Based in Salt Lake City, Utah Skin Show are creating no frills, fast, raw hardcore meant to get you moving. Started by Malachi Greene (previously of Scowl), Skin Show came together over a bond of tattoos and love for 80’s hardcore. Fleshed out by Michael Collins – Guitar (Liar’s Tongue, Taste of Blood), Derek Rys – Drums (xForever Warx), Isaiah Boutwell – Bass (Division of Doubt), and Jay Grotrian – Guitar (Eye For An Eye), the band made their recorded debut in late September with four song demo Come and See The… and opened shows in SLC for Sheer Terror, Restraining Order, and more.
Today, Skin Show keep things rolling with new single “Dirt.” Clocking in at under two minutes, the track packs breakneck guitars and gritty vocals. Influence from Negative Approach, The Melvins, Agnostic Front, and even Sonic Youth peaks through, combining that raw energy with catchy hooks. The video for the song, directed and edited by Greene, gives a look into what Skin Show is about and provides some important public service announcements.
Watch the video HERE and stream “Dirt” HERE.
Skin Show’s next show is a hometown toy drive on December 20th at One Love Coffee, info HERE. Expect more from Skin Show in 2026.
