Skunk Anansie Unveil Striking “Shame” Video from Top 10 Album The Painful Truth

July 10, 2025 rocknews

British rock icons Skunk Anansie have released the powerful video for their new single “Shame,” available here, taken from their UK Top 10 album The Painful Truth. The track, a deeply personal piece for lead singer Skin, reflects her family background and the struggle of disconnection, with the video serving as a cathartic expression of confronting past demons.

“Skunk Anansie’s ‘Shame’ video marks a bold chapter in their 2025 resurgence!”

The band is currently touring Europe, amplifying the single’s impact.

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A Personal and Provocative Release

Skin shared, “‘Shame’ is one of the most personal songs we’ve ever written,” addressing the hurt of familial misunderstanding and dedicating it to outcasts who find new, supportive communities. The song ties into The Painful Truth’s themes of identity and resilience, an album met with rapturous reviews since its release. The video, released alongside the tour, underscores this narrative with striking visuals, building on the album’s mesmerising and emotional tone.

European Tour Momentum

Skunk Anansie are mid-way through a packed European tour, with dates from July 11 at Marostica Summer Festival in Italy to August 30 at Barrelas Summer Fest in Portugal. Highlights include supporting Smashing Pumpkins on August 10 in London and 14 in Colchester. The tour, spanning Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and beyond, follows their 2024 shows, with “Shame” set to electrify live audiences.

JULY

11 – Marostica Summer Festival, Marostica (Vicenza), Italy

12 – Villa Bertelli Festival, Forte dei Marmi, Italy

13 – Brescia Summer Festival, Brescia, Italy

15 – Garage, Saarbruken, Germany

16 – Wiltz Castle Festival, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

17 – Zwarte Cross, Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands

19 – Frischluft Open Air, Linz, Austria

20 – SRC Salata, Zagreb, Croatia

22 – Paleo Festival, Nyon, Switzerland

25 – Hills of Rock, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

27 – Arenele Romane, Bucharest, Romania

AUGUST

10 – Gunnersbury Park, London, UK*

14 – Colchester Castle, Colchester, UK*

29 – Festival Do Crato, Crato, Portugal

30 – Barrelas Summer Fest, Vila Nova de Paiva, Portugal

* Supporting Smashing Pumpkins

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THE PAINFUL TRUTH tracklisting
1. An Artist Is An Artist
2. This Is Not Your Life
3. Shame
4. Lost And Found
5. Cheers
6. Shoulda Been You
7. Animal
8. Fell In Love With A Girl
9. My Greatest Moment
10. Meltdown

PHOTO CREDIT: ROB O’CONNOR