Škan
Škan | |
|---|---|
 Škan, left to right, JM, DB, DA, WA. Austin, Texas. November 2013. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Occult Rock, Blackened Death Metal, Death Metal, Thrash Metal, Extreme Metal, Rock Music, Death Rock |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Ván Records |
| Members | Joseph Merino Ron van Herpen Rob Zim David Baxter |
| Website | [1] |
Škan is an American Extreme Metal band formed 2013.
Biography
Škan was founded November 11 of 2011 in Austin, Texas, as the solo recording art of Joseph Merino. The live band was formed November 2nd of 2013.
Transcending the rigid boundaries of established metal genres, their music creates an esoteric atmosphere that lays bare the nature of death and illumination in all its destructive glory. Škan's aggressive and haunting forces embrace the blackest of eternal flames and seek to unchain the very bonds of existence.
Škan released their first EP "The Old King" in November 11, 2013 which quickly gained them a loyal following and praise from many supporters across the world who appreciated their uncompromising sound and vision. Featuring in many online press reviews the EP was well received with standout tracks like “The Eye" leading to them being nominated by Metal Underground as "Best Newcomer " for 2013. In the months that followed they unleashed their ritualistic live shows alongside international acts like Voivod, Danzig, and Portal, and 2014 saw them performing an intense main stage show at Phil Anselmo's Housecore Horror Film Festival.
Current members
- Joseph Merino: Guitars, Vocals
- Ron van Herpen: Guitars
- Rob Zim: Bass
- David Baxter: Drums, Percussions
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Old King (EP) (© DEATH CROWN 2013)
- PART I of IV (Ván Records May 11 2016)
- Part II of IV (Ván Records May 11 2016)
Cultural references
The name Škan (see Skan) originates from the Lakota language.
References
- [2]- "INTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH MERINO: ŠKAN", by KASSANDRA CARMONA of The Offering Webzine (July 2015)
- [3] - "Škan" EP review and live review by The Grim Tower (November 2014)
- [4] - "Škan" interview by Blackened Death Metal Zine (June 2014)
- [5] - "The Old King" EP review by Blackened Death Metal Zine (June 2014)
- [6] - "Best newcomer of 2013 Explored, part 2" - Metal Underground (January 2014)
- [7] - Nominated "Best new bands of 2013" - Metal Underground (December 2013)
- [8] - "The Old King" EP Review by Metal Underground (December 2013)
- [9] - "Škan" interview by Metal Titans (November 2013)
- [10] - "Škan" interview by Blackened Horde Zine (December 2013)
- [11] - "The Old King" EP review by Metal Titans (November 2013)
- [12] - "The Old King" EP review by Blackened Horde (November 2013)
- [13] - Encyclopaedia Metallum