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Skyliner
Metal / Thrash / Progressive

SKYLINER: THE BAND



JACKSONVILLE, Florida
United States

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Member Since11/27/2004
Band Websitewww.skyliner-band.com
Band Members
Jake Becker - lead & rhythm guitars, lead vocals


Cody's personal myspace.
Cody Lewis - lead keyboards, backing vocals


Ben's personal myspace.
THE BEN - lead drums, percussion, sexy
InfluencesQueensrÿche, Rage, Darkseed, Running Wild, Labÿrinth, Gamma Ray, Rhapsody, Pink Floyd, Savatage, W.A.S.P., maudlin of the Well/Kayo Dot, Dark, WatchTower, Sacred Warrior, Extol, The Chasm, Megadeth, Falconer, Zero Hour, Rainbow, Saint, Freedom Call, Mortal, King Crimson, Believer, Grave Digger, Zao, Stormwitch, Antimatter
Sounds Like"Instead of joining forces with a legion of metalcore neo-thrashers or cloning the plodding dogmatic Iron Maidenisms of Iced Earth, the independent heavy/power metal outfit Skyliner has taken a road less traveled in the USPM scene of late. Essentially you have most of the positive elements of Falconer, Running Wild, Queensryche, Fates Warning and Grave Digger all rolled into a nice little evenly mixed stew with a little bit of King Crimson and Pink Floyd topping to create a very unique taste that definitely deserves a closer look.." - Jonathan Smith, metal-observer.com, full self-titled demo review at the Metal Archives


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   About Skyliner
Formed in 2000 around the average age of 14 by vocalist/guitarist Jake Becker, and drummer/percussionist Ben Brenner, this native Jacksonville FL quartet has been slowly but surely stirring the pail with their original, love-it-or-hate-it brand of raw, true heavy metal. With the rough 'n tumble release of their first demo in 2005, 'Light Comes Out of Black', a collection of the first few songs ever written and completed by the band, followed up by a consistent churning out of new, stronger material, SKYLINER is taking bold steps and no prisoners. From anthemic, mid-paced heavy metal, to steely acoustic work, to emotionally charged, speedy power-thrash, and on to sprawling progressive-tinged metal, there is something for anyone with a fist firmly raised to enjoy - scars and tears all intact. Skyliner blends a heavy classic metal sensibility with accessible songwriting and a progressive spirit, topped off with cathartic, spiritually centered lyrical essays on personal issues, social incident, and other generally harder-edged, emotional topics. Skyliner's explosive, intimate live shows have slowly helped gather more of a cult status among fans, and, along with their ever-growing catalog of music, originally landed the band a slot at the sadly cancelled 'Beyond the Mountain' music festival. Only in recent times has the local scene started to sit up and take serious notice of this proud metal steamroller, first commissioned in a live setting years before mass media dropped hints to it's followers that metal might be 'cool' once again. As a result, Skyliner was able to partially fulfill a festival appearance against the musical tide with a successful performance at Cornerstone Florida '07. And with a strong new demo in 2008, and aggressive, undaunting perseverance, the national scene is soon to follow. Fueled by an uncompromising intent to make a change for the better, a close relationship with the fans, and a passion for true heavy metal, this fire of rebellion has only just started to burn.


Words for the mutation which is the 'Light Comes Out of Black' demo :

"This band combines classic NWOBHM of the early 80s with the Progressive Metal from the later 80s..(read: FATES WARNING)...fans of WARLORD and ANGEL WITCH will absolutely love this act a lot!" - StrutterZine (Holland)

"..Real, honest-to-goodness metal in the vein of Saint, Barren Cross, and Deliverance.." - Christian Metal Mayhem (USA)

"..I see a ton of potential in this band and anxiously await what they will come up with next. I can only imagine it will blow doors on this demo both in production and in songwriting. I am certainly glad that there are young musicians interested in writing heavy metal that doesn't follow the current trends in music." - NoLifeTilMetal (USA)

"..They have created a style of their own. They can write interesting tunes. They have plenty of potential.." - The Metal Metropolis (Norway)

"My wife walked in the room as it was playing and said, "Man...that guy can't sing worth a fart!" - The Whipping Post (USA)

"BTW...my wife just walked by again and asked...'Is that still that same guy? Why doesn't he just shut up?'" - The Whipping Post (USA)

"Jake stuffs his pants with socks.." - Pat, drummer of Demorior

"I think you need to like.... Go back into the coma from wence you came. The '80's were 20 years ago.... Your music is like listening to millions of cats getting it on while being chopped up in a blender. You need to just stop and find a different sound. Your bandana is lame without dreads." - Private MySpacer Nick Vanwey



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MANDY LION





Jul 3 2009 10:37 PM

I just wanted to stop by to say thank you for being my friend.
DEATH RIDERS Double Vengeance 2009 European Tour





Jun 30 2009 3:09 AM

Stay Thrashing!!!!
/Neil T
Perfect Sunday





Jun 29 2009 5:25 PM

Thanks for the add
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Jun 29 2009 1:18 PM

Thanks for the friendship!! Keep rockin' and much love and success always!!


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Jun 28 2009 6:44 PM

Thanks for the add.You kick ass!!
YotangoR





Jun 26 2009 1:46 PM

Metal your head!!!

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Jun 1 2009 9:28 PM

Thanks for the add!
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May 25 2009 11:28 PM

Thank you for adding Beneath the Fog Productions.
We currently have new CDs available (as pre order- they will be shipped out the 1st of June).
Check our page for the links to purchase. We accept many different currencies, many being added all the time.
We appreciate you adding us, and hope you like our selection.
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May 21 2009 10:58 PM

Just dropping by to show support !! We appreciate your's ! We couldn't do it without YOU! Support Your Local Musicians by going to see a show tonight!!
Stady One





May 16 2009 5:50 PM

DEU: Yo wie schauts aus bei dir? Ich lass dir mal Liebe Grüße da, kannst ja mal vorbei schauen ;)

ENG: Yo, How are you? Visit my MySpace ;)

Greetz,
Stady
VASPoohER





May 7 2009 5:29 PM

All Hail from PERSIA,
It's nice to have you Skyliner as a friend.

Ham
HITO





May 2 2009 5:20 PM

Hello
How are you?
How about your activity?
I hope you more success than now.
have a great weekend.
hito
Morbid Serenity (More NEW Music Is Up!!!!)





May 2 2009 1:54 PM

Hows it going? Just wanted to say Hi hope all is well, Brandon Drummer and band rep

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Apr 19 2009 7:25 PM

How it's goin'?
HITO





Apr 1 2009 2:56 PM

Hello Skyliner
How are you?
I enjoyed listening new songs up load. good songs :)
keep it metal and have a awesome week.
Valthus





Mar 6 2009 12:05 PM

Thank you for add request, although the reply has been overdue.

We have repeated recording and the rehearsal of CD sold at an end of the year now.
Please wait...

I expect that the time of seeing your Show in Japan will come!!!

by Valthus
Fit For Rivals





Mar 1 2009 11:00 PM

Wow! We love you!
DEAFLOCK





Mar 1 2009 2:22 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!!
depressing lil minx





Feb 25 2009 10:24 PM

Omgsshhh, your map isn't working. Apparently I'm in Africa.
Xo
Really great music as well! \,,/
Kaisa





Feb 19 2009 6:44 AM

Hi Skyliner,
thanks for request and your friendship.
Greetings from Czech republic.
All the best.
PS:Where you found me;o)?
MIYAMA-Gt. ミヤマGt.





Feb 17 2009 1:51 PM

ARIGATO for the req!
Horns up from PLANET MIYAMA, JAPAN.
Sunsarasa(Head-o-steel)





Feb 16 2009 2:58 AM

thanks for the add :D

sunsarasa
Laurent





Feb 16 2009 2:18 AM

Thanks for the add or request.

I wish you a wonderful week.
May Bacchus be your guide and let the Moon shine on you...
Guiltys Law





Feb 14 2009 11:54 PM

THANK YOU FOR THE ADD!
GREETING FROM JAPAN(RISING SUN)!!
VELMENTIA





Feb 10 2009 3:01 AM

Thanks for your friendship & the add!

Greetings from Japan.
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