SRLSM (pronounced "Surrealism") have been unleashing their distinctive blend of “Trip-Metal†upon the masses since late 2005. The eccentric group is based in Dallas, TX and is rapidly gaining fans and garnering attention from the music and entertainment industry. Witness this spectacle live and it quickly becomes apparent to anyone that SRLSM is one of the most innovative and compelling bands in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. In April of 2008, Srlsm released their debut self-titled EP/DVD. The EP was recorded by legendary Dallas producer Alex Gerst at Indian Trail Studios. Along with this ground-breaking release and countless dazzling stage shows, the sound and name of the band have spread like wildfire. The band has propelled themselves to a new level sharing the stage with such acts as: Carcass, Suicide Silence, Samael, Psycroptic, Brujeria, Mushroomhead, Possessed, Divine Heresy, Sadistic Intent, Asesino, Pinhed, Rigor Mortis, Impaled, Insidious Discrepency, The Destro, Within Chaos, Powderburn, Kritickill, Hell Within, and more. Srlsm is currently in the process of releasing their sophomore E.P. (due out for release in summer of '09) and will begin touring and performing in support of their newest sonic venture...
Necroscopic Unlimited CD/DVD Review -
"I’ve spent the majority of the past 10 years running in and out of club to club all weekend long jamming to new bands, seeing and meeting new people. There were very few bands that got my attention from the get go. Surrealism is one of the select few. In this business I’ve received a slue of crap to listen to from bands all over the world. Some good, the majority sub par. This is not the case with SRLSM’s latest EP/DVD release…This CD/DVD is phenomenal!As I’m listening to this CD I’m hearing a little influence of some early Pantera, thanks to Noah’s hellish drum beats, to a balls-out cloning of Shadows Fall thanks to the nice crunchy guitar riffs. Sprinkle a little melodics, a la Nothingface style, accompanied by the gratuitous growl a la an early Cradle of Filth and you have the vocals. Take note people. These guys can fuckin’ shred. My favorites, without a doubt, were C.I.A. for its rocking-ness and Dilemma solely because it made me feel as if I was playing Guitar Hero. All in all the CD portion of this set is worthy enough for me to pop in my car with the other road CD’s I have.As for the DVD part of this package I enjoyed how they fused live shows with recording studio antics. It was cool learning a little bit about the band. Recorded and engineered, by whom I consider the best music producer in Texas, Alex Gerst. Gerst is no stranger to kicking out some sweet ass sounding albums as way back as The Destro years. He’s even gotten better. All in all, the entire SRLSM package is sweet as hell and you should get it when available. These guys will be signed within the next few years so hop on now rockers."
Tracy "Necrostein" Crockett
Here's what Jerry Rutherford had to say about Srlsm in the May issue of Lit Monthly! -
"This particular evening also featured Surrealism (or SRLSM as their logo reads),
a band that definitely knows something about presentation. The professional quality put into the recently released self-titled EP/DVD effort says a lot about the group’s intentions. The same attitude is equally evident when SRLSM performs. The use of atmospheric visuals and unique lighting techniques perfectly complement the varying moods of their fluid sound. They’ve got some especially striking songs too, such as “Dilemma,†its melodic refrains blending with an ominous, seething edge any fan of Lamb Of God will appreciate. Ultimately, SRLSM proves that invigorating energy still does flow through the local Metal scene. The force will be strong on Friday May 16 when they play alongside the likes of Jacknife, Dryline, Subversion, Fighting Chance and more."
Jerry Rutherford - Lit Monthly May 2008
"Powerful metal, interspersed with bluesy, progressive bridges." - QuickDFW.com
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