Get Ready to Rock Out: Skindred Drops Mind-Blowing Music Video for ‘Set Fazers’ and announce new tour dates.

March 27, 2023 rocknews

Skindred, the Welsh ragga-metal band, has done it again. With the release of their latest single, “Set Fazers”, they have shown once again why they are one of the most exciting bands around. The song is taken from their upcoming album, “Smile”, which is due for release on April 29th, 2023, via Earache Records. The band has promised that the album will be their masterpiece, a collection of songs that showcases all the different facets of their music.

Lead singer Benji Webbe has described “Set Fazers” as a sci-fi slam-dunk, designed to quake arenas and festivals around the planet this summer. The song is a perfect blend of Skindred’s signature sound, with its heavy riffs, reggae-inspired rhythms, and Benji’s distinctive vocals. The lyrics are full of sci-fi references, with lines like “Set fazers to stun, we’re on a mission to run” and “We come in peace, L.O.V.E and unity”.

The music video for “Set Fazers” is just as entertaining as the song itself. The band is hunted down on the streets of London by a giggling purple assassin, who “fazers” them with her weapon. The video also features social media star Shin, who sparked a Skindred-shaped Tik Tok dance craze last month. Shin was invited on set to bring his moves to “Set Fazers”, and he adds a unique flair to the video.

Skindred drummer Arya Goggin has explained that the idea behind the video was to create a sci-fi meets dancehall epic. The band certainly achieves that, with the video’s high production values and over-the-top action scenes. The video perfectly complements the song, and it’s no wonder that it has already become a fan favorite.

Both “Set Fazers” and Skindred’s previous single, “Gimme That Boom”, are set to ignite mosh pits and stages in the coming months. The band will be headlining both Takedown and Dominion Festivals in the UK before embarking on a massive arena tour as special guests of American legends KISS on their much-anticipated farewell tour. Skindred will also be performing at several other key European festivals this summer, including Wacken Open Air, With Full Force Festival, NovaRock, and Grasspop.

For Skindred fans, “Smile” is one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year. The band has promised that it will be their masterpiece, and the early reviews suggest that they have delivered. The album brings together all facets of Skindred’s music, from reggae to metal, rock to pop, dub to electro, into the most mind-expanding and potent collection of songs.

“Smile” is Skindred’s eighth long-player and their first for Earache Records, with whom they signed a global four-album deal last year. The band is at the top of their game, and they show no signs of slowing down. With “Set Fazers”, they have once again proved that they are one of the most exciting and innovative bands around.

Skindred’s latest single “Set Fazers” is a sci-fi slam-dunk that showcases the band’s signature sound and unique style. The music video is a must-watch, with its high production values and over-the-top action scenes. Skindred’s upcoming album, “Smile”, promises to be their masterpiece, a collection of songs that brings together all facets of their music. With their upcoming tours and festival appearances, Skindred is set to take the world by storm once again.

UK 2023 TOUR DATES
8^th April: Portsmouth, Takedown Festival *
7^th May: Durham, Dominion Festival *
3^rd June: Plymouth, Home Park Stadium **
5^th June: Birmingham, Resorts World Arena **
6^th June: Newcastle, Utilita Arena **
7^th June: Austria, Novarock Festival
5^th July: London, The O2 **
7^th July: Manchester, AO Arena **
8^th July: Glasgow, OVO Hydro **
9^th July: Cheltenham, 2000 Trees Festival
23^rd July: Maidstone, Maid Of Stone Festival
2^nd August: Germany, Wacken Festival

* festival headliner
** KISS special guests