SKINFLINT

African metallists SKINFLINT return on October 25, 2024 with their latest album, ‘Baloi,’ which will be immediately supported by almost a month’s worth of live dates in the US – when the trio tours with Soulfly.

Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Giuseppe Sbrana, bassist Kebonye Nkoloso, and drummer Cosmos Modisaemang, Skinflint’s latest album is their seventh release overall (and issued via Into Records).

‘Baloi’ can be pre-ordered via this link: https://lnk.to/lgsaFF

“Baloi is the rawest and most aggressive album we have done,” explains the group’s long-time leader, Giuseppe Sbrana. “We recorded it in as few takes as possible. This was done intentionally as we wanted to capture the spirit of the band, in its most natural way as possible. This is who we are, without any masks, in our rawest form and without inhibitions. ‘Baloi’ is glorious in its imperfection.”

And it turns out that one of the album’s standout tracks, “Sangoma Blood Magic,” has been issued as a music video, which can be viewed below.

“Everywhere you go in Africa, you will hear of Sangomas and we chose this track as the music video, because it shows a prominent aspect of African culture and spirituality,” explains Sbrana. “The song was originally composed in a non-metal way, using traditional drums and chanting. We have included this track in the album also (traditional) to show the origins, the skeleton of the song that led to the inspiration for Sangoma Blood magic. I think it’s a very powerful track and is deeply rooted in African tradition. It was the best choice for the video.”

‘Baloi’ Tracklist:

1. Ritual War 03:17
2. Serpent Men 02:44
3. Lentswe La Baratani 08:50
4. Plane of the Condemned 05:46
5. Kishi 05:27
6. Ritual Torturer of Fetish Ghosts 04:11
7. The Beasts Beneath the Rocks 06:21
8. Sangoma (Traditional) 01:42
9. Sangoma Blood Magic 04:40

And lastly, Skinflint is very much looking to hit the road once more with Soulfly.

“It’s an honor to play with Soulfly,” Sbrana adds. “We are excited for the tour and looking forward to our return to the US. We are going to focus on the upcoming tour and album launch for now. We plan to do more tours in support of ‘Baloi’ and start writing new music. As soon as an album is done, we are already writing new music. For us, we want to make metal till we die, and there is nothing that will stop us.”

Skinflint/Soulfly Tour Dates:

Oct. 19, 2024
Albuquerque, NM
Sunshine Theater

Oct. 21, 2024
Wichita, KS
WAVE

Oct. 22, 2024
Dallas, TX
Trees

Oct. 23, 2024
Austin, TX
Come and Take It Live

Oct. 24, 2024
Baton Rouge, LA
Chelsea’s Live

Oct. 25, 2024
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Downtown Music Hall

Oct. 26, 2024
Fort Myers, FL
The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon

Nov. 2, 2024
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Culture Room

Nov. 3, 2024
Jacksonville, FL
Jack Rabbits

Nov. 4, 2024
Mobile, AL
Soul Kitchen Music Hall

Nov. 5, 2024
Houston, TX
Warehouse Live Midtown

Nov. 6, 2024
San Antonio, TX
Paper Tiger

Nov. 7, 2024
Lubbock, TX
Jake’s Sports Cafe

Nov. 8, 2024
El Paso, TX
Lowbrow Palace

Nov. 9, 2024
Tempe, AZ
Marquee Theatre

For More Information, Visit: skinflintmetal.com

L-R: Cosmos Modisaemang, Giuseppe Sbrana, Kebonye Nkoloso – Photo by IK Laurent

African metallists SKINFLINT return on Friday, February 17, 2023 with their sixth release overall, ‘Hate Spell,’ which will be immediately supported by almost a month’s worth of live dates in the US – when the trio tours with Soulfly. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Giuseppe Sbrana, bassist Kebonye Nkoloso, and drummer Cosmos Modisaemang, Skinflint’s latest album will be issued via Into Records, and retains the raw sound and inspiration from African Mythology that has come to define Skinflint. And to kick things off is the just-issued video for the standout track, “Sasabonsam,” which can be viewed below.

“We wanted to stay as honest and true as possible to the source material,” explains Sbrana about the new album. ‘We are not fans of overproduced records. The rawness and grittiness, the imperfections of the human touch, gives a lot of personality to a recording. Above all we trusted the process, and allowed ourselves to be in the moment, it’s more about heart and character than perfection. I think we can be proud of this work.’

“This album to me is aggressive but also therapeutic in the sense that it blows away tension, and I hope to inspire others too,” adds Modisaemang. “As for me, metal has been a way to release aggression and tension in a non-violent way.” And Nkoloso also shares his thoughts, “This album carries the signature sound of Skinflint inspired by African methodology. Can’t forget the sleepless nights of music writing and studio rehearsals during the peak of the pandemic. I don’t get tired of listening to the songs and I bet our fans are gonna have a blast too! ROCK ON!”

From start to finish, the album is simply ferocious, including such standouts as “Sasabonsam” (“In the song it’s a story about a figure that replicates your deepest fantasies in your mind, but her true form is a bat like creature with giant wings and a snake tail”), “Blood Dripping from Torso to Toes” (“About a serial killer”), “Bloody Quills” (“The hole a porcupine digs is said to be a portal to the spirit world in many African myths”), “Eloko” (“Dwarf-like evil spirits who rise from graves”), and “Juju King” (“Madness and more madness!”).

And much of these hard-hitting, headbanging tracks will soon be performed live on stage in the US, when the trio supports Soulfly on the road. Sbrana: “We can feel the fire in our veins, the band is hungry and ready to kick some ass. See you on stage!” Nkoloso: “It’s really gonna be hard to select the setlist for our show because all songs are extremely lethal.” Modisaemang: “I am very excited for the tour, ready to get back on the road, ready to get back Infront of the fans and ready to play some absolute HEAVY METAL.”

‘Hate Spell’ Track list:

Intro
Bloody Quills
Sasabonsam
Hate Spell
Blood Dripping From Torso to Toes
Shape Shifter
Mankind Creation
Eloko
Witch Haunting
Spirit Board
Conquest
Juju King

Skinflint/Soulfly Tour Dates:

FRI 2/17 Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall
SAT 2/18 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
SUN 2/19 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
MON 2/20 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
TUE 2/21 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
THU 2/23 Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon
FRI 2/24 Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
SAT 2/25 Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedrafts
SUN 2/26 Pittsburgh, PA @ Crafthouse
TUE 2/28 Columbus, OH @ Skully’s Music Diner
WED 3/1 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
THU 3/2 Battle Creek, MI @ The Music Factory
FRI 3/3 Joliet, IL @ The Forge
SAT 3/4 Belvidere, IL @ The Apollo Theatre
SUN 3/5 St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club