Raging Slab

The Profile

Raging Slab is an American southern-hard rock band formed in 1983, led by Elyse Steinman (bottleneck/slide guitar) and Greg Strzempka (vocals, guitar). The band blends southern-rock tradition with heavy riffs and boogie rhythms.

Formed in 1983; core founders include Elyse (Elyse/Elyse Steinman) and Greg Strzempka. Reviews and public sources emphasize the band's southern-rock roots, prominent use of bottleneck/slide guitar, and a blend of boogie and hard-rock riffs. Albums reviewed on DeBaser include the self-titled Raging Slab (noted in a 1989 context in one review) and The Dealer (2001 mentioned in a review).

DeBaser hosts two enthusiastic reviews of Raging Slab highlighting their blend of southern rock and heavy riffs. Reviewers praise Elyse/Elyse Steinman's bottleneck/slide work and Greg Strzempka's gritty vocals. Standout mentions include "Don't Dog Me" and "Geronimo" and comparisons to Lynyrd Skynyrd and classic boogie bands.