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)
When Pain Comes to Surface
Skinlab Lyrics
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The lyrics to Skinlab's "When Pain Comes to Surface" explore the difficult and complex process of coming to terms with one's own pain and feelings of inadequacy. The singer asks "What does it take to be a man?" and goes on to describe the "complex of a little man" that can result when one's life is not perfect and pain starts to emerge. He urges the listener to "be yourself," but acknowledges that this can be difficult when you don't even know or like yourself. The pain comes to the surface in these moments, and the singer describes it as a "complex of a little man" that can make you blind and unable to understand your own struggles.
The song is a powerful plea for self-awareness and acceptance, highlighting the struggles that can arise when one tries to hide or ignore their own pain. The repeated chorus, with its blunt invitation to "watch the motherfucker burn," underscores the intensity of these feelings and the need to confront them head-on. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that while the process of dealing with pain may be difficult and painful, it is a necessary step towards becoming a stronger and more self-aware person.
Line by Line Meaning
What does it take to be a man? The complex of a little man
What is the true definition of being a man? Is it having the characteristics of an insecure person with an inferiority complex?
When your life ain't so perfect
At times when life is not always going well
When your pain comes to surface
When your emotional distress is revealed and becomes evident
Want you... want you to be yourself
Desiring for oneself to be displayed for who they genuinely are
But you don't even know yourself
Yet, you seem to be clueless about who you really are deep down.
Don't even like yourself
Furthermore, you do not even like your true self.
Pain comes to surface when you...
Your emotional pain surfaces when you...
Complex of a little man
An inferiority complex where a person feels overly inadequate and now lacks confidence
So blind you don't understand
You are so ignorant and blind that you do not comprehend the situation.
When pain comes to surface
When emotional pain finally comes to light.
Your pain comes to surface
Your emotional pain becomes noticeable.
And your life ain't so perfect any more yeah!
With the realization of the pain, life becomes more difficult for you.
Come on... bitch
An aggressive urging for the person to act, likely towards the cause of their pain.
Watch the motherfucker burn
A statement that can mean to watch a person suffer for their actions, or to light a fire to watch something burn.
So come on what does it take to be a man?
Repeating the question posed in the beginning, wondering what it takes to be a true man.
With your complex of a little man
Referencing the inferiority complex that was mentioned earlier.
And your life ain't so perfect
Again mentioning that life is not always going to be perfect.
When your pain comes to surface
When emotional pain becomes visible once again.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Gary Wendt, Mike Roberts, Paul Hopkins, Steev Esquivel
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Tan guy
underrated band, as good as machine head or pantera
ArmoredCoreFan27
Burn My Eyes is such an awesome album and a groove metal masterpiece. This album is awesome for those that like it.
matt11708
very underrated song.
Michael Towell
Underrated band.
Roger Pettersson
Badass rythm, bass, song and lyrics !!
Magno Cesar
ESSAS BASES , VAI DEMORAR MUITO PRA QUE ALGUMA BANDA FAÇA TAMANHA PERFEIÇÃO, ALIADA COM PESO E EXCELÊNCIA !!! SIMPLESMENTE FUDIDO !!!
lost in adirondacks
Fuckin brutal, skinlab deserves more credit
ArmoredCoreFan27
The clean vocals remind me of Acid Bath some. Really good.
Chuc K
Great opener I seen back in 97 for Machine Head at Maritime Hall SF.
RX Bandit
Wait, this isn't Machine Head?