Skinlab
Formed: 1995
From:
San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Skinlab News
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Skinlab Post Sample Of New Material Online
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB will release their new live album, "SkinnedAlive!", on April 29 via BCD Music Group. The CD was recorded on June 3, 2007 at The Metro in Oakland, California.
A track from the LP, "Slave the Way", can be heard on the band's MySpace page.
Check out the cover artwork at this location.
"SkinnedAlive!" track listing:
01. Intro
02. So Far From The Truth
03. Excellerate
04. Slave The Way
05. Second Skin
06. When Pain Comes To Surface
07. Dissolve
08. Scapegoat
09. No Sympathy For The Devil
10. Paleface
11. Know Your Enemies
12. Face Of Aggression
SKINLAB's 1997 debut album, "Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded", was reissued on October 2, 2007 via Century Media Records. The repackaged disc features never-before-seen video footage and pictures with liner notes from founding members Steev Esquivel and Mike Roberts along with new artwork layout.
SKINLAB has set "Now That You're One of Us" as the title of its upcoming DVD.
SKINLAB's current lineup:
Paul Hopkins - Drums
Glen Telford - Guitars
Steev Esquivel - Bass/Vocals
Snake - Guitars
SKINLAB's last studio album, "ReVolting Room", came out in 2002. A double-disc set, entitled "Nerve Damage", featuring alternate versions of studio tracks, several live tracks recorded on the band's "ReVolting Room" tour, plus two new songs, came out in 2004.
Skinlab Announce West Coast Dates
SKINLAB singer/bassist Steev Esquivel has issued the following update:
"What's up friends, thought we'd drop some news and let you know what's been going on Skinland.
First off, we're super stoked to announce our return to Hawaii, it's been nearly 10 years since our last trip over with our boys in PISSIING RAZORS and local favs CRUCIBLE.
Well it's on again... We've been invited back on May 2nd to take part on a benefit for Abused Children in Hawaii at The Pipeline Cafe with our boys Crucible. We're really looking forward to getting back there specially for such a good cause. Last time was an amazing trip, the shows were killer.
From what we hear the buzz in on, should be fuckin bad ass!! One more shows is in the works, we'll keep you looped.
Doors open at 6:00 pm, All Ages. $20
A few West Coast dates just rolled in, we'll be heading up North and hitting Eureka - May 15th, Portland - May 16th, Seattle - May 17th - more info and shows coming in, we'll keep y'all looped!!
Oh yeah, did i mention Snake breaking his knee?? Yeah it's true and in all places.... Hawaii!!!!
Yup that's right, while on vacation this past week Snake shattered his knee and is in a full leg caste up to his hip. Needless to say he's in a lot of pain, but feels he's gonna be good enough to carry on with the shows. Snake has never been one to let us down, this is just one more example of his dedication to the art of suffering!!
That's it for now, more news next week. Lot's of killer stuff happening... we'll keep ya looped."
Skinlab Reveal "Skinned Alive!" Release Date
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB will release their new live album, "Skinned Alive!", on April 29 via BCD Music Group. The CD was recorded on June 3, 2007 at The Metro in Oakland, California.
Check out the cover artwork at this location.
A brand new SKINLAB song entitled "Face of Aggression" is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page.
SKINLAB's 1997 debut album, "Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded", was reissued on October 2, 2007 via Century Media Records. The repackaged disc features never-before-seen video footage and pictures with liner notes from founding members Steev Esquivel and Mike Roberts along with new artwork layout. More...
Skinlab Enter Pre-production
Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update:
"We've been in pre-production recording mode for the last few weeks. This will be the first time SKINLAB has ever spent so much quality time on pre-production. In the past our producers would show up a couple days early pror to recording and run through some ideas with us on arrangements, vocals and tones. This time around, we've taking a more hands-on approach with Snake [guitar] behind the board engineering and recording everything so it can all be heard played back and arranged, rearranged and ultimately thought out so we get the best out of each song." More...
Skinlab Looking For Fan Participation
SKINLAB's Steev Esquivel has issued the following bulletin:
"Now that we've wrapped up the mixing of SkinnedAlive! We're getting all the artwork together and thought it would be a cool idea for a little fan participation. We've always been a band to try and involve our fans as much as possible with past releases.
This time we want to give you a chance to send in your favorite pictures of Skinlab. If you have any photos with us, performance shots, party shots, Jager shots, tattoos and you'd like to see them in the CD booklet, send 'em in... we'll try and use as many as possible.
All photos should be sent in jpg format for submission to: skinlabpromo@yahoo.com
Include contact information and we'll get back to you and let ya know if you're gonna be SkinnedAlive!"
Skinlab Complete New Album
SKINLAB vocalist/bassist Steev Esquivel has issued the following update:
"Skinned Alive! is complete and sounds bad ass. We've had this on the back burner until we could get to the mixes and finalize everything. I have to say, I'm glad we waited so long. Juan was able to put the energy and time into the mix to make everything sound great, we're very pleased with the outcome.
We recently signed a deal with BCD Music Group for the release of Skinned Alive! We're very pleased to be working with BCD, as they've shown nothing but excitement and enthusiasm about working with us. I have no doubt that they're gonna kick ass and market this album the way it should be. We'll keep you looped as we get closer to rockin' some Skinned Alive!
Speaking of Skinned Alive!, we've been added to the FORBIDDEN show on February 24th at The Fat Cat Modesto. We fuckin' stoked to play this show, couln't ask for a better show to start the New Year off with... see ya in the pit!
As far as the new album... we've been working really hard writing the new record. Everyone has really stepped up to the plate once again, the songs are coming together and starting to take on a life of their own. So far we've written 9 - 10 complete songs with a few others still taking shape. Probably the heaviest shit we've ever written, but at the same time very dynamic and emotional with tons of hooks and beatdown parts. We've taken a new approach this time around, we want this to be the heaviest, fastest, ugliest music we've ever written. At the same time it's our fourth full length record, it should show maturity and I think we accomplished that. With any luck we'll have this record out mid 2008."
Re:Ignition Cancel European Tour Again
RE:IGNITION, the band featuring SKINLAB members Steev Esquivel (guitar) and Snake (bass), as well as Dave Moore (vocals), Tim Howell (guitar) and Mark Hernandez (drums), have issued the following update:
"Our European tour has been cancelled again!"
"We are very bummed to say that we are not coming to Europe in February. We will let you know when we find out when we are coming."
Sorry to everyone who already got tickets."
Further updates from the band to follow.
Skinlab Post New Song Online
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have posted the album version of a brand new song entitled "Face of Aggression" on their MySpace page.
Commented the band: "Originally we planned on releasing a digital EP, 'Digikill'. After much thought and discussions with the label, we decided to pull the plug on the EP and focus on writting for the remainder of 2007. With this being said, we are releasing 'Face of Aggression' as a holiday gift to you.
"We realize that we've been out of the the scene for a bit and want to show the world that SKINLAB is far from over. The shit we're writing right now is slammin' — just straight-up brutal heaviness with bits of all albums guaranteed to make you labrats happy."
"'Face of Aggression' is the first song written for the album. It's probably the most straight-forward song written so far. It definitely represents a new and hungrier SKINLAB... Hope ya'll dig it!"
Re:Ignition Debuts Video For "Head On" Online
Re:Ignition, which features Steev Esquivel and Snake of SKINLAB, have unveiled the video for the track "Head On" from their Corporate Punishment debut, "Empty Heart, Loaded Gun." The video can be seen online here or below.
"We're excited to finally share this video with everyone. It's been a long time coming and we're all very happy with the outcome," says Esquivel. "Noah Shulman and Shawn Sparks did a great job putting this thing together. Hope everyone digs it."
Since its release, "Empty Heart, Loaded Gun" has quickly earned Re:Ignition a loyal underground following with its powerful riffs and the soaring melodies of frontman Dave Moore. The album was #1 most added on the CMJ Loud Charts and has prompted critical acclaim.
High profile artists like former Soil guitarist Shaun Glass (Dirge, Broken Hope) have also championed the group’s melodic hard rock sound stating, "Any fan of rock music will instantly be brought in after one listen the the bands debut 'Empty Heart Loaded Gun'. The band's new video for the track 'Head On' only shows the emotion and just how real this band is."
Re:Ignition is currently streaming their debut album in its entirety through AltSounds, where the album has quickly become the #2 most played streams with over 43,000 plays, right behind 10 Years who hold top spot. More...
Skinlab Singer Comments On New Defiance Album
Singer Steev Esquivel (SKINLAB) from legendary Oakland thrashers DEFIANCE has issued the following update:
"Well, I finally got my ass in the studio and completed one song for the upcoming release. Once again back at Trident studios working with producer Juan Urteaga, this shit sounds fuckin sick!!! No shit, I mean, after almost 15 years of not being a band the guys wrote an amazing record. And a true Defiance record at that.
The guitars and bass are fuckin brutal, the absolute best tones the band has ever had. The drums are amazing — Mark Hernandez really stepped things up, tons of slammin' double bass; the kid was on fire and it shows. Vocally, it's got to be one of the most challenging recordings I have ever done. It's been awhile since I had to sing to music tuned as high as Defiance (E 440). Definitely a challenge as I'm pushing myself to return to more of a singing style verses my Skinlab voice, which is much lower and more aggressive than what is called for in Defiance.
I'm really stoked to be apart of the album and doing my best to make the old-school Defiance fans happy as well as making our brother Dougie (Harrington - late guitarist) proud."
Fire Occurs During Skinlab Recording
SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel checks in with the following studio update:
"Just got back from Day 2 of recording.
Things got off to a crazy start today... just as we were about to start tracking Snake's guitar cab caught on fire, almost burning down the house!!
Fuckin' crazy, we we're just kickin back about to start tracking, when Snake leaped up screaming 'fire, fire'!! Luckily we had some freshly bought Startbucks on hand to throw on the cab, just enough to grab it and carry it out before catching everything else on fire.
Crazy start, we all got a pretty good laugh at after the smoke cleared!!
After changing cabs and setting mic positions, thugs got back on track. Snake was able to complete his tracks for 'Face Of Aggression', getting super heavy tones that sounds amazing!! We decided to take a break continuing tomarrow to finish up guitar tracks and start getting bass tones.
Things are coming along great, this is sure to be the best sounding Skinlab recording yet. We're fuckin' stoked to get these new songs out, it's been a long time coming.
More updates soon."
Skinlab's new album is out later this year via Crash Music.
As previously reported, Century Media will be re-releasing the group's first album Bound, Gagged And Blindfolded, on October 2nd. The repackaged disc will feature never before seen video footage and pictures with liner notes from founding members Steev Esquivel and Mike Roberts along with new artwork and layout.
Skinlab Enter Studio
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have issued the following update:
"[We're] off to Trident studios [in Pacheco, California] to begin recording for upcoming digital release, due out in the coming months via Crash. We'll be re-recording the songs 'Face of Aggression' and 'In for the Kill'. We got our boy Dave from Rokhedz coming down to shoot video. A few suprises for ya. Couple of changes in the works!! Also, the live CD is close to being done. We've been mixing with Juan Urteaga the last few weeks. This shit sounds fuckin sick. We're very happy with the outcome of it so far. It's definitely one of the best sounding 'live' recordings we've ever done."
As previously reported, SKINLAB's 1997 debut album, "Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded", will be reissued on October 2 via Century Media Records. The repackaged disc will feature never-before-seen video footage and pictures with liner notes from founding members Steev Esquivel and Mike Roberts along with new artwork layout. "We're looking foward to this reissue as we think the music stands tall to today's musical standards," the band said in a statement. "It was an exciting time for us, [and] we couldn't be more pleased to see this happen!!"
SKINLAB recently inked a two-album deal with Crash Music Inc. The group also announced the addition of guitarist Julian Peach, formerly of DECEMBER, as the replacement for Glen Telford.
As previously reported, SKINLAB has set "Now That You're One of Us" as the title of its upcoming DVD. The group also recorded a live album on June 3 at The Metro in Oakland, California. Both releases are expected sometime in 2008.
SKINLAB's current lineup:
Paul Hopkins - Drums
Julian Peach - Guitars
Steev Esquivel - Bass/Vocals
Snake - Guitars
SKINLAB's last studio album, "ReVolting Room", came out in 2002. A double-disc set, entitled "Nerve Damage", featuring alternate versions of studio tracks, several live tracks recorded on the band's "ReVolting Room" tour, plus two new songs, came out in 2004.
RE:IGNITION — the band featuring Esquivel on guitar, Snake on bass, Dave Moore (ex-MINDBENDER) on vocals, Tim Howell (ex-FUELED, SACRILEGE B.C.) on guitar and Mark Hernandez (ex-TECHNOCRACY, TORQUE) on drums — released its debut album, "Empty Heart Loaded Gun", via Corporate Punishment Records.
"Empty Heart Loaded Gun" features guest appearances by guitarist Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD, ex-VIO-LENCE) and vocalist Brock Lindow (36 CRAZYFISTS).
Skinlab To Re-Issue First Album
SKINLAB has issued the following bulletin:
"We just got the word from the folks at Century Media that our first album - Bound, Gagged And Blindfolded will be reissued on October 2nd. The repackaged disc will also feature never before seen video footage and pictures with liner notes from founding members Steev Esquivel and Mike Roberts along with new artwork and layout. We're looking forward to this reissue, as we think the music stands tall to today's standards. It was an exciting time for us, we couldn't be more pleased to see this happen! More details later."
M.O.D. Signs with Index Entertainment
Legendary crossover act M.O.D. (Method Of Destruction) has officially signed with Index Entertainment.
Fronted by the charismatic and outspoken Billy Milano, M.O.D.'s new album "Red White & Screwed" finds the band returning to their roots of aggressive metal/hardcore merged with edgy social commentary. Milano and crew slam through tracks like "Balls On Bread", "Jose Can You See", "Alphabet City Stomp" and "The Big It". Produced by Tim Gerron at Music Lab, M.O.D.'s current lineup is completed by Scott Sargeant (guitar, ex-Skinlab/Laaz Rockit), Derek "Lennon" Lopez (drums) and Dawson Clawson (bass). Milano had this to say about the new material: "Everyone keeps telling me this is the best record I've done since S.O.D.'s 'Speak English Or Die'...I guess not giving a shit about what people think or feel is finally working".
An ecard with song samples and band information can now be found online. "Red, White & Screwed" is scheduled for an October 9th release date.
Skinlab Signs With Crash Music
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have inked a two-album deal with Crash Music Inc. The group will spend the months of November and December at Trident Studio with producer Juan Urteaga recording its new full-length album for an early 2008 release.
Commented frontman Steev Esquivel: "We are very pleased to sign with Crash Music. They have shown tons of interest in SKINLAB. We're excited about the future of SKINLAB and look forward to making a new crushing album!!" Crash Music president Mark Nawara added, "We are very thrilled to be working with SKINLAB and look forward to a solid future together."
In other news, SKINLAB has announced the addition of guitarist Julian Peach, formerly of DECEMBER, as the replacement for Glen Telford.
As previously reported, SKINLAB has set "Now That You're One of Us" as the title of its upcoming DVD. The group also recorded a live album on June 3 at The Metro in Oakland, California. Both releases are expected sometime in 2008.
Skinlab Announce DVD Title
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have set "Now That You're One of Us" as the title of their upcoming DVD. "If timing works out, we'll be doing the performance shoot at The Metro [in Oakland, Californa on June 3]," says bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel. "So far we're trying to get things worked our with the production company and make sure everything is perfect so we can give you the best DVD possible. It only makes sense to do it in our hometown. Let's just hope things work out."
A video of SKINLAB performing in Maplewood, Minnesota on May 11, 2007 has been posted at YouTube.
SKINLAB 2007 lineup:
Paul Hopkins - Drums
Glen Telford - Guitars
Steev Esquivel - Bass/Vocals
Snake - Guitars More...
Will Haven Drop Off Skinlab Tour, Post New Video
Will Haven have dropped off Skinlab's upcoming "Face of Aggression" tour. Ankla will now be direct support on the tour and Pain Principle has been added to the entire tour. Tour dates now without Will Haven are as follows:
May 4th in Reno, NV @ Stoney's
May 5th in Sacramento, CA @ The Kennel Club
May 8th in Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
May 9th in Topeka, KS @ Static Bar
May 10th in Lincoln, NB @ Knickerbockers
May 11th in Minneapolis, MN @ The Rock
May 12th in Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metalfest
May 14th in Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
May 15th in Columbus, OH @ TBA
May 16th in Chicago, IL @ Pearl Room
May 17th in Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
May 18th in Detroit, MI @ Hapro's
May 19th in Peoria, IL @ TBA
May 20th in Wichita, KS @ Flashbacks
May 21st in Oklahoma City, OK @ Bricktown
May 22nd in San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
May 23rd in Lubbock, TX @ TBA
May 24th in Farmington, NM @ Gator's
May 25th in Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
May 30th in Tacoma, WA @ Hell's Kitchen
June 1st in Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
June 2nd in Portland, OR @ TBA
June 3rd in Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro
In more promising Will Haven news, the band has posted a new track titled "Helena" from their new album 'Hierophant' on their MySpace page. The album will be released on June 19th.
Skinlab Announce Tour Changes
Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update:
"Hey guys, few things changing here on the tour front.
"We've been left with no choice but to carry on the tour without our buds WILL HAVEN. Sorry to all the WILL HAVEN fans that were looking forward to seeing them. We're just as bummed, hopefully they'll sort out their issues and joins us on some of the dates. ANKLA will now be direct support starting May 15, PAIN PRINCIPLE has been added to the entire tour, taking over APIARY's spot, with a local act from every city added to the show.
"We'd like to thank APIARY for being the cool dudes they are. Make sure to keep an ear out for them, they'll be makin alot of noise here this summer... More...
Skinlab Post New Song Online
You can check out a new song from SKINLAB entitled “The Face of Aggression” online over at their official MySpace page.
Skinlab Part Ways With Century Media Records
Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update:
"Just thought I would let you know that Century Media has honored our request to be released from the label. We having nothing bad to say about CM. Everyone there did a great job and helped us out along the way a much as they possibly could have.
"We would like to thank Marco and everyone at Century Media for their hard work over the past 10 years.
"Our last release for CM will be the 10-year anniversary reissue of our debut album, 'Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded'. They've been cool enough to speed up the manufacturing process so we could have 'em for sale on the Face Of Aggression Tour… very fuckin' metal of them!!
"So that's it for now. We're fuckin' excited about the future of SKINLAB. We're felling stronger than ever nowadays. The new tunes are coming out slammin'. I have no doubt SKINLAB will find a new home sooner than later." More...