Slot is a power trio from the Detroit metro area, consisting of Sue Lott, Eddie Alterman, and Billy Rivkin. Formed in 1991, they emerged during the height of the American alternative rock explosion, though they occupied a more aggressive, noise-inflected space than their mainstream contemporaries.
Their sound is characterized by a heavy, rhythmic focus and a willingness to embrace dissonance, placing them in the lineage of the 1990s post-hardcore and noise rock scenes. They achieved significant underground credibility, sharing stages with seminal acts like the Rollins Band and The Afghan Whigs, and performing on the Lollapalooza second stage. While often overshadowed by the more famous Russian nu-metal band of the same name, the Detroit Slot represents a vital bridge between the midwestern punk tradition and the burgeoning alternative nation of the early 90s. Their work, particularly the 1994 album Fiver, is highly regarded by collectors of 90s indie and noise rock for its uncompromising energy and Lott's distinctive vocal presence.
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