On Their New Song, Skunk Anansie Go to “War”

All you dipshits who bitch and moan that Skunk Anansie aren’t heavy enough to be on MetalSucks need to listen to the band’s new single, “This Means War.” The influence of Black Sabbath on this song is as clear as if it were by The Sword or whatever. Only unlike The Sword, it doesn’t sound like an exact copy of Black Sabbath. Largely because Skin’s vocals are tight — her glass shattering scream at the 1:26 mark is killer. Also, the lyrics! “When I see the evil in you, I’m gonna scream/ Like a motherfucker, stone cold dead ’til you bleed”! That is metal as fuck. This is great shit.

Scroll to the bottom of this post to hear “This Means War.” Skunk Anansie have a whole lotta U.K. live dates lined up for later this year, which you can get below (courtesy of Kerrang!). This band BRINGS IT live — do not miss ’em!

June 17 Norwich The LCR UEA [tickets]
June 19 Sheffield O2 Academy [tickets]
June 20 Birmingham O2 Academy [tickets]
October 26 Guildford G Live [tickets]
October 27 Leicester O2 Academy [tickets]
October 28 Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall [tickets]
November 28 Lincoln Engine Shed [tickets]
November 29 Nottingham Rock City [tickets]
December 01 Glasgow O2 Academy [tickets]
December 02 Newcastle O2 Academy [tickets]
December 03 Leeds O2 Academy [tickets]
December 05 Cardiff University [tickets]
December 06 Bristol O2 Academy [tickets]
December 07 Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse [tickets]
December 09 Brighton Dome [tickets]
December 10 Cambridge Corn Exchange [tickets]