Skunk Anansie unleashes emotionally powerful new album – “The Painful Truth”

Legendary rock band Skunk Anansie has returned with their boldest, most emotionally raw release to date—The Painful Truth. This album marks a new era for the band, diving deep into personal struggles, social commentary, and unapologetic vulnerability.

To give fans a taste of what’s to come, they’ve dropped the haunting and explosive lead single, “Shame.” The track sets the tone for the entire album—fierce, honest, and full of powerful storytelling. With Skin’s unmistakable vocals at the forefront, “Shame” explores themes of regret, resilience, and facing inner demons head-on.

The Painful Truth delivers a hard-hitting mix of heavy rock energy and emotional depth, pushing the band’s boundaries both musically and lyrically. Each track feels like a chapter in a gripping story—one that listeners will relate to, reflect on, and feel in their bones.

Whether you’ve followed Skunk Anansie from the beginning or are just discovering their sound, this album is a must-listen. It’s a reminder of the band’s fearless artistry and why they remain one of the most impactful voices in rock music today.

“Shame” is available now on all streaming platforms—and trust us, you’ll want to hear the full album.

This is more than music. This is The Painful Truth.

SKUNK ANANSIE – SUMMER 2025 TOUR

Skunk Anansie is hitting the road across the U.K. and Europe! Catch them live as they bring their signature sound to some of the hottest venues and festivals this summer.

23 May – Good Times At The Ridings 2025 – Chipping Sodbury, United Kingdom

24 May – Leeds Crash – Leeds, United Kingdom

25 May – Liverpool Jacaranda – Liverpool, United Kingdom

26 May – London Rough Trade East – London, United Kingdom

27 May – Oxford Truck – Oxford, United Kingdom

28 May – Nottingham Rough Trade – Nottingham, United Kingdom

29 May – PRYZM Kingston – Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom

18 Jun – Copenhell 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark

20 Jun – Lukiški? kal?jimas 2.0 – Vilnius, Lithuania

21 Jun – Palladium Riga – R?ga, Latvia

22 Jun – Helitehas – Tallinn, Estonia

23 Jun – Allas Sea Pool – Helsingfors, Finland

25 Jun – Fållan – Johanneshov, Sweden

26 Jun – Leiligheten Rockefeller – Oslo, Norway

28 Jun – TW Classic Festival 2025 – Werchter, Belgium

30 Jun – Posthalle GmbH – Würzburg, Germany

1 Jul – Schlachthof Wiesbaden – Wiesbaden, Germany

2 Jul – Marktplatz Markdorf – Markdorf, Germany

5 Jul – BCT Music Festival – Benevento, Italy

6 Jul – Senigallia Festival – Senigallia, Italy

8 Jul – Cavea Auditorium Parco Della Musica – Rome, Italy

9 Jul – Sequoie Music Park – Bologna, Italy

11 Jul – Marostica Summer Festival Volksbank – Marostica, Italy

12 Jul – Villa Bertelli Live – Forte Dei Marmi Lu, Italy

13 Jul – Brescia Music Festival – Brescia, Italy

15 Jul – GARAGE – Saarbrücken, Germany

19 Jul – Posthof Zeitkultur Am Hafen – Linz, Austria

20 Jul – SRC Šalata – Zagreb, Croatia

25 Jul – Hills of Rock Festival 2025 – Plovdiv, Bulgaria

10 Aug – Gunnersbury Park – South West London, United Kingdom

14 Aug – Colchester Castle Park – Colchester, United Kingdom

Don’t miss out—tickets on sale now!

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