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Secondskin

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  • Genre: Alternative / Metal / Progressive

    Location Glagow, UK

    Profile Views: 58703

    Last Login: 8/7/2011

    Member Since 4/8/2005

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ........ .. ............ Glasgow experimental rock outfit Secondskin have existed in various forms for nearly a decade and their talent and unerring dedication to achieving exactly the sound they want is unparalleled. .... The music of Secondskin combines elements of modern metal, with 70s prog. Often compared to acts as diverse as Oceansize, Pink Floyd, Meshuggah, Tool, Earthtone9 and Porcupine Tree, Secondskin appeal to the thinking music lover. .... Captive Audience boasts Secondskin’s unique blend of progressive metal and hypnotising grooves, with what UKMetalUnderground.com describes as: “A powerful work that is both beautiful and unsettling all at once. The vast swathes of atmospheric guitars augmented with a judicious and convincing use of effects and the ultra-defined bass sound all meld seamlessly to offer a rich sonic tapestry that draws the listener in with a succession of seductive sounds and textures.” The band have also won the support of Terrorizer magazine, who featured the track “Spoonful of Sugar” on their fear candy unsigned (71) cover-mount CD. .... Secondskin also boast a mesmerising live show which has previously earned them support slots with the likes of shels*, Cult of Luna, Glassjaw, Stand-up Guy, yourcodenameis:milo, Mindless Self Indulgence, Black Sun, Throats and Breed77. .... The band are currently busy writing the follow up album to Captive Audience which aims to shape a new reference in the progressive metal landscape. br />.. .... .. .. ...... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .......... .. .. ...... .. ........ .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .............."When the euphoric peaks of Triggered Happy and Meanderthal crest, the four piece make some really cracking music"....Rock Sound........"Captive Audience, is a masterpiece of modern prog-metal.".. ..Teeth of the Divine........"..the dedication and soul that has gone into it drip from every pore ...a brave and ambitious first record"....Kerrang!........"Secondskin are one of the bands to watch out for in 2010." ....Altsounds.com........"Secondskin have a canny knack of taking complex and challenging themes and somehow managing to present them in such a way that the music sounds bright, tight and accessible "....Sea of Tranquility........"..hauntingly beautiful music providing the backing for similarly haunted-sounding vocals."....Alter the Press........"Captive Audience is an excellent record – impressive both in its ambition and in how fully the band have managed to realise their vision. Highly recommended."....OneMetal.com........ "A powerful work that is both beautiful and unsettling all at once." 9/10 ..UKMetalUnderground......"With hugely promising debut album ‘Captive Audience’ set to blow more than a few minds, this year could well be there for the taking for one of the UK’s brightest prospects."....Soundshock........"Captive Audience, the latest release from Glasgow Prog Metal outfit Secondskin, is nothing short of stunning.".. ..Ross Allen................Visit our online merch store............... .. .. .. .. ..URL.. ....myspace.com/secondskin...... .. ..Hometown.. ....Glasgow, Scotland...... .. ..Label.. ..Self Released...... .. ..Press .. ....Lisa @Nauzeum PR...... .. ..Booking.. ....Secondskin Gigs...... .. ..Contact Us.. ....The Band...... .......... .... .. ..

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  1. Secondskin

    commented on Max Cummins's profile

    "

    Thanks for joining us on Myspace! Our debut album "Captive Audience" is OUT NOW order now for only £7.

    For fans of Cult of Luna, Earthtone9, Porcupine Tree, Exit Ten, Pink Floyd, And So I Watch You from Afar...

    Secondskin Facebook | Secondskin Twitter
    "

  2. Secondskin

    Fuck it. Potential Second Album in the works. It'd be rude not to afterall. Watch this space.

  3. Secondskin

    Gig time tomorrow! It's been a while... Nice N Sleazies if you fancy it?

  4. Secondskin

    So we have endevoured to come out of retirement and pick up instruments for one last show in memory of the late... http://t.co/gfnfkwg5

  5. Secondskin

    So we have endevoured to come out of retirement and pick up instruments for one last show in memory of the late... http://t.co/inlclkDS

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  • In The Wake Of Tragedy …

    What is up?! long time no talk..what are your xmas plans for this year?

    write back when you get a chance :)

    1 year ago
  • Joseph A. Schifano

    Secondskin

    Thanks for the friendship request!

    Best wishes with your music,
    It sounds Great, Guys!

    Joey

    Rising Star Artists, LLC.
    Songwriter, U.S.A.

    1 year ago
  • Paolo Marchesani

    Hi guys , thanks for the req.
    Absolutely great , fantastic music and sound!!!
    Greetings from Italy
    Paolo

    1 year ago
  • The Spinalzo Bros.

    Thanks for request!
    Love your style!
    Sounds for like TOOL too... ;-)

    1 year ago
  • Paolo Marchesani

    Hi guys , thanks for the req.
    Absolutely great , fantastic music and sound!!!
    Greetings from Italy
    Paolo

    1 year ago
  • neussy

    thanks for add! amazing sound! A hug from Barcelona

    1 year ago
  • Go Guerrilla Merchandise

    Hi there, cheers for the add! :)

    1 year ago
  • Tatyana Sherman

    I wish you a great week!
    All the best & take care...

    Life-Music-Love

    1 year ago
  • Panagiotis M.B

    Cheers dudes from Greece...!!! :)

    1 year ago
  • Eminent

    Hey we have a new song up - if you like what you hear, be sure to add our facebook page for exclusive media, events, and news!

    1 year ago
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Bio:

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Glasgow experimental rock outfit Secondskin have existed in various forms for nearly a decade and their talent and unerring dedication to achieving exactly the sound they want is unparalleled.

The music of Secondskin combines elements of modern metal, with 70s prog. Often compared to acts as diverse as Oceansize, Pink Floyd, Meshuggah, Tool, Earthtone9 and Porcupine Tree, Secondskin appeal to the thinking music lover.

Captive Audience boasts Secondskin’s unique blend of progressive metal and hypnotising grooves, with what UKMetalUnderground.com describes as: “A powerful work that is both beautiful and unsettling all at once. The vast swathes of atmospheric guitars augmented with a judicious and convincing use of effects and the ultra-defined bass sound all meld seamlessly to offer a rich sonic tapestry that draws the listener in with a succession of seductive sounds and textures.” The band have also won the support of Terrorizer magazine, who featured the track “Spoonful of Sugar” on their fear candy unsigned (71) cover-mount CD.

Secondskin also boast a mesmerising live show which has previously earned them support slots with the likes of shels*, Cult of Luna, Glassjaw, Stand-up Guy, yourcodenameis:milo, Mindless Self Indulgence, Black Sun, Throats and Breed77.

The band are currently busy writing the follow up album to Captive Audience which aims to shape a new reference in the progressive metal landscape. br />













"When the euphoric peaks of Triggered Happy and Meanderthal crest, the four piece make some really cracking music"
Rock Sound


"Captive Audience, is a masterpiece of modern prog-metal."
Teeth of the Divine


"..the dedication and soul that has gone into it drip from every pore ...a brave and ambitious first record"
Kerrang!


"Secondskin are one of the bands to watch out for in 2010."
Altsounds.com


"Secondskin have a canny knack of taking complex and challenging themes and somehow managing to present them in such a way that the music sounds bright, tight and accessible "
Sea of Tranquility


"..hauntingly beautiful music providing the backing for similarly haunted-sounding vocals."
Alter the Press


"Captive Audience is an excellent record – impressive both in its ambition and in how fully the band have managed to realise their vision. Highly recommended."
OneMetal.com


"A powerful work that is both beautiful and unsettling all at once." 9/10 UKMetalUnderground

"With hugely promising debut album ‘Captive Audience’ set to blow more than a few minds, this year could well be there for the taking for one of the UK’s brightest prospects."
Soundshock


"Captive Audience, the latest release from Glasgow Prog Metal outfit Secondskin, is nothing short of stunning."
Ross Allen




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