Skinlab
Formed: 1995
From:
San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Skinlab News
Below is our complete Skinlab news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Ex-Anthrax, Ex-Grave Members Premiere New Song
Singer Jörgen Sandström (The Project Hate MCMXCIX, ex-Grave, ex-Entombed), guitarist Scott Sargeant (ex-Skinlab, ex-L??z Rockit), bassist Danny Lilker (Nuclear Assault, ex-Anthrax), and drummer Will Carroll (Death Angel, Scarecrow) have joined forces for a new track called "This Means You Die". The song was mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (Testament, Exodus, Machine Head).
Explains Scott Sargeant: More...
Pissing Razors Premiere Nailbomb Cover Track
Pissing Razors joined forces with Skinlab frontman/bassist Steev Esquivel and premiere their take on the Nailbomb (ex-Sepultura, Cavalera Conspiracy, Fudge Tunnel Etc.) track “Wasting Away”. A spring release date has been scheduled for their new effort “Eulogy Death March“.
Comments Pissing Razors guitarist Mat Lynch : More...
Skinlab Premiere New Official Music Video
Skinlab premiere a new official music video for “Amerikill” taken from their latest outing “Venomous“.
Comments Steev Esquivel : More...
Skinlab Premiere New Music Video
Skinlab premiere the below official music video for their song “Fury Within The Fire“. The track is taken from the group’s latest record “Venomous“, which landed in stores this past October.
Skinlab & Arrival Of Autumn Tour Announced
Skinlab and Arrival Of Autumn will be out together in August on the ‘Slaying The West Tour‘. So far the below run of dates has been announced for it:
08/18 Reno, NV – TBA
08/19 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
08/20 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
08/22 Los Angeles, CA – TBA
08/23 Laguna Niguel, CA – TBA
08/24 San Diego, CA – TBA
08/25 Phoenix, AZ – TBA
08/27 Colorado Springs, CO – TBA
08/28 Denver, CO – TBA
08/29 Salt Lake City, UT – TBA
08/30 Las Vegas, NV – TBA
08/31 Sacramento, CA – TBA
Skinlab Begins Work On New Album
American groove metal veterans Skinlab has announced that they have begun work on their next studio album. In the meantime, the group has also revealed that drummer Paul Hopkins has departed from the band and been replaced by Fabian Vastod. A statement from vocalist Steve Esquivel reads as follows:
"First off we are very happy to announce that Skinlab has officially started recording our new album with legendary producer Ulrich Wild and we are excited for our first release on Art Is War records and the rebirth of Skinlab. With new beginnings comes new members and the return of some old. This will be the first album with our new drummer Fabian Vastod, after departure of original drummer Paul Hopkins.
"Fabian who is no stranger to Skinlab has been friends with the band for many years. Fabian came in strong and started recording demos and immediately became the obvious choice that he was our guy! Ten brand new tracks of brutality are in the works and we couldn’t be happier with the results! We’re on a new mission to get back on the radar and more importantly back on the stage to do what we love doing while the fire is still burning! Today we are currently in the Bay Area tracking guitars at Snakes Greendot Studios featuring our new guitarist Marcos Medina as well as Snakes return after a year and a half absence from the band! These are exciting times for Skinlab we’ve got our nose to the grind.... expect a new heavy and see you on the road this summer!”
Skinlab Premiere New Single "Dead Tomorrow"
Robb Flynn-backed groove metal unit Skinlab premiere a new song titled "Dead Tomorrow", streaming for you below.
Headline News
Former Skinlab Guitarist Glen Telford Dead
Skinlab reveal that their ex-guitarist Glen Telford passed away late past month. His cause of death was not disclosed, but the group posted the below statement on the matter via Facebook:
Skinlab Debut Two New Songs
Skinlab share two new tracks to kick off the new year. Both of the songs, “Dead Tomorrow” and “End Of Silence“, were produced by 36 Crazyfists guitarist Steve Holt and can be streamed below.
The outfit will be out with Pissing Razors and Shattered Sun on this run later this month: More...
Skinlab Rejoined By Ex-Guitarist For Upcoming Tour
Skinlab announce that guitarist Marcos Medina (now Invidia) will be returning to their lineup for their forthcoming tour. The band comments on his return:
"We like to welcome our brother Marcos Medina Rivera (Invidia) back into the Skinlab touring machine. Marcos is no stranger the our family, crushing many stages with us. It’s an honor to jam with our homey again for what’s sure to be an awesome tour……. see you all very soon ."
Those plans include this early 2018 tour with Pissing Razors and Shattered Sun: More...
Skinlab & Pissing Razors U.S. Tour Announced
Skinlab, Pissing Razors and Shattered Sun will join forces on the "Brothers In Blood Tour" which will primarily hit the Southwest in early 2018. Skinlab are also lining up a new studio album for 2018, having been in the studio with Steve Holt (36 Crazyfists) and Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Testament) helming production duties.
01/25 San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
01/26 Mesa, AZ – Club Red
01/27 Las Vegas, NV – Dive Bar
01/28 Flagstaff, AZ – The Green Room
01/30 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom
01/31 Fort Worth, TX – The Rail Club
02/01 Houston, TX – Concert Pub North
02/02 Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live
02/03 Harlingen, TX – The Hop Shop
Skinlab Debuts New Song "End Of Silence"
Skinlab debuts a new song titled "End Of Silence", which is the first proper taste of new music by the band in almost a decade. The track was produced by Steve Holt of 36 Crazyfists. More new material is expected in 2018.
Check out now "End Of Silence" below.
Product Of Hate Gearing Up For Tour
Product Of Hate will hit the road again this summer, continuing in support of Napalm Records debut album, "Buried In Violence." The next round of touring kicks off with a May - June East Coast run supporting Bay area legends Skinlab, along with IKillYa.
The action continues as Product Of Hate and IKillYa trek on for the 2017 Summer Annihilation tour, making their way across the U.S. through July. Confirmed dates are listed below, with more to be added shortly...
w/Skinlab, IKillYa
5.31: Revere, MA @ Sammy's Patio
6.1: Wallingford, CT @ Cherry St Station
6.2: NYC, NY @ Saint Vitus
6.3: Philly, PA @ Whiskey Tango
6.4: Washington, DC @ The Pinch
6.6: Chesapeake, VA @ Riffhouse Pub
6.7: Fayetteville, NC @ Drunk Horse Pub
6.8: Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone
More Dates TBA More...
OpEd
Heavy Metal In Video Games Part 5
Heavy metal and video games are such an obvious combination that its baffling the collision doesn't happen more often. Despite four decades of games to work through, the number of titles that specifically revolve around metal themes or use heavy metal soundtracks is just abysmally low.
Today we're going to take another look at the limited options available, covering some old and some new entries that should be sitting on your shelf or taking up space in your Steam library.
For those who missed our previous three articles discussing various games with heavy metal soundtracks, be sure to go back and check 'em out (and let us know if you end up playing or re-playing any of these gems!):
Part 1: the amazing Brutal Legend, Saints Row III, Killing Floor 2, Pain Killer, and Guilty Gear X2 Reload
Part 2: Splatterhouse, Twisted Metal 2, The Witcher's bonus music disc, and Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost And The Damned.
Part 3 (the retro edition!): Rock And Roll Racing, Beavis And Butthead, F-Zero X, Earthbound, and Heavy Metal Geomatrix
Part 4: the return of music games with Rock Band in addition to Carmageddon, NeverDead, and NeverGone. More...
Incite Announces New Tour Dates
Incite - Richie Cavalera’s musical middle finger to society - is set to take the states by storm this Fall on a newly announced tour with 36 Crazyfists, Skinlab, and All Hail the Yeti.
The tour kicks off on October 31st in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The tour hits 20 western and central U.S. cities before wrapping up in Chico, CA on November 23rd. See below for a full listing of dates.
“So fired up to be doing a US tour with such killer bands,” states Richie Cavalera. “It’s going to be a rager every night. We want to see all of you in the pit! The tour kicks-off Halloween night and hits all the killer spots throughout the west coast and midwest. We’re ready to make some new fans and friends.” More...
Skinlab Parts Ways With Guitarist Mike Roberts
Skinlab has nanounced that it has once again parted ways with guitarist Mike Roberts. Skinlab bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel posted the following update on the situation:
"We've basically been contemplating our next move, having recently parted ways again with our brother Mike Roberts.
"Things have been pretty rough the last year, not having a solid lineup to get out on the road and support our latest album, 'The Scars Between Us'... We basically had to make a drastic decision to continue on our quest for a permanent guitarist.
"As much as we loved having Mike back in the band, it became obvious to both of us that his schedule and family obligations would not allow him to participate in touring. While we were hoping to jump back on track and write/tour/record together, it just wasn't working. It was a shitty decision to make on both ends, but we wish nothing but the best for Mike and his family."
Skinlab Offering Free Song Download
Skinlab has issued the following announcement about offering a free download of the "WolvesBlood" track in exchange for fans posting on Twitter about the song:
"Hey Metal Heads! We wanted to give everyone a chance to get WolvesBlood for free! All you have to do is click this link. It will take you to 'Tweet A Track' all you have to do is Tweet our song, and you get a link to download the song. Pretty freaking easy.......so don't be lazy and do it and bang your head to WolvesBlood!"
Free Sixty Track Compilation Available
Derelict has issued the following announcement about appearing on the free "Sounds To Destroy The Masses" compilation:
"www.thenewreview.net has released it's 1 year anniversary compilation, called Sounds To Destroy The Masses. Derelict, along with label mates Odium and Misguided Aggression, are featured with close to 60 other heavy artists. The comp is completely free, so go to this location to download it. Also of note, Eric and Max both write reviews for The New Review. Find archives of all their posts in the 'staff' section of the website."
Other bands appearing on the compilation include Cephalic Carnage, Rikets, Skinlab, Hell Within, Chelsea Grin, and more.
Skinlab Added To California Metal Fest Lineup
Skinlab has been added to the lineup for the California Metal Fest IV, which takes place from May 15th - 16th, 2010 at the Fox Theatre in Pomona, California. Further information on the festival can be found at this location. Other confirmed acts include Fear Factory, Job For A Cowboy, White Chapel, Dying Fetus, Bleeding Through, The Faceless, Born of Osiris, Earth Crisis, Carnifex, Arsis, Decrepit Birth, Oceano, Misery Index, Gaza, and others.
Skinlab Issues Band Update
Skinlab has issued the following update about their upcoming activity:
"Hey what's up everyone, it's been awhile since we made our last update about what is going on. Finally some good tour news is on the way!. Dates are being set up for April for the 'Bloodline Tour and Clinics' which will be sponsored by Jackson Guitars and will feature various Jackson Artists participating in select in-store appearances and Clinics. Tour dates are also in the works for Europe later this year. We are trying to get down to South America, and Australia this year too.
"Skinlab recently became part of the Jackson Guitars family and will be collaborating on a new custom Skinlab baritone guitar and long scale bass. Snake and I will be heading out to Corona,CA this week to take care of all specs and final adjustments to the designs before they head off to production. The designs are fuckin sick looking, we're all very excited to be working with Jackson and look forward rocking them fuckers on stage soon!! More...