1) The UK acid hou… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 artists/bands called Skynet.
1) The UK acid house movement in 1987 was the catalyst for the dance music revolution that was ahead! Skynet, aka Nathan Vinall, found himself sucked into the thick of it. Skynet recalls how early acid house changed his life forever: "I was totally transformed over night. I remember going to the local clubs like Savannah and Zap and was like, what the hell is this? A few weeks later I found myself going out Thursday, Friday, and the whole weekend. At the age of 17 I was ready to blast, so I did and never looked back!"
Sixteen years later Skynet is more deeply rooted in electronic dance music than ever he could have imagined.
After a couple years spent listening, Skynet felt growing desire to DJ and produce. In the clubs he found himself gravitating to the more straightforward techno sounds familiarized by the works of Lenny Dee and Loftgroover. With his love of the music and his appreciation of its intricacies, Skynet felt that it was time to create his own sound and put it out there for others to enjoy. With that, Skynet purchased some studio equipment, despite knowing nothing about music apart from what he loved and turned him on. Whilst discovering and learning about the production of music he was exposed to a new sound that was evolving in the electronic music scene; it was called Jungle. It wasn't long before Skynet's talents in the studio began to unfold parallel to the increasing sophistication of the Jungle sound he loved so much.
After spending some time meeting new producers in his hometown of Brighton, England, Skynet was introduced to Shaun Morris, aka Stakka. Shaun had been producing for a few years and had already released a few records. Shortly after their introduction, the duos partnership began to take shape. "We started working together more and more. We found ourselves at a point were we had a couple of tracks that were really different from anything on any other labels, so we decided to start our own imprints, Audio Blueprint and Underfire." After years of hard work the duo's releases began receiving recognition from many of the major players in the scene, including Fabio, Grooverider, Andy C, Randall and Ray Keith. But it was Skynet & Stakka's Voyager LP (Audio Blueprint) that really stamped their mark on the Drum and Bass map. The LP received raving reviews and is still regarded by many as a breakthrough for the drum and bass sound. The due soon followed up with Blazin, an LP released on their sister label Underfire. With its next level production and innovative sound, Blazin set a new musical standard in the scene. The milestone LP contained the tune Side Effects which instantly turned into an anthem familiar to drum and bass enthusiasts around the globe. In fact, it was that song Grooverider called one of the biggest tunes of Glastonbury during a broadcast on BBC's Radio One.
Not contented with two killer LPs, the duo went on to produce one final LP together, entitled Clockwork. The Clockwork LP, loaded with dance floor anthems, became an all -time drum and bass classic. The album gained the duo worldwide recognition and respect while continuing to solidify Skynet's stronghold as one of the hottest and most innovative producers in the drum and bass music scene.
Despite its success, Clockwork marked the end of the Stakka / Skynet partnership. "We had moved to Seattle for a year after the Clockwork LP and during that time we discovered that we were on different pages. Five years in the studio together can take its toll on the best of friend/partnerships." Skynet recalls: "It was like a marriage without the love. I felt restricted and needed to move on."
In the years that Stakka and Skynet worked together they released a total of 40 twelve inch singles, three albums and five compilation CDs.
After returning to the UK, Skynet spent much of his time touring in order to showcase his sounds and skills as a solo artist. Alone for the first time Skynet hit Australia, Europe, and the US. He also spent a lot of time in the studio, creating an arsenal of new work and making plans for a new way to expose the public to his paramount sound. Alone in the studio, Skynet began to feel more inspired by the work he was writing. "It was just me now. I loved the freedom and it showed in the music I was creating."
Back in the studio, having crafted a nice cache of music, Nathan decided to kick-start his own imprints: Skynet Recordings, Discrete and Nvision. Skynet Recordings was the first followed closely by Discrete Recordings. "These were both labels for me really. I needed them both because of the sheer volume of tracks I was producing. The music I have been making seems to take on two different vibes. Skynet Recordings is set for the heavy more dance floor material whilst Discrete Recordings was created to birth the deeper more soulful sounds." After many months of hard work, Skynet's hard-line solo career began to raise eyebrows in the global drum and bass community. The releases on the new labels have led to continued requests for tour dates all over Europe, America, South Africa and Australia and high demands for original and remix work.
Recognizing the need of an outlet for other artists music, Skynet established Nvision. A bombardment of demos from around the world kept coming in. Skynet heard a good few tunes and he noticed serious potential in these artists, and with that Nvision was born!
The future is bright for the man from Brighton and the global electronic music scene is better off because of his contributions.
2) Skynet, the next big metal act to come out of Hamilton. With the hype off their debut video "Deception", the boys from Skynet went to Plain City, Ohio to record their debut 6 song EP with Dan Smoldt at URC Studios, and guitarist Adrian Levasseur as producer. They entered the studio drunk, and without distraction, to deliver the most raw and brutal album possible. Straight Reads the Line alumni Blake Prince and Adrian Levasseur’s songwriting shine over this album. Talented is something that more than describes Pete Chernets and Fraser Stephenson, their technical skill will astound and atrophy. Skynet’s debut EP will make you listen again and harder. They are ready to wreck your city on the Blind Witness' farewell tour and continue to rule the road this summer/fall.
The Wild
Skynet Lyrics
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You just might get out alive
My patience has run its course
The blame and the force is on my hands
To justify this is out of question
What am I waiting for?
On a daily basis, I′ve been overwhelmed with the fakest sorry excuse
March on through this night
I'm dancing in the streets, prolonging the inevitable end of the evening
Open the flood gates and wipe them out
You′re all pigs, without a doubt
No more lifeless hours, unlock your doors
Try to be yourself or I promise you won't get out
Laughing and shining on the surface, but for what?
You're a joke to these people
Watch your mouth
The drive is gone from all of you, including myself
Upon deaf ears, we will beg for a second chance,
Only to pour it down the drain
The coroners await the arrival of another wasted soul
Goddamn you all! rise without fall! you′re all pigs, without a doubt
No more lifeless hours, unlock your doors
Try to be yourself or I promise you won′t get out
Laughing and shining on the surface, but for what?
You're a joke to these people
Watch your mouth
The drive is gone from all of you, including myself
Open your eyes, and look what surrounds you, lies! lies! lies!
You shoulder the blame, you were better off coming disguised
My cover was blown
What did you expect me to do, when we are all alone?
I gave you every lifeless breath that I had to offer,
But that wasn′t enough for you
The lyrics to Skynet's song The Wild explore themes of frustration, disillusionment, and a desire for change. The lines "Teethmarks, these are all parasites / You just might get out alive" set a tone of aggression and hostility towards those around the singer. The singer is deeply disillusioned with the people around them, feeling that they are all 'pigs' with no drive or ambition. The lines "Open your eyes, and look what surrounds you, lies! lies! lies! / You shoulder the blame, you were better off coming disguised" reframes this anger in the context of a larger societal issue, implying that everyone is to blame for the state of the world.
The lines "Upon deaf ears, we will beg for a second chance, / Only to pour it down the drain" highlight a sense of desperation and hopelessness - the singer feels that no one is truly listening or willing to make a change. This is reinforced by the line "Laughing and shining on the surface, but for what? / You're a joke to these people", suggesting that people are more concerned with appearances than with substance.
Line by Line Meaning
Teethmarks, these are all parasites
I have been bitten and hurt by the people around me and they are all taking advantage of me
You just might get out alive
You might survive and get away from this chaos but it's a slim chance
My patience has run its course
I have had enough, I no longer possess the tolerance to endure it anymore
The blame and the force is on my hands
I am the one responsible and in control of the situation
To justify this is out of question
I don't need to make excuses for my behavior
What am I waiting for?
Why am I hesitant to take action?
On a daily basis, I′ve been overwhelmed with the fakest sorry excuse
Everyday, I am bombarded with insincere apologies and excuses
The worst kind of connection to the truth (wipe them out)
The people around me are not truthful and it's infuriating
March on through this night
I will keep moving forward, even through the darkest of times
I'm dancing in the streets, prolonging the inevitable end of the evening
I am trying to enjoy the moment and delay the end of a good time
Open the flood gates and wipe them out
Let the floodgates open and let them all be destroyed
You′re all pigs, without a doubt
You are all disgusting and selfish
No more lifeless hours, unlock your doors
Stop living a monotonous life and open yourself up to new experiences
Try to be yourself or I promise you won't get out
Be true to who you are or you'll never truly experience life
Laughing and shining on the surface, but for what?
You may seem happy on the outside, but for what reason?
You're a joke to these people
You are not taken seriously by those around you
Watch your mouth
Be careful what you say
The drive is gone from all of you, including myself
We have all lost our motivation and passion
Upon deaf ears, we will beg for a second chance,
We will plead for forgiveness but no one will listen
Only to pour it down the drain
But the effort will all be for nothing
The coroners await the arrival of another wasted soul
The authorities are waiting for another person who has thrown their life away
Goddamn you all! rise without fall! you′re all pigs, without a doubt
I curse all of you for not rising above your current circumstance
Open your eyes, and look what surrounds you, lies! lies! lies!
Wake up and see how much deceit exists in your surroundings
You shoulder the blame, you were better off coming disguised
You are responsible for what has happened and it would have been better to not reveal your true self
My cover was blown
My true identity has been revealed
What did you expect me to do, when we are all alone?
What other course of action do I have when I'm on my own?
I gave you every lifeless breath that I had to offer,
I gave you everything I had to offer, even if it was meaningless
But that wasn′t enough for you
But it wasn't satisfactory for you
Writer(s): donny levasseur, blake prince
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Josh Stanton
These lyrics are absolutely fantastic.
Pearce Hendy
So sad that I only just found out about this band on my Spotify's Discover Weekly and they are no longer together. I'm absolutely blown away by this. Favourite song and band right now.
Steve
bro same. every song is so catchy and good. lyrics are bomb. but they broke up :(
Amane Mizuhashi
IDRK if Skynet did indeed break up. They sort of fell off the map after the accident and their donation drive failed to reach its goal. Maybe it's more accurate to say they fell apart?
Christian Smith
+Pearce Hendy I feel your pain. This band is a perfect example of metalcore done right. Just enough musicianship to keep us musicians happy, but enough emphasis on the lyrics to give you a clear picture of what they're trying to say.
All Lives Matter
Wow she has the voice of an angel
Still Gloom
Absolutely breathtaking.
Sic tune!
Mike Garite
Big fan of this track.
Sarah Hale
LOVE this :3
Matt Grind
This is the best song on the cd! I need to find out who the female singer is and if she has a band of her own????!