Skinny Puppy Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Techno Electronica Synthpop Experimental music Noise music Post-punk Post-industrial music Alternative metal Industrial rock Industrial metal Dark ambient Gothic rock Dark wave Deathrock Electro-industrial Ebm Experimental Industrial darkwave

Members

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cEvin Key

Roles:

Drummer Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

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Dwayne Goettel

Roles:

Keyboardist Music Producer

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Ken "Hiwatt" Marshall

Roles:

Music Producer

Groups:

Scaremeister

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Mark Walk

Roles:

Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

ohGr The Petty Tyrants

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Nivek Ogre

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Ministry Pigface ohGr The Petty Tyrants A Chud Convention Rx PTP W.E.L.T. Muteual Mortuary Raw Dog

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Bill Leeb

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

Front Line Assembly Delerium Intermix Synaesthesia Noise Unit Cyberaktif Muteual Mortuary Pro>Tech Fauxliage Equinox

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Justin Bennett

Groups:

Professional Murder Music

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William Morrison
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Dave Ogilvie

Roles:

Music Producer

Groups:

Jakalope Primitive Race The Tear Garden Hilt Raw Dog

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Pat Sprawl
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About

Skinny Puppy is a seminal industrial music group formed in 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Initially a duo consisting of cEvin Key (Kevin Crompton) on synthesizers and production and Nivek Ogre (Kevin Ogilvie) on vocals, the band later expanded with the addition of Dwayne Goettel in 1986, whose expertise in sampling and synthesizers played a crucial role in shaping their distinctive sound. Known for their pioneering contributions to the genres of industrial, electronic, and experimental music, Skinny Puppy blends elements of dark ambient, post-punk, and electro-industrial, creating an unsettling yet captivating sonic experience that has influenced countless artists in the alternative and electronic music scenes.

How to Sound Like Skinny Puppy

Skinny Puppy's sound is characterized by a dark, aggressive, and textured sonic landscape, often achieved through the use of complex sampling and layered electronic elements. Their music tends to be abrasive and confrontational, with a mix of distorted synths and driving rhythms. The group's use of gear like the Yamaha SY77 synthesizer and the Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal distortion pedal contributes to their dense, noise-laden backdrop. The atmosphere is further intensified by haunting vocal effects, creating a sense of unease and tension. To emulate their sound, musicians might explore a combination of heavy distortion, intricate sampling, and dark, ambient soundscapes—a fusion that remains at the core of Skinny Puppy's enduring legacy.

Discography

Remission

1984

Bites

1985

Mind: The Perpetual Intercourse

1986

Cleanse Fold And Manipulate

1987

VIVI SECT VI

1988

Rabies

1989

Too Dark Park

1990

Ain't It Dead Yet?

1991

Last Rights

1992

The Process

1996

Remix Dys Temper

1998

Doomsday (Back & Forth, Vol. 5) [Live]

2001

The Greater Wrong of the Right (Remastered)

2004

Mythmaker

2007

Bootlegged, Broke and in Solvent Seas (Live)

2012

Weapon

2013

Get the Skinny Puppy Sound

Want to sound like Skinny Puppy? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.