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"Slam" is a song by Australian drum and bass band Pendulum. It was released on 19 September 2005 by independent label Breakbeat Kaos as a double A-side single with "Out Here", and it was their third release with the label. It peaked number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. Both songs have been included on their CD release of Hold Your Colour in July 2005. "Slam", as well as the "Prelude" track from Hold Your Colour, samples a Rod Serling introduction from the American TV show The Twilight Zone. Similar samples are read aloud in the Headhunterz song "Rock Civilization". When the song is performed live with the full band, the first minute and a half is cut out and replaced by part of the Metallica song, "Master of Puppets". However, when the song was played in DJ sets prior to 2006, the track "Prelude" was played before it as "Slam" was always the first track played. The B-side track, "Out Here", is one of the few break songs included in Hold Your Colour (as well as "Fasten Your Seatbelt" from the previous single). It is also the only song to have vocals from Gareth McGrillen (as well as Rob Swire), despite them being altered. 


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Pendulum

Pendulum is an Australian/British drum and bass duo founded in 2002 in Perth, Western Australia by Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, and Paul Harding. As of 2012, the live band have parted ways to focus on side projects, but the DJ set will remain active. Swire has maintained that the band will not be releasing a new album in 2013. more »

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Written by: Gareth Mcgrillen, Robert Swire Thompson

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Slam" is considered to be an iconic track in the genre of Drum and Bass music.
Released Date
The song was released on September 19, 2005.
Album Inclusion
"Slam" was included in Pendulum's debut studio album titled "Hold Your Colour", which was released in 2005.
Chart Performance
The track was a commercial success, reaching number 34 on the UK Singles Chart in its first week of release.
Music Video
The music video for "Slam" is notable for its unique style. It's modeled after the popular video game 'Grand Theft Auto', with the band members being depicted as video game characters.
Breakthrough Hit
"Slam" is seen as Pendulum's breakthrough hit in the mainstream music market, especially in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Live Performances
The song remains a fan favorite and is often included as part of Pendulum's set during live performances.
Length of the Song
The album version of "Slam" has a run time of 5 minutes and 44 seconds, while the radio edit version is a bit shorter, at 3 minutes and 34 seconds.
Signature Sound
"Slam" is credited for establishing Pendulum's signature sound, combining rock elements with electronic music to create high-energy drum and bass tracks.
Influences
The band has cited a range of musical influences in their creation of "Slam", including metal, punk, and hardcore techno.
Covert Art
The cover art for the "Slam / Out Here" single is a color negative of the band.
Double A-side Single
"Slam" was released as a double A-side single with another track titled "Out Here".
Distinctive Intro
The song is particularly known for its distinctive intro, which helps set the high tempo and energy that characterize the whole track.
Consistently Popular
Despite being released over 15 years ago, "Slam" continues to enjoy significant popularity among fans of Pendulum and the electronic music genre broadly.
Critical Reception
The track has largely been positively received by music critics, with many praising its high energy and catchy rhythm.

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