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Skinny Puppy

electro-industrial · 1984–1989

Skinny Puppy
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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
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1984
Assimilate
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1985
Testure
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1988
Tin Omen
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1989
Worlock
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1989

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