Finally, we’re ending on Warning, nothing new for anyone in the crowd. The Newport Helicopter started early. Some just got far too excited.

Dunworth, Liberty (11 August 2023). "Skindred say they "feel like David and Goliath" in chart battle for first-ever Number One album". NME . Retrieved 18 August 2023. We’re treated to an opener of Set Fazers from Skindred’s new album Smile, which I was secretly praying would be the opener. Everyone is jumping along, and the band are sharing their high energy. I always find myself incredibly impressed with how these guys sound live compared to recordings, as well as Benji’s ability to jump and sing around in these extravagant outfits of his that must be producing more sweat than a… well… I’ll let you finish this sentence. Skindred – The Great Hall, Cardiff – 10 November 2023. Photo: Georgia Brittain/MetalTalkOver the course of their twenty-five year career Skindred have etched themselves into the consciousness of the British metal scene. One of the most loved live bands on the circuit, the band have also built up an impressive catalogue of songs to get audiences moving. a b "Kerrang Awards 2011 Winners and Nominees". Kerrang.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2012 . Retrieved 7 December 2013. It’s a shame they don’t give the newer songs a chance because they’re just as good as Skindred’s earlier discography. Gimme That Boom proves this, with it not only becoming my new favourite song to hear live, but the beat stops every ‘gig chatter’ in their conversation to pay attention to what’s being played. Skindred – The Great Hall, Cardiff – 10 November 2023. Photo: Georgia Brittain/MetalTalk

Last chance to catch Skindred". Express and Echo. 15 December 2006 . Retrieved 25 September 2008. [ permanent dead link] You can see Benji’s charisma and appreciation for his fans from his interaction with the crowd. There is not a single person he fails to make laugh. He really is a refreshing personality to watch, especially when it comes to live music. Daly, Rhian (3 February 2023). "Skindred become unlikely TikTok stars as 'Nobody' dance trend takes over app". NME . Retrieved 18 August 2023.EXCLUSIVE: Skindred Announce New Album 'Kill The Power'!". Metal Hammer. 29 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013 . Retrieved 29 April 2013. The band have clearly brought their own fans as from the opening song, It’s Art, I can hear people behind me singing along. By the fourth song, everyone has their hands up on command, and I can’t seem to find anyone not at least nodding their head.

All of this followed announcing their biggest ever headline show at Wembley Arena for March 2024 [29] and selling out multiple shows for their October 2023 Smile headline tour months in advance, to winning Best UK Live Act at the Heavy Music Awards 2023 [30] and being the cover stars of Kerrang! magazine for the first time. [31] The band's 00s hit “Nobody” also saw a resurgence following a viral TikTok dance trend in February 2023. [32] Musical style [ edit ] Benji Webbe at Elbriot 2018 Interview with Skindred frontman Benji Webbe". v13.net. 15 February 2006 . Retrieved 15 February 2006. Skindred's bassist Daniel Pugsley played for the gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello for their appearance on Later... with Jools Holland on 16 June 2006. Bye, Jon. "Nu metal ain't dead – just ask Skindred". Archived from the original on 10 December 2015 . Retrieved 13 February 2016. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link). Virgin Music. In March 2013, the band posted a studio walkthrough of The Chairworks Studio in Cas Vegas, announcing their work on their fifth album. [15] In April, they officially announced the title for their new album to be Kill the Power. [16] The album was then released on 24 January 2014. It debuted on the iTunes chart at No.37 and then climbed to No.32 where it peaked. [17] Volume (2015–2016) [ edit ]It absolutely works with the atmosphere the band are going for, though, adding to the “mystery” of the show. Skindred on Number 1 album race: "We're riding the crest of a wave!" ". Official Charts. 8 August 2023 . Retrieved 18 August 2023.

Live at "The Roundhouse" Camden London (This will be recorded Live and released as their very 1st Live Album) (21 November 2020) Having conquered numerous countries around the world, Skindred could easily be taking a breather and resting on their laurels at this point. Instead, this most dedicated and hard-working of modern bands are preparing to launch their most exuberant assault on the world ever when Kill The Power hits the streets. Anyone that has ever seen the band live before will confirm that it is impossible not to get fired up and drawn into the joyous abandon of a Skindred show and with their greatest album to date primed and ready to explode, the best live band on the planet simply cannot fail to conquer the entire world this time round. Wherever and whoever you are, Skindred are coming. Open your ears and get your dancing feet ready…Skindred fuse heavy metal, reggae, punk, hip hop and electronica influences to create a unique style and sound. The band has previously referred to this style as " Ragga metal". [33] [34] Benji Webbe has also jokingly referred to the band's musical style as "nu-reggae", in reference to the term nu metal. [35] Although Skindred has sometimes been compared to Bad Brains, [36] Webbe states that "To someone who doesn't know anything about reggae music, of course we're going to sound like Bad Brains. It's like someone who doesn't know anything about opera might say that Pavarotti sounds just like Mario Lanza. But when your ears are trained and you know what you're looking for, you're going to say, 'Shit no, Mario Lanza don't sound nothing like Pavarotti.'" [35] Band members [ edit ] Current members You may be thinking, Hey, that sounds stupid. But I promise you, it’s an experience. And not only that, but the breeze from hundreds of people spinning their shirts in time with each other? What a relief for a sold-out, sweaty crowd. Skindred – The Great Hall, Cardiff – 10 November 2023. Photo: Georgia Brittain/MetalTalk We know that everyone recognises us as one of the best live bands around,” says Arya. “We’re really proud of all of the albums we’ve made, but we all felt that we needed to make an album that would be as powerful and effective as the live show. That’s what Kill The Power is all about. This time, we want everyone to sit up and listen and join in the party.”