Skunk Anansie at the Eska Music Awards in 2011 Background information Origin, Genres,,, Years active 1994–2001, 2008–present Labels,, (USA), (UK),,, Website Members Martin 'Ace' Kent Richard 'Cass' Lewis Past members Skunk Anansie are a whose members include (lead vocals, guitar), Cass (guitar, bass, backing vocals), Ace (guitar, backing vocals) and (drums and percussion). Skunk Anansie formed in February 12th 1994, disbanded in 2001 and reformed in 2009. The name 'Skunk Anansie' is taken from of the spider-man of, with 'Skunk' added to 'make the name nastier'. They have released six studio albums: (1995), (1996), (1999), (2010), (2012) and (2016); one compilation album, (2009); and several hit singles, including ', ', ' and '.

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They are often grouped as part of a movement, running alongside. The band, in 2004, was named as one of the most successful UK chart acts between 1952 and 2003 by the, with a total of 141 weeks on both the singles and album charts ranking them at No. 491. When the book first published this annual top 500 list in 2000, it only involved weeks spent on the singles chart until 2004's 17th edition, meaning the band's highest ranking has not been notified in any of the past editions. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • History [ ] Formation and early career: 1994–2001 [ ] The group played its first gig at 's Splash club in March 1994. In 1995 they were voted Best New British Band by the readers of magazine. At the award ceremony that year drummer Mark Richardson met the band who were looking for a permanent replacement for Robbie France, so an audition was set up and the band was reformed.

Soon after that, two of their songs, 'Feed' and 'Selling Jesus', appeared on the soundtrack of the film in 1995. 'Selling Jesus' became Skunk Anansie's controversial second song to receive radio play, following their first radio release 'Little Baby Swastikkka'. After hearing this song, radio personality claimed that the band would become a huge hit. Success continued for the band and they were also voted Kerrang!'

S Best British Live Act in 1996. In 1997 they were nominated for Best Live Act and Best Group at the.

A sample of ' from the album, their highest charting single to date. Problems playing this file? The group played its first gig at London's Splash club in March 1994, subsequently taking six weeks to record its debut album,, with producer at a 'haunted house' outside the city. The band's first single, 'Selling Jesus,' was featured on the soundtrack of the film; followed in 1996. Both albums were released under.

After switching to the label in 1998, their third album,, was released in 1999. Throughout the 1990s, the group toured globally with such bands as,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and. Side projects: 2002–2008 [ ]. Cass After their split in 2001, Skin embarked on a solo career.

Her debut solo album, co-written with longtime songwriting partner was released in September 2003 and was released in March 2006. She has also provided vocals for a number of other acts' songs. Ace released a low-key album, under the name Ace Sounds, which featured many collaborations including Shingai Shoniwa from and Skye from. He later joined a band called 'Inner Mantra'. Ace is also a tutor at the In 2002 Cass recorded the album with, and played bass and performed backing vocals.

Cass also played various instruments on Skin's first solo album. When not recording it is thought [ ] that he concentrates on photography. Mark recorded sessions for various artists including Skin before joining after the death of their original drummer,. Mark has also been tutoring at the Brighton Institute with bandmate Ace. Reunion: 2009–2010 [ ]. Ace Mark Richardson confirmed reports that the band was reforming in an interview with Drummer Magazine (November 2008 issue), and said that the band planned to release a 'best of' compilation as well as new material. Ace later set up an official page for the band on.

On 2 and 3 April 2009, two shows took place at the Monto Water Rats (the former venue of the Splash Club) in London, under the alias SCAM (Skin, Cass, Ace, Mark) and sold out in 20 minutes. The band began their 'Greatest Hits' tour on Friday, 9 October 2009 at the Ancienne Belgique in, with other dates across Europe.

It was their first actual tour in eight years. [ ] A 'greatest hits' album,, was released 2 November 2009. It is a 15-track career-embracing album and includes three brand new tracks: 'Because of You', 'Tear the Place Up' and 'Squander'. A best-of remixes [ ] companion album was also released digitally. On 3 July 2009, the music video for 'Tear the Place Up' was presented exclusively on MySpace, before on 10 August 2009, a new video for 'Because of You' was presented exclusively on Kerrang.com. It was released 14 September 2009 in the UK and was the first single to be released from Smashes and Trashes. The single was a top 10 hit in Italy, before its follow-up 'Squander' was a top 75 success in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium.

Their fifth album was released internationally on 13 September 2010, preceded by the first single 'My Ugly Boy', which was released in the UK on 16 August 2010 and in Europe July/August. The video for 'My Ugly Boy' was presented exclusively on Kerrang. Canon Ij Scan Utility Mp 230 Driver Download there. com on 23 July 2010. Wonderlustre reached number one on the Italian albums chart on 1 October 2010 and placed in the top 10 in charts all over Europe including in Germany, the Netherlands, France and Poland. In May 2010 they were a supporting act for, during two concerts in Berlin. The second single from Wonderlustre, 'Over the Love' was released internationally in November 2010. In November 2010 the band played on, a Portuguese equivalent to the UK's. 'You Saved Me', the third single from was released internationally in March 2011.

Continuing career: 2011–present [ ]. Mark Richardson at Rock on the Volga River in 2011 On 12 June 2011 the band performed at an open air 'Rock over Volga' at Samara, Russia. The performance was exceptionally well accepted. The band also appeared on Friday 12 August at in Budapest, Hungary playing a mixed set of hits and newer material. This was their first appearance at Sziget. Sizget's own website reporting 'nobody had any doubts who the Queen of this year's Sziget turned out to be'.

Skunk Anansie was on stage when the tragedy occurred at in Belgium on 18 August 2011. As the band was performing a small tornado hit the venue and artists and revellers alike were sent running for their lives. Five were killed whilst several more were injured. Singer Skin described the incident as the most terrifying of her life.

Former drummer died on 14 January 2012 in Spain. On 11 June 2012, Skunk Anansie revealed the title for their 5th studio album: Black Traffic. The band's follow-up to 2010's critically acclaimed [ ] Wonderlustre was recorded in London and produced by Skunk Anansie and and mixed by Jeremy Wheatley and Adrian Bushby. Black Traffic became the band's first independent release via their own label working in partnership with. The album was released in September 2012 release and was backed by the first leg of an extensive 20 date European Tour.

On 29 June 2012, the band released the lyric video for a new track called 'Sad, Sad, Sad'. Nick Bassett praised the track on his site The Re-View: 'Thrashing percussion and Skin's vocal - she remains one of the UK's greatest and most underrated female vocalists - are all in check as the band return to the heavy rock sound that first shot them into the mainstream in the mid-nineties.' In September 2013 the band released their seventh album, An acoustic Skunk Anansie - Live in London which was recorded live at in April of that year. The album was also released as a live DVD and was described by the band as 'a family affair' as it featured Skin's longtime writing partner on guitar and Erika Footman, Mark's wife on backing vocals and keyboards. On 15 January 2016, Skunk Anansie released their eighth album, with a European tour in February 2016 and throughout Summer 2016.

Influences [ ] Skin has described Skunk Anansie as a '-rock' group, which clarifies as 'an amalgam of and black rage'. Members Skin and Ace have mentioned the,,,,, and as significant influences. Other media [ ] The band also covered ' song ' specifically for the soundtrack of 's film, released on 25 March,. The soundtrack also includes a Skunk Anansie remix of the song '. Band members [ ] • - lead vocals, guitar, theremin (1994-2001; 2009–present) • Martin 'Ace' Kent - guitar, backing vocals (1994-2001; 2009–present) • Richard 'Cass' Lewis - bass, guitar, backing vocals (1994-2001; 2009–present) • - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1995-2001; 2009–present) Former members • - drums, percussion (1994-1995) Discography [ ]. Archived from on 23 December 2005. Retrieved 22 November 2005.

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Vinyl LP pressing. 2012 release, the fifth album from the British Hard Rock band fronted by vocalist Skin. Black Traffic, the band's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2010 album Wonderlustre, was recorded in London and co-produced by Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Pixies) and mixed by Jeremy Wheatley and Adrian Bushby. 'We've wanted to be charge of our own destiny for many years, the doom & gloom merchants may whine about the music industry but we've seen it as a positive chance to re-invent how we work and take more control over our art form.

With our new album Black Traffic and new label we are really excited with the future of skunk, this is my personal favorite as an album, even better than Wonderlustre which spawned some great songs. We're back and F*#k me we're gonna enjoy every last minute of it!' 'We got back together because we have a strong chemistry,' says Skin of the band's return. 'We're very proud of our past work, but what drives US is the future.' Product Details. Profile Skunk Anansie was formed in 1994 and broke up around 2001.

They reunited again in 2009. The Band took their name from the combination of the mammal (skunk) and a spider from Jamaican folk stories (anansie). Line-up: Deborah Anne Dyer AKA Skin): vocals. Richard 'Cass' Lewis: bass. Martin 'Ace' Kent: guitar. Robbie French: drums.

Mark Richardson (5): drums ('Stoosh' album and later). Members • Deborah Anne Dyer • Mark Richardson • Martin 'Ace' Kent • Richard 'Cass' Lewis • Robbie France Websites • • • • • • •.