Slow Mass

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Slow Mass
Origin Chicago, IL
Genres
Years active2015 (2015)–present
LabelsDangerbird Records
Members
  • Dave Collis
  • Josh Parks
  • Mercedes Webb
  • Josh Sparks
Past members
  • David Maruzzella
Website slowmassmusic.com

Slow Mass is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois featuring former members of Into It. Over It., Damiera, and No Sleep Records alum Former Thieves. [1] They took their name from the Glenn Branca composition. [2]

Contents

History

Slow Mass began in 2016. That year, they released their first extended play, Treasure Pains, with the record label Landland Colportage. [3] [4] In 2018, Slow Mass released their debut full-length album titled On Watch. [5] [6] [7] [8]

In October 2021 an allegation of sexual assault was made against Dave Collis on the website 'Not in Our Scene'. [9]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

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