Smile

Ragga-metal mainstays Skindred crank the attitude and stack up a few more anthems on irrepressible eighth album Smile…

As nu-metal was taking off in the late-1990s and early-2000s, bands in the genre often incorporated different sounds into their rap-rock music. One of the most innovative groups of that era was SKINDRED. The Welsh metal band blended reggae into their nu-metal riffs, as well as hints of other genres,...

Jo Cosgrove reviews the new album from Newport reggae-metallers Skindred! Read the review of 'Smile' here on Distorted Sound!

A review of Smile by Skindred, available August 4th worldwide via Earache Records.

One minute it’s riffs and political rage, the next it’s summery reggae. Thanks to their craft – and frontman Benji Webbe’s joie de vivre – the band’s barrier-breaking album is a treat