Slimy Nuggetz

Formed in the summer of 1999 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico by Ramiro Llado (guitars), Luis "Squeef" Yordan (vocals), Jandre Nadal (guitars), Gabriel Velez (bass), Evan Troche (drums) and Jose "Churro" Rodriguez; Slimy Nuggetz started playing in local clubs on the west end of the island. Their unique blend of hip-hop/funk and rap lyrics, combined with big attitude, drew legions of fans, placing them in the spotlight on the Puerto Rican music scene. After a year of playing together, the band had 15 original songs and decided to head to the studio. The result was 4:20, which was released in Puerto Rico and in certain markets of the U.S. Slimy Nuggetz delivers a powerful, non-stop live performance and have been featured at some of the biggest shows on the island, including the Rocka Tours, the Coors Light Extreme Silver Summer Extravaganza, the Panasonic Sports and Music Festival and many others rocking the crowds with their powerful sound. Thanks to local magazines like Noctambulo and Tiempos and local TV shows such as Tarde en la noche con Luis Gonzalez and Frente Sonico, Slimy Nuggetz was able to break out in the sometimes-difficult music circle in Puerto Rico. The band also went on an independent tour in Chicago to promote their album and played with local bands like Five Pointe O, Withdrawal, Subringor, Against My Religion and others. They have also had their music included in local island movies like the surf film, Rabia Local, and were featured on the soundtrack to the popular Puerto Rican movie 12 Horas. Slimy Nuggetz reached international fans throughout the U.S. and Latin America with "Equilibrium", a true blend of progressive rock - funk - hardcore. The album was release on October 11th, 2005 from the independent label VozFutura Records. This album further put them in the island spotlight having a successful national tour and opening for Molotov in the prestigious Tito Puente Amphitheater in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The band has since taken a break since their last official show on December 8, 2007. Ramiro moved to Amsterdam, Holland to pursue an International Relations Master and after completing the master he fell in love with the city decided to stay for good, keeping the music alive with bands like Scarlet and more recently Picaflor with other fellow latin bandmates. The rest of the band has kept busy with their personal lives. Jandre move to Hollywood, Florida and has been working on a couple of new musical projects most notably Message to Venus. Churro is living a successful personal life running his own company. Gaby is working with a number of Jazz acts in the island proving he is a true master of the bass instrument. Evans is still active in the local band circuit proving how versatile he is as a drummer, playing with Negros Vivos and Skapulario. Luis "Squeef" Yordan moved to New York and is a successful graphic artist for ABC/ESPN. 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of the band. No longer angry crazy kids nonetheless still a strong force in music in the Puerto Rico metal scene. They have played some reunion shows during the last decade and maybe someday they will formally reunite and cement their legacy as one of the best bands of Puerto Rico.