Doll Skin is a rock band from Phoenix, Arizona. The band is made up Meghan Herring (drums/co-lead vocals), Sydney Dolezal (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Nicole Rich (bass/backing vocals), and Alex Snowden (lead guitar/backing vocals).The band members met at School Of Rock Scottsdale. Their sound is a blend of punk, metal, alternative & pop. Doll Skin has been compared to bands ranging from The Donnas to The Go-Go's and to The Runaways.[1] They have received press coverage in Alternative Press (magazine),[2] Phoenix New Times[3] Billboard[4], Rock Sound[5], and BraveWords.[6]

Contents 1 History 2 Band members 3 Awards 4 Discography 4.1 In Your Face (2015) 4.2 Alice Cooper's: Taste of Christmas Pudding 2015 (2015) 4.3 In Your Face (Again) (2016) 4.4 Manic Pixie Dream Girl (2017) 4.5 Love Is Dead And We Killed Her (2019) 5 Charted Songs 6 Tours 7 Endorsements 8 See also 9 References 10 External links History

In 2013, the members began their collaborative work. The initial goal of the project was to compete in a local battle of the bands called Rock Revolution, at Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, AZ. In attendance that night was David Ellefson, bassist of the band Megadeth, and a judge. Doll Skin won first place that year with a nearly perfect score, with their time on stage leaving Ellefson convinced of their potential. He approached them a year later after following their local activity with an offer to manage and produce their music.[3][7]

In November 2014, Doll Skin competed in and were a finalist in the Alice Cooper's "Proof Is In The Pudding" music competition.[8] In December 2014, they were featured in the Phoenix New Times as one of the 10 Best Bands and Musicians in Phoenix Under the Age of 21.[9] In March 2015, they were again featured in the Phoenix New Times as one of the top 15 bands to watch for in 2015.[10] In April 2015, they were the cover story of the North Valley Magazine as "Teen Sensations" rock band.[11]

In October 2015, Doll Skin released their debut EP, In Your Face via EMP Label Group and distributed by Megaforce Records (a division of Sony Music Entertainment/RED Distribution) in North America. The record was produced by David Ellefson, EMP Label Group.[12] In Your Face was mixed by the American record producer, sound engineer, former owner of Crush Recording Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona and founder of Area 52 Entertainment in Los Angeles, California, Ryan Greene.[13] In November 2015, Doll Skin was again referenced by the Phoenix New Times as the #1 band under the age of 21 in Phoenix, Arizona by stating that "It would be wholly impossible to discuss underage bands in Phoenix who are rocking it out without bringing Doll Skin up first.".[14] In December 2015, In Your Face was released in Europe, Asia and Australia by Cargo Records.[15][6] The EP, and first single, "Family of Strangers", has received airplay on many prominent stations in the US, Europe and Asia, including the influential LA Rock station KROQ,[16] and their debut song "Family of Strangers" landed on the CMJ Loud Rock Chart at #34.[13] In January 2016, Doll Skin was included in a list of the "10 Best Female Fronted Bands In Phoenix" by the Phoenix New Times.[17]

In November 2016, Doll Skin was awarded the 'Best Break Through Band' by Heavy Metal Television. The award was presented by Ed Masley, the music and entertainment reporter for The Arizona Republic.[18][19]

In December 2016, Alternative Press Magazine featured Doll Skin in the article "7 of the best rising bands under 21" stating: "Don’t let the rainbow hair fool you: Doll Skin are one rough and tough act to follow. Expressing themselves as “glitter-fueled, teenage, punk-rock superheroes,” these Southwest rockers are definitely more than just a pretty face, having toured extensively around the West Coast with bands as diverse as Dead Kennedys and Escape The Fate."[2]

On January 1st, 2017, Stone Chrome Radio & TV announced that Doll Skin won the 2016 Listener's Choice Award for "Favorite Female Fronted Band".[20]

On June 16, 2017, Doll Skin released their full-length debut album Manic Pixie Dream Girl. It debuted on the Billboard Heat-seeker chart at #6 and moved up one spot to #5 in week two.[21]

In April, 2019, Taco Bell announced that Doll Skin was added as a member of the Spring 2019 Feed The Beat roster. Since 2006, Taco Bell and its Feed The Beat program has helped support more than 1,600 touring artists/bands. Taco Bell provides them with free food while on tour and exposure for those artists by giving them a stage at events around the country, featuring their music in national television commercials, and providing amplification through Taco Bell’s social presence.[22]

In April, 2019, Doll Skin announced that they signed with Hopeless Records, the release of their third album "Love Is Dead And We Killed Her", and also dropped ‘The Craft’-inspired video for the first single "Mark My Words" [23]

Band members Sydney Dolezal - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2013–present) Alex Snowden - lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–present) Nicole Rich - bass, backing vocals (2013–present) Meghan Herring - drums, backing vocals (2013–present) Awards

Heavy Metal Television Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result 2016 Doll Skin Breakout Band Of The Year Won