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March 2004
Phantom FM: "Be prepared - Lluther will unleash its power on the world this Friday, 5th March 2004 at Temple Bar Music Centre. Comprised of former members of Skindive, X-Constant and Skyjack, the Dublin-based supergroup wields multi-layered, high-tech music, raw, heavy guitars, and sultry vocals backed with stunning and thought-provoking visuals. THIS GIG SHOULD NOT BE MISSED.

Visit www.ishmagazine.net for a sneak peak of our exclusive interview with Gerry Owens, formerly of Skindive and brainchild of Lluther."

October 30 2003
Skindive have decided to split up according to this month's Hot Press.

September 2003
Skindive play Eamonn Doran's, Dublin on Friday, September 5 2003.

August 2003
Hot Press: "Skindive prove that reports of their demise are greatly exaggerated with the September 5 release of 'Falling Down'.

It's the first track to be lifted from "Precious", their second album which follows later in the year on the Alpha Male label.

Have signed on the dotted line in 1999 with Chris Blackwell's Palm Pictures label, the Dublin-based outfit released their eponymous debut to considerable acclaim but precious few sales. Not convinced that they were pulling in the same direction, Skindive asked to be released from their two-album deal.

"This was a hard time for us all, and it came to a breaking point," says lead singer Danielle Harrison. "We didn't see it as being anyone's fault, but things just weren't working out. We all had to make some very tough decisions which we knew would affect us in a big way - the band went through some major changes of our own and it was decided that it would be best to leave the label."

The "major changes" are the departure of fellow members Gerry Owens and Alan Lee who recently replaced Gavin Fox in Turn. Harrison admits an initial reluctance to take over the reins.

"It was slightly daunting at first, knowing that I wouldn't have the security of the band as it was, but now I'm really looking foward to it," she resumes. "We have a great album here and I can't wait to get out and play it live."

June 2002
Skindive support Snow Patrol at Temple Bar Music Centre, Dublin on June 30 2002.

May 26 2002
Ozzfest 2002 takes place on Sunday, May 26th at Punchestown Racecourse - home to the Creamfields Ireland festival over the past two years.

The line-up for the second stage is: OZZY OSBOURNE, TOOL, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLAYER, THERAPY?, LOSTPROPHETS, DROWNING POOL, CYCLEFLY, SKINDIVE.

April 23 2001
Skindive's Tranquillizer EP"is due out in the UK.

April 03 2001
Skindive's album "Skindive" is due out on Palm Pictures in the US only ($11.49).

March 23 2001
Skindive are Napster's featured artist of the week. The (Down And Out) Napster remix of 'Tranquillizer' is available free.

March 15 2001
Extra Skindive date closing the 'Solid State Tour' at The Temple Bar Music Centre in Dublin, Ireland on Thursday 15th March.

March 14 2001
Skindive are interviewed on Tom Dunne's 'Pet Sounds' programme on Today FM.

The band talked about writing the new album in Carlow over a six month period, the search for a vocalist and the new single.

February 20 2001
The band are back in the studio remixing and recording new tracks for the Tranquillizer EP (for UK release) on - [April 23rd]. Tracks pencilled in for the release include 'swallow', 'tranquillizer-down and out remix', 'Skindive-extended intro mix and live favourite 'X29'.

February 16 2001
Skindive release the single 'Tranquillizer' in Ireland only.

January 26 2001
Skindive play on The Late Late Show on RTÉ television in Ireland.

September 16 2000
Skindive play Vicar St., Dublin.

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