Background
Zug Izland formed in 2001, named after an industrial site in Detroit. The band was formed by Insane Clown Posse member Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Mike Puwal, out of Bruce's love of rock music. Bruce wanted to know what a "Juggalo Rock" band would sound like. Zug Izland's songs were written and developed during the recording of Insane Clown Posse's album The Wraith: Shangri-La.
Bruce and Puwal completed the basic tracks for two songs, but still required a lead singer. Bruce wanted a singer similar to Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder, Jim Morrison or Axl Rose. Although Syn was sought by three other bands at the time, he joined Zug Izland as their official singer. The band broke onto the national competitive music scene in 2003 with their debut album, Cracked Tiles.
The album peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and at No. 31 on the Top Independent Albums chart. Zug Izland released a follow-up album, 3:33, the following year. It peaked at No. 26 on the Top Heatseekers chart and at No. 22 on the Top Independent Albums chart. Zug Izland left Psychopathic after the album's release, on good terms with the label.
After some inactivity, Zug Izland reunited, and resigned with Psychopathic. The band plans to reissue Cracked Tiles, record a new album and tour with Insane Clown Posse in promotion of the latter's Mighty Death Pop! album.
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