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Skinless is a brutal death metal band from Troy, New York. The band was formed in founded in 1992 by Ryan Wade and Noah Carpenter. They are known for their consistently intense performances, as well as for their lyrical mix of end-of-the-world cynicism and toilet humor. These lyrical themes are demonstrated in songs such as "The Optimist", about a crumbling human society, and "Tug of War Intestines", which depicts children playing schoolyard games with a surgery patient's internal organs. Recently, the band has occasionally brought the "Skinless Girl" on stage and let her be roughed up covered in fake blood while performing. Their 1998 debut album, Progression Towards Evil, was an independent release and has garnered them high praise by metal critics. They have released four albums, with their most recent being Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead in 2006. Current Members Noah Carpenter - guitar (1992–present) Jason Keyser - vocals (2004–present) Joe Keyser - bass (1997–present) Bob Beaulac - drums (2008–present)
Former Members Bob Beaulac - drums (1997–2003,2005–2006) Sherwood "Thunder Wheel" Webber IV - vocals/drums split with Ryan Wade (1995–1997) vocals exclusively (1997–2004) John Longstreth - drums (On From Sacrifice to Survival) Ryan Wade - drums (1992-1995) vocals/drums split with Sherwood Webber (1995–1997) Adam P. Lewis - bass (1995-1997) Mike Levy - vocals (1992) Ted Monsour - bass and vocals (1991) Jeff Vanloan- bass when Ted sang (1991) Dan Bell - vocals (1992)