Skyliner (band)
Skyliner | |
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Skyliner at the DeLand Rock & Metal Festival in 2014. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Genres | Power metal, Progressive metal |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Limb Music, Alchemic Visions |
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| Website | http://skylinermusic.com/ |
Skyliner is an American heavy metal band hailing from Jacksonville, Florida. The band was formed in 2000 by guitarist and vocalist Jake Becker and drummer Benjamin Brenner. Since the band formed, they have released two demos, two EPs, and three full-length studio albums. The band was signed to an international recording contract with Limb Music, based in Hamburg, Germany. before going independent.
Skyliner's main genres are typically considered to be power metal and progressive metal. Turning away from the fantasy-based lyrics of typical power metal, Skyliner's themes have included personal pain, alienation, social awareness, and a variety of spiritual or esoteric concepts. Becker has an unusual composing style, typically writing the musical score around a finished set of lyrics.
In February, 2014, the band released their first studio album Outsiders, which contains nine tracks and is 70 minutes long. The album was released on the Limb Music record label and contained a mix of songs that appeared on earlier recordings as well as new material.