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{{Short description|American doom metal band}}
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| name = Place of Skulls
| name = Place of Skulls
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| caption = Frontman Victor Griffin, the sole constant member of the band
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| origin = [[Knoxville, Tennessee]], U.S.
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| genre = [[Doom metal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/the-black-is-never-far/|title=Place of Skulls - ''The Black is Never Far''|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|first=Keith|last=Bergman|date=March 20, 2006 |accessdate=September 29, 2016}}</ref>
| origin = [[Knoxville, Tennessee]], U.S.
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| years_active = 2000–present
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| genre = [[Doom metal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/the-black-is-never-far/|title=Place of Skulls - ''The Black is Never Far''|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|first=Keith|last=Bergman|accessdate=September 29, 2016}}</ref>
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| label = Exile on Mainstream, [[Southern Lord Records|Southern Lord]], Outlaw
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| years_active = 2000-present
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| associated_acts = [[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]], [[Cathedral (band)|Cathedral]], [[Spirit Caravan]], [[The Obsessed]], [[The Hidden Hand (band)|The Hidden Hand]], [[Saint Vitus (band)|Saint Vitus]], [[Trouble (band)|Trouble]], [[Revelation (band)|Revelation]]
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| label = Exile on Mainstream, [[Southern Lord Records|Southern Lord]], Outlaw
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| website =
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| associated_acts = [[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]], [[Cathedral (band)|Cathedral]], [[Spirit Caravan]], [[The Obsessed]], [[The Hidden Hand (band)|The Hidden Hand]], [[Saint Vitus (band)|Saint Vitus]], [[Trouble (band)|Trouble]], [[Revelation (band)|Revelation]]
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| current_members = Victor Griffin<br/>Lee Abney<br/>Tim Tomaselli
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| website =
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| past_members = [[Scott Weinrich|Scott "Wino" Weinrich]]<br/>Dennis Cornelius<br/>Greg Turley<br/>Ron Holzner<br/>"Minnesota" Pete Campbell
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| current_members = Victor Griffin<br/>Lee Abney<br/>Tim Tomaselli
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| past_members = [[Scott Weinrich|Scott "Wino" Weinrich]]<br/>Dennis Cornelius<br/>Greg Turley<br/>Ron Holzner<br/>"Minnesota" Pete Campbell
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'''Place of Skulls''' is a [[doom metal]] band from [[Knoxville, Tennessee]].
'''Place of Skulls''' is an American [[doom metal]] band from [[Knoxville, Tennessee]].


==Biography==
==History==
Place of Skulls was formed in 2000 by ex-[[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]] guitarist Victor Griffin. Griffin left Pentagram in 1996 and during this time before starting the band, became a Christian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://untombed.com/place-of-skulls-interview/|title=Place of Skulls - Interview|publisher=Untombed Zine|first=Jeff De Los|last=Santos|date=September 29, 2010|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref> The name is a biblical reference to [[Golgotha]]. The band put out their debut album, ''Nailed'', via [[Southern Lord Records]] in 2002. Many of these songs deal with Griffin's new found faith in [[Christianity]]. Four songs from the ''Nailed'' session were explicitly Christian and for this reason did not appear on the album. These were released as the ''Love Through Blood'' EP in 2005.
Place of Skulls was formed in 2000 by ex-[[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]] guitarist Victor Griffin. Griffin left Pentagram in 1996 and during this time before starting the band, became a Christian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://untombed.com/place-of-skulls-interview/|title=Place of Skulls - Interview|publisher=Untombed Zine|first=Jeff De Los|last=Santos|date=September 29, 2010|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref> The name is a biblical reference to [[Golgotha]]. The band put out their debut album, ''[[Nailed (Place of Skulls album)|Nailed]]'', via [[Southern Lord Records]] in 2002. Many of these songs deal with Griffin's new found faith in [[Christianity]]. Four songs from the ''Nailed'' session were explicitly Christian and for this reason did not appear on the album. These were released as the ''Love Through Blood'' EP in 2005.


[[Scott Weinrich|Scott "Wino" Weinrich]] joined the band for their second album, ''With Vision''. This album was released by [[Southern Lord Records]] in 2003. Shortly after, Wino left the band to concentrate on [[The Hidden Hand (band)|The Hidden Hand]].
[[Scott Weinrich|Scott "Wino" Weinrich]] joined the band for their second album, ''[[With Vision]]''. The album was released by [[Southern Lord Records]] in 2003. Shortly after, Wino left the band to concentrate on [[The Hidden Hand (band)|The Hidden Hand]].


In 2006 the band signed to Germany's Exile on Mainstream Records and released the album, ''[[The Black Is Never Far]]''. In 2010, the band released their fourth album, ''As a Dog Returns''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2010/08/25/placeofskullsreview/|title=Place of Skulls Return to a Peaceful Place|publisher=[[The Obelisk (magazine)|The Obelisk]]|date=August 25, 2010|accessdate=September 29, 2016}}</ref>
In 2006 the band signed to Germany's Exile on Mainstream Records and released the album ''[[The Black Is Never Far]]''. In 2010, the band released their fourth album, ''As a Dog Returns''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2010/08/25/placeofskullsreview/|title=Place of Skulls Return to a Peaceful Place|publisher=The Obelisk|date=August 25, 2010|accessdate=September 29, 2016}}</ref>


On June 17, 2016, Place of Skulls re-released their whole discography digitally through Stone Groove Records <ref>[https://www.stonegrooverecords.net/ Stone Groove Records official website].</ref><ref>[https://placeofskulls1.bandcamp.com/ Place of Skulls bandcamp page]</ref>They are also frequently featured on the label's weekly radio show ''Stone Grooves & Deep Cuts''.<ref>[https://www.stonegrooverecords.net/stone-groove-radio Stone Groove Records - Stone Groove Records radio]</ref>
On June 17, 2016, Place of Skulls re-released their whole discography digitally through Stone Groove Records <ref>[https://www.stonegrooverecords.net/ Stone Groove Records official website].</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://placeofskulls1.bandcamp.com/|title=Place of Skulls|website=Placeofskulls1.bandcamp.com|accessdate=October 10, 2020}}</ref> They are also frequently featured on the label's weekly radio show ''Stone Grooves & Deep Cuts''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stonegrooverecords.net/stone-groove-radio|title=Stone Grooves & Deep Cuts|website=Stonegrooverecords.net|accessdate=October 10, 2020}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
'''Current'''
'''Current'''
*Victor Griffin – vocals and guitar (2000–present)
*Victor Griffin – vocals and guitar (2000–present)
*Lee Abney – bass guitar (2000–2002, 2007–present)
*Lee Abney – bass (2000–2002, 2007–present)
*"Minnesota" Pete Campbell – drums (2004–2005, 2011-2014, 2016-present)
*"Minnesota" Pete Campbell – drums (2004–2005, 2011–2014, 2016–present)


'''Former members'''
'''Former members'''
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*Greg Turley – bass (2002)
*Greg Turley – bass (2002)
*Ron Holzner – bass (2002–2003)
*Ron Holzner – bass (2002–2003)
*Tim Tomaselli – drums (2000–2004, 2005–2011, 2014-2016)
*Tim Tomaselli – drums (2000–2004, 2005–2011, 2014–2016)


'''Live musicians'''
'''Live musicians'''
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.placeofskulls.com}}
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Place of Skulls
Frontman Victor Griffin, the sole constant member of the band
Frontman Victor Griffin, the sole constant member of the band
Background information
OriginKnoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresDoom metal[1]
Years active2000–present
LabelsExile on Mainstream, Southern Lord, Outlaw
MembersVictor Griffin
Lee Abney
Tim Tomaselli
Past membersScott "Wino" Weinrich
Dennis Cornelius
Greg Turley
Ron Holzner
"Minnesota" Pete Campbell

Place of Skulls is an American doom metal band from Knoxville, Tennessee.

History

Place of Skulls was formed in 2000 by ex-Pentagram guitarist Victor Griffin. Griffin left Pentagram in 1996 and during this time before starting the band, became a Christian.[2] The name is a biblical reference to Golgotha. The band put out their debut album, Nailed, via Southern Lord Records in 2002. Many of these songs deal with Griffin's new found faith in Christianity. Four songs from the Nailed session were explicitly Christian and for this reason did not appear on the album. These were released as the Love Through Blood EP in 2005.

Scott "Wino" Weinrich joined the band for their second album, With Vision. The album was released by Southern Lord Records in 2003. Shortly after, Wino left the band to concentrate on The Hidden Hand.

In 2006 the band signed to Germany's Exile on Mainstream Records and released the album The Black Is Never Far. In 2010, the band released their fourth album, As a Dog Returns.[3]

On June 17, 2016, Place of Skulls re-released their whole discography digitally through Stone Groove Records [4][5] They are also frequently featured on the label's weekly radio show Stone Grooves & Deep Cuts.[6]

Members

Current

  • Victor Griffin – vocals and guitar (2000–present)
  • Lee Abney – bass (2000–2002, 2007–present)
  • "Minnesota" Pete Campbell – drums (2004–2005, 2011–2014, 2016–present)

Former members

  • Scott "Wino" Weinrich – vocals and guitar (2003–2004)
  • Dennis Cornelius – bass (2003–2007)
  • Greg Turley – bass (2002)
  • Ron Holzner – bass (2002–2003)
  • Tim Tomaselli – drums (2000–2004, 2005–2011, 2014–2016)

Live musicians

  • Russell Lee Padgett – drums (2016)
  • Dan Lively – bass (2016)
Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
  • Place of Skulls (Southern Lord Records 2002)
  • Love Through Blood (Outlaw Recordings 2005)

References

  1. ^ Bergman, Keith (March 20, 2006). "Place of Skulls - The Black is Never Far". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  2. ^ Santos, Jeff De Los (September 29, 2010). "Place of Skulls - Interview". Untombed Zine. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "Place of Skulls Return to a Peaceful Place". The Obelisk. August 25, 2010. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  4. ^ Stone Groove Records official website.
  5. ^ "Place of Skulls". Placeofskulls1.bandcamp.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Stone Grooves & Deep Cuts". Stonegrooverecords.net. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
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