SKINLAB Parts Ways With Guitarist GLEN TELFORD... Again

August 7, 2009

San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans SKINLAB have once again parted ways with guitarist Glen "Glenny" Telford. The group says in a statement, "As many may know, we started jamming again two years ago and announced his return to the band. We all knew that it was something we were going to take day by day and just write the next [SKINLAB] album and have a good time jamming. Now that the album is done and the touring schedule is starting to fill, SKINLAB is planning on having a full tour schedule, which we are planning on heading over to Europe, Australia, and even South America. Unfortunately, Glenny is unable to commit himself to this type of touring schedule, so he has decided to bow out before things get too crazy.

"While it may come as news to some, it is something that we've known might be a reality eventually, and figured we'd deal with it when the time comes, and unfortunately, that time has come. So, with all respect, we wish Glenny all the luck in the world, as we are all good buds with no harsh feelings.

"As for his replacement, we are currently jamming with a sick new guitarist
from the Bay Area who has been a SKINLAB fan forever. We'll keep everyone posted as we begin crushing out some rehearsals this week for the DEATH ANGEL show [on August 29 in Oakland]."

Telford added in a statement: "Unfortunately, due to tough times, I have decided to leave SKINLAB again. It's either 100% to do that kinda schedule and commitment or none! And rather than give less than my all, I decided to sit it out!

"I'm stoked to have seen you all over the years and super-stoked on the new album, 'The Scars Between Us'. I'm sure y'all will be seeing SKINLAB killing it again out there in the universe!"

Upcoming SKINLAB shows:

Aug. 29 - The Uptown - Oakland, CA (w/ DEATH ANGEL)
Sep. 17 - Voodoo Lounge - San Jose, CA
Sep. 18 - Blake's - Berkeley, CA
Sep. 19 - The Silo- Modesto, CA
Sep. 21 - Whisky A Go Go - Hollywood, CA

SKINLAB's new album, "The Scars Between Us", will be released on September 15 via Stand And Deliver Records.

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. Face of Aggression
02. Amphetamine Gods
03. Scream at the World
04. Wolvesblood
05. Karma Burns
06. In For The Kill
07. Paper Trails
08. Still Suffering
09. Bloodclot
10. My Vendetta
11. The Scars Between Us

The cover artwork can be viewed below.

The band's video for the song "In for the Kill" can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in May 2008 at the group's warehouse in Oakland, California with new, up-and-coming director Jourdan McClure and it features appearances by UFC fighter Nate Quarry and Greg Thompson.

SKINLAB released a live album, "SkinnedAlive!", in April 2008 via BCD Music Group. The CD was recorded on June 3, 2007 at The Metro in Oakland, California.

SKINLAB's last studio album, "ReVolting Room", came out in 2002. A double-disc set, entitled "Nerve Damage", featuring alternate versions of studio tracks, several live tracks recorded on the band's "ReVolting Room" tour, plus two new songs, came out in 2004.

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