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Skinless

Skinless is an American brutal band from , formed in 1992 initially under the name Gorebag. The group is renowned for its groove-laden, high-impact style that combines technical precision with unrelenting aggression, drawing influences from New York while incorporating slams and breakdowns. Early lyrical themes focused on sick humor and gore, evolving in later works to explore , war, and , often delivered through guttural vocals and complex instrumentation. Signed to since 2001, Skinless has built a dedicated following in the scene through consistent touring and a discography that emphasizes raw production and thematic depth. Key founding member Noah Carpenter has remained on guitars throughout the band's history, with vocalist Webber contributing during multiple stints from 1994 onward, including the current lineup alongside bassist Keyser, drummer Beaulac, and second guitarist . The band's studio albums include Progression Towards Evil (1998), Foreshadowing Our Demise (2001), From Sacrifice to Survival (2003), Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead (2006), Only the Ruthless Remain (2015), and Savagery (2018), all showcasing their progression from raw brutality to more refined, riff-driven compositions. After a hiatus from 2011 to 2013, Skinless reformed and has since maintained an active presence with live performances and new material in development, including a seventh full-length album planned for release in 2026 via .

History

Formation and early years

Skinless was formed in 1992 initially under the name Gorebag in South , by Noah Carpenter and Ryan Wade, alongside early members Ted Monsour and vocalist Mike Levy. The band emerged from the local metal scene, drawing initial inspiration from the raw aggression of brutal acts prevalent in the region. Following their formation, Skinless relocated to , where they honed a brutal sound characterized by intense riffing and guttural vocals, further influenced by the area's underground metal community. The group experienced early lineup instability, with multiple vocalists cycling through before Sherwood Webber joined as lead vocalist in 1994, establishing a stable songwriting partnership with Carpenter that would define the band's core identity. In 1994, Skinless released their debut demo Demo 1994, a self-produced effort featuring raw, lo-fi recording quality and lyrical themes centered on and survival instincts amid apocalyptic scenarios. This tape captured the band's nascent brutality and circulated within circles. The following year, 1995, saw the release of their second demo Swollen Heaps, which refined their sound slightly while maintaining the visceral intensity, earning greater attention in the scene and leading to their inclusion on the 1996 compilation Cold Still Earth from Frozen Dawn Records, where they contributed tracks like "Crispy Kids" and "Tug-Of-War Intestines." These early releases laid the groundwork for Skinless's transition toward more structured recordings in the late 1990s.

Rise to prominence and lineup shifts

Skinless signed with in late 2000 following the independent release of their debut Progression Towards Evil in 1998, which helped garner attention through energetic live performances. This deal marked a pivotal shift, allowing the band to refine their brutal sound with greater production resources. Their first Relapse release, the full-length Foreshadowing Our Demise, arrived in April 2001 and solidified their growing reputation, featuring structured compositions that emphasized groove-heavy riffs alongside relentless aggression. The album's success propelled Skinless into extensive touring, including runs across the , , and , where they shared stages with prominent acts such as and the Black Dahlia Murder, building a dedicated fanbase in the underground scene. By 2003, they followed up with From Sacrifice to Survival, produced by at Millbrook Sound Studios, which showcased improved sonic clarity and tighter arrangements compared to prior efforts, with drummer John Longstreth contributing to its precise, high-speed execution. Lineup stability during this period was anchored by bassist Joe Keyser, who joined in 1997, and intermittent drummer Bob Beaulac, whose return in the mid-2000s added continuity to the rhythm section. Sherwood Webber departed as vocalist in late 2004 amid personal commitments, prompting a brief hiatus in frontman duties before his temporary replacement. Jason Keyser, brother of bassist Joe Keyser, stepped in as a temporary vocalist for the album Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead, recorded at Mana Recording Studios and released on , which incorporated war-themed audio samples to underscore its conceptual focus on conflict and its absurdities. The record maintained the band's brutal intensity while adapting to the lineup change, with Beaulac on drums. Throughout the 2000s, Skinless sustained momentum with frequent North American and European tours, including multi-week runs that highlighted their high-energy shows, though escalating internal challenges related to shifting personal priorities gradually eroded the band's cohesion. These tensions culminated in the announcement of their disbandment on April 18, 2011, with the group citing a sense that continuing would feel forced after nearly two decades of activity.

Hiatus and reformation

Skinless officially disbanded in April 2011, following the conclusion of their tour in support of the 2006 album Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead. Guitarist Noah Carpenter cited burnout and a lack of creative "fire" as primary reasons, noting that while he personally wanted to continue, the band as a whole had exhausted its momentum after years of lineup instability and demanding schedules. Additionally, personal commitments played a significant role, with vocalist Webber relocating to for production management work and bassist Joe Keyser focusing on his Streetsweeper. During the 2011–2013 hiatus, the band engaged in limited sporadic activity, including a farewell performance at in May 2011 to close out their initial run. Members pursued individual endeavors outside Skinless, such as Keyser's continued involvement with Streetsweeper and drummer Bob Beaulac's occasional session work, while Carpenter maintained his focus on music through informal collaborations, though no major new band commitments emerged during this period. This downtime allowed the members to recharge amid the personal and professional demands that had contributed to the split, including lingering effects from earlier lineup shifts that had strained the group's dynamics. The band announced its reformation in August 2013, reuniting the classic lineup of Sherwood Webber on vocals, Noah Carpenter on guitar, Joe Keyser on bass, and Bob Beaulac on drums, driven by persistent fan demand and invitations to headline festivals like that October. This revival emphasized recapturing the chemistry of their early days, as Webber noted the "undeniable live chemistry" of the original quartet. Initial post-reformation activities included their debut reunion show at 2013, followed by a performance at in 2015, marking a return to the stage after the hiatus. In November 2013, Skinless re-signed with , their longtime label, signaling a commitment to new material. The band's first post-reformation album, Only the Ruthless Remain, was released on June 2, , via , reaffirming their signature brutal sound infused with satirical lyrical themes. Tracks like "Serpenticide" exemplified this return to form, blending aggressive riffs and gory imagery with the band's characteristic humor critiquing societal and human absurdities, as Carpenter highlighted in interviews discussing the album's focus on unfiltered, ruthless expression.

Recent developments

Following their 2013 reformation, Skinless released their sixth studio album, Savagery, on May 11, 2018, through , marking the first output from the reunited core lineup of Sherwood Webber on vocals, Noah Carpenter on guitar, Joe Keyser on bass, and Bob Beaulac on drums. The album explores themes of innate predation, violence, and gore, exemplified in tracks like the title song's depictions of bloodthirst and ruthless desecration. Tracks such as "" earned critical praise for their catchy yet brutal riffs that blend technical aggression with epic scope. The band experienced a touring resurgence in the late 2010s, including East Coast U.S. dates in summer 2018 with support acts like Ringworm and festival appearances such as in October 2018, alongside European and North American shows extending into 2019. These efforts were interrupted by the in 2020, which halted live performances across the music industry. Post-pandemic, Skinless resumed touring, headlining the Saturday night of Offal Fest 2025 in Manchester, England, on July 26, where they performed their 1998 debut album Progression Towards Evil in full—though originally slated alongside , the latter withdrew due to logistical issues and was replaced by Wormed. In 2013, shortly after reforming, the band added second guitarist Dave Matthews to bolster live dynamics with dual guitar harmonies and solos, a configuration that has remained intact without altering the core songwriting approach led by Carpenter. On November 11, 2025, Skinless announced that writing for their seventh studio album—their first new material since Savagery—is nearly complete, with recording set to begin in early 2026 and a release planned later that year via Relapse Records, confirming the unchanged lineup of Webber, Carpenter, Matthews, Keyser, and Beaulac. The group remains active, with upcoming performances including a show on November 28, 2025, at Irving Plaza in New York City alongside Sanguisugabogg, Despised Icon, and Defeated Sanity.

Musical style and influences

Core elements and evolution

Skinless's core sound is firmly established in brutal , featuring relentless fast beats, heavily down-tuned guitars delivering chugging riffs, and deep guttural vocals that drive the aggressive intensity. This foundation draws direct influences from pioneering acts like Suffocation and , incorporating their technical precision and visceral brutality while adding a distinctive groove element. Noah Carpenter's contributions are central to the band's technical prowess, with his complex, tremolo-picked riffs providing intricate layering amid the chaos, often complemented by double-bass drumming patterns that alternate between high-speed blasts and pounding grooves. Breakdowns emerge as a signature in later material, such as on the 2018 Savagery, where they amplify the mosh-inducing heaviness without veering into territory. The band's evolution reflects a progression from raw aggression to refined brutality, shaped by lineup changes and production advancements. Early demos from 1994 and 1995, including Demo 1994 and Swollen Heaps, showcase a primitive, unpolished sound with grindcore-tinged ferocity, emphasizing straight-to-the-face riffs and technical blasting over melody. By the late and early , albums like Progression Towards Evil (1998) and Foreshadowing Our Demise (2001) introduced more melodic structures and groove-oriented songwriting, balancing speed with headbanging accessibility while maintaining death metal's core savagery. This period, spanning 1999 to 2006 with releases such as From to (2003) and Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead (2006), marked a shift toward complexity, incorporating fluid compositions and atmospheric depth. Following a hiatus, Skinless's post-reformation output from 2015 onward, including Only the Ruthless Remain (2015) and Savagery (2018), reverted to high-speed, aggressive brutality reminiscent of their roots but enhanced by modern production techniques for thicker, more defined tones. Production evolved dramatically from the DIY cassette quality of early demos to the polished, professional sound facilitated by starting with Foreshadowing Our Demise in 2001, which featured clearer mixes and occasional guest guitar solos to add melodic flair. This edge, drawn from the local scene's mosh-pit ethos, infuses their work with a street-tough resilience, distinguishing Skinless within the broader landscape.

Lyrical themes and satire

Skinless's early lyrical content prominently featured and , often infused with sick humor characteristic of brutal death metal's formative years. Tracks like "Tug of War Intestines" from their 1994 demo exemplify this approach, portraying grotesque scenarios of children playing games with human organs in a river of blood, blending absurdity with visceral imagery to evoke both revulsion and dark amusement. This style drew from the genre's gore-obsessed roots while incorporating depraved gags and sexual undertones, as seen across their debut album Progression Towards Evil (), where roughly half the lyrics explored extermination and bodily horror alongside comedic depravity. Over time, the band's themes evolved toward satirical examinations of , , and societal decay, parodying death metal tropes and broader human failings. In Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead (2006), lyrics shifted away from traditional blood-and-guts motifs to critique and , with the title track evoking soldiers callously trampling corpses amid war's chaos, underscored by samples from films like for twisted black humor. Songs such as "Overlord" reference historical battles like D-Day to highlight man's self-destructive tendencies, employing ambiguity and wit to mock and the futility of . This maturation continued in later works, where and end-times cynicism dominated, distinguishing Skinless from peers through self-aware rather than unrelenting seriousness. Vocalist Sherwood Webber, who joined in 1994 and serves as the primary lyricist, has been instrumental in fusing absurdity with pointed critique, delivering growls that amplify the satirical bite. In Only the Ruthless Remain (2015), Webber's contributions target and in a devolved world, as in the title track's portrayal of a hostile environment where "only the ruthless remain," using to cope with societal absurdity. He has described the band's longstanding focus on and , noting that the album's reflect "the world we live in now" through a lens of cynicism and . Following their 2013 reformation, Skinless intensified overt while retaining gory humor, addressing themes of , , and human savagery in Savagery (2018). The album's twisted critiques modern brutality without abandoning the band's humorous edge, as Webber emphasized in discussions of their creative process, balancing heaviness with levity to underscore the "absurdity of it all." This approach highlights Skinless's unique self-reflexive style, often praised in interviews for differentiating their misanthropic worldview from the genre's more straightforward aggression.

Band members

Current lineup

The current lineup of Skinless, as confirmed in their November 11, 2025, announcement regarding their seventh studio album, consists of five members who have been stable since and will remain unchanged for the 2026 release. Webber IV serves as the band's vocalist, having joined in 1994 and performing from 1994 to 2004 before returning in 2010 and continuing to the present. He is the primary and co-songwriter, contributing to the band's thematic depth alongside guitarist Carpenter since the mid-1990s. Webber is recognized for his charismatic stage presence, which energizes live performances with intense delivery and audience interaction. Noah Carpenter is the rhythm and lead guitarist, the band's only constant member since its formation in 1992. As the main riff composer, he shapes Skinless's signature brutal sound through intricate, heavy guitar structures. Carpenter also handles lead solos, adding technical flair to the band's compositions. Joe Keyser plays bass, a role he has held since 1997. He provides the low-end groove that anchors the band's aggressive rhythms and is the brother of former vocalist Keyser. Bob Beaulac is on , with tenures from 1997 to 2001, 2004 to 2005, and 2009 to the present. He specializes in blast beats and dynamic fills, enhancing the intensity of tracks like those on the upcoming album. Beaulac's participation was explicitly confirmed in the 2025 album announcement. Dave Matthews joined as second guitarist in 2013 to support the live dual-guitar setup. He contributes to guitar harmonies, enabling fuller renditions of older material and expanded arrangements in performances, though he does not lead songwriting efforts.

Former members and contributions

Mike Levy served as the vocalist for Skinless from 1992 to 1994, appearing on the band's debut demo Demo 1994 and establishing an early aggressive vocal style characterized by guttural growls typical of the New York death metal scene. Ryan Wade, a co-founder of , handled drums from 1992 to 1996 and contributed backing vocals, performing on the first two demos including Demo 1994, where his playing influenced the initial high-speed, relentless percussion that defined the group's brutal sound. Ted Monsour played bass from 1992 to 1994, providing the foundational low-end on early recordings such as the Demo 1994, which helped solidify Skinless's heavy, groove-infused riffing during their formative years. Jason Keyser took over vocals from 2005 to 2010, recording the album Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead (2006) and injecting fresh energy into the band's performances during Sherwood Webber's absence, with his style emphasizing satirical lyrics and dynamic stage presence. John Longstreth provided drums from 2003 (session) to 2009, bringing technical prowess to tracks on From Sacrifice to Survival (2003) and subsequent tours, drawing from his experience in other extreme metal acts like Origin and Angelcorpse to enhance Skinless's complex blast beats and precision. Other notable former members include , who contributed guitar in the early period around 1992, and George Torres, who played bass in the , each filling brief but pivotal roles in demos and such as Miscreant (2002), where their input supported transitional songwriting experiments. Frequent lineup changes throughout Skinless's history shaped the band's evolving sound, with many former members pursuing side projects during the 2011–2013 hiatus, such as Noah Carpenter's involvement in acts like Armor Column.

Discography

Studio albums

Skinless's studio discography consists of six full-length albums, primarily released through , showcasing the band's evolution from raw brutal to more groove-oriented and satirical compositions. The albums were generally self-produced by the band or engineered in collaboration with Relapse-affiliated studios, such as Max Trax Studios for early releases and Doomsday Bunker Studio for later ones, emphasizing technical precision and intense production values. Critical reception on platforms like averages around 80%, highlighting the band's consistent brutality while noting shifts in style across eras. A seventh full-length album is planned for release in 2026 via . Progression Towards Evil (1998, initially on Step Up Records and reissued by in subsequent years), serves as the band's foundational release with 9 tracks noted for intricate, technical riffs that define their early death metal style, coinciding with vocalist Sherwood Webber's prominent role before lineup shifts. Self-produced at Max Trax Studios, it garnered strong acclaim for its relentless energy, averaging 87% on and charting modestly on underground metal compilations. The reissue editions maintained the original's raw edge, underscoring Webber's return to core songwriting duties post-early demos. Foreshadowing Our Demise (2001, ), the band's debut, contains 9 tracks and represents a transitional phase with increased groove elements amid the band's signature slams and breakdowns, though it received mixed feedback for deviating from pure brutality. Production credits go to the band alongside engineer Brett Portzer at Max Trax Studios, with reviews averaging 60% on , citing its heavier emphasis on rhythmic chugs as a bold experiment. From Sacrifice to Survival (2003, ) features 9 tracks that balance ferocious brutality with melodic undertones, earning praise for its dynamic songwriting that alternates between high-speed aggression and mid-tempo grooves. Recorded at Max Trax Studios with engineering by Brett Portzer, the solidified Skinless's presence, appearing on various metal specialty lists and receiving an average score of 85% from user reviews for its accessible yet heavy sound. Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead (2006, ) introduced vocalist Jason Keyser and spans 11 tracks infused with satirical lyrical themes critiquing societal decay, blending slams and humor in a way that amplified the band's . Engineered by Brett Portzer and the band at Millbrook Sound Studios, the release included a bonus DVD with live footage from U.S. tours, enhancing its collectible appeal; it received high praise, averaging 91% on for its unyielding intensity and thematic wit. Following a , Skinless reformed and delivered Only the Ruthless Remain (2015, ), a 10-track return to their classic brutal sound with renewed energy, featuring production split between Edie Road Studios and Flatline Audio, mastered at Audiosiege. Tracks like "Serpenticide" exemplify the album's ferocious riffs and growls, earning positive reviews averaging 82% on for revitalizing the band's legacy post-reformation. The most recent effort, Savagery (2018, ), comprises 10 tracks with modern production handled by Tom Case at Doomsday Bunker Studios and Flatline Audio, highlighting intense compositions such as "Languid" for their mauling breakdowns and bestial vocals. Reviews averaged 70% on , commending its polished yet savage execution as a fitting capstone to the band's output.

Extended plays, demos, and splits

Skinless released two early demos that captured the band's raw, aggressive sound and helped establish their presence in the death metal underground. The first, titled Demo 1994, was self-released in 1994 and featured five tracks: "Bobbing for Heads," "Smothered in Manure," "Milk and Innards," "Rankled Suppurated Mess," and "Involuntary Flatus Expulsion." Recorded with rudimentary production, it showcased the band's nascent brutal death metal style, characterized by guttural vocals and grinding riffs, and circulated widely among tape traders, generating initial buzz despite limited distribution. The follow-up demo, Swollen Heaps, arrived in 1995, also self-released, with five tracks: "Crispy Kids," "Cuntaminated," "Merrie Melodie," "Tug of War Intestines," and "Pool of Stool." This release refined the gore-infused themes and technical elements from the prior tape, maintaining a DIY ethos that resonated with the era's independent scene, though its lo-fi quality limited mainstream exposure. Both demos exemplified Skinless's commitment to unpolished extremity, serving as foundational material that later appeared in compilations like Gut Pumping Hits: The Demos (2022, F.O.A.D. Records), which preserved their early work for newer audiences. In 2002, Skinless issued their sole EP, Miscreant, through Candlelight Records, bridging the gap between their debut album Progression Towards Evil (1998) and the follow-up Foreshadowing Our Demise (2001). The five-track release—"Intro," "Miscreant," "Deathwork," "Condensing," and "Outro"—clocked in at around nine minutes, highlighting evolved songwriting with tighter structures and themes of societal decay, while testing material that would influence subsequent full-lengths. Its professional production marked a step up from the demos, aiding the band's growing reputation on European labels. Skinless participated in two notable split releases that fostered collaborations within the community. The 1997 release Common Ground: A Compilation of Upstate NY's Hardest, released by Repulse , featured Skinless alongside bands like and Dehumanized, with Skinless contributing three tracks that echoed their demo-era brutality and provided early label exposure to a regional audience. This multi-artist underscored the interconnected scene, promoting shared DIY values. Later, the 2001 split Maledictive Pigs / Skinless on Cudgel Productions was a 7-inch limited to 1000 copies, with each band offering tracks of unrelenting . Skinless's contributions emphasized their groove-laden aggression, while the partnership with the Canadian act Maledictive Pigs built international underground alliances and exposed Skinless to grind enthusiasts. These releases, rather than standalone , prioritized scene-building over commercial gain, reinforcing Skinless's role in the brutal ecosystem.

Compilations and other releases

Skinless has appeared on several early albums that helped expose their nascent brutal sound to wider audiences in the underground scene. One notable inclusion was on the 1996 Cold Still Earth , released by Frozen Dawn Records, which featured three tracks from the band's pre-label era: "Crispy Kids" (3:55), "Cuntaminated" (3:29), and "Tug-of-War Intestines" (3:32). These selections showcased the raw, gore-infused aggression of their initial demos, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of material that would later influence their full-length debuts. Similarly, the mid-1990s cassette-only Wis/Wid Compilation 2 included an early version of "Tug-o-War Intestines," providing one of the band's first documented appearances on a regional sampler tape. In 2007, Willowtip Records issued Regression Towards Evil: 1994–1998, a that remastered and collected 14 tracks from Skinless's formative years, including unreleased material and selections from their pre-label demos such as "Confines of Human Flesh," "Extermination of My Filthy Species," and "Tampon Lollipops." This release played a crucial role in archiving the band's evolution from basement recordings to structured brutality, offering fans insight into their technical growth and thematic consistency before signing with major labels like . Beyond audio compilations, Skinless ventured into visual media with the 2004 DVD Skinflick, produced by , which captured live performances from their 2003–2004 tours alongside behind-the-scenes footage of the From Sacrifice to Survival recording sessions and interviews with the then-current lineup. The DVD included a bonus for "From Sacrifice to Survival" and off-stage content, documenting the band's high-energy stage presence and interpersonal dynamics during a peak touring period. These non-album releases collectively served to maintain interest in Skinless's catalog during lineup shifts and hiatuses, ensuring that both early demos and live documentation remained accessible for archival purposes.

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