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SKW was formed 1989 in Milan, Italy as Skywalker. The line-up in 2005 is: Marco (lead vocals), Simone (guitar), Mirko (bass) and Giancarlo (drums & percussions). Skywalker's first demo-tape was released in 1992. In 1993 the band started playing live to support the 'Flying Straight To Hell' demo. That same year the second demo 'Time Bloody Time' was released. The tape received great reviews from the Italian press and radio/magazines/fanzines. During this period the first vocalist Fabio left the band to be replaced by Maurizio. In 1995 Skywalker came alive once again, during this year the band played at a number of well know and respected venues in Milan such as "Rolling Stone" and recorded their very professional third demo tape 'Isolation'. 'Isolation' was very well received with excellent national coverage by specialized magazines, fanzines, newsletters and radio shows. In 1996 the singer Maurizio left the band and was replaced by the new aggressive vocalist Marco. In 1997 Skywalker were called upon by the most important Italian Metal magazine 'Metal Hammer' to play at the great 'Tribute to Metallica' gig at the Factory (Milan) where they supported important Rock/Metal bands. A few months later, in the summer of 1997 Skywalker played another well-known venue: Palaquatica (Milan), this gig was deemed a great success and the band achieved general consent from all. After playing in many important Metal shows and festivals and having tracks included in various Italian and foreign compilations, Skywalker changed their monicker to SKW and in 1998 recorded their definitive international consecration 'TECHNO-LOGICAL', a powerful killer CD for which SKW signed a deal with Adrenaline records for worldwide distribution in 1999. During 1999 the band played in Milan as support to Max Cavalera's Soulfly and Amorphis, and also played Metallica classics in an alternative way with Jason Newsted from Metallica during a party for the new Metallica release 'S&M'. SKW is also on 'Phantom Lords', the Adrenaline tribute CD to Metallica, with 'Metal Militia' and 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', both covered in a technological and modern way. In December 2000 the new album 'CONNECTION' was out!! 12 original tracks – another raw, killer CD from SKW!! In 2001 the first video clip 'Reptile' was unleashed! In 2002 the 2nd video clip “Psycho instinct†was unleashed ! After a never ending live tour In spring 2004 SKW recorded the third new album “Alter Ego†. In January 2005 “Alter Ego†is unleashed. SKW signed a “double†deal with the Italian label Vacationhouse records and with Bunker incorporation/Deadsun records from France for a worldwide distribution. In March 2005 “Alter Ego†video filmed by the youg Italian filmmaker Laura Stabilini is out. Are you ready for the fresh power of the band ? ARE YOU READY FOR THE IMPACT?
