October 14th 2024.
Skunk Anansie, the iconic UK rock band from the 90s, has announced their plans to reunite and go on tour once again in Spring of 2025. The band, which was founded in 1994, takes its name from Akan folklore, drawing inspiration from the figure of Anansi, the spider-man from Ghana. The addition of the word "skunk" was meant to give the name a more intense and aggressive edge.
Led by their talented frontwoman, Skin (real name Deborah Anne Dyer, age 57), the band currently consists of members Cass, Ace, and Mark Richardson. Sadly, their former drummer Robbie France passed away in 2012 at the age of 52. Skunk Anansie was known for their unique blend of heavy metal and Brit rock, and their hit singles such as Charity, Hedonism, Selling Jesus, and Weak.
After taking a break in the early 90s, the band reformed in 2009 and has been actively performing ever since. Now, they have announced their latest UK tour, promising a completely new and exciting production for their fans. The tour will consist of 14 dates, starting at London Roadhouse on Saturday March 29 and concluding at Guildford G Live on Wednesday April 16. The band will also be performing in cities such as Bristol, Cardiff, Nottingham, Manchester, Birmingham, Norwich, Cambridge, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Bournemouth, and Brighton.
Frontwoman Skin expressed her excitement about hitting the road again, stating, "We are really excited to be getting back on tour, doing what we love the most which is playing live with fire in our belly. This tour will be a completely brand new production and we can’t wait to share it with the UK."
Skunk Anansie was described by music database AllMusic as an amalgam of heavy metal and black feminist rage. They first came into the spotlight in 1994 with a triumphant gig at London's Splash club. The following year, they released their first studio album, Paranoid & Sunburnt, which featured their hit singles Selling Jesus and Charity. These two songs were also featured on the soundtrack of the cult film Strange Days, directed by Katheryn Bigelow and starring Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett.
In 1999, the band made history by becoming the first British black woman to ever headline the Glastonbury festival. However, the band went on a hiatus in 2001 as frontwoman Skin pursued a solo career, releasing albums such as Fleshwounds in 2003 and Chemical State in 2006. They reunited in 2008, releasing new material and a best of album to mark their return. Since then, they have released three albums - Wonderlustre in 2010, Black Traffic in 2012, and Anarchytecture in 2016.
In 2022, the band released singles Piggy and Can't Take You Anywhere, but have yet to release a new album. However, with the promise of a completely new production on their upcoming tour, fans can hope for new music from the iconic Britrock band. In a somewhat unexpected move, Skin appeared on The Masked Singer in 2020, disguised as a bright yellow duck. She described the experience as "really challenging and major fun," stating, "I just wanted to do something completely different and be someone that I wouldn’t normally be."
Tickets for Skunk Anansie's tour will go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets at 10am on Friday October 18. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us email, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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