Powerful, dynamic hardcore/metal/punk fusion from California trio Low Forty-Eight

San Francisco band Lower Forty-Eight was formed in May 2000 with the intent of playing music that has the heaviness of metal, the divergent structure of progressive rock and the intensity of punk and hardcore. Skin Failure is a dynamic, passionate album characterised by the powerful angular guitar and intense vocals of Andrew Lund and the precise, complex rhythms of Phil Becker (drums) and Grady Mutzel (bass).

From the hyper-kinetic opener, ‘If I Dare’, to the thundering finale title track, ‘Skin Failure’ maintains a driving energy throughout, transiting through numerous tempo changes, careering from melodic to frenzied, and punctuated with explosive outbursts of guitar. The seamless blending of diverse elements to create songs that are intricate yet accessible reflects the high level of craftsmanship that Lower Forty-Eight apply to their songwriting.