The tour will see the metal fusion group travelling to some smaller, more intimate venues in UK areas that don’t often book big names like theirs. As well as stopping by in cities like Bournemouth, Swansea and Wolverhampton, the band will visit venues in towns like Frome, Tenby and Torquay.

Drummer Arya Goggin says, “We as a band are extremely conscientious about venturing outside of just the major UK cities to spread the Skindred sound. This October the “Detour” is our attempt to do just that. As a band we love to play live, but there are so many amazing towns and cities with fantastic venues across the country that get forgotten and need to be supported. That’s where our “Detour” comes in! We can’t wait to head back out across the UK this October on our “Detour.” See you there!”

2024 was an eventful year for Skindred, who were still riding high off the success of their eighth record ‘Smile’ in 2023, which peaked at No. 2 in the UK album charts. ‘Smile’ managed to nab the No. 1 spots in other charts, such as the UK Rock and Metal Albums, UK Independent Albums and UK Vinyl Albums.

They went on to win the award for ‘Best UK Act’ at the Heavy Music Awards in 2023, and ‘Best Alternative Music Act’ at the MOBO’s in 2024. They also played their biggest ever headline show in March last year, at the London OVO Arena Wembley.

Hailing from Newport, Wales, Skindred first stepped on the scene in the late 90’s as innovators of the “ragga-metal” sound, fusing elements of Jamaican music and heavy rock riffs. Their energetic shows have seen them win titles such as ‘Best Live Band’ at the UK Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in 2011.

Skindred’s full touring schedule can be viewed below:

Skindred – ‘THE DETOUR’ 2025 UK Dates
October
16^th – Keele, University Student Union
17^th – Tenby, De Valence Pavilion
18^th – Swansea, Patti Pavilion
23^rd – Buckley, Tivoli
24^th – Frome, Cheese & Grain
25^th – Worthing, Assembly Hall
30^th – Warrington, Parr Hall
31^st – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill

November
1^st – Middlesborough, Town Hall
2^nd – Wakefield, Venue 23
7^th – Torquay, Arena
8^th – Bournemouth, O2 Academy

14^th – Folkestone, Leas Cliff Academy

For more details, please visit Skindred’s official website here.

The song shows Skindred at everything they do best. Huge pounding drums, massive crushing riffs and a bass line so heavy you can feel the ground shake beneath your feet. Topped off with Benji Webbe rapping and squawking over it all, if you are a Skindred fan you will love it, if you are not a Skindred fan then a) what is wrong with you? and b) you will be now.

Skindred play the Reading and Leeds festivals this weekend, on the main stage on Friday at Reading, and on the Saturday at Leeds. Listen to Ninja below, and we’ll see you in the mosh pit. Kill The Power comes out later this year.