With the departure of Roberts in 1998, the band quickly recruited guitarists Scott Seargant (Killing Culture) and Snake (Skrew)and went into writting mode. These sessions led to the Eyesore E.P which introduced the new line up (Available as a limited edition release of only 5000 copies which to this day remains a cult classic with fans worldwide). In 1999 the band entered El Paso's Village studio, again with producer Andy Sneap, to record Disembody: The New Flesh. The album went on to become an underground favorite for die hard metal fans around the globe. 18 months of touring would follow, with the band sharing the stage with the likes of Exodus, S.O.D, Fear Factory, the Deftones, Coal Chamber, Deicide, Entombed, and Napalm Death. 1999 would also see the band making another appearance on the main stage of the Dynamo Open Air Festival.
In 2003, Skinlab parted with guitarist Scott Seargant, and introduced Glen Telford to the line up. With Telford onboard, the band recorded The Revolting Room, which to some, was the highlight of the bands recording collection. Revolting Room saw the band move in more of a heavy/melodic direction, both in terms of song writing and production. This time the band worked with Producer Steve Evetts (Hatebreed,Glasjaw), bringing in Andy Sneap to round out the ulitmate mix of metal fans have learned to love.
The Revolting Room touring cycle saw the band share the stage with such acts as Hatebreed, Superjoint Ritual, Arch Enemy, Soil, and In Flames. They would hit stages from London to El Paso, making friends and new fans by the thousands. After a successful run of dates on the JagerMusic/Slayer Tour, the band decided to take a break and explore other musical adventures.
After a 4 year hiatus Skinlab, returned to the road with the "The Face Of Aggression" tour. This tour saw the band bring back it's furious stage presence and 'in for the kill attitude', culminating with a June 3rd 2007 performance at The Oakland Metro. This intense performance was captured for a future DVD and live album release.(04/29/2008 Skinlab return with the release of "SkinnedAlive!" through BCD Music Group).
The band is hard at work, writing the next full length album "The Scars Between Us", which will be released on September 15th, 2009.
Discography:
* Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded (1997)
* Eyesore EP (1998)
* Disembody: The New Flesh (1999)
* Revolting Room (2002)
* Nerve Damage (2004)
* The Scars Between Us (2009)
Anthem
Skinlab Lyrics
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Today's the day that I'm spitting the venom,
My mother told me there'd be days like this,
But keep an open mind and keep your shit together,
Anger control,
Am I living a godamn lie?
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me,
surrounding me.
Disguise the masquerade,
It's not as sacred as it seems,
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me,
(Fifteen minutes of fame)
The sky is turning grey,
and the people are still the same,
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me.
I never felt so disposable,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
One time to get it right son,
Make the desicion to sign the deal with the devil,
Refuse to comply,
We choose to do this our own way,
and now we're wathcing the falling stars,
staring at me, staring at me.
Disguise the masquerade,
It's not as sacred as it seems,
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me,
(Fifteen minutes of fame)
The sky is turning grey,
and the people are still the same,
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me.
The lyrics of Skinlab's song "Anthem" reflect feelings of frustration, anger, and a sense of disposability. The singer expresses a newfound intensity and determination to speak up and confront the challenges he faces. He acknowledges that his mother warned him about tough days but advises him to stay focused and composed. The lines "I never felt like this before, Today's the day that I'm spitting the venom" signify a breaking point where the singer decides to no longer hold back his emotions.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of deception and the illusion of fame. The phrase "Disguise the masquerade, It's not as sacred as it seems" suggests that the glamour and allure of fame are superficial and not as meaningful or fulfilling as they appear. The falling stars surrounding the singer can symbolize the failures and disappointments he witnesses, potentially reflecting the transient nature of success.
The chorus repeats the imagery of watching falling stars and emphasizes a sense of disillusionment. The line "The sky is turning grey, and the people are still the same" could imply a sense of hopelessness or stagnation, where despite external changes, people remain unchanged and unreliable.
Overall, "Anthem" expresses a sense of rebellion, frustration, and a desire to break away from societal norms and expectations. It reflects the band's discontent with the deceptive nature of fame and the struggle to find genuine meaning in a volatile world.
Line by Line Meaning
I never felt like this before
I have never experienced these emotions or thoughts before
Today's the day that I'm spitting the venom
Today is the day that I am expressing my pent-up anger and frustration
My mother told me there'd be days like this
My mother warned me that there would be difficult days like this
But keep an open mind and keep your shit together
However, I should stay open-minded and remain composed
Anger control
I need to control my anger
Am I living a goddamn lie?
Am I living a false or deceptive life?
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me, surrounding me
Now I am witnessing the downfall of those around me
Disguise the masquerade
Hide behind a facade or false appearance
It's not as sacred as it seems
It is not as honorable or important as it appears
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me
Now I am witnessing the downfall of those around me
(Fifteen minutes of fame)
(A short-lived period of recognition or success)
The sky is turning grey
The situation is becoming bleak or gloomy
and the people are still the same
And the people remain unchanged
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me
Now I am witnessing the downfall of those around me
I never felt so disposable
I have never felt so easily replaceable or insignificant
Here today and gone tomorrow
People or things can exist in one moment and disappear the next
One time to get it right son
One opportunity to make the correct decision
Make the decision to sign the deal with the devil
Choose to make a pact or agreement with something morally corrupt or harmful
Refuse to comply
I reject conforming or following the rules
We choose to do this our own way
We decide to pursue our own path or method
and now we're watching the falling stars
And now we are witnessing the downfall of others
staring at me, staring at me
Intensely observing or judging me
Disguise the masquerade
Hide behind a facade or false appearance
It's not as sacred as it seems
It is not as honorable or important as it appears
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me
Now I am witnessing the downfall of those around me
(Fifteen minutes of fame)
(A short-lived period of recognition or success)
The sky is turning grey
The situation is becoming bleak or gloomy
and the people are still the same
And the people remain unchanged
and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me
Now I am witnessing the downfall of those around me
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