Interview with Skinlab’s Steev Esquivel
Skinlab’s Steev Esquivel Talks New Era, Aging In Metal, New Music, Hatebreed Cover & Keeping Heavy Music Dangerous
Bay Area groove metal veterans Skinlab are back with serious momentum, and Rocking With Jam Man caught up with Steev Esquivel for a heavy conversation about the band’s next chapter.
Skinlab recently returned with new energy behind “Flesh Wounds” and their crushing cover of Hatebreed’s “Last Breath.” In this interview, 15-year-old host Remzi “Jam Man” Yates talks with Steev about why now feels like a real new era for Skinlab, what it takes for veteran metal bands to stay heavy, how the scene has changed from the old-school days of clubs, flyers, magazines, and word of mouth to today’s world of streaming, social media, and algorithms.
Steev also opens up about aging in metal, keeping the aggression honest, reaching younger fans without chasing trends, the loyalty of longtime Skinlab fans, and whether fans should expect more new music, singles, or a full new Skinlab album.
This is not just a nostalgia interview. This is about where Skinlab is going next.
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Topics covered in the interview
- Skinlab’s current momentum and whether this is a true new era
- The story behind covering Hatebreed’s “Last Breath”
- Whether fans can expect more new songs or a full album
- Aging in metal and keeping the anger real
- The difference between the metal scene then and now
- How veteran bands reach a younger fanbase
- Longtime fans growing with the band
- What separates a real comeback from nostalgia
- Why Skinlab still matters in 2026
Follow Skinlab
Official Linktree: https://linktr.ee/skinlabmusic
Official Website: https://skinlabmusic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinlabmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skinlab1/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UuqXbqtygNK5ZtNggr5S7
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/skinlab/29255719
YouTube Music / Topic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMRCCVH-hiotoh6N-rSDZKg
“Last Breath” Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Xaup7nVdg
“Last Breath” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1V8jj4C3l6yjLnGnSghXkX
“Last Breath” on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/last-breath-single/1885810119
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