Skindred’s new album tops the U.K. album charts for the first time

Author Benedetta Baldin - 28.4.2026

With their eighth studio album, “You Got This,” Welsh ragga metal band Skindred achieved an incredible accomplishment by debuting at #1 on the U.K. Albums list, as per theprp. This accomplishment is the first time the band has reached this high on the list; their 2023 album “Smile” debuted at number two, just missing the top spot. The trio informed Official Charts that they had crossed this item off their bucket list.

All of us in the band are absolutely blown away by the amazing reaction and support to our new album. We want to say thank you to everyone that came out this week to buy a copy, especially all of those in our extended family in the rock and metal communities.

The moment we decided to call the album ‘You Got This‘ after I was at the gym doing a spin class. I saw a PT helping a person I know who was recovering from a stroke, and I heard them say these three magical words: ‘You Got This’.

It’s a positive message to everyone going through a tough time, or suffering with their mental health. It’s a message also of belief, to hopefully help empower every young band or artist, and to help them to keep going and push on through. So to be the first Welsh Ragga Metal Punk band from Newport to hit Number 1 really is a special moment. It really is a Fairytale of Newport. You Got This!

We would also like to send our congratulations to Jessie Ware on her amazing new album, from all of us in Skindred.

Upcoming shows:

  • Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Cardiff, United Kingdom – Blackbird Festival
  • Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Manchester, United Kingdom – RADAR
  • Sunday, August 16, 2026 – Winchester, United Kingdom – Boomtown Festival
  • Friday, August 21, 2026 – Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom – Beautiful Days Festival
  • Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Nottingham, United Kingdom – Rock City (with Spineshank)
  • Friday, October 30, 2026 – Birmingham, United Kingdom – O2 Academy (with Alien Ant FarmSpineshank and Orgy)
  • Saturday, October 31, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – Alexandra Palace (with Alien Ant FarmSpineshank and Orgy)
  • Friday, November 6, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia (with Alien Ant Farm)
  • Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Belfast, Ireland – Telegraph Building (with Alien Ant Farm)
  • Friday, November 13, 2026 – Glasgow, United Kingdom – Barrowlands