Skynd (stylised as SKYND) is an industrial rock band consisting of a lead singer named Skynd, and a multi-instrumentalist named Father.[1] Their music applies the grim aesthetic of true crime, with songs largely based on disturbing deaths and murders.[2][3] They have released songs about topics such as the death of Elisa Lam, the manslaughter of Conrad Roy, and the mass suicide in Jonestown.
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Origin | Sydney, Australia |
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Years active | 2017–present |
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Website | skynd-music |
History
editSkynd is known for her diverse vocal styles, ranging from high pitch to low pitch and often with an inhuman element. Notably, Jonathan Davis of Korn is also a fan and joined Skynd in her song "Gary Heidnik". Davis appeared in the music video as well.[4]
Skynd's first headliner performance was at Electrowerkz in 2019 where she dressed in a motley combination of corpse paint and Victorian-styled clothing. Fans were greeted with cups of Kool-Aid as a reference to her song about the Jonestown massacre.[5] Shortly after, Skynd was shortlisted as a Heavy Music Awards 2020 Finalist.[6]
Skynd has been interviewed by The Boo Crew on Episode 90 of the Bloody Disgusting podcast,[7] as well as by Ebony Story of Wall of Sound.[8]
Discography
editEPs
edit- Chapter I (2018)
- Chapter II (2019)
Singles
edit- "Elisa Lam" (2018)
- "Gary Heidnik" (feat. Jonathan Davis) (2018)
- "Richard Ramirez" (2018)
- "Jim Jones" (2019)
- "Katherine Knight" (2019)
- "Tyler Hadley" (2019)
- "Columbine" (feat. Bill $Aber) (2020)
- "Michelle Carter" (2021)
- "Chris Watts" (2022)
- "Armin Meiwes" (2022)
- "John Wayne Gacy" (2022)
- "Edmund Kemper" (2023)
- "Robert Hansen" (2023)
- "Bianca Devins" (2023)
- "Heaven's Gate" (2024)
- "Violets are Blue" (2024)
References
edit- ^ "Skynd - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "True Crime-Inspired Duo Skynd Release TYLER HADLEY Video". BroadwayWorld.
- ^ "Interview with SKYND". Amnplify.
- ^ "See Korn's Jonathan Davis Cameo in Skynd's NSFW Serial Killer–Inspired Video". Revolver.
- ^ "SKYND // LIVE REVIEW". London in Stereo.
- ^ "Heavy Music Awards 2020". Heavy Music Awards.
- ^ "[Podcasts] The Boo Crew Investigates the True Crime Music of SKYND". Bloody Disgusting. 23 December 2019.
- ^ "SKYND – 'The Sinister World of…' (Audio Interview)". Wall Of Sound. 21 June 2019.