Artist description A six-piece German band takes an approach to Ska that broadens the genre with an injection of World Music. Multiple layers of horns play a big part in expanding the parameters by blurting out short blasts that sound like Caribbean music one moment, then playing longer notes reminiscent of Ska the next. The horn accents are reiterated by a singer who more often than not comes off like the Ska version of Buster Poindexter. The flexibility of the back line with their ability to shift gears from song to song plays an important role in keeping the groove danceable through the transitions.

Music Style Ska, Reggae, Punk

Musical Influences Specials, Bad Manners, ...

Similar Artists The Toasters, Mighty Mighty Bosstones,

Artist History Founded in the early 80's the band gained some international success by playing gigs with wellknown artists in the UK. After a 4 year split they reunited in 1995 and keep on skankin' the audience around up to date

Group Members Mad Wolley (voc,trombone), Enzo Glenzo (guit) Peter Henzler, Ice Scholl (bass) Thomas Scholl, Pedro (sax) Peter Steffan, Lloyd Schiffi (keyboard) Michael Schäfferling, Linus (trumpet) Konstantin Eheim, Specki T.D. (drums) Florian Speckardt

Instruments Guitar, Keyboard, Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass, Drums

Albums Inside EP 1987, Beware CD 1988, Catch This Beat CD 1989, Back To Live CD 1995, Ham & Eggs CD 1996

Press Reviews Smother E-Zine: These guys are great! Skaos makes me think of a German version of the Toasters. I may get killed for saying this, but some of their songs are better than Toasters songs in my opinion. Skaos is straight 3rd wave ska with a few twists. There is the spy song, "I Spy", the poppy song, "Shout", and the punker song, "Pass It Over." Some of my faves were "there she goes" which sort of reminded me of Mephiskapheles meets the Toasters, "murderer" the story-song of an insane guy who's mom didn't love him (isn't that everyone's problem nowadays?), and "you better run" which featured sound clips from Star Wars! Oh yes, these guys are good and have been around a while, so check out the earlier stuff and the newer. Rock! Jesse

Additional Info Get all the news, tourdates, trivia and more at our official site http://www.skaos.de

Location Krumbach, Bavaria - Germany

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