They recorded their second album "Foreshadowing our Demise" in 2001. By then, the band had begun adding discreet melodies and varied rhythms to their once furiously full-speed assault.
In 2003, much improved on this direction album called "From Sacrifice to Survival" featuring Origin drummer John Longstreth temporarily stepping in for the sessions while Beaulac joined the band permently. In 2005 Sherwood Webber left the band and was replaced by Joe's brother, Jason Keyser.
South Glens Falls, New York, United States
1992
In 2006, the band released their highly anticipated album "Trample The Weak, Hurdle The Dead" which combined incredible machine like drumming from Bob Beaulac, crushing furious riffs from Noah Carpenter and unworldly screamed, growled vocals from Jason Keyser. This has seen the band progress and produce much more maintained material than before. The album was the third release under Relapse Records.
In April 2011, Skinless officially split up, but soon after announced a farewell performance at Maryland Deathfest 2011. All the members are continuing as musicians in other bands.
Skinless reformed in 2013 with the original line up from Progression Towards Evil. The band then added a second guitarist, Dave Matthews. In 2015 they released the Only The Ruthless Remain LP on Relapse Records.
Miscreant
Skinless Lyrics
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Billions of combinations to make them be, a billion more to set them free
Take misfortune it stayed the same today, another way to make the day fade
Away
Cast down abnormality, instead of seeing what makes them be
Sectioned lies end, truth be told as lines bend
A pretension fails to meet an end, Miscreant, what you know ends
Prayer for a new day, a loss that sends us all away
A misconception that continues tragically
A fading hope that they will finally see
A kind of vision that will always be, far exceeding their false security
The lyrics to Skinless's song "Miscreant" can be interpreted as a contemplation of the human condition and the futility we face when trying to make sense of the world around us. The line "Vertigo is the leading force of will" suggests that we are constantly struggling with the dizziness and disorientation that comes with navigating life's many paths. We are forced to find our way through billions of possible combinations, each with its own unique set of challenges and obstacles. But even when we do find a way forward, we are often met with misfortune and tragedy, which only serves to reinforce the sense of confusion and uncertainty that plagues us.
Line by Line Meaning
Vertigo is the leading force of will, as many paths as its forced to fulfill
Vertigo, which is a feeling of dizziness and disorientation, is the main driving force behind our decisions, and it can lead us down many different paths.
Billions of combinations to make them be, a billion more to set them free
There are countless ways to shape our lives, but even more options to break free from the molds we've created for ourselves.
Take misfortune it stayed the same today, another way to make the day fade away
Sometimes our misfortunes stick around, and the only way to move past them is to find new ways to distract ourselves.
Cast down abnormality, instead of seeing what makes them be
We often judge people who are different from us instead of trying to understand what makes them unique.
Sectioned lies end, truth be told as lines bend
False narratives eventually fall apart, and the truth will be revealed as more information comes to light.
A pretension fails to meet an end, Miscreant, what you know ends
When someone tries to pretend to be something they're not, it will eventually catch up to them and their true identity will be revealed.
What's been mistaken as an erratic being becomes a means for salvation
People who are seen as unpredictable or unstable may actually hold the key to a better future.
Prayer for a new day, a loss that sends us all away
Sometimes we need to experience loss in order to move forward and create a better tomorrow.
A misconception that continues tragically
When we hold onto false beliefs or misunderstandings, it can lead to negative consequences.
A fading hope that they will finally see
We may hold onto hope that one day people will understand or see things differently, even if it seems unlikely.
A kind of vision that will always be, far exceeding their false security
Sometimes we have a vision of the future that is beyond what others can imagine, and it requires us to step outside of our comfort zones and take risks.
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