Sloppy MeatEaters began their struggle in July 1999. Josh Chambers, Singer/guitarist wrote and recorded their first release "Shameless Self Promotion" with Kevin Highfield pounding out the drums less than 3 months after they first got together. They released the CD on their own in December 1999 and within weeks the band had sold the entire first pressing and struck gold when they met Travis Gerke. He quickly filled the slot of Bass player and the band was actually that...a Band!
Finally a big break. Enter Farmclub.com - an interactive show where the viewer chooses who plays. SME used their powerful web-based fan following to their advantage. SME and their loyal fans pulled through and won the contest. The band flew to Los Angeles in June 2000 and did a taping with the likes of MxPx, 3 Doors Down, and Destinys Child to name a few. SME's performance aired on national television a few weeks later in front of a viewing audience of over a million. The band then continued on the road for their first US summer tour playing the last date of the Vans Warped Tour.
The constant touring took its toll on Travis and he parted ways with the band but lucked shined its light down and the band met a talented guitarist by the name of John who traded six strings for four and became the third member of Sloppy MeatEaters! After only a few months together, the final line up began to mold themselves to the potential that is in-bedded in this band.
SME spent the winter months writing and recording the "Forbidden Meat" CD. This CD shows the unbelievable progress the band has made musically. SME spent the spring, summer, fall, and winter of 2001 on tour.
2001 saw the band on a week of the Vans Warped tour, Headlined the Slim Jim "Rebelliache" tour, played at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame with Saliva and spent 3 months on the road touring. Opening for such bands as Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Face to Face, New found glory, Ataris, Alien Ant farm, Sum 41 and Nofx, SME has proved they are a force to be reckoned with.
Recently the band added a 4th member. Chris Frisby joins the family as the new bass player while John moved to second guitar. Summer 2002 will be home to the biggest and longest tour the band has seen to date. Growing musically and staying true to their fans, SME has began to mold itself into a truly original rock n roll band.