Flesh Parade
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | Established. Jan 01, 1990 | INDIE
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The New Orleans grindcore unit Flesh Parade was formed in 1992; despite issuing a pair of demo cassettes over the next two years, they failed to attract any major attention before signing to the Relapse label in 1998 and releasing the mini-album Kill Whitey. - Jason Ankeny: All Music Guide
Highly kick ass. Atrocious psycho-on-meth vocals. Intense, chunky and ripping grind here. A good balance between deathy and grindy, and the vocals are stellar.
I wish relapse would still release grind like this.
Fucking must own grind masterpiece. some of my favorite high vokills. Heard they are back together, thank jah.
- Return To The Pit
Boy, what an album! What is it in the water in New Orleans? So many kick azz bands hail from that city, and Flesh Parade happens to be one of those bands. This is probably the most insane album anyone could ever lay their ears upon. If you're a fan of grind, this CD is a must.
This band blows me away! The unrelenting vocals can make the most peaceful of souls angry and disturbed. Not since Napalm Death's "From enslavement to obliteration" has an album so completely taken over my feelings. The low tuned fast paced guitars and distorted bass mixed with the speedy yet accentuated drumming combine with ... all out horrifiying screams to create the best overall grind album ever. I have seen this band play, and everything they do in the studio they do live. You have got to see this singer you wouldn't believe it! This is the best kept secret in, music buy this cd you don't know what you're missing. Join the Flesh Parade!
This is the way it is meant to be. fast,ugly and insane. if you dig grindcore you gonna like this one.
it is not the best band in the world but it is what a grindfreak would like to hear sometimes.
- Amazon.com
Another member of the Underground Series from Relapse, this CD is a collection of two FLESH PARADE demos and one 7". The band cranks out ultra-grind and speed is the be all, end all of the music. In fact this is some of the fastest and rawest grind you're ever going to hear. Pure, unadulterated mayhem. Frenzied drums, spastic guitars, and dual vocals (screams and growls) will pummel you. There are no lyrics on the CD nor anything to put the pseudo-racist cover art and title into context but it seems to be an attempt at humor, although a rather feeble one ala BRUJERIA.
- Jeb Branin
Discography
Meathook
Demo ::: 1991
Hate Life
Demo ::: 1992
Worthless / Good Stuff
Demo ::: 1993-1994
Kill Whitey
7" ::: 1998
Kill Whitey
mCD ::: 1998
Solid: Strip Mining The Underground Since 1990
V/A Compilation ::: 1999
Contamination MCMXCVIII
V/A Compilation ::: 1999
Contamination 3.0
V/A Compilation ::: 2000
Dirty Sweet
CD ::: 2010
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FLESH PARADE, a relentless Grindcore band hailing from NEW ORLEANS, LA, emerged onto the Underground Metal scene in 1990, carving out a unique sound deeply influenced by the brutal elements of Death Metal & Grindcore. Their journey began with the release of their raw and explosive first demo, "MEATHOOK," in 1991. Despite the promising start, the band's original lineup struggled to maintain momentum, performing only a handful of shows before most of its members departed. Notably, bassist C.J. PIERCE made a significant career shift to DALLAS, TX where he gained widespread recognition as the guitarist for the famous Nu-Metal outfit DROWNING POOL.
In the wake of this upheaval, FLESH PARADE reassembled with an invigorated lineup, enlisting vocal powerhouse JASON PILGRIM and skillful guitarist RENE PEREZ from the band SEVERANCE, along with BEN MARRS, who previously was the bassist for the band EXHUMED. However, Marrs’ tenure was short-lived, and he exited before the band could record their next round of demos, which included pivotal releases such as "HATE LIFE" in 1992 and "WORTHLESS" in 1993. SHANE LECHLER swooped in to take on bass duties in 1994, contributing his talents to the band’s fourth demo, "GOOD STUFF," which showcased their evolving sound and increasing technical prowess.
The year 1997 marked a turning point for FLESH PARADE as they signed with the esteemed RELAPSE RECORDS, unleashing the impactful "KILL WHITEY" 7” & CD upon the world. However, by 2000, waning interest from their label prompted the band to enter a hiatus, as they chose to step back and focus on personal lives away from the stage.
A short-lived reunion in 2005 led to the GRIND DOCS series which documented the band's reformation before Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, LA. The devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 left the band members separated, but in 2007, they regrouped, determined to forge ahead. They welcomed new vocalist SCOTT LEGER, known for his dynamic performances alongside the band SHRUM, and recruited TONY SALISBURY, bassist from the Grindcore band MULE SKINNER, to round out their live line-up.
In 2010, FLESH PARADE released their long-awaited album "DIRTY SWEET" through their label, MAINSTAY RECORDINGS. The album received enthusiastic acclaim from both critics and fans alike, solidifying their place in the Underground Metal community. In 2012, the band experienced a nostalgic reunion of sorts when they welcomed back their original vocalist, JASON PILGRIM, and since then, they have played at various festivals and shows, reconnecting with their dedicated fan base over the last decade.
This year (2025), heralds a significant milestone—FLESH PARADE's 35th Anniversary as a formidable band in the Grindcore genre. To commemorate this incredible journey, they are set to embark on an extensive world tour. FLESH PARADE will celebrate their legacy and reignite the passion of their longtime fans with longtime members JASON PILGRIM (vocals) & RENE PEREZ (guitars). Joining them are new members JORGE CACEIDO (bass) and BRYAN FAJARDO (drums) to round out the live line-up. FLESH PARADE promises to bring fresh energy to the stage while honoring the established NOLA GRINDCORE sound they created.
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