mud slick - rocking since 1993
CRUSHING RIFFS SINCE ‘93 | REUNITED & REVITALIZED *KEEP CRAWLING IN THE MUD*
„This album is like a basic rock audio textbook and it will be forever. it should be listened by everyone who wants to know what real hard rock is.“ - Original quote by @jirivinklarek168 on Youtube 2020.
Formed in 1992, Mud Slick quickly became a staple of the Swiss hard rock scene with their gritty sound and no-nonsense attitude that defined their early years earning them a loyal following. Their debut album, *Keep Crawling in the Mud*, recorded during the Los Angeles riots, captured an unmistakably raw energy that is often compared to Skid Row, Van Halen or Jackyl and cements the band's stellar reputation to this day.
Youtube listener @jeremyjcre4102, comments: “God dam. A gem in the rough... A great mix of, “ in your face, shut up, take a seat, you back alley fool....” I am glad my stereo goes to 11...”
The band rocked many stages across Europe and even the US until 2000. Headlining and also supporting major acts such as Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, Motörhead and many more. Various unexpected influences and the shuffle of the beginning Grunge era resulted in some lineup changes, that took the band in a different musical direction. In the beginning of the 2000s the band decided to step back and take a break.
However the demand for their debut album and the excellent reviews for it have never died down over the years. Therefore, after two decades, Mud Slick has returned, reuniting with fresh talent in the lineup. Heinz Baumann (drums) and Serge Christen (guitar) have joined forces with a new singer and bass player and the band is ready to hit the stage once again. The sound remains true to their roots - powerful riffs, driving rhythms, and the same uncompromising grit that fans remember.
Whether you were with them back in the day or are discovering them for the first time, Mud Slick is back to bring hard rock to life! And they don't come empty-handed but with a re-release of the album KEEP CRAWLIN' IN THE MUD on September 19th 2025 including a new edition of the long sold out original CD and even a vinyl as a bonus!
Current line-up :
Fabio Chiodi - Vocals
Serge Christen - Guitar
Daniel Schmid - Bass
Heinz Baumann - Drums
Original line-up (1993):
Ronnie Fontana - Vocals
Serge Christen - Lead Guitar
Heinz Baumann - Drums
Dan Lehmann - Bass
FAN Comments ON YOUTUBE
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And here's Amber's:
https://youtu.be/rUrpZvmUfJU?feature=shared / https://youtu.be/JstX40YHrvE?feature=shared
She's a long time fan of Mud Slick and has uploaded our album KEEP CRAWLIN'IN THE MUD on her YouTube channels a few years ago. We were surprised when we found out that it has around 300'000 views, 3500 likes and 350 comments! Even if this is not our original band channel, it has great comments of fans from all over the world. Go check them out or read them here, we have collected some of them for you! Thanks to all these people who took the time to write all these lovely notes, we love it!
Поддерживаю!!! Тоже Очень Понравилась!!! - @natala653
Now that's how you play guitar! - @tetkinsin
WOW! Missed this one! Great air guitar music!! @VinylRescue
This should have been an instant classic
serge no doubt was swiss best guitarplayer at that time on international guitar hero level - @scirasco1
Powerful Band and Voice - @Martyp59331
God dam. A gem in the rough... A great mix of, " in your face, shut up, take a seat, you back alley fool...." Iam glad my stereo goes to 11… - @jeremyjcre4102
When music was good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - @ruthbeck8316
Ferissima, brutal,animalllllll - @ElisaSilva-sw2en
They nailed the American Hard Rock sound to a T. You'd never be able to guess where the band is actually from if you didn't already know. Killer album. \m/ - @ravenfuckantifa2000
This is a great fuckin^swiss band @Turnhead69
Thanks Amber! You've been casting the sacred runes again. This is my favorite album from this band. - @ralpholive9638
Bagaimana bisa band hard rock sebaik dan vokalis sepowerful ini tidak dikenal? Mereka harusnya menjadi besar. Ini keren banget! - @kenfauzy8357
ㅇㅇ 아주좋습니다 모르는 밴드들 많이 접했습니다 최고의 음악 크리에이터입니다 - @코인왕김남국-m4w
fantastic, superb in your face hardrock - @metalmajo
Back On Track sounds like a Yngwie Malmsteen song, out of nowhere. A fine album. - @Jupiter-Bringer-of-Jollity
A massiv cool band from switzerland. Big rocks from a swiss metal heart - @Turnhead69
Manhunt is my favourite rocking tune in this kick-ass album, what a superb guitar solo. - @joaoboludo6153
My favorite album from these guys! Looks like my speakers are going to need replacing soon! - @ralpholive9638
Thats how it was done in 1996 boys and girls eat that!! - @MrYuvrajssingh
UNA VERDADERA EXPLOCION AUDITIVA - @Capitanharlock78
Shit...love them BIG RIFFS they don't make that kind of music any more, at least not here in the states. LOVE IT !
PLEASE. PLEASE, come to the states we desperately need this...Keep it up guys ! - @Edward-tr3ql
This album is like a basic rock audio textbook and it will be forever. it should be listened by everyone who wants to know what real hard rock is. - @jirivinklarek168
One of my favorite albums. Guitar awesome! - @mikeschoneberger6181
I never borin hear this band everyday - @JoeTumbronX
Haven't listened to this in a while...this sht ROCKS! - @gdb5448
(First tune) Guns n Roses & ZZ Top had a child & named it Mud Slick?
"Slow down" seems a hybrid of VH, Aerosmith & amazingly the song "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
Lead vocal has that Garish & the Chronicles vibe.
"Rain" is just cool! Saxon's Dallas 1 PM kinda feel. - @rishz7857
killer guitars!!!!! - @wrathbliss
How the crap did I miss this band 25yrs ago? - @johnnyconnell7920
Wow a UK fan - @maljones5207
Gotthard? nevermind.. this sounds fchkin AWESOME!!! Thanks!!! - @mightywings76
Excellent hard rock album - @darwleg
Que potencia tienen estos chicos! Me encantan!
Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 - @TheMec1978
Yeah. Great band. Where the hell were they in the 80's. They would have been in top5 Hot bands - @lawrencewaisner5856
Just.....DANG! Sounds like a cross between Jackyl and Skid Row - @jasonrackawack9369
This is a great album! Good rockin band! of course 1994, got lost in the shuffle with others in the so called Grunge era. Too bad, I think little late by 5-6 years. Good songs, great riffs and awesome vocalist - @Mission2Transition641
Hard rock pesado e espetacular. Excelente álbum. Real good!!!
@Dasilvanicolau
ENORMISIME BAND - @jeanlucgarcia4292
Got a License to Touch! I touched on a great album that's for sure… - @dannyblevins9934
WAAAAOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! THIS GUYS REALLY KICK EVERYONE'S ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! POWERFUL VOICE, STRONG GUITARS, SOLID DRUMS AND THE PULSE RATE OF THE BASS & WELL DONE SONGS, JUST SIMPLY PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!! - @mercadodaubeterre
Thanks for sharing!!! Rock on from Winnipeg - @Jimmyd_Rocktalk
Geile Band! Und die touren wirklich wieder? - @Vinyl1956
Cd anyone???? - @switchbladeromance1466
Cieszy Ucho taka Muzyka - @stanislawwoznica245
C'est vrai qu'on prend une claque quand on écoute cet album j'en suis à ma 6e édition - @claudepiettre8881
This some good stuff here ! Turn it up you won't be disappointed. - @brianduncan264
Великолепный саунд, отличный музон! Все в яблочко! Песни ложатся на слух после первого раза! Жаль что раньше не слышал про эту гр. Заебись! - @user-ky1gq9tq9p
Good Rock, Beer'n Bikes risin' from the grave ! Deepest Thanks ! - @brunobarriol
Oh yeah , Amber, you're AWESOME.... I will wait for the next album of MUDSLICK . I'm going for a manhunt....tralalalala! sing it!!!! - @guitarshred863
Damn!! First time I hear of this band and wow that’s some serious 80s licks. - @martinyokhanis90
Good songs,members skills,productions and…What a heavy groove drumming!! - @lazyboogie8611
Wow...this rocks - @scottyliller
EXCELLENT ROCK ! @tonynixon8770
... MUD SLICK 🇨🇭 from Switzerland … - @moshlem666
Just kick ass rock love it , the riffs lead Bass are amazing the vocals drumming" cum on cool as - @stephendelaney9839
laaa cagooooo!!!! discazoooooo!!!! tremendoo!!jajajajajajaja!! - @gonzalosalinas
Album matador, hard rock fundido ao heavy metal em sua melhor aplicação. 10/10! - -
@dygo87
That's one way to open an Album… @vonsmink1
Okay I like This Álbum.I'ts Very Good.Thanks...Grasias por tu música Saludos desde México city.. - @tiodoquirino2653
OMG!! Young crew that are trying to start a 'Rock' band today, need to listen to bands like this, to know what REAL ROCK is all about. Also check; the POOR- More Wine Waiter Please, same ball park \mm/. Thanks for posting :} - @thescreamingjetswhentheyrocked
I missed this one. sounds like a mix of bulit boys rino bucket and jackyl A dam good album!!! Enjoy like I did. - @jeffreyleonard8050
Kiss meets GnR meets Motley style - @jasonladd6400
Damn, that's some Killer Vibes. How did I miss this in my crazy dayz. Thanks for posting. - @slickjames939
Serge, did you play guitar solos in this album?? Voice was yours? Great - @MrWalterrinaldi
Descubrí a estos Tíos allá por 2007 o así y son acojonantes a este disco le doy un 10.
Si esto hubiese salido en 1989 sería un disco Histórico y Excepcional.
Melodía,Potencia,Sonido Atronador,Fuerza y Producción Increible. Acojonante.
10 Sobre 10.Viva Suiza. - @buentiosi
MUY...MUY BUENO!!!! - @carlintorres8485
Fuck,this kicks ass big Time !!! - @terhomustonen8671
Killer band..guitarist is fully skill, music little bit skidrow sound, in fact l really enjoy of their album - @beefendifendi7805
Thanks for sharing so many brilliant albums and amazing musicians. I had never heard this album of Mud Slick. Vocalist and guitar player are both kick ass. First song rhythm section and solo are amazing. Miss this era - @GuitarWired
And what about Back on Track? Woooooowwwww!!!!! - @paulocaruso19071975
I am embarrassed. 2023 and first time hearing. Thanks Amber !! 94 was long ago when some of us gave up on music. Metal Man Child can't get enough!! - @metalmanchild1454
The 1990's, the decade music went to die. BS grunge crap, and ghetto trash rap shit, yet top shelf discs like this went unnoticed. I was in Switzerland on holiday when this come out in what 93 or 94 I reckon. i walked into a music store and Girls Are On Fire was playing. I bought the disc after hearing just that track - @michaelwilson7924
WHAT A ELECTRIFIENG PERFORMENCE ,, AWESOME GUITER RIFFS , MATCHING DRUMMING ..SO POWERFULL , EVEN HIGH VOLUME
LISTENING NEVER MAKE UNCOMFERTABLE … - @narendrakudva6212
This record is such a blast,it really took me by surprise!!! I've never heard of that band before until i heard this LP and it blew my mind.This is how sleaze/hard rock should be played.And it's also such a shame that nowdays the youth listens to all of that shit on the radio instead of the real deal.Those damn record companies don't have a good music taste anymore!!! - @jimbradley6168
Oh I remember this fantastic album ! A MASSIVE HARD PUNCH IN YOUR STOMACH !
- @micheleraurorhi2021
Am I the only one who thinks this vocalist is a lost cousin of Neil Turbin from Anthrax? - @lucaspimenta6373
These guys are fucking straight up BAD ASS , I'm impressed - @jameskeith3167
Omg, this group is outstanding. I love every cut on this. I want to own this on CD or Vinyl so much. Thanks for sharing this with YouTube Philip. - @philipgapske2206
Styles are ranging from hard rock to thrash/speed metal here! - @danielalmquist1264
Puta merda que álbum - @alessandrofranco7854
Another hidden and over the years forgotten jewel of Swiss Hard Rock - @oldmcmetal322
On man what a great cover of Rain by Status Quo these guys are singing, absolfeckinglove it. - @eweaving
Mud Slick! Still Crawlin' after all these years. Song two is breath taking! Blessed be x - @alexfree2766
Jeff Scott Soto vocal style and Killer guitar!!!! - @barbaloka4520
Слишком хороши ребята они знают толк просто супер!!!!!!!! - @user-hb8xs5rd3d
lo sigo pensando!!!!un discazooooo!!!!!!!JAJAJAJAJAJAJAJA - @gonzalosalinas2562
Man, this sounds so US... I was so surprised when I discovered the band is from Switzerland ! This album is an absolute bomb ! - @MikuPinky
The Swiss Hardrock Band 90er to TopGuitarsBoy Serge Christen. - @bernhardheggli6442
Hail from Iran. it made my fucking day. - @coxixx
Amazing band with incredible sound good songs and good production. What else we need? This is perfection - @petrospanagiotidis3292
cuantos discos hay más por allí exelente banda - @martinflores1176
I'm running out of superlatives for Amber's Hard Rock/Heavy Metal instincts. Another kill. Let us prey. - @peterpandemonium3336
The closing song is one of Status Quo's best!! - @peterdonald8022
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