Skindred

Biography

Hailing from Newport in Wales and formed in the late 1990s, Skindred invented a unique sound the band often calls ragga metal. Around the charismatic singer Benji Webbe, formerly of Dub War, the group fuses heavy metal, reggae, dancehall, punk and electronics into a festive and powerful explosion. Their debut album, Babylon (2002), laid the foundation for a career marked by records such as Roots Rock Riot, Union Black and Kill the Power. Renowned for their euphoric live shows, they popularised the famous Newport Helicopter, a collective move in which the crowd whirls its clothing overhead. Skindred embody an infectious joy paired with genuine musical ambition, praised on major international stages.