The rock music scene is home to an immeasurable number of bands and artists, the vast majority of which are not household names. In “Rocking Under the Radar,” I attempt to highlight one of these under-the-radar acts by applying a very basic investigative method. If you want a quick synopsis of a band or artist you may not know about, this is the place to look.
Band: Skindred
Where Are They From? Newport, Wales, UK
When Did They Start? 1998
Who Are They? Skindred is a self-described “Ragga metal” band from Wales. They’ve released three albums (their latest, Shark Bites and Dog Fights, was released last year) and have been a consistent touring band, both as a headlining act and as an opener for bands such as Korn, Papa Roach, and Disturbed.
Why Should You Care? Because it’s not too often that a band successfully combines reggae with metal/punk influences to craft such an alluring sound. In that spirit of reggae, Skindred is also a band that is not afraid to hit the listener with a sociopolitical message while keeping the music rocking right behind it.
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For more information on the band check them out on MySpace now!