Skindred Pump Up the “Volume” for Stangry MetalSucks Commenters

Skindred are just too much fun! I’ve yet to see them live because they so rarely come Stateside, but I’m sure their shows are a totally blast, Benji Webbe amping up the crowd, people going crazy.

Watching their new video for “Volume” makes me think about how right things could’ve gone for nu-metal but how wrong they ended up. Nothing on this track is that different structurally from the stuff we relentlessly crap on — big groove, simple riffs, catchy hook, pop song format — and that’s why MS commenters are always surprised we back this band. But it’s just so much more well-executed than anything Korn, et al, ever did. Webbe’s delightful reggae delivery is a huge part of that, of course; it just makes me feel happy inside!

Skindred’s sixth album, Volume, comes out on October 30th via Napalm Records; check out another track called “Under Attack” and pre-order the album here. Get dates for Skindred’s upcoming UK Tour below.

Wed 4th Nov Southampton Guildhall
Thu 5th Nov Norwich UEA
Fri 6th Nov Nottingham Rock City
Sat 7th Nov Manchester Academy
Sun 8th Nov Newcastle Academy
Tue 10th Nov Glasgow ABC
Wed 11th Nov Leeds Stylus
Thu 12th Nov Bristol Academy (10pm curfew)
Fri 13th Nov Birmingham Institute
Sat 14th Nov London Brixton Academy