CEVIN KEY

February 13th marks the day of birth for one of the original driving creative forces behind SKINNY PUPPY—cEvin Key—who has brought us so many amazing sounds and astounding audio sculptures that have penetrated our ears thru-out the years.

a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, cEvin! may you have yet another fulfilling year constructing artistic bewilderment.

SPV "BATTLE OF THE BANDS: FAN APPRECIATION CONTEST"

Here's your chance to create a tribute to SKINNY PUPPY! It's the "Battle of the Bands: Fan Appreciation Contest" and straight from the SPV's mouth, here are some quick details:

"This is very open ended, and we encourage participants to be creative, humorous, and think outside the box. Some examples are creating a video, writing an essay about what the band means to you, creating a piece of art, inventing a dance, writing a song, drawing a picture, etc."

The deadline for entries is May 1, 2009 and only open to residents of North America. Only one submission will be accepted per person.

Winners will be chosen by the employees of SPV by voting on their favorite submissions. Decisions will primarily be based on creativity and effort.

For all the details, go to SPV's MySpace blog and find out where and how to send your entry!!

DWAYNE RUDOLF GOETTEL

Born: Feruary 1, 1964
Died: August 23, 1995

today marks the day of birth for one of the masterminds behind SKINNY PUPPY... Dwayne Rudolf Goettel. may you rest in eternal peace.

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." ~ Albert Pike