Band of Skulls
Band of Skulls is an alternative rock band that formed in 2008 in Southampt… Read Full Bio ↴Band of Skulls is an alternative rock band that formed in 2008 in Southampton, England. The band consists of Russel Marsden (guitar, vocals), Emma Richardson (bass, vocals), and Matt Hayward (drums), who formed a band after they all met in college.
Initially, they played at night clubs in the greater London area and recorded some demos under the name of Fleeing New York before changing their name to Band of Skulls in November 2008. Their debut album Baby Darling Dollface Honey, distributed by Shangri-La Music, was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on 6 March 2009, followed by a general release on 20 March. The track I Know What I Am was chosen as iTunes' free Single of the Week to coincide with the digital release. The song was also featured in the soundtrack for TV series Friday Night Lights, Volume 2, which was released on 4 May 2010. The song also appeared in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Another track that was not actually on the album, "Friends", was included on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack in November 2009.
On 23 March 2010, Band of Skulls released Friends EP, which includes the studio-recorded version of "Friends", a live version, and a music video of the song.
Band of Skulls played at the SXSW Festival in early 2010 and toured the Midwest in March in support of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The band appeared on the French TV show Taratata broadcast in March 2010, where they covered the song "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones with the band John & Jehn.[4] In April 2010, they toured the U.S. and Canada followed by England in May 2010, including a sold-out show at the London Electric Ballroom. On 28 June 2010, Band of Skulls supported The Dead Weather at The Roundhouse in London. In July 2010, the band covered Goldfrapp's "Strict Machine" for Australian radio. They were also one of three bands who opened for Muse on 4 September 2010 at Lancashire County Cricket Ground. In October 2010 they also toured to South Africa to play at the annual Rocking The Daisies festival.
On 26 October 2010, Band of Skulls released a live album called Live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
On 5 October 2011, the band released "The Devil Takes Care of His Own"—the first single to be taken from the new album—with an accompanying music video. The second studio album Sweet Sour was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. It is produced by Ian Davenport (Supergrass, Badly Drawn Boy), who also produced their debut album, and was released on February 21, 2012 in the US, and February 20, 2012 in the UK and Europe.
On 12 April 2012, Channel 4 broadcast a short documentary starring the band. They discuss the formation of Band Of Skulls through to going from working the bars of their hometown to playing music in front of expansive crowds of adoring fans across the globe. It is a rare and intimate insight into the world of Band Of Skulls, focusing of their success and achievements over the years.
On 13 October 2012, Band of Skulls played the 11th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. The show was briefly interrupted by a rainstorm that soaked the front of the stage, including Russell's pedal board, prompting the band to leave the stage while crews dried and moved the affected equipment. The band was able to return and complete their set after about a 10-minute delay.
On 2nd December 2013, the band released the video for "Asleep At The Wheel" - the first track to be shared from their yet unreleased album 'Himalayan'.
In January 2017, it was announced via social media that Hayward had left the band.
Initially, they played at night clubs in the greater London area and recorded some demos under the name of Fleeing New York before changing their name to Band of Skulls in November 2008. Their debut album Baby Darling Dollface Honey, distributed by Shangri-La Music, was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on 6 March 2009, followed by a general release on 20 March. The track I Know What I Am was chosen as iTunes' free Single of the Week to coincide with the digital release. The song was also featured in the soundtrack for TV series Friday Night Lights, Volume 2, which was released on 4 May 2010. The song also appeared in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Another track that was not actually on the album, "Friends", was included on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack in November 2009.
On 23 March 2010, Band of Skulls released Friends EP, which includes the studio-recorded version of "Friends", a live version, and a music video of the song.
Band of Skulls played at the SXSW Festival in early 2010 and toured the Midwest in March in support of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The band appeared on the French TV show Taratata broadcast in March 2010, where they covered the song "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones with the band John & Jehn.[4] In April 2010, they toured the U.S. and Canada followed by England in May 2010, including a sold-out show at the London Electric Ballroom. On 28 June 2010, Band of Skulls supported The Dead Weather at The Roundhouse in London. In July 2010, the band covered Goldfrapp's "Strict Machine" for Australian radio. They were also one of three bands who opened for Muse on 4 September 2010 at Lancashire County Cricket Ground. In October 2010 they also toured to South Africa to play at the annual Rocking The Daisies festival.
On 26 October 2010, Band of Skulls released a live album called Live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
On 5 October 2011, the band released "The Devil Takes Care of His Own"—the first single to be taken from the new album—with an accompanying music video. The second studio album Sweet Sour was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. It is produced by Ian Davenport (Supergrass, Badly Drawn Boy), who also produced their debut album, and was released on February 21, 2012 in the US, and February 20, 2012 in the UK and Europe.
On 12 April 2012, Channel 4 broadcast a short documentary starring the band. They discuss the formation of Band Of Skulls through to going from working the bars of their hometown to playing music in front of expansive crowds of adoring fans across the globe. It is a rare and intimate insight into the world of Band Of Skulls, focusing of their success and achievements over the years.
On 13 October 2012, Band of Skulls played the 11th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. The show was briefly interrupted by a rainstorm that soaked the front of the stage, including Russell's pedal board, prompting the band to leave the stage while crews dried and moved the affected equipment. The band was able to return and complete their set after about a 10-minute delay.
On 2nd December 2013, the band released the video for "Asleep At The Wheel" - the first track to be shared from their yet unreleased album 'Himalayan'.
In January 2017, it was announced via social media that Hayward had left the band.
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Band of Skulls Lyrics
"Light of the Morning" I wanna see you in the morning I wanna see you…
01 I Know What I Am Hi ho, tripper's out cold I've got a feeling like a…
01 Light of the Morning I wanna see you in the morning I wanna see you…
01. ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL I went upstate Asleep at the wheel, yeah Double the win Near…
03 Lay My Head Down Was I asleep did you save me from disaster Wake up…
51. It Aint Me Babe Go 'way from my window, Leave at your own chosen speed. I'm…
Asleep at the Wheel I went upstate Asleep at the wheel, yeah Top of the Range Ne…
Back Of Beyond I rock around everybody else outta place Be bop a lula…
Be Mine I've done you wrong And my life won't go on I'll be…
Black Magic I am a living machine I like my competition clean Whoa, whoa…
Blood I want it, to be over Turn the boat around and…
Bodies I'm sorry to start But I really wanted something And you pla…
Bomb All that you do All that you say To get to home…
Brothers And Sisters I was born and raised With a dozen other countries You were…
Bruises Take this life and this form One and all Wish that I…
Carnivorous I am the ace that you pour I am the creature…
Close to Nowhere Though I long to, Though I try to, Figure it…
Cold Fame What's the point of fame if it's been abused? What's a…
Cold Flame What's the point of pain if it's been abused? What's a…
Cold Sweat Like a cold, cold sweat, alright I got the fever for…
Cool Your Battles Come on baby, it'll be alright Come on darlin', let's go…
Death By Diamonds She grew up in a nice neighborhood But it didn't do…
Death By Diamonds And Perls She grew up in a nice neighborhood But it didn't do…
Devil Takes Care Of His Own If you fed the rock then you reveal an ugly…
Dull Gold Heart Shot in the dark I wait for your Dull gold heart I wait Mos…
Embers Take me to the place that we met, babe mmm We…
Erounds Watch out Something's not right Something's here through the…
Fires Baby, Darling, Doll Face, Honey Now I don't mean to cause…
Friends All my life I've been searching for something Something I…
Get Yourself Together Wake before the dawn You will lie, but you’re older Neithe…
Gold You're free and complicated Queen of this town She's like Th…
Heaven See the lightning, hear all the thunder What you gonna do? F…
Heavens Key See the lightning, hear all the thunder What you gonna do? …
Himalayan Himalayan, bigger than you or me I'm just saying, it's unnat…
Hollywood Bowl Took my baby to the Hollywood bowl I was wasted she…
Hometowns In hometowns, suburban and transient Romances, just like yo…
Honest You gotta be honest You gotta be guarded You sure aren't gon…
Hoochie Coochie Who's house are you going to? Who's house are you going…
I Feel Like Ten Men Well, you hit me like a flood, hit me like…
I Guess I Know You Fairly Well If I tell you part of my story Would you try…
I Know What I Am Hi ho, tripper's out cold I've got a feeling like a…
Impossible Everyday I'm disappearing Out of sight and out of hearing It…
In Colours Underneath the covers Where I wanna be Don′t want any other …
In Love By Default I am living hand up to my mouth You put the…
It Ain't Me Babe Go 'way from my window, Leave at your own chosen speed. I'm…
I_Know_What_I_Am Hi ho, tripper's out cold I've got a feeling like a…
Killer I got the recipe thumping on it And as for rivalry…
know what i am Hi ho, tripper's out cold I've got a feeling like a…
Lay My Head Down Was I asleep did you save me from disaster Wake up…
Lies All that you started will carry on, honey It’s wrote in…
Light of the Morning I wanna see you in the morning I wanna see you…
Love Is All You Love Let me start it off even with a little cough She's…
Navigate Everybody's back in town Give me the armor and let…
Nightmares I was afraid of coming undone Being a burden, being a…
Not the Kind of Nothing I Know I like you too much I like you too little And if…
Patterns There's one for the sorrow and two for the joy And…
Singing Watch out Something's not right Something's here through t…
So Good Never had it before Never knew, the score, till now Never go…
Something Something that you love Something that you hate Everything y…
Sound of You Don't bring your courage down Not even for a moment I could…
Speed of Light Don't be afraid If your loves (?) There's no need to fight …
Sweet Sour Take you by the hand and feed you Do you really…
Thanks a Lot Thanks a lot baby Ooh, thanks a lot baby Got no place…
That's My Trouble Dim the lights, make a progress Off of the wall and…
The Devil Takes Care of His Own If you fed the rock then you reveal an ugly…
This Is My Fix No religion is no more fighting Without money is more exciti…
Toreador Feeling doubt for the toreador You are away to Soon as you…
Tropical Disease Get out while you can There's only one door I met you…
Wanderluster You've seen the world And all the glory Is what you want The…
We're Alive If this is not what you wanted Don't hesitate, tell the…
You Ain't Pretty but You've Got it Going On His own death plays a single song, You feel lost…
You Are All That I Am Not How am I to be, all you are to me? It…
You Aren't Pretty But You Got It Going On His own death plays a single song, You feel lost…
You're Not Pretty But You Got It Goin' On His own death plays a single song, You feel lost…