Skrew
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 in Austin, Texas, United States |
| Founder | Adam Grossman, Danny Lohner |
| Headquarters | Austin , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Skrew is a United States-based industrial metal group that originated in 1990 in Austin, Texas, founded by Adam Grossman alongside Danny Lohner. Formed after the dissolution of the crossover thrash outfit Angkor Wat, Skrew teamed up with Al Jourgensen from Ministry to craft their inaugural 1991 album Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame. This debut record achieved notable commercial success, surpassing all other first releases within the Metal Blade Records roster and earning widespread critical recognition. Shortly after, Lohner departed to become a member of Nine Inch Nails.
Their sophomore release, Dusted (1994), which featured the addition of keyboardist Jim Vollentine, continued to receive favorable reviews but did not match the commercial performance of their initial album. After Adam Grossman endured a serious automobile accident in 1995, the band’s musical direction evolved significantly with the 1996 album Shadow of Doubt, embracing a slower-paced, intense thrash metal sound similar to peers such as Machine Head. Following multiple personnel shifts, Skrew unveiled Angel Seed XXIII in 1997, incorporating stylistic elements aligned with the then-emerging nu metal movement; however, this effort suffered from minimal support from their label and limited exposure. The group subsequently entered a hiatus in 1998.
In late 2009, Adam Grossman reformed Skrew. The revitalized lineup made their live return in February 2011 in Austin and performed at SXSW the following March. Their recent compositions featured politically motivated lyrics and drew influence from Scandinavian extreme metal while maintaining their foundational sound.
July 2014 saw the digital release of Universal Immolation, marking Skrew’s first album in 17 years, which was followed by a global tour throughout 2015.
Current
- Adam Grossman – vocals, guitar, programming (1990–1998, 2009–present)
- Ricktor Ravensbrück – guitar (2014–present)
- Laurent Le Baut – drums (1990–1998, 2009–present)
Former
- Danny Lohner – guitar, vocals (1990–1991)
- Rick Weir – keyboards, programming (1990–1991)
- Tony Maingot – keyboards, programming (1990–1991)
- Dusty Kohn – guitar
- Myke Bingham – bass
- Mike Robinson – guitar
- Clay Campbell – guitar
- Bobby Gustafson – guitar (1996)
- Mike Peoples – bass
- Brandon Workman – bass
- Robb Lampmann – guitar
- Chris Ault – keyboards, programming
- Mark Dufour – drums
- Chadwick Davis – bass
- Eddie Travis – drums
- Steve "Snake" Green – guitar
- Marc "Frap" Frappier – bass
- Jim Vollentine – keyboards, programming (1994–1998)
- Barry Adelman – drums
- Chris Istas – drums
- Kyle Sanders – bass
- Paul Gooch – programming
- Jason Lindgren – guitar
- William Ables – guitar
- Doug (Snide) Chapius – guitar
- Bret Munk - guitar
Discography
Studio albums
- Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame (1991, Metal Blade)
- Dusted (1994, Metal Blade)
- Shadow of Doubt (1996, Metal Blade)
- Angel Seed XXIII (1997, Metal Blade)
- Universal Immolation (2014, Awesome Kickass Records)