-Revolution
YEAR-1997

Slaughter stays true to their roots with this rockin' tune with a little bit of nostalgic vibe.

Songwriter-Mark Slaughter & Dana Strum