Reggae metal band Skindred
however score very high on all fronts mentioned though – especially energy
and adoration. Front man Benji Webbe
appeared on stage looking like a more kitch version of Will.I.Am – dressed nearly
all in white and wearing a top hat.
Apparently the man loves to dress up.
The look totally worked for him though and us metal heads know that he
is cooler than Will.I.Am.
The band mixed things up a bit by including parts of other
people’s songs in their songs and between starting a new song. Back in Black by AC/DC was the perfect song
to use and got the crowd going but Beyonce’s Single Ladies was the most entertaining. The whole gig was very entertaining watching
Benji dancing along to single ladies and cracking the odd joke. It was fun but delivering a good
performance is obviously something the band does take seriously.
Every song sounded amazing live and Benji’s vocals actually
surprised me. I was wondering if his
vocals would sound as strong live – they did.
He managed to balance the slick vocals and the heavier metal growls.
The band were also flawless in their performance but at
times I feel they were out shadowed by Benji’s massive personality but then again a lot of
successful bands are.
I wish I could have gone out after the gig as the music
really put me in the mood to party. Well,
that and to go bask in the sun somewhere. Especially after the Doom Riff with its big carnival drum beats.
Sadly I had to leave the gig early due to having to travel
home and missed three of my favourite Skindred
songs but what I witnessed before leaving was nothing short of amazing. I can’t wait to see them play Download
Festival this summer and if you have not seen the band before you should make a
point of going see them when you can.
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