Skeletal Family emerged from the post-punk gothic rock scene of the early 1980s in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England. With a name drawn from a line in a David Bowie song, the band's original lineup consisted of vocalist Anne-Marie Hurst, guitarist Stan Greenwood, bassist Roger "Trotwood" Nowell, keyboardist Karl Heinz, and drummer Martin Henderson. Renowned for their ghoulish image and haunting sound, Skeletal Family quickly became a staple of the Goth subculture, establishing themselves with their debut album "Burning Oil" in 1984 which was followed by a series of albums and singles that captured the dark, atmospheric essence of the genre.

Beyond their initial active years in the 1980s, the band has experienced numerous lineup changes and reunions, producing new material and performing live to their dedicated fanbase. Their discography often intertwines the raw energy of classic gothic rock with post-punk sensibilities, showcased in albums like "Futile Combat" and their retrospective compilation, "Eternal: Singles, Albums, Rarities, BBC Sessions, Live, Demos (1982-2015)." Skeletal Family's recent releases such as "Beautiful Disaster" and "My Own Redemption" echo their sonic legacy while affording acoustic intimacy, as the band continues to resonate with new and old fans alike through their melancholic melodies and lyrical explorations of the human condition.

Genres

Deathrock

Gothic Rock

Latest Release

Light from the Dark

Skeletal Family

Album - 10 Tracks - Released April 21, 2023