Slam is a Malaysian rock kapak band which was formed in Johor Bharu in the 1990s.
History According to The Malaysian Reserve, Slam, along with the 1990s Malaysian band Exists, is well known in Malaysia. There is an early connection between the two bands. Musician Shah was a guitarist in Exists. He left the band in 1991 and later went on to form Slam with musicians Ajak, Lili, Man, Eddie, and Zamani.The Malaysian Reserve, Saturday, 22 March 2025 – Slam, Exists to share Mega Star Arena stage on July 26 by FARAH SOLHI Slam's successful singles include "Gerimis Mengundang" and "Mentari Muncul Lagi". The band was formed in 1993 in Johor Bharu.New Straits Times, 18 February 2025 – #SHOWBIZ: Fresh vibes with Slam and the MPO By Tahir Alhamzah Slam is one of the music groups that rose to popularity in the local music scene. Musicians Zamani, Shah, Ajak, Lili, Man & Eddie became well-known after the success of their second album, Kesan Terbukti. This album featured hit songs, with five tracks reaching the top of the music charts in Malaysia and Indonesia, such as "Kembali Terjalin," "Tak Mungkin Berpaling," "Nur Kasih," "Manisnya Rindu," and "Bukan Niat Membalas Derita." They then continued to make strides with other hit songs such as "Jika Kau Rasa Getarnya, Rindiani" and their evergreen track, "Gerimis Mengundang."
In 2015, the group's leader Shah announced that Slam would be reuniting with Zamani, Ajak, Eddie, Lili and Man. They held large-scale concerts, including a Slam Nur Kasih concert held in Johor Bahru in 2016.
The band was booked to appear at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall on 8 June 2024. Lead singer Zamani who had spinal surgery was optimistic that the show would take place without any problems. He had successfully performed twice at two major events after the surgery. According to Shah, Zamani had recently done a three-hour performance and everything was fine.Bernama, 15 February 2024 – GENERAL, Legendary Local Band Looks To Achieve Grand 'slam' At Dfp, Klcc June 8
It was reported by the New Straits Times on 15 January 2025 that Datuk Nash of Lefthanded, Zamani of Slam, Ameng of Spring, and Jatt Ali of Black Dog Bone were to appear for the first time together in a concert at The Star Theatre in Singapore.New Straits Times, 15 January 2025 – #SHOWBIZ: Get nostalgic with legendary vocalists in Hitster Concert Vol. 1
Band members Zamani Ibrahim (Zamani) – vocals Shah Nizam Abdul Halim (Shah) – lead guitar Abdul Razak Bajuri (Ajak) – rhythm guitar Eddie Ahmad (Eddie) – keyboards Noor Azli Masrani (Lili) – bass Othman Khalid (Man) – Drums
Discography
Studio albums Slam (1993) Kesan Terbukti (1995) Kembali Merindu (1996) Dalam Harapan (1998) Slamanja (2003) Menggapai Langit (2007)
Live albums Slam Live Concert Unplugged (1996) Slam Live Concert Unplugged 2 (1997)
Compilations Terbaik Slam (1995) Koleksi Khas (1996) Best of Slam (1999)
Indonesian market Tak Mungkin Berpaling (1996) Gerimis Mengundang (1997) Rindiani (1999)
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