Heavy Rock upstarts The Crooked Skulls have unveiled their new single, “Iron Smile,” a searing cut of Stoner-soaked Doom riffage featuring none other than Bob Balch of Fu Manchu on lead guitar.
Stream “Iron Smile” featuring Bob Balch via the YouTube player below:
Written as a rallying cry for standing tall against deception and staying true to yourself, “Iron Smile” channels everything the Skulls stand for: raw honesty, thick riffs, and grooves that hit like a hammer.
“This song’s for the ones who thought they could play you, but you’ve been around too long to fall for that. Stand tall, trust your gut, and never back down from who you are.” – The Crooked Skulls
Formed in New Jersey, The Crooked Skulls – Pete Koretzky (guitars/vocals), Dave Van Auken (bass/vocals), and Chuck Snyder (drums) – blend the Heavy haze of Stoner Rock with the grit of Doom and Southern Metal. Their sound pulls from legends like Black Label Society, Kyuss, and Crowbar, yet remains unapologetically their own.
The track was recorded at Nada Recording, with mixing and mastering handled by John Naclerio.
“Iron Smile” is available now on Bandcamp: https://thecrookedskulls1.bandcamp.com/track/iron-smile-feat-bob-balch
Lineup:
Pete Koretzky / Guitars and Vocals
Dave Van Auken / Bass Vocals
Chuck Snyder / Drums
With:
Bob Balch / Lead Guitar