Heavy metal vocalist Norman “The Metal Chameleon” Skinner (Niviane \ Imagika \ Hellscream) has released details for his much anticipated 2nd full length SKINNER solo album titled “The Dark Design”.
The upcoming effort features 12 all new original tracks infused with elements of power, thrash & modern metal currently being slotted for a Summer 2020 release.
The Dark Design is being engineered by Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish \ Machine Head) of Castle Ultimate Productions.
Norman comments regarding the new album:
“This will mark 6 years since the release of my 1st solo album “Sleepwalkers” and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been lucky enough to work with some fantastic musicians on songs for this next release. Unfortunately, I had been extremely busy writing & recording albums with Niviane, Hellscream, Imagika & Dire Peril so my next solo release always took a back seat until now. 2020 is the year the album gets finished and released to the Metal masses!”
Skinner – “The Dark Design” track listing
1. A Sea of Melancholy
2. What’s Left Inside
3. The Haunting Hours
4. How Many Ways I Can Die
5. The Ferryman
6. In Silence
7. My Tribulation
8. Among the Ashes
9. Cain
10. Unfinished
11. Wicked Whys
12. The Dark Design
Musicians appearing on the album:
Norman Skinner (Niviane \ Imagika \ Hellscream) – Vocals
Aaron Robitsch (Niviane \ Graveshadow) – Keyboards
Abel Torres (Abel III \ Lioncourt) – Guitars
Jaymie Robertson – Guitars
Jeremy Von Epp (The Watchers \ The Venting Machine) – Guitars
Jim Pegram (Imagika \ Mudface) – Bass
Noe Luna (Niviane) – Drums
Rick Stallkamp (Niviane) – Guitar\Bass
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Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 
Really good for the most part, but what could have been a great album, was another victim to the same generic death screams, and where they do not fit at all (on prog and power metal albums). Does there always have to be a fly in the punch? So this potential masterpiece feel short of greatness, but there are still tracks that are solid. So close guys.