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SKINLAB Once Again Parts Ways With Guitarist MIKE ROBERTS

January 3, 2011

San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans SKINLAB have once again parted ways with guitarist Mike Roberts.

Comments SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel: "We've basically been contemplating our next move, having recently parted ways again with our brother Mike Roberts.

"Things have been pretty rough the last year, not having a solid lineup to get out on the road and support our latest album, 'The Scars Between Us'... We basically had to make a drastic decision to continue on our quest for a permanent guitarist.

"As much as we loved having Mike back in the band, it became obvious to both of us that his schedule and family obligations would not allow him to participate in touring. While we were hoping to jump back on track and write/tour/record together, it just wasn't working. It was a shitty decision to make on both ends, but we wish nothing but the best for Mike and his family."

SKINLAB jammed with a variety of different guitar players before settling on former RIKETS axeman Provo Provenzano. Esquivel says, "After talking a few months and jamming with different guitarists, we have decided to bring in former RIKETS guitarist Provo. Provo is no stranger to the road and has been paying his dues for many years. We're looking forward to his first run of shows with us in January for a few Bay Area shows, and then we'll be heading out to Oklahoma/Texas to team up with WITHIN CHAOS for a few shows, before heading back to the Bay Area to settle down and begin recording for upcoming EP."

SKINLAB's forthcoming EP is expected to feature a couple new tracks combined with covers of the bands that have influenced the group's style and sound. SKINLAB has also enlisted Reality Check TV to film the band's January 22 performance at the Uptown in Oakland, California and in-depth interviews with the group's members for a possible DVD.

Upcoming SKINLAB shows:

Jan. 20 - Fat Cat - Modesto, CA
Jan. 22 - Uptown - Oakland CA
Jan. 28 - Paradise City - Oklahoma City, OK
Jan. 29 - The Rail - Fort Worth, TX (w/ WITHIN CHAOS)
Jan. 30 - Clicks - Tyler, TX (w/ WITHIN CHAOS)

"The Scars Between Us" was issued on September 15, 2009 via Stand And Deliver Records.

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