Tolotta Records
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Tolotta Records was a record label run by Joe Lally
of Fugazi. It was based in Arlington, Virginia and has released bands from Washington, D.C.
and the surrounding area, such as Dead Meadow
and Spirit Caravan
. The label was founded in 1994 and came to an end in 2002 when Spirit Caravan broke up and Dead Meadow moved to Matador Records
. Shortly after Lally set-up the label, the German label Hellhound Records
(who were heavily vested in the Maryland doom metal
scene) disbanded, leaving Tolotta to pick up some of the slack. Tolotta re-released The Obsessed
's first album (originally released by Hellhound) and picked up Scott Weinrich
's new band, Shine, who later changed their name to Spirit Caravan.
Joe Lally
Joe Lally is a bass guitar player, vocalist and label owner, best known for his work with Fugazi.-Fugazi:...
of Fugazi. It was based in Arlington, Virginia and has released bands from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
and the surrounding area, such as Dead Meadow
Dead Meadow
Dead Meadow is an American hard rock band that formed in Washington, D.C. in 1998. Currently comprising vocalist and guitarist Jason Simon, bassist Steve Kille and drummer Mark Laughlin, the band has released five studio albums and one live album.-Biography:...
and Spirit Caravan
Spirit Caravan
Spirit Caravan was a Maryland doom/stoner metal band featuring the guitarist and vocalist Scott Weinrich.-Biography:Scott "Wino" Weinrich formed Spirit Caravan after the breakup of The Obsessed. The remainder of the band consisted of Dave Shermann on bass and vocals; and Gary Isom on drums...
. The label was founded in 1994 and came to an end in 2002 when Spirit Caravan broke up and Dead Meadow moved to Matador Records
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
. Shortly after Lally set-up the label, the German label Hellhound Records
Hellhound Records
Hellhound Records was a German record label during the late 80s and 90s, self-described as "The Heaviest Label On Earth". They became known for putting out doom metal, with artists such as Saint Vitus and The Obsessed. In the early 90s Hellhound signed a number of Maryland doom bands such as...
(who were heavily vested in the Maryland doom metal
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
scene) disbanded, leaving Tolotta to pick up some of the slack. Tolotta re-released The Obsessed
The Obsessed
The Obsessed is a doom metal band from Maryland led by Scott "Wino" Weinrich, who also fronted Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, Place of Skulls, The Hidden Hand and W.I.N.O.. Formed in 1976, they first split up in 1986 when Wino Saint Vitus, but reformed four years later...
's first album (originally released by Hellhound) and picked up Scott Weinrich
Scott Weinrich
Robert Scott "Wino" Weinrich is a doom metal guitarist and vocalist. Active since 1976, when he started his first band War Horse, Weinrich is best known for being the frontman and guitarist of the doom metal bands The Obsessed and Saint Vitus...
's new band, Shine, who later changed their name to Spirit Caravan.
Discography
- Tol 01 - Sevens - "Hammer" 7"
- Tol 02 - Stinking LizavetaStinking LizavetaStinking Lizaveta is a power trio from Philadelphia that plays heavy instrumental rock. MusicMight categorizes them as "doom jazz". Their 1996 debut album was recorded by Steve Albini. Albini was so impressed by them, he brought them to the All Tomorrow's Parties festival he co-curated in 2004...
- "War of the Worlds" 7" - Tol 03 - ShineSpirit CaravanSpirit Caravan was a Maryland doom/stoner metal band featuring the guitarist and vocalist Scott Weinrich.-Biography:Scott "Wino" Weinrich formed Spirit Caravan after the breakup of The Obsessed. The remainder of the band consisted of Dave Shermann on bass and vocals; and Gary Isom on drums...
- "Lost Sun Dance" 7" - Tol 04 - Spirit CaravanSpirit CaravanSpirit Caravan was a Maryland doom/stoner metal band featuring the guitarist and vocalist Scott Weinrich.-Biography:Scott "Wino" Weinrich formed Spirit Caravan after the breakup of The Obsessed. The remainder of the band consisted of Dave Shermann on bass and vocals; and Gary Isom on drums...
- Jug Fulla SunJug Fulla SunJug Fulla Sun is the debut album by Spirit Caravan. It was released on CD in 1999 by Tolotta Records. Some of the songs, such as "Fear's Machine" and "Kill Ugly Naked" were previously recorded by Scott Weinrich's previous band, The Obsessed...
CD - Tol 05 - The ObsessedThe ObsessedThe Obsessed is a doom metal band from Maryland led by Scott "Wino" Weinrich, who also fronted Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, Place of Skulls, The Hidden Hand and W.I.N.O.. Formed in 1976, they first split up in 1986 when Wino Saint Vitus, but reformed four years later...
- The ObsessedThe Obsessed (album)The Obsessed is the first album by The Obsessed, released in 1990 by Hellhound Records. All the songs were recorded in 1985 for an intended album for Metal Blade Records, which had never been released. The release of this album prompted singer Scott "Wino" Weinrich to leave Saint Vitus and reform...
CD - Tol 06 - Dead MeadowDead MeadowDead Meadow is an American hard rock band that formed in Washington, D.C. in 1998. Currently comprising vocalist and guitarist Jason Simon, bassist Steve Kille and drummer Mark Laughlin, the band has released five studio albums and one live album.-Biography:...
- Dead MeadowDead Meadow (album)Dead Meadow is the debut album of Washington, D.C. based band Dead Meadow. It was originally released in 2000 by Tolotta Records on CD and by Planaria Records on LP. It was re-issued with an untitled bonus track in 2006 by Xemu Records. This album was recorded for only a couple hundred dollars in...
CD - Tol 07 - Spirit CaravanSpirit CaravanSpirit Caravan was a Maryland doom/stoner metal band featuring the guitarist and vocalist Scott Weinrich.-Biography:Scott "Wino" Weinrich formed Spirit Caravan after the breakup of The Obsessed. The remainder of the band consisted of Dave Shermann on bass and vocals; and Gary Isom on drums...
- Elusive Truth CD/LP - Tol 08 - Stinking LizavetaStinking LizavetaStinking Lizaveta is a power trio from Philadelphia that plays heavy instrumental rock. MusicMight categorizes them as "doom jazz". Their 1996 debut album was recorded by Steve Albini. Albini was so impressed by them, he brought them to the All Tomorrow's Parties festival he co-curated in 2004...
- III CD - Tol 09 - OrthrelmOrthrelm- Biography :Orthrelm is a duo with Mick Barr on guitar and Josh Blair on drums, experimenting in many forms of unconventional songwriting styles and musical concepts in general....
- Iorxhscimtor CDEP/12" EP - Tol 10 - Dead MeadowDead MeadowDead Meadow is an American hard rock band that formed in Washington, D.C. in 1998. Currently comprising vocalist and guitarist Jason Simon, bassist Steve Kille and drummer Mark Laughlin, the band has released five studio albums and one live album.-Biography:...
- Howls from the HillsHowls from the HillsHowls from the Hills is the second album of Washington, D.C. based band Dead Meadow. It was released on CD and LP by Tolotta Records in 2001 and re-released on CD by Xemu Records on 2007.- Track listing :# "Drifting Down Streams" - 8:16...
CD/LP - Tol 11 - Spirit CaravanSpirit CaravanSpirit Caravan was a Maryland doom/stoner metal band featuring the guitarist and vocalist Scott Weinrich.-Biography:Scott "Wino" Weinrich formed Spirit Caravan after the breakup of The Obsessed. The remainder of the band consisted of Dave Shermann on bass and vocals; and Gary Isom on drums...
- "So Mortal Be" 7" - Tol 12 - Stinking LizavetaStinking LizavetaStinking Lizaveta is a power trio from Philadelphia that plays heavy instrumental rock. MusicMight categorizes them as "doom jazz". Their 1996 debut album was recorded by Steve Albini. Albini was so impressed by them, he brought them to the All Tomorrow's Parties festival he co-curated in 2004...
- ...Hopelessness and Shame. CD - Tol 13 - Stinking LizavetaStinking LizavetaStinking Lizaveta is a power trio from Philadelphia that plays heavy instrumental rock. MusicMight categorizes them as "doom jazz". Their 1996 debut album was recorded by Steve Albini. Albini was so impressed by them, he brought them to the All Tomorrow's Parties festival he co-curated in 2004...
- Slaughterhouse CD