?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKAME§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 01. "Machination" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKAGB§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 02. "Beneath" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKAGM§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 03. "Murder is masturbation" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKABR§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 04. "Ether" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKABG§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 05. "I wish I was a communist" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKABZ§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 06. "In avernus" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKBAG§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 07. "Patricide" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKBAZ§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 08. "Here come the butchers" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKBAM§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 09. "I am him" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKBZR§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 10. "Scission" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKBZA§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 11. "Big fun at the gallows" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKBRW§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 12. "Incarnadine" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKBRA§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 13. "All cut up" ?!?/d1/027/598/ELCZOKXYAPRBZWGMEOXCHLPYKBRZ§§d7Sjdgkltrg8sjdg&tdisplay=Nothingface-Skeletons"??% 14. "Down in flames"
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Bass, Keyboards: Bill Gaal, Drums: Tommy Sickles, Guitar: Tom Maxwell (2), Producer, Recorder, Engineer, Mixed By: Bill Kennedy, Vocals: Matt Holt, Labelcode 0059802TVC (TVT 5980-2), Glass Mastered At WEA Mfg. Olyphant
"Skeletons" is a CD release by the American metal band Nothingface, issued by the label TVT. As the band's final studio album, it captures Nothingface at their most aggressive and emotionally raw, blending heavy riffs, complex rhythms, and a dark, introspective atmosphere. The songs move between explosive, groove-driven passages and more melodic, unsettling moments, creating a dense, modern metal sound that appeals to fans of intense, thoughtful heavy music. Lyrically, the album explores themes such as inner conflict, social decay, and personal demons, giving the material a cathartic and confrontational edge. The production emphasizes tight guitar work, prominent bass lines, and powerful drums, with vocals that shift from harsh screams to more controlled, melodic lines. As a complete work, "Skeletons" stands as a concentrated snapshot of Nothingface's artistic identity: heavy, unpolished, and emotionally direct, aimed at listeners who value both musical brutality and psychological depth.
Nothingface emerged from the American metal underground in the 1990s and became known for combining groove-metal roots with elements of alternative and modern metal. Over their career, they developed a distinct sound characterized by technical guitar playing, dense rhythmic structures, and a tense, aggressive vocal style. They attracted a dedicated following in the metal scene and toured with other established heavy acts, building a reputation for intense live performances and consistently hard-hitting studio work. For many fans, their discography reflects an evolution from raw, experimental beginnings toward a more focused, mature heaviness, with "Skeletons" often cited as one of the band's most uncompromising statements.
The CD edition of "Skeletons" offers the album in a classic, physical format suited to collectors and dedicated fans of the band and of 2000s metal in general. The disc and packaging typically present stark, evocative artwork that mirrors the record's dark tone, and the album structure is designed to be experienced from start to finish without interruption. Owning the CD allows listeners to engage with the music as a cohesive body of work rather than as isolated tracks, reinforcing the narrative and emotional flow Nothingface crafted.
TVT, the label behind this release, was known for supporting distinctive, often genre-crossing artists and for helping bring heavy and alternative music to a broader audience. By working with bands like Nothingface, the company contributed to shaping the sound of modern metal and allied styles during a key period of development. TVT's catalogue includes a wide range of acts from different branches of alternative culture, and its willingness to back uncompromising, harder-edged projects gave bands like Nothingface a platform to reach listeners beyond the underground. With "Skeletons," TVT helped document and distribute a pivotal chapter in the band's history and in the evolution of contemporary heavy music.
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