Sykesville based hardcore metal band originally known as Stranger Than Fiction. Founded by Brian Daniloski (lead vocals, guitar), and Jason Daniloski (guitar, bass), with Ben Kraft (bass), and Mike Hill (drums). In 1996 Kraft was replaced with Eric Principio. By 1998 Principio left group and Jason played bass. The band continued as a trio of Daniloski brothers and Hill. Early ‘00s group featured new drummer Eric Dixon.
Meatjack’s recordings have appeared on a number of comps, split singles, and their own CD releases.
Meatjack toured nationally. Seen locally at Fletcher’s… Their song “Upstart” was featured in the 2000 John Waters film “Cecil B. Demented” and released on the soundtrack (RCA 63722).
Meatjack songs on various artists compilations include “Hogfat Clamhands” and “What Do You Do” on 1994 comp “Smirk, Titter & Wink – Volume one” (Crank 004-1), “Iceman” on 1995 comp “Homage” (Coolidge 17). “Hollow” was included on 1997 local band comp “Adventures in Mobtown” (Kwality 74202). “You Fuck” on 1999 comp “Manifest(o)” (Infernal Racket 5-2), “Head” on 2000 “Faux Pas Potpouri” (Very Small Records 87 label retrospective).
Record releases by Meatjack:
1994(7”) Merkin 335 Lloyd Geaditz / Hogfat
1995(7”) Too Many Records 65 Head / Sac Face / (split with Counterclock)
1995(7”) Coolidge 14 Black Juice / Loud People
1996(CS) Snipehunt 001 Aim
1997(7”) Pinecone 007 Falling Down / (split with Bogzilla)
1998(7”) Infernal Racket 3-7 Eunich / (split with Superhighway Carfire)
1998(CS) Snipehunt Tears of a PiG
1999(CD) At A Loss 004 Trust
2000(10”) At A Loss 005 Infidel / Light / (split with Damad)
2003(CD) At A Loss Days of Fire
