Gaborone Botswana is not the first location one thinks of when it comes to the hometown of many heavy metal bands. But since 2006 the three-piece Skinflint has been making their hometown proud. On this fifth album Skinflint continue to build on the promise of their previous albums. “We feel that this album is the culmination of our style of African metal” explains the band. “Making this album was a challenging experience. We allowed the compositions to happen organically and as a result we uncovered a new mystical dimension to our style of music. The album is not overproduced and retains the raw energy and passion of a band live in the studio. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Giuseppe Sbrana bassist Kebonye Nkoloso and drummer Alessandra Sbrana Skinflint puts a unique spin on heavy music by incorporating elements from African culture with metal music. Their earlier releases‘Iklwa’‘Gauna’‘Dipoko Nyemba’ and ‘Chief of the Ghosts’ pay homage to African spirituality and mythology while still playing in the vein of traditional heavy metal and have been credited as a pioneering example of African metal. And along the way Skinflint has collected countless accolades. Themes within the lyrics and more as of late within the music itself are deeply rooted in African folklore. Listening to Skinflint‘s five albums one can follow the progression.” So far Skinflint have enjoyed successful tours throughout Europe with Tarja. And on the strength of their forthcoming offering are looking to perform their music to metalheads throughout the world.

1. Eyes in a Leopards Spots
2. Birds and Milk Bloody Milk
3. The Prophecy of Nongqawuse
4. Chiruwi
5. The Hyena Sorcerer
6. Thorns of Fire
7. The Swallowing Monster
8. Tuyewera
9. Mathoa
10. Tokoloshe