Skindred

Skindred
Skindred performing at Full Force 2023
Skindred performing at Full Force 2023
Background information
OriginNewport, Wales
Genres
Years active1998–present
Labels
Spinoff ofDub War
Members
Past members
  • Jeff Rose
  • Martyn "Ginge" Ford
  • Dan Sturgess
Websiteskindred.net

Skindred is a Welsh band that fuses heavy metal with other genres, most notably reggae.[3] Formed in Newport in 1998, they are well known for their energetic and involving live performances and have won several awards including "Best Live Band" at the 2011 UK Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards[4] and the "Devotion Award" at the 2011 Kerrang! Awards.[5]

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  2. ^ Bye, Jon."Nu metal ain't dead – just ask Skindred". Archived from the original on 10 December 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link). Virgin Music.
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  4. ^ Shaw, Zach. "Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2011 Winners and Nominees". MetalInsider. Retrieved 7 December 2013.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Kerrang Awards 2011 Winners and Nominees". Kerrang.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2013.