SKINLAB release new video for 'Flesh Wounds'
19-11-2024
San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal titans SKINLAB are back with a vengeance, dropping the punishing new music video for their latest single, “Flesh Wounds”. The song, already a standout hit, has been crushing airwaves as one of the heaviest tracks in rotation on SiriusXM, earning high praise and a roaring endorsement from Jose Mangin, the self-proclaimed “Ambassador Of Heavy Metal.” With its relentless riffs and visceral intensity, “Flesh Wounds” marks a triumphant return for the band, proving they’re as ferocious as ever.
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Alongside the video release, SKINLAB is thrilled to announce the addition of guitarist Angelo Miles to their ranks, joining vocalist/bassist Steev Esquivel, guitarist Marcos Medina, and drummer Fabian Vestod. Miles brings a fresh surge of energy to the lineup, perfectly complementing the band’s signature groove-laden heaviness.
“Angelo‘s a beast on the guitar and fits right into the SKINLAB family,” says Esquivel. “He’s already tearing it up, and we can’t wait for fans to see what’s next.”
The “Flesh Wounds” music video — directed with gritty, cinematic flair by Karl Winnery — delivers a visual assault that matches the song’s raw power.
SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel said: “Our first song in nearly four years. With the intent on coming hard straight out the gates, we stuck to our guns. ‘Flesh Wounds’ … when you hear it, you know it’s SKINLAB.”
The track, produced and mixed by Wild, was co-written by Esquivel and brings together the talents of Marcos Medina and Scott Sargeant on guitars, alongside Fabian Vestod on drums. “Flesh Wounds” is a return to SKINLAB‘s roots, showcasing the driving rhythms, aggressive melodies, and powerful vocals that fans have come to expect.
Wild expressed his excitement about this latest collaboration, stating: “I’m thrilled to add SKINLAB to our WURMgroup roster. We had a great time creating their previous album, ‘Venomous’, so it was an easy decision to work with them again. ‘Flesh Wounds’ is unmistakably SKINLAB and a great song to continue where they left off. It’s powerful groove metal you’d expect from a band with eyes trained on the future.”
To celebrate this new chapter, SKINLAB is hitting the road with a string of European and North American tour dates. As part of the European leg, SKINLAB will share the stage with PRO-PAIN, kicking off the tour on November 13 in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. North American fans can catch SKINLAB starting in Sacramento, California on December 12, with additional dates in major cities through early 2025.
SKINLAB has had different lineups throughout its history, with Esquivel as the only mainstay.
Formed in 1994, SKINLAB has released five studio albums: 1997’s “Bound, Gagged And Blindfolded”, 1999’s “Disembody: The New Flesh”, 2002’s “ReVolting Room”, 2009’s “The Scars Between Us” and 2019’s “Venomous”.
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