Albums & EPs: Skold 1996, Neverland 1996, November 2009 Singles 2009, Suck 2011, Anomie 2011, Tonight 2011, The Undoing 2016
Tim Skold was born on December 14, 1966 in Skövde, a small city in Västergötland, Sweden. Tim met guitarist Harry Cody at a New Year's Eve party and they formed a creative partnership which would last for many years to come.
During the early 80's, bassist Tim Tim (changing his name from Tim Sköld ) and guitarist Harry Cody formed the glam rock band Kingpin in their native Skövde, Sweden, inspired by the flamboyant hard rock bands flowing out of L.A. and UK acts such as Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Zodiac Mindwarp.
The band kicked off their career with a 7" single titled "Shout It Out" (which hit #1 back in Sweden) in 1987 after drafting vocalist Zinny J. San and drummer Stixx Galore a short time later. Kingpin released their only Swedish album "Welcome To Bop City" 12" LP the following year, followed by relocation to L.A.
Discovered and signed by Cliff Cultreri at Relativity Records, Kingpin changed their name to Shotgun Messiah, as a San Francisco-based band held the rights to the name Kingpin. Remixing and re-packaging their album, Shotgun Messiah self-titled it as their international debut in 1989.
Zan was let go soon after having MTV smash hits such as "Don't Care 'Bout Nothin'" and "Shout It Out" while the band was making a follow up to their debut self-titled album. They hired a new bassist, Bobby Lycon, from New York, and on Harry Cody's suggestion Tim Tim took on the lead vocals. At this time, Tim Tim, whose role was now frontman, went by the name Tim Skold, dropping the umlaut. They released "Second Coming" in 1992, which was enthusiastically received by the media and came to be their most successful album to date. Two singles were released from that album, "Heartbreak Blvd." and "Living Without You".
Shortly after, the band followed up with an E.P. entitled "I Want More" which contained some punk covers along with re-recorded songs from their previous album "I Want More", 'Babylon' and an acoustic version of "Nobody's Home". Soon after this release, Shotgun Messiah were down to two original members, Skold and Cody, seeing the departure of Stixx and Lycon.
Still under contract with Relativity Records, Skold and Cody decided to go back to Sweden for the recording of the 3rd and final Shotgun Messiah album, leaning towards the industrial end of heavy metal and naming it "Violent New Breed". The album was released in 1993 and is now considered a cult classic due to the 'before it's time' incorporation of industrial influences. However, at the time of release it received mixed reviews and continued public indifference eventually convinced the two to call it a day, leading Tim to embark on his solo project, Skold.
After the departure of Shotgun Messiah, Tim went on to pursue a solo career. Writing all songs and playing all instruments himself, his self-titled debut album, "Skold", was released in 1996 by record label RCA (and co-produced with Scott Humphrey).
Promoting his debut album, SKOLD went on a short tour with (and in part as support for) Genitorturers. Some of the songs on the SKOLD album were used in movies like Disturbing Behavior ("Hail Mary"), Universal Soldier: The Return ("Chaos") and the Playstation game Twisted Metal ("Chaos"). During his solo career, Skold also did remixes for several bands such as Prong, Nature and Drown. He also met KMFDM frontman Sascha Konietzko during his time in the studio and even went to join his band a short time later.
After his short-lived solo career, Skold went on to join KMFDM in 1997. His first involvement with KMFDM was on the album, "Symbols", which he contributed to with just one song. "Anarchy", which Skold wrote and provided vocals for, became a hit in clubs. His next album with KMFDM, entitled "Adios", was released in 1999. "Adios" saw Skold taking on a larger role in the band, not just as vocalist, writer and bassist, but also as producer, engineer and programmer alongside Konietzko.
Following the 1999 Columbine High School Massacre incident (which happened the same day "Adios" was released) and the stigma of the shooters being avid fans, the band went on a short hiatus, forming the project mdfmk.
Founded by Sascha Konietzko and Skold, they went on to release just one album simply titled "mdfmk" released in 2000 on Universal Records. The band, with Lucia Cifarelli (formerly of the band Drill), took on a more futuristic sound, which also contained hints of trance and europop, primarily in the style of production, leaning towards, what is now commonly referred to as 'electronica'.
Mdfmk also featured all three sharing vocal duties. Their song "Missing Time" was used in the animated movie, Heavy Metal 2000. Skold, Konietzko and Cifarelli went on to reform KMFDM shortly after that.
Skold, on bass, joined ohGr, a project of Skinny Puppy vocalist Nivek Ogre, for the tour in support of its first album, Welt, in 2001.
Skold's involvement with Marilyn Manson began as producer for the single "Tainted Love" which featured on the 2001 teen movie, Not Another Teen Movie, as well as the Not Another Teen Movie Soundtrack. Manson and Skold went on to score the movie Resident Evil, released in 2002. Several tracks are featured on the Resident Evil Movie Soundtrack.
Skold officially joined Marilyn Manson in 2002 after the departure of bassist Twiggy Ramirez. At this time, not only was Tim the bassist for the band, but he was also credited with an impressive list of production talents such as producer, digital editing, artwork, electronics, drum programming and beats, along with playing guitar, keyboards, accordion and synthesizer bass for the Marilyn Manson 2003 release, "The Golden Age of Grotesque".
Due to Tim's commitment as producer for Marilyn Manson's 2003 album, "The Golden Age of Grotesque", he was not able to feature in the line-up for KMFDM's 2002 Sturm & Drang tour, though he made two guest appearances on June 4th and 5th.
He is described by Manson as, "the power that attitude brings to an album". More of his production talents can be seen on the band's 2004 release, "Lest We Forget: The Best of", where Skold, besides being the producer, took on the role of lead guitarist and sang backup vocals on the cover version of "Personal Jesus", which featured on the best of record and was also released as a single. Coinciding with the release of The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D in October 2006, Manson and Skold contributed a cover of "This Is Halloween" to The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack, which Skold did all the music for, while Manson sang vocals. This period also saw the start of work on Marilyn Manson’s sixth studio album, entitled "Eat Me, Drink Me", and released worldwide on June 5th, 2007.
Through the years with Marilyn Manson, Skold continues to prove he is a strong force to be reckoned with, becoming Manson's right hand man. Skold participated in the first half of the 2007 Rape Of The World tour, but it was announced January 9th that Tim had officially left Manson, and that Rob Holiday would be replacing him on guitar for the remainder of the tour.
After split with Marilyn Manson, Tim Skold went to compose soundtrack for the upcoming game Brütal Legend, along with Zakk Wylde, Wolfmother, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Ronnie James Dio.
On December 16, 2008, it was announced on the KMFDM website that Tim Skold and Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM were working together for a new album, titled "SKOLD VS KMFDM", an 11-song album.
Skold also did production on KMFDM's 2009 album Blitz, and he has remixed for artists such as 16volt, Front Line Assembly and Left Spine Down.
In 2009 Skold released the EP Singles featuring three new solo songs I Will Not Forget, A Dark Star and Bullets Ricochet. In April 2011 Skold released the EP Suck featuring remixes of the title track by artists 16Volt, Front Line Assembly, Combichrist and Bitteren Ende as well as including the tracks from the Singles EP. May 2011 will see the release of his first solo album in 15 years, Anomie, on Metropolis Records.
In 2009, Skold formed the Scandinavian supergroup Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult with Hank von Helvete. They released their debut album, 'I Declare: Treason, on 6 June 2011. Skold, along with Jason Suecof, produced Motionless in White's 2012 studio album ' Infamous'. Skold also contributed songwriting on 5 songs. Skold was also announced as a featured artist on the song "Final Dictvm" from the album Reincarnate. In January 2020, Skold and Nero Bellum announced a new project dubbed Not My God. Their self-titled album was released on 14 February 2020.
Note: This artist has multiple listings in Last.fm. For information on Tim Skold, Sköld, and Tim Sköld please see the artist's official page Skold. (Original spelling was Sköld, but now appears as Skold on his official sites)
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Suck
Skold Lyrics
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You'd be important if you were famous, oh please
Try a little more then try a little harder
Trying not to think is harder than you think
So just leave the motor running, throw away the fucking key
You fucked up from the beginning
Celebrate stupidity, down on your knees
You still do it like it's straight to video
If you were famous you'd be better for sure
Try a little more then try a little harder
Trying not to look is harder than it seems
So just leave the motor running, throw away the fucking key
You fucked up from the beginning
Celebrate stupidity, down on your knees
Suck my rock, suck my rock
Cut twice before you measure
Don't look either way
Who wants to live forever
When dying is on sale today
You want to do it without dignity or shame
15 seconds later we won't know your name
Try a little more then try a little harder
Trying not to fall is not trying at all
So just leave the motor running, throw away the fucking key
You fucked up from the beginning
Celebrate stupidity, down on your knees
Suck my rock, down on your knees, suck my rock
The lyrics of the song "Suck" by Skold explore the theme of fame and the lengths that people will go to achieve it. The first verse talks about how people aspire to be like the celebrities they see on TV and believe that fame equals importance. The singer encourages them to try harder, but also acknowledges that trying not to think for oneself is even harder.
The chorus of the song declares that the singer has messed up from the very beginning and celebrates stupidity. The phrase "suck my rock" is repeated, which could be interpreted as a demand for oral sex or as a metaphor for worshipping celebrity status.
The second verse continues to ridicule those who strive for fame, stating that they still act like they are in a cheap music video. The singer again urges them to try harder, but also states that trying not to look like a fool is harder than it seems.
The bridge of the song takes a darker turn, with lyrics like "cut twice before you measure," which could suggest that people are harming themselves to attain the image they desire. The phrase "who wants to live forever when dying is on sale today" could be interpreted as a reference to the fleeting nature of fame and the ultimate price one may pay for it.
The song ends with an exhortation to abandon dignity and shame and embrace foolishness. The repetition of the phrase "down on your knees, suck my rock" reinforces the idea of submitting to the almighty power of celebrity.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to do it like they do it on TV
You aspire to follow the norms set by society, even if it means sacrificing your own unique identity.
You'd be important if you were famous, oh please
You believe that recognition and fame will make you a more valuable and respected person.
Try a little more then try a little harder
You feel pressured to constantly strive for success, even if it means pushing yourself to your limits.
Trying not to think is harder than you think
You struggle to avoid negative thoughts and distractions that hold you back from success.
So just leave the motor running, throw away the fucking key
You choose to give up control and let life lead you wherever it may, without any regard for the consequences.
You fucked up from the beginning
You acknowledge that you've made mistakes, and believe that those mistakes have led to your current situation.
Celebrate stupidity, down on your knees
You choose to celebrate ignorance and lack of critical thinking, rather than striving for knowledge and improvement.
Suck my rock, suck my rock
You demand that others give you respect and admiration, regardless of whether or not you deserve it.
You still do it like it's straight to video
Despite your efforts, you feel like you're not making any progress and still stuck in the same place as before.
If you were famous you'd be better for sure
You truly believe that fame would be the solution to all your problems and make you a better person.
Trying not to look is harder than it seems
You struggle to avoid the judgment and scrutiny of others, and feel like you're always being watched and evaluated.
Cut twice before you measure
You believe in taking precautionary measures before taking any bold steps, to avoid potential failure and humiliation.
Don't look either way
You choose to avoid assessing the risks and only focus on the potential rewards of any given situation.
Who wants to live forever
You're willing to take risks and make impulsive decisions, because you don't think about the long-term consequences of your actions.
When dying is on sale today
You're willing to make sacrifices and take risks, even if it may put your life or well-being in danger.
You want to do it without dignity or shame
You choose to prioritize success and fame over your own personal values and principles.
15 seconds later we won't know your name
You believe that fame is fleeting, and that even if you achieve it, it won't last forever and you'll eventually be forgotten.
Trying not to fall is not trying at all
You realize that failure is an inevitable part of the journey to success, and that avoiding it entirely isn't a viable strategy.
Suck my rock, down on your knees, suck my rock
You demand that others show you unwavering loyalty and admiration, no matter how little respect you may have for them.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TIM SKOLD
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