Austin, TX’s Skatenigs Ready New Album What Could Go Wrong?, Release First Single “Hell And Back Again!”
Skatenigs, the long-running electro-thrashcore outfit led by singer Phil “Phildo” Owen, return to the musical stage with What Could Go Wrong?, a collection of all-new recordings, set for release on October 29.
Featuring the current core Skatenigs crew of Owen, Chris Ahrens and Adam Lamar on guitars, and live drummer/studio bassist Myke Bingham (Owen: “He’s a one-man rhythm section!”), the 12-track physical CD release will be followed by its digital streaming counterpart via Cleopatra Records on Halloween.
Skatenigs was begun by Owen in Los Angeles in 1989, though it’s been Austin-based since the early ‘90s. Running until 1995, with a brief reunion for a handful of shows in 2011, Skatenigs were reactivated in 2016 for their self-released Adult Entertainment For Kids, with all current members augmented by Big Boys/Poison 13/Junkyard legend Chris Gates. What Could Go Wrong? basically comprises what Skatenigs did during COVID-19 lockdown.
All 12 tracks were written and recorded in fits and starts, between dayjob engagements and other responsibilities. Among the highlights: A steroid-enhanced, turbo-charged, 30th anniversary “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit Of Happiness” remake/remix of “Beers, Steers and Queers,” the Revolting Cocks hit featuring Owen’s vocals. The new version of “BSAQ” is essentially the original version, with new guitar work and other instrumental contributions from Skatenigs, plus some choice samples from Joe Exotic. “It’s gonna get real redneck,” promises Owen.
Check out the album’s first single “Hell And Back Again”:https://orcd.co/skatenigs_hell_and_back_again
Watch the video:https://youtu.be/jdsrpeNTxY8
The core Skatenigs quartet is augmented by a who’s-who of punk/hardcore/metal/industrial heroes. Among the luminaries, besides Gates:
Dan Milligan- Joy Thieves
Andy Selway- Dwarves, KMFDM
Jason West- Wednesday 13, Creed Fisher
Riggs- Rob Zombie, Scum of the Earth
Spit Stix- Fear
Pablo Flores- Worm Suicide
Galen Waling- Pig/Lords of Acid
Charles Levi- Thrill Kill Kult
Bradley Bills- Chant
Mike Deleon- Philip H Anselmo and the Illegals
David Skar Carpenter- Circle Burn/Snow Black
Cesar Soto- Ministry
Greg Hetson- Circle Jerks, Bad Religion
Pre-order/pre-save the full album here: https://orcd.co/skatenigs_what_could_go_wrong
