Skindred Announce Ninth Studio Album 'You Got This', Share Title Track
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Dean Chalkley
Skindred have laid out plans for their ninth studio album.
Produced by Grammy-winner Jay Ruston, 'You Got This' will be released through Earache Records on April 17. It follows up 2023's 'Smile', which soared straight into number two on the UK Official Albums Chart, marking the Newport ragga-metallers' biggest chart success to date.
To coincide with the announcement, the newly streamlined trio have shared the title track, which deals in Mikey Demus' heavy riffs, Arya Goggin's explosive drumming, and frontman Benji Webbe's signature blend of fierce toasting and knockout hooks. Lyrically, it was inspired by Webbe witnessing a man struggling with stroke rehab exercises, and a trainer's encouraging words, "You got this," lifting the mood. He explained:
"I was watching from a distance, and I could see the struggle and the pain, but in that moment, I knew he had got this. It’s such an empowering statement and it applies to so many battles that everybody faces: it could be a recovery from a stroke, or it could be studying for your exams at school. For me, having songs that lift people who are going through tough times is the most important thing. I feel like that's what I'm put on this planet to do."
The MOBO-winning band are currently on The Detour Tour across the UK and head to Germany later this month. Next summer, they'll join Florence Black and Cardinal Black on the supporting bill for Alter Bridge's inaugural Blackbird Festival at Cardiff Castle in June. Tickets are on sale now.
Earlier this week, Skindred announced on social media that their original bassist Daniel Pugsley had left the band, with Feeder's Tommy Gleeson joining the trio for live shows.
'You Got This' tracklist:
1. You Got This
2. Can I Get A
3. Born Fe Dis
4. This Is The Sound
5. Broke
6. Glass
7. Big 'Em Up
8. Do It Like This
9. My People
10. Give Thanks
Skindred Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri November 07 2025 - TORQUAY Arena Torquay
Sat November 08 2025 - BOURNEMOUTH O2 Academy Bournemouth
Fri November 14 2025 - FOLKESTONE Leas Cliff Hall
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