{"id":14141,"date":"2025-06-19T13:44:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T12:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steelhousefestivalforums.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14141"},"modified":"2025-06-19T13:44:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T12:44:50","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-skindred-those-damn-crows-from-valleys-to-venues-the-rise-of-two-welsh-rock-titans-%f0%9f%90%89%f0%9f%8e%b8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steelhousefestivalforums.co.uk\/blog\/19\/06\/2025%f0%9f%94%a5-skindred-those-damn-crows-from-valleys-to-venues-the-rise-of-two-welsh-rock-titans-%f0%9f%90%89%f0%9f%8e%b8\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 Skindred &#038; Those Damn Crows: From Valleys to Venues \u2013 The Rise of Two Welsh Rock Titans \ud83d\udc09\ud83c\udfb8"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"432\">\ud83c\udfa4 SKINDRED \u2013 \u201cNobody Gets Out Alive\u2026 Unless You Dance First\u201d \ud83d\udd0a<\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"476\">\ud83c\udf31 ORIGINS: DUB WAR TO WORLD DOMINATION<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"931\">\n<li data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"649\">\n<p data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"649\"><strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"491\">Skindred<\/strong> was formed in <strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"514\">1998<\/strong> by <strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"533\">Benji Webbe<\/strong>, the charismatic frontman of <strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"574\">Dub War<\/strong> \u2013 a critically acclaimed but short-lived reggae-metal outfit from Newport.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"931\">\n<p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"931\">After a label dispute ended Dub War, Benji didn&#8217;t miss a beat. With <strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"733\">Jeff Rose<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"761\">Martyn \u201cGinge\u201d Ford<\/strong> (both ex-Dub War) and <strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"806\">Dan Pugsley (bass)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"832\">Mikey Demus (guitar)<\/strong>, and later <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"867\">Arya Goggin (drums)<\/strong>, Skindred was born \u2013 heavier, weirder, and totally unstoppable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"976\">\ud83c\udfb6 MUSICAL STYLE: GENRE-MASH MASTERCLASS<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1035\">Skindred is famous for their <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1034\">genre-blending madness<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<li data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1084\">\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1084\">\ud83d\udda4 <strong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1052\">Metal<\/strong> (Pantera, Korn-style heaviness)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1144\">\n<p data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1144\">\ud83d\udc9b <strong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1108\">Reggae &amp; Dub<\/strong> (deep basslines &amp; rhythmic grooves)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1201\">\n<p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1201\">\ud83d\udd34 <strong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1175\">Punk Rock &amp; Hip Hop<\/strong> (raw energy, urban vibes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1246\">\n<p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1246\">\u26a1 <strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1231\">Electronic &amp; Jungle<\/strong> (modern chaos)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1347\">This sonic cocktail has become known as <strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1306\">\u201cRagga Metal\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 and nobody else does it like Skindred.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1370\">\ud83d\udcbf ALBUM DEEP DIVE<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<thead data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1400\">\n<tr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1400\">\n<th data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1379\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Album<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1386\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Year<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1400\" data-col-size=\"md\">Highlights<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<tr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<td data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1445\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1444\">Babylon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1457\">2002\/2004<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1510\">\u201cNobody,\u201d \u201cSet It Off\u201d \u2013 Their breakout U.S. hit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1587\">\n<td data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1533\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1532\">Roots Rock Riot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1540\">2007<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1587\">Heavy and defiant, with a bigger UK impact.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<td data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1621\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1620\">Shark Bites and Dog Fights<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1628\">2009<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1666\">Tighter production, huge choruses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1730\">\n<td data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1685\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1684\">Union Black<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1692\">2011<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1730\">Introduced more electronic sounds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1795\">\n<td data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1752\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1751\">Kill The Power<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1759\">2014<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1795\">The title track is a live beast!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1848\">\n<td data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1809\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1808\">Volume<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1816\">2015<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1848\">Personal, reflective themes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1908\">\n<td data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1865\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1864\">Big Tings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1872\">2018<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1908\">Lean, hooky, and radio-friendly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2004\">\n<td data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1921\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1920\">Smile<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1928\">2023<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2004\">Their most emotional and polished album yet. Features \u201cGimme That Boom.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2035\">\ud83c\udfaa LIVE SHOW LEGEND STATUS<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2428\">\n<li data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2146\">\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2146\">Skindred has <strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2084\">owned stages across the globe<\/strong>: Download, Wacken, Hellfest, Reading, Slam Dunk, and Ozzfest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2310\">\n<p data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2310\"><strong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2164\">Benji Webbe<\/strong> is widely hailed as one of the <strong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2230\">greatest frontmen in the world<\/strong> \u2013 commanding crowds with jokes, politics, Welsh banter, and pit-starting power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2428\">\n<p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2428\">Their gigs are more like parties \u2013 with everything from <strong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2397\">the \u201cNewport Helicopter\u201d<\/strong> to reggae interludes mid-mosh.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2462\">\ud83c\udfc6 ACHIEVEMENTS &amp; RECOGNITION<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2683\">\n<li data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<p data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2495\">Kerrang! Devotion Award (2011)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2529\">\n<p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2529\">Multiple Top 40 UK chart albums<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2683\">\n<p data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2683\">Synced on games like <em data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2575\">WWE SmackDown vs Raw<\/em>, <em data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2593\">Need for Speed<\/em>, and movies like <em data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2639\">Captain America: Civil War<\/em> (Benji sang on a version of \u201cWar Machine\u201d).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2706\">\u2764\ufe0f CULTURAL IMPACT<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2951\">\n<li data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2876\">\n<p data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2876\">One of the <strong data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2751\">most important diverse acts<\/strong> in UK rock, they\u2019ve smashed barriers for black artists in metal and brought working-class Welsh identity to the world stage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2951\">\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2951\">Never afraid to speak out on racism, inequality, or political injustice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2956\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3002\">\ud83e\udd85 THOSE DAMN CROWS \u2013 \u201cWe Rise as One!\u201d \ud83c\udff4<\/h1>\n<h2 data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3052\">\ud83e\udea8 BORN IN BRIDGEND: FROM PUBS TO PLANET ROCK<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3477\">\n<li data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3201\">\n<p data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3201\">Formed in <strong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3073\">2014<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3095\">Those Damn Crows<\/strong> are <strong data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3119\">five best mates<\/strong> from Bridgend who turned late-night jam sessions into a full-blown rock uprising.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<p data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3358\">Inspired by bands like <strong data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3292\">Shinedown, Black Stone Cherry, Foo Fighters, and Alter Bridge<\/strong>, they mixed heartfelt lyrics, powerhouse riffs, and <em data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3357\">Welsh fire<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3477\">\n<p data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3477\">The early days saw them <strong data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3405\">gig relentlessly<\/strong>, building a <strong data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3433\">DIY fanbase<\/strong> that\u2019s now one of the most loyal in the UK.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3495\">\ud83c\udfb8 THE LINEUP<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3810\">\n<li data-start=\"3496\" data-end=\"3569\">\n<p data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3569\"><strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3517\">Shane Greenhall<\/strong> \u2013 Vocals &amp; Keys (emotional powerhouse and fan fave)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3635\">\n<p data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3635\"><strong data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3590\">Ronnie Huxford<\/strong> \u2013 Drums (the band\u2019s heart and driving force)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3689\">\n<p data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3689\"><strong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3657\">David Winchurch<\/strong> \u2013 Lead Guitar (riffs with soul)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3751\">\n<p data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3751\"><strong data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3715\">Ian \u201cShiner\u201d Thomas<\/strong> \u2013 Rhythm Guitar (stage energy king)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"3810\">\n<p data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3810\"><strong data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3768\">Lloyd Wood<\/strong> \u2013 Bass (low-end wizard and fan favourite)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3833\">\ud83d\udcbf ALBUM DISCOVERY<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"4353\">\n<thead data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3863\">\n<tr data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3863\">\n<th data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3842\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Album<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3849\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Year<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3863\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Highlights<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"4353\">\n<tr data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"4061\">\n<td data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3922\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3921\">Murder and the Motive<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3936\">2016 \/ 2018<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"4061\">Originally self-released \u2013 then reissued by Earache. Brought in fans with \u201cBlink of an Eye\u201d &amp; \u201cRock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Ain\u2019t Dead.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4210\">\n<td data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4087\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4086\">Point of No Return<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4094\">2020<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4210\">Crashed into <strong data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4129\">UK Top 20 Albums<\/strong>. Emotionally raw and stadium-ready. Tracks like \u201cSet in Stone,\u201d \u201cSin on Skin.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4353\">\n<td data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4231\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4230\">Inhale\/Exhale<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4238\">2023<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4353\">Their most dynamic album to date \u2013 full of radio hits and dark introspection. \u201cWake Up,\u201d \u201cThis Time I\u2019m Ready.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4377\">\ud83d\udce3 LIVE SHOW ENERGY<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4725\">\n<li data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4536\">\n<p data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4536\">Their <strong data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4421\">Steelhouse Festival appearances<\/strong> (especially 2018 and 2022) are legendary \u2013 where the mountain crowd <strong data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4536\">literally sang them into headliner status.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4537\" data-end=\"4632\">\n<p data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4632\">Toured with <strong data-start=\"4551\" data-end=\"4597\">Monster Truck, The Glorious Sons, Skindred<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4631\">massive UK headline runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4725\">\n<p data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4725\">Fans call themselves <strong data-start=\"4656\" data-end=\"4678\">\u201cThe Crows Family\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 and the band genuinely treats them like one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4750\">\ud83c\udf0d IMPACT &amp; IDENTITY<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"5043\">\n<li data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4869\">\n<p data-start=\"4753\" data-end=\"4869\">Champions of <strong data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4793\">mental health awareness<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4824\">men\u2019s emotional wellbeing<\/strong>, and being open about vulnerability in rock.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4973\">\n<p data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4973\">Never afraid to be emotional on stage \u2013 their music speaks to loss, grief, hope, and personal growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4974\" data-end=\"5043\">\n<p data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5043\">Embody the message: <strong data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5043\">&#8220;Small town? Big dreams? 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