Ahead Of "You Got This," Skindred Ignite The Chaos With "This Is The Sound"
- Charles Luberisse
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
Written By: Big C
Spirit roars through This Is The Sound, the explosive new single from Welsh ragga-metal pioneers Skindred. Fizzing with distortion, dancehall grit, and chest-rattling metal weight, the track barrels forward with manic confidence, pulling listeners into Skindred’s unmistakable sonic collision. Taken from their forthcoming ninth album You Got This, the single captures a band still fearless in its experimentation, and louder for it. Built on a melting pot of genre defiance, "This Is The Sound" fuses sinister dancehall energy with a grinding metal backbone, designed as much for movement as for release. Frontman Benji Webbe frames it as an act of joyful rebellion:
Skindred’s sound has always been about fearlessly sailing on uncharted waters… pulling together evil dancehall vibes with a booming metal grind that hopefully makes you want to bang your head and scream along with the chorus.
That chaos is amplified in the official visualiser, filmed by Matt Higgs and Very Metal Art, which finds the band locked in, unfiltered, and operating at full throttle. "You Got This," arriving April 17, follows Skindred’s landmark 2023 release Smile, which debuted at #2 on the UK Official Album Chart and propelled the band to MOBO and Heavy Music Awards wins. Produced by Grammy-winner Jay Ruston, the new album leans into everything fans crave: massive hooks, soundclash swagger, and live-wire intensity built to ignite stages worldwide. With a five-date UK in-store tour landing during release week and a global fanbase primed for impact, Skindred aren’t easing into this era—they’re setting it ablaze. Stream "This Is The Sound," pre-order "You Got This," and brace for what’s coming next by following Skindred on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and INSTAGRAM.
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