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Skinny Puppy

electro-industrial · 1984–1989

Smothered Hope by Skinny Puppy — cover art

With a sound that sends shivers down the spine and beats that pulse like a heart in a darkened room, Skinny Puppy carved out a niche in the electro-industrial landscape. Emerging from the shadows of Canada, the duo of cEvin Key and Nivek Ogre transformed what began as an experimental side project into a powerhouse of industrial rock and electronic body music. Their sonic explorations shine through tracks like "Worlock," "Assimilate," and "Smothered Hope," blending haunting vocals with intricate soundscapes. Over the years, they've collaborated with a revolving door of talent while anchoring their distinct vision. As the echoes of "Tin Omen" and "Dig It" linger, Skinny Puppy remains a vivid reminder of the raw, unfiltered energy that defined a generation and continues to inspire.

The facts

  • Formed 1982
  • Canada
  • electro-industrial, industrial music, industrial rock
  • On Metropolis Records, Capitol Records, Dependent Records

Skinny Puppy in the crate

Smothered Hope by Skinny Puppy — cover art
Smothered Hope
Skinny Puppy
1984
Assimilate by Skinny Puppy — cover art
Assimilate
Skinny Puppy
1985
Dig It by Skinny Puppy — cover art
Dig It
Skinny Puppy
1986
Testure by Skinny Puppy — cover art
Testure
Skinny Puppy
1988
Tin Omen by Skinny Puppy — cover art
Tin Omen
Skinny Puppy
1989
Worlock by Skinny Puppy — cover art
Worlock
Skinny Puppy
1989

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