Currently comprised of founding members and siblings Victor Ziolkowski (drums, vocals) and David Ziolkowski (guitar) and newest member Alex Recide (bass), the Austin-based thrash punks Skeleton features members of several applauded Austin-based punk bands including Nosferatu, Residual Kid, Recide, Enemy One, Plax and Witewash. Since their formation back in 2014, the band has gone through several lineup changes — and initially, the band was deeply influenced by the local punk scene of the last decade paired with industrial and noise rock. Although they’ve generally been much darker than most of their peers, the band’s recent sound has been decided riff-heavy, as it’s been influenced by Kyuss, Dystopia, Bolt Thrower and 90s black metal.
The band has released two flexi disc EPs — I Hate I Skate and Breathing Problem Productions through Super Secret Records; however, their soon-to-be EP, which was recorded by OBN IIIs’, A Giant Dog’s and Bad Sports‘ Orville Neely III and mastered by Seth Gibbs will be their first proper 7 inch release, and reportedly, the EP solidifies a punk leaning sound as they move forward metal on their full-length effort. “War,” the EP’s latest single is a bruising and pummeling punk assault reminiscent of JOVM mainstays Ex-Cult and old school NYC hardcore, but with a furious, booze-fueled misanthropy at its core. And holy shit, does it kick ass, take names and pisses all over everything.
The members of Skelton will be touring throughout July and August with Skourge. Check out the tour dates below.
Tour Dates
07/25 – Houston, TX @ TBA
07/26 – Austin, TX @ The Electric Church +
07/27 – Dallas, TX @ TBA +
07/28 – OKC, OK @ 89th Street Collective +
07/29 – Springfield, MO @ TBA +
07/30 – Denver, CO @ 7th Circle +
07/31 – Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA +
08/01 – Bosie, ID @ TBA +
08/02 – Portland, OR @ TBA +
08/03 – Seattle, WA @ TBA +
08/04 – 05 – Olympia, WA @ Olympia Hardcore Fest +
08/07 – Santa Rosa, CA @ TBA
08/09 – San Jose, CA @ TBA
08/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ TBA
08/11 – Fullerton, CA @ TBA
08/12 – Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
08/13 – El Paso, TX @ TBA
+ with Skourge
Austin, TX trio
Skeleton share the first track from their forthcoming EP today via
Revolver Magazine. Hear and share “War”
HERE. (Direct
Soundcloud.)
Skeleton features members of other celebrated Austin punk bands Nosferatu, Residual Kid, The Real Cost, Recide, Enemy One, Plax, and Witewash.
The band hits to road this summer for several dates, including a spot on the Olympia Hardcore Fest. Please see current dates below.
Skeleton was formed in 2014 by Victor Ziolkowski and David Ziolkowski in Austin, TX. Having had evolved from many different line ups and variations of the band, it’s now performing with Victor on drums and vocals, David on guitar, and Alex Recide on bass.
The band was originally influenced by the punk scene in Austin of the last 8 years, bands like Recide, Iron Youth, and Total Abuse also paired with industrial/noise vibes of Throbbing Gristle. They have always stayed on the more evil or dark end of the spectrum and incorporate dramatic live performances and stage set designs. The band’s more recent sound derives from riff-heavy bands like Kyuss, Dystopia, and Bolt Thrower with the atmosphere of early 90’s black metal.
Skeleton has released 2 previous flexi disc EPs on labels Super Secret Records, I Hate I Skate, and Breathing Problem Productions. This is the band’s first 7 inch release, and solidifies the punk sound of the group as they move toward the upcoming LP, which will be fully metal. The 7 inch was all written and performed by Victor Ziolkowski (on drums, bass, guitar and vocals) and David Ziolkowski (on lead guitar, and bass) Recorded in Austin by Orville Neeley (OBN III’s, A Giant Dog, Bad Sports) and Mastered by Seth Gibbs.
The 4-song EP will be available on 7″ and download on June 30, 2018 out via
Super Secret Records. Available for
pre-order HERE.
SKELETON TOUR 2018:
07/25 – Houston, TX @ TBA
07/26 – Austin, TX @ The Electric Church +
07/27 – Dallas, TX @ TBA +
07/28 – OKC, OK @ 89th Street Collective +
07/29 – Springfield, MO @ TBA +
07/30 – Denver, CO @ 7th Circle +
07/31 – Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA +
08/01 – Bosie, ID @ TBA +
08/02 – Portland, OR @ TBA +
08/03 – Seattle, WA @ TBA +
08/04 – 05 – Olympia, WA @ Olympia Hardcore Fest +
08/07 – Santa Rosa, CA @ TBA
08/09 – San Jose, CA @ TBA
08/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ TBA
08/11 – Fullerton, CA @ TBA
08/12 – Phoenix, AZ @ TBA
08/13 – El Paso, TX @ TBA
+ with Skourge
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