San Francisco Bay Area metaller SKINLAB have issued the following update:

"We have posted the album version of 'Amphetamine Gods' onto our page , be sure to check it out!!!

Things are starting to take shape for the first Skinlab tour in support of the new album, and we're all hella excited to get back out there and play some shows, now that the album is done and everything is set for a release date.

Dates are being set up right now that should have us though the US in September / October. Support acts and more dates will be announced shortly.

That being said, we are saddened to announce that we have once again parted ways with our guitarist Glen Telford. As many may know we started jamming again two years ago and announced his return to the band.

We all knew that it was something we were going to take day by day and just write the next album and have a good time jamming. Now that the album is done and the touring schedule is starting to fill, Skinlab is planning on having a full tour schedule, which we are planning on heading over to Europe, Australia, and even South America.

Unfortunately Glenny is unable to commit himself to this type of touring schedule, so he has decided to bow out before things get to crazy.

While it may come as news to some, it is something that we've known might be a reality eventually, and figured we’d deal with it when the time comes, and unfortunately, that time has come.

So with all respect we wish Glenny all the luck in the world, as we are all good buds with no harsh feelings. We've asked Glen to prepare a

statement to issue along side ours... check it out:

"Hey guys, unfortunately due to tough times I have decided to leave Skinlab again. It's either 100% to do that kinda schedule and commitment or none, and rather than give less than my all, I decided to sit it out! I’m stoked to have seen you all over the years and super stoked on the new album The

Scars Between Us. I’m sure y’all will be seeing Skinlab killing it again out there in the universe!!!!!! Aloha and Mahalo!!!!! Glenny."

As for his replacement, we are currently jamming with a sick new guitarist from the Bay Area who has been a Skinlab fan forever. We'll keep everyone posted as we begin crushing out some rehearsals this week for the DEATH ANGEL show... see ya on tour!!!

Be sure to stop by and check out our Myspace page for new songs off The Scars Between Us, and upcoming contest with Revolver, and a live streaming of the whole album!"

Skinlab recently posted the artwork (click image on the left to enlarge) and tracklisting for their forthcoming album, The Scars Between Us, scheduled to hit shelves on September 15th, 2009.

Tracklisting: 'Face Of Aggression', 'Amphetamine Gods', 'Scream At The World', 'Wolvesblood', 'Karma Burns', 'In For The Kill', 'Paper Trails', 'Still Suffering', 'Bloodclot', 'My Vendetta', 'The Scars Between Us'.