Welsh ragga metal band Skindred release the video for their new single ‘Big Em Up’. The track is taken from their album You Got This. The band state that the song and video carry a message of support for individuals experiencing mental health conditions, anxiety, or depression. They describe the message as a call for people to check on their friends and offer support.
“It’s so easy to get overwhelmed by life and everything it throws at you, from your gas bill to a family tragedy or people just being negative and your timeline filling up with hate and negativity on social media. ‘Big Em Up’ is a simple message for everyone to check on their friends and to pick ‘em up and to try and encourage some positivity back into the world. It’s a message me and my brothers in Skindred try and share in the music we play, so all we ask is for our fans and listeners to enjoy the single and to also share that message of positivity too. Please check on those around you. Big Em Up!!” Skindred singer Benji Webbe.
Skindred are scheduled to begin their UK & Ireland You Got This tour later this month. The tour starts at Rock City in Nottingham on October 23rd. As part of the tour, the band will play a special London Halloween Party show, titled Night of The Living Dred, at London’s Alexandra Palace on October 31st. This show features support from Alien Ant Farm and Spineshank.
Skindred announce that £1 from every ticket sold for their Alexandra Palace Halloween show will be donated to the music charity Metal for Good. The charity supports projects focused on mental health and well-being, and unlocking potential, alongside other causes.
Upcoming Skindred tour dates are:
- 23 Oct — Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
- 24 Oct — Nottingham, UK @ Rock City (SOLD OUT)
- 30 Oct — Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
- 31 Oct — London, UK @ Alexandra Palace Halloween Party
- 06 Nov — Dublin, IE @ 3Olympia
- 07 Nov — Belfast, UK @ Telegraph Building
- 13 Nov — Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands (SOLD OUT)
- 14 Nov — Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands
- 08 May — Cardiff, UK @ Utilita Arena
Tickets for all shows are available from www.skindred.net/live.
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