Formed is 1994 in San Francisco, California by Singer/bassist Steev Esquive… Read Full Bio ↴Formed is 1994 in San Francisco, California by Singer/bassist Steev Esquivel, former guitarist Mike Roberts and drummer Paul Hopkins, Skinlab quickly began making a name for itself in the Bay Area music scene. This brought attention from Machine Head's Robb Flynn, who would go on to help the band secure it's first record deal and their first sold out European tour. Their appearance at the 1997 Dynamo Open Air launched the band into a fury of tours both European and State Side, in support of the debut album Bound Gagged and Blindfolded(Recorded by legendary metal producer Andy Sneap).

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 for a Fallen Star
Skinlab Lyrics

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I never felt like this before
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
And I'm 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 durrounding me,
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
Refust to comply
We choose to do this our own way

and now we're wathcing the falling stars
staring at me, staring at me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Skinlab's "Anthem for a Fallen Star" seem to convey the artist's feelings of anger, deception, and disillusionment while pursuing their dreams in the music industry. The opening line, "I never felt like this before," suggests a sense of desperation and hopelessness that is mirrored in the subsequent lines. The artist talks about spitting venom, which could signify the harsh reality of the industry and the need to fight back against the obstacles they face.

The artist's mother's advice to keep an open mind and control anger may have a deeper meaning in the context of the music industry. The industry can be ruthless, and artists may feel the need to compromise their values or music to succeed. The following lines talk about living a lie, watching falling stars, and the masquerade of fame. The artist seems to be realizing that the glitz and glamour of fame and success are not as sacred or genuine as they may seem.

In the latter part of the song, the artist talks about feeling disposable and the need to make the decision to sign a deal with the devil. This line could signify the pressure to conform to the industry's norms and demands, knowing that it may come at the cost of their authenticity. The line "choose to do this our own way" seems to be a reminder that artists have the power to create music on their terms and resist the temptation to compromise their integrity.

Line by Line Meaning

I never felt like this before
I haven't experienced this feeling previously

Today's the day that I'm spitting the venom
Today, I'm expressing my anger and frustration

My mother told me there'd be days like this
My mom warned me about days like this

but keep an open mind and keep your shit together
But, she advised me to stay calm and composed

Anger control
I need to control my anger

And I'm living a godamn lie
I'm living a life of deception

and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me, surrounding me
Now, I feel like everything is collapsing around me

Disguise the masquerade
We're pretending to be something that we're not

It's not as sacred as it seems
The situation isn't as honorable as it appears

and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me, surrounding me
Now, I feel like everything is collapsing around me

(Fifteen minutes of fame)
We only have a short period of time in the spotlight

The sky is turning Grey
The situation is becoming more depressing

and the people are still the same
People haven't changed

and now I'm watching the falling stars surrounding me
Now, I feel like everything is collapsing around me

I never felt so disposable
I never felt so worthless

here today and gone tomorrow
Our time in the spotlight is brief

One time to get it right son
We only have one opportunity to succeed

Make the desicion to sign the deal with the devil
Decide to make a deal with someone who isn't trustworthy in order to succeed

Refust to comply
We won't conform to other's expectations

We choose to do this our own way
We're deciding to go against the norm and follow our own path

and now we're wathcing the falling stars staring at me, staring at me.
Now, we're seeing everything fall apart around us and we're surrounded by failures

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