AUSTIN, TX. – SKATENIGS, the long-running electro-thrashcore outfit led by singer Phil Owen, return to the musical stage with What Could Go Wrong?, a collection of all new recordings released today on Armalyte Industries.

Featuring the current core SKATENIGS crew of Owen, Chris Ahrens and Adam Lamar on guitars, and live drummer/studio bassist Myke Bingham, whom Owen calls “a one-man rhythm section!,” the 13-track physical CD release will be followed by its digital 12-track streaming counterpart via Cleopatra Records on Halloween.

SKATENIGS was begun by Owen in Austin in 1988, running until 1995, followed by a brief reunion for a handful of shows in 2011. SKATENIGS were reactivated in 2016 for their self-released Adult Entertainment for Kids with all current members augmented by Big Boys/Poison 13/Junkyard legend Chris Gates. All of the tracks on What Could Go Wrong? were written and recorded, in fits and starts, during f*cking COVID. Among the highlights: A steroid-enhanced, turbo-charged, 30th anniversary “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit Of Happiness” remake/remix of the Revolting Cocks’ hit Beers, Steers and Queers, featuring Owen’s vocals. The new version of “BSAQ” is essentially the original version, with new guitar work and other instrumental contributions from SKATENIGS, plus some choice samples from Joe Exotic. “It’s gonna get Real Redneck”, promises Owen.

SKATENIGS released a video for What Could Go Wrong?’s [videos “Hell and Back Again”] on October 8th, which featured guest performances by Riggs (former Rob Zombie guitarist) and Jason West on drums (former Murderdolls and Wednesday 13).

Holiday shopping? Tasteful new SKATENIGS merch can be found on www.skatenigs.com, including the delightful and delectable, limited edition, “Hell and Back Again” habanero hot sauce.
Shop: https://skatenigs.bigcartel.com/product/hell-and-back-again-habanero-hot-sauce

A second single and video release for [videos “We Can’t Have Nice Things”] will drop on Black Friday, November 26th.