ABOUT THE RECORD
New Jersey trio The Crooked Skulls play heavy rock built on groove and feel. Their latest full-length, Midnight Sun, keeps things simple — thick riffs, a locked-in rhythm section, and songs that stretch just enough to let the weight settle in.
“Ashes I See” and “Slow Steal” lean into mood without losing momentum, while “Iron Smile” and “Let Me Out” hit with direct, riff-first punch. “Skullbong” keeps things loose, and “Judgment Day” closes with a darker edge. The title track sets the tone — forward-moving, unpolished, and grounded.
Produced by John Naclerio and mastered by Kent Stump, Midnight Sun captures the band as they are live: no gloss, no overthinking — just heavy rock played with intent.
THE BAND
Pete Koretzky — guitar, vocals
Dave Van Auken — bass, vocals
Chuck Snyder — drums
Three players. Riff first. Groove always.
Credits
Credits
All songs written and performed by The Crooked Skulls
Produced by: The Crooked Skulls & John Naclerio
Mastered by: Kent Stump
Album artwork: Harvo Awonngo
Layout & design: Dave Van Auken
Label: Electric Desert Records (EDR 07)
Additional vocals on judgment Day by Christian Lopez AKA Shaman Smoke.
Guitar solo on Iron Smile by Bob Balch