What Is Skindred?

Skindred is a British reggae rock band from Newport, Wales, formed in 1998. The band was founded by vocalist Benji Webbe, who previously sang in a local band called Dub War. Webbe was joined by bassist Daniel Pugsley, guitarist Mikey Demus and drummer Jeff Rose. Skindred's sound is a mix of reggae, metal, punk and various other genres.

History of Skindred

Skindred released their debut album, Babylon, in 2002. The album was certified gold in the UK and spawned the hit single “Nobody”, which reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart. Their follow-up album, Roots Rock Riot (2007) was also a success, reaching #4 on the UK Albums Chart. This was followed by their third album, Shark Bites and Dog Fights (2009) and their fourth album, Union Black (2011).

Awards & Acclaim

Skindred have won several awards throughout their career including two Kerrang! Awards for Best Live Band and Best British Newcomer in 2003. They were also nominated for a BRIT Award for Best Album in 2007 and were voted “Best Unsigned Band” in 2001 by Q Magazine.

Discography

Skindred has released five studio albums to date: Babylon (2002), Roots Rock Riot (2007), Shark Bites and Dog Fights (2009), Union Black (2011) and Volume (2015). They have also released several live albums and EPs. The band is currently working on their sixth studio album which is expected to be released in 2019.

Collaborations

Skindred has collaborated with a variety of artists including Lil Wayne, Slipknot and Method Man. They have also performed at various festivals around the world including Download Festival, Reading Festival and Glastonbury Festival.}

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