Slim

Slim erupted onto Christchurch’s underground scene in the late ‘90s, fueled by a relentless two-year
streak of dive-bar and all-ages shows. Their explosive live energy culminated in a career-defining
support slot for US nu-metal giants Korn at the Town Hall.
Originally known as Gluefist, the band was an amalgam of members from Ōtautahi alt-rock and
punk heavyweights Drool, Swallow, Braaspadeak, and Pumpkinhead. A name change to Slim came
just before they were signed to Murray Cammick’s Wildside Records, earning them a place
alongside New Zealand rock royalty like Shihad and Head Like a Hole (HLAH).
Managed by local music hall-of-famer Carla Potter, Slim picked up the pace and got to work. Their
songs appeared on her iconic Brat compilations, while the band hit the road relentlessly—touring
the country with labelmates Shihad and HLAH and stacking up support slots for a wildly diverse
lineup, including Regurgitator, Rocket From the Crypt, You Am I, Silverchair, The Melvins, Creed,
Live, and Tool. Their blistering live reputation landed them festival slots nationwide, including two
standout performances at Big Day Out.
When Wildside enlisted Neil Baldock to produce their seminal album Drive Thru at Auckland’s
Revolver Studios, Slim leaned into their high-velocity, melodic punk instincts. The result was a
short, sharp, often observational collection of pop-rock songs on steroids.