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Jun 5, 2026

The Crooked Skulls Featured in The Obelisk Spring 2026 Quarterly Review

We're honored to be included in the Spring 2026 Quarterly Review from The Obelisk, where JJ Koczan described Midnight Sun as a no-frills, riff-driven debut built on "thick tones, gravel-throated vocals, and an overarching groove."

The review draws comparisons to…

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May 17, 2026

BROADSLAB / THE CROOKED SKULLS / MANGOG May 30 • The Depot • Baltimore, MD

Electric Desert Records labelmates Electric Desert Records BROADSLAB and The Crooked Skulls join forces with Baltimore crushers MANGOG for a night of riff driven heaviness at The Depot on May 30th.

Presented by Benzotti Live, the show brings together…

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Apr 7, 2026

Midnight Sun Hits the Doom Charts Top 30

Landing at #30 on the Doom Charts with our debut album Midnight Sun is one of those moments that feels bigger than the number itself. The Crooked Skulls started as nothing more than a few guys getting together to jam…

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Mar 29, 2026

Midnight Sun Marks the Arrival of The Crooked Skulls 

The Crooked Skulls have officially arrived with the release of their debut full length Midnight Sun, released March 27, 2026, a groove driven statement that captures the band locking fully into their sound. Rooted in heavy riffs, low end…

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Mar 24, 2026

The Crooked Skulls on The Heavy Desert Podcast

We’re back on The Heavy Desert Podcast talking all things Midnight Sun, dropping March 27 through Electric Desert Records.

We got into the origins of the band, how the name came together, and how our songs take shape. It…

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Mar 24, 2026

The Crooked Skulls — Breathing The Core Interview

We recently spoke with Breathing The Core about who we are, our sound, and the mindset behind the band.

We kept it simple. Heavy riffs, groove, and honest songwriting. No overthinking, just making the kind of music we believe in.

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Mar 24, 2026

Outlaws of the Sun Review — Midnight Sun

We recently got a review up on Outlaws of the Sun for Midnight Sun, and it’s one of those write-ups that really nailed what we’re about.

They picked up on the core of our sound right away. Heavy, groove…

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Mar 24, 2026

The Crooked Skulls at Unruly Collective Brooklyn - March 14, 2026

 

 

There’s something about a room like Unruly Collective that strips everything down to what matters. No distance, no filler, just volume, bodies, and energy moving in real time. For us, that’s where the music hits the hardest.

That night felt…

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Mar 2, 2026

New Interview with The Crooked Skulls with Jess Jay of Dirty Rock

We sat down to talk about where we come from, the riffs that shaped us, and what drives the sound behind Midnight Sun.

No gimmicks.
No trends.
Just heavy music built on groove and grit.

Feb 1, 2026

The Crooked Skulls Supporting GUHTS, Borracho and Sun Voyager – Feb. 21st 2026 at Lucky 13

 

The show at Lucky 13 Saloon was something special. The Crooked Skulls opened with Bury It, Midnight Sun, and Let Me Out, then rolled into Ashes I See, which got an incredible response from the packed…

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The Crooked Skulls deliver heavy, groove-laden metal rooted in thick riffs and bluesy heaviness. We bring a no-frills intensity to everything we play.

Formed by Pete K. and joined by Chuck S. and Dave V A , we’ve crafted a hard-hitting sound that captures the raw energy of our influences. 

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