Interview: Skindred
– interview by james wright
In a time when musical imitation passes for innovation, U.K upstarts Skindred have come to challenge everything you know about music. Combing the best elements of the Deftones, System of a Down, 311 and Bad Brains, Skindred have successfully defied musical boundaries.
The roots of Skindred can be traced back to frontman Benji’s prior stint in funk/reggae rockers Dub War during the early 90’s.
“T
he way I looked at it was, Dub War was a formula 1 racecar and we got stuck at the starting line,” says Benji. “
Dub War was signed to Earache Records in the mid-90’s and touted as the next big thing by the label. The label was unable to provide the band with the push needed to break them through to the mainstream.”
By: Francisco Rendon
Terry RhodesTerry Rhodes and Alex Gilbert have joined boutique booking
agency TKO. Rhodes will be working out of the New York Office Gilbert will be based in Los Angeles. .
Over the years Terry Rhodes has worked at ICM Partners –
where he served as head of music – Patriot Artists Agency, at Resolution, where
he ran the music department with Steve Schenck, who is now a partner at TKO.
The list of acts Rhodes has worked with over the years includes Black Sabbath,
Bad Company, Eddie Money, Thin Lizzy, Merle Haggard and .38 Special.
“I ve known Steve Schenck forever,” Rhodes said in a statement.
2021 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar
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Upcoming 2021 Hard Rock + Metal Releases:
March 26, 2021