SKINLAB on CAPITAL CHAOS 2009
SKINLAB on CAPITAL CHAOS 2009 perform “In For The Kill” the first single from the new album “The Scars Between Us” @ The Boardwalk~Orangevale, California 10/24/2009 also on the bill were DROP SEVEN, JUDHEAD, KEBERT XELA & AWAITING THE APOCALYPSE Skinlab is a groove metal band formed in 1995 in San Francisco, California by vocalist/bassist Steev Esquivel (who used to sing in the Bay Area thrash band Defiance), guitarist Mike Roberts, Now with San Francisco Bay Areas RAZE the STRAY, guitarist Gary Wendt (who played for the Bay Area thrash band Sacrilege BC and currently fronts alt/metal band The Ghost Next Door), and drummer Paul Hopkins (the lineup having since been altered.) After releasing 3 full length studio albums and an EP, they disbanded in 2003 fol lowing the departure of two core members. www.myspace.com Following the band’s demise, vocalist/bassist Steev Esquivel and guitarist Steve Green (aka: Snake) went on to form Re:Ignition. The band’s debut album, Empty Heart, Loaded Gun, was released in November 2006 through Corporate Punishment Records. After a three year hiatus, the band featuring line-up of Steev Esquivel (vocals/bass), Snake (guitarist), Glen Telford (guitarist) and Paul Hopkins (drums) has reformed and are currently rehearsing with plans for another Skinlab album. en.wikipedia.org The reunion will have no effect on Re:Ignition however as Esquivel and Snake are planning to tour in support of the album. capitalchaos.net In Mid-August the band signed a …
Edgewater- Inhale Edgewater : a singer not in it for show. A drummer called Worm. Two guitarists who seek new socks in every town they visit. And a self proclaimed “outcast guy” for a bassist. Five pieces that don’t fit the typical “rockstar” mold— especially when it comes to their innovative sound. The band’s style is not aimed to fit into any particular genre. According to drummer Jeremy Rees, “Our music is like our name. It’s got that edge to it and it’s crunchy and really thick in the hardest places, but the overlays and melodies flow like water over the top.” Band History March 1997: Matt Moseman forms original incarnation of Edgewater finding members through various local newspapers and magazines. It was originally a four piece with Matt playing guitar. March 1998: Micah Creel and Jeremy Worm Rees, who had played together through high school in other bands, replace original drummer and add Micah on guitar. June 1999: Justin Shorty Middleton leaves 40 Percent to replace other original guitar player. July 1999: “Self-Titled” record is released locally, and the band begins to headline local and regional venues. October 2001: Lifter is released and the band begins traveling regionally in support of it and showcasing throughout the country. January 2003: Ricky Wolking replaces original bass player after playing in many bands including local heroes The Nixons. June 2003: The band signs a recording contract with Wind-Up Records, joining a roster that included Creed …