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)
Promised
Skinlab Lyrics
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You could not take away
And everything I've done to you
You let me seep beneath your skin
But you try and you try to burn me
Oh, let me black malice
You'll see your darkness, rusted gun to your head
Time won't heal these wounds
Won't love
Yeah, I promised you I would not do it
I promised everything to you
But you try and you try to burn me
Oh, let me black malice
Won't love again
Time won't heal these wounds
Yeah, I promised you I would not do it
I promised everything to you
Won't love again
Taking whole
Let my soul
Thank you Jesus Christ for letting me live
Taking whole
Let my soul
Thank you Jesus Christ for letting me live
Taking whole
Let my soul
Thank you Jesus Christ for letting me live
Won't love
Won't love
Won't love again
The song "Promised" by Skinlab is a heavy, intense track that deals with pain, betrayal, and the difficulty of moving on from past wounds. The lyrics express frustration and anger at someone who has let the singer down, despite their promises to stay together through thick and thin. The singer acknowledges that everything he has said and done to this person has left a mark on them, but they still try to burn him with their black malice. He warns them that their darkness will eventually catch up to them, and they won't be able to love again.
The repeated phrase "time won't heal these wounds" emphasizes the idea that the pain inflicted is deep and long-lasting. Despite promises made in the past, the singer feels betrayed and unable to trust again. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has found some solace in their faith, thanking Jesus Christ for allowing them to continue living.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of hurt and disillusionment with someone who has promised loyalty but failed to deliver.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything I have said to you
All the words that I spoke to you
You could not take away
You were unable to forget those words
And everything I've done to you
All the actions that I performed towards you
You let me seep beneath your skin
You allowed my actions to affect you deeply
But you try and you try to burn me
However, you make repeated attempts to hurt me
Oh, let me black malice
You express dark and malicious intentions towards me
You'll see your darkness, rusted gun to your head
You will realize your inner demons but it will be too late to change anything
Won't let you love again
The pain and trauma will prevent you from trusting and loving again
Time won't heal these wounds
Grief and emotional wounds will not fade with time
Won't love
Unwilling to open up to love and affection
Yeah, I promised you I would not do it
I made a commitment to you that I wouldn't hurt you
I promised everything to you
I pledged to give all of myself to you
Taking whole
Fully embracing the situation
Let my soul
Allowing my inner feelings to guide me
Thank you Jesus Christ for letting me live
Gratefulness to God for the opportunity to keep living despite the pain
Won't love again
Not wanting to experience the pain of love again
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Written by: ADAMS
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Criminally underrated band, album and song.
Alex Pate
This was the good stuff. 15 yrs ago. Still thankful these guys did this. Badass
Wraeths
Why didn't mike just use a noise gate? Love you homies from the Town. Big ups.
Chance conner
Fuck yea I wish these guys would get back together
Mike Loranger
You're in luck, buddy. They're back together and writing new material!!!
The 80s Live Again
Remember seeing these guys with crowbar and sod. The were late to play. Because they were smoking pot. But we're killer when they finally played. Worth the delay. I meant Steev he was in a hurry to smoke more pot. But stopped for a couple seconds to listen to me. And when I was done. He took off disappeared. It was not the first time I went to see not the headliner but the opening act. Great memories.
Brian Jennings
@Wraeths you're right dude Paul is badass!!!I met these guys in Spartanburg,S.C. & they were cool as hell!!Steve talked to me about this song is based off Paul's girlfriend being assaulted years ago!Me & my friends had a beer with em & I brought the song up cuz my friends didn't believe me he says in the song "Thank you Jesus Christ for letting me live "& he told us I was right and where this song came from!!They kick ass and should've been just as big as Machine Head!!Place was called Ground Zero where I met them was really a cool ass metal club!!Saw SLAYER there,Six Feet Under and Crowbar!!
The 80s Live Again
I know they did a new album recently that was missing skinlab's sound . You don't see to many people getting influenced by skinlab and machine head anymore .
Wraeths
my boy Adam was in this band; I'm from Oakland. They were so epic back then...they fucked up and missed a meet and greet w/ the press and that tanked their career...which was a shame because they would've destroyed most of their contemporaries at the time. Still love these dudes. Paul Hopkins is the most unsung player in my historical book. What a beast he is. Oaktown, Negro