Groove metal pioneers, Skinlab, have joined forces with producer Ulrich Wild, and officially signed to the WURMgroup record label imprint. Simultaneously, they have just dropped their new single, “Flesh Wounds,” the band’s first new track in nearly four years. Check it out and read more below.
Stream “Flesh Wounds” here: https://open.spotify.com/album/750XNk9iXGoPGLokVyvEqw
“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,” says Steev Esquivel, vocalist and bassist of Skinlab, capturing the raw power of the band’s new material.
Ulrich 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.”
The track, produced and mixed by Ulrich Wild (Static-X, Dethklok, Pantera), was co-written by Esquivel himself 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.
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, CZ. North American fans can catch Skinlab starting in Sacramento, CA on December 12, with additional dates in major cities through early 2025.
Steev Esquivel expressed excitement for the tour and lineup changes, saying, “It’s been a while since our last update, but we’re back with some exciting news! Sadly, Marcos won’t be able to join us this November, but we’re stoked to have Steve Lujan from Sacramento’s Cemetery Legacy and Oscar ‘Wakaras’ Lugo of San Jose’s Way II Stoned on board. Both guitarists have been killing it in rehearsals, and we can’t wait to bring our music to the fans. Bags are packed!”
New guitarist Oscar “Wakaras” Lugo shared his enthusiasm, adding, “I’m really excited to announce that I will be part of this European Tour, playing guitar for Skinlab, one of the bands I looked up to when I was in high school.”
Tour Dates
European Tour 2024
Nov 13 – České Budějovice, CZ
Nov 14 – Pardubice, CZ
Nov 15 – Kojetín, CZ
Nov 16 – Jablunkov, CZ
Nov 17 – Berlin, DE
U.S. Tour 2024-2025
Dec 12 – Sacramento, CA
Dec 13 – Los Angeles, CA
Jan 7 – Brooklyn, NY
Jan 8 – Clifton, NJ
Jan 9 – Mechanicsburg, PA
Jan 10 – Chicopee, MA
Jan 11 – New Haven, CT
Jan 12 – Albany, NY
Formed in San Francisco, California in 1994, Skinlab quickly gained a loyal following with their unique blend of powerful rhythms and biting lyrics, placing them among the giants of the groove metal genre. Since their reformation, Skinlab has stuck true to their roots, drawing comparisons to bands like Sepultura, Hatebreed, and Machine Head while continuing to expand their sound. With a nearly three-decades-long career, the band has weathered lineup changes and shifting musical landscapes but has never compromised on their original sound. Their upcoming single, “Flesh Wounds,” continues this legacy, promising fans a return to the heavy, authentic Skinlab sound they know and love.
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