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Skin o' My Teeth

Megadeth · 1993

12 min · 3 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

A relentless barrage of rapid-fire riffs and provocative lyrics that epitomize early '90s thrash metal.

Skin o' My Teeth is a single by Megadeth, released in 1993. A relentless barrage of rapid-fire riffs and provocative lyrics that epitomize early '90s thrash metal. 'Skin o' My Teeth' received positive reviews and contributed to Megadeth's sustained presence in the heavy metal scene during the early '90s. The title track's prominence helped solidify the band's legacy as pioneers of thrash metal, influencing countless bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Skin o' My Teeth sound like?

A relentless barrage of rapid-fire riffs and provocative lyrics that epitomize early '90s thrash metal. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.

What makes Skin o' My Teeth by Megadeth notable?

'Skin o' My Teeth' received positive reviews and contributed to Megadeth's sustained presence in the heavy metal scene during the early '90s. The title track's prominence helped solidify the band's legacy as pioneers of thrash metal, influencing countless bands that followed. Released on April 12, 1993, 'Skin o' My Teeth' marked Megadeth's transition into the mainstream following their commercial success with the album 'Countdown to Extinction.' This EP, featuring a remixed version of 'Holy Wars… The Punishment Due,' showcased the band's ability to adapt while retaining their aggressive sound and lyrical depth.

How many songs are on Skin o' My Teeth?

Skin o' My Teeth has 3 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.

Tracklist

3 tracks·12:34

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Skin o’ My Teeth (LP version) 3:18
  • 2 Holy Wars… The Punishment Due (The General Schwarzkopf mix) 5:00
  • 3 High Speed Dirt (live) 4:16

Release Date

April 12, 1993

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

12 min 34 sec