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Now Live: Official Skinflint Merch 

The wait is over.

​For years, we’ve heard from the Global Riff Legion—fans from Europe, the Americas, and across Africa—asking for a direct way to represent Skinflint. You wanted the gear, and you wanted it without the headache of borders and broken links.

​Today, we’ve officially opened the gates to our Official Skinflint Merch store.

​Why This Matters

​This isn't just a launch; it’s a total overhaul of how we connect with you. We’ve spent the last few months behind the scenes building a digital hub that can handle the weight of our history and the energy of our future. Whether you are in Gaborone or Gothenburg, you can now get official gear shipped directly to your doorstep.

​From Botswana to the World

​We are proud of our roots here in Botswana, and this store is how we bridge the gap between our home and the rest of the world. We’ve curated a selection of designs that reflect the raw, mythic power of our sound. Every shirt and every design is a piece of the Skinflint legacy, crafted to represent the spirit of what we do.

  • ​Global Shipping: No more waiting. Our new logistics mean the gear reaches you faster, wherever you stand.
  • ​Support the Dream: Every purchase goes directly into the engine. It fuels our studio sessions, our commutes, and our mission to take our music from Botswana to the world stage.

The gates are open. The iron is hot.

 

https://skinflintmetal.com/skinflint-merch

 

Join the Legion. Wear the Grit.

​— Skinflint (Giuseppe, Cosmos, & Chris)

04/20/2026

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Rock Blaze Festival!!! 

 

Skinflint is honored to be part of Rock Blaze Festival!!!

Last year was insane.

This September 28, we bring the fire, fury, and raw power of true metal to @Oasis of Sanity, Palapye.  

Stand ready. 🤘  

The blaze begins September 28. 🔥 A re vae!

#SkinflintLive #RockBlaze2026 #HeavyMetal #OasisOfSanity #FeelTheBlaze #Palapye

 

 

04/17/2026

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Skinflint back in the Studio! 

The amps are humming, the coffee is basically battery-acid, and the walls are officially sweating. We’ve gone to ground in the studio to carve out the next chapter of the Skinflint legacy, and the energy is electric. We’re deep in the trenches, fusing that raw, industrial grit with the heavy mythology you expect.

It’s been a blast tracking these new songs; the sound is massive, the vibe is pure fire, and the new material is a beckoning to everything we love about African metal. We’re putting in the work to make sure this beast is lean, mean, and ready for the stage. Stay tuned—it is getting louder.

04/15/2026

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New Skinflint Album 'Hate Spell' Announced! February 17th Release Date! Article about Hate Spell in BraveWords! 

Skinflint return on Friday 17th February with the sixth album Hate Spell. Immediately following the release, Skinflint will be on tour with Soulfly for a month across the US.
Read all about it here: https://bravewords.com/news/skinflint-return-with-hate-spell-album-sasabonsam-video-streaming-us-tour-with-soulfly-confirmed.

 

Pre-Order now! 

Linktree: https://lnk.to/x2pWrg 

 

Physical Release: 

https://cargorecordsdirect.co.uk/products/skinflint-hate-spell

Hate Spell by Skinflint: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl

 

US Amazon download link:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=skinflint+hate+spell&crid=2LSMFFFAADC1B&sprefix=skinflint+hate+spell%2Caps%2C142&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

01/23/2023

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Now Live: Official Skinflint Merch 

The wait is over.

​For years, we’ve heard from the Global Riff Legion—fans from Europe, the Americas, and across Africa—asking for a direct way to represent Skinflint. You wanted the gear, and you wanted it without the headache of borders and broken links.

​Today, we’ve officially opened the gates to our Official Skinflint Merch store.

​Why This Matters

​This isn't just a launch; it’s a total overhaul of how we connect with you. We’ve spent the last few months behind the scenes building a digital hub that can handle the weight of our history and the energy of our future. Whether you are in Gaborone or Gothenburg, you can now get official gear shipped directly to your doorstep.

​From Botswana to the World

​We are proud of our roots here in Botswana, and this store is how we bridge the gap between our home and the rest of the world. We’ve curated a selection of designs that reflect the raw, mythic power of our sound. Every shirt and every design is a piece of the Skinflint legacy, crafted to represent the spirit of what we do.

  • ​Global Shipping: No more waiting. Our new logistics mean the gear reaches you faster, wherever you stand.
  • ​Support the Dream: Every purchase goes directly into the engine. It fuels our studio sessions, our commutes, and our mission to take our music from Botswana to the world stage.

The gates are open. The iron is hot.

 

https://skinflintmetal.com/skinflint-merch

 

Join the Legion. Wear the Grit.

​— Skinflint (Giuseppe, Cosmos, & Chris)

04/20/2026

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Rock Blaze Festival!!! 

 

Skinflint is honored to be part of Rock Blaze Festival!!!

Last year was insane.

This September 28, we bring the fire, fury, and raw power of true metal to @Oasis of Sanity, Palapye.  

Stand ready. 🤘  

The blaze begins September 28. 🔥 A re vae!

#SkinflintLive #RockBlaze2026 #HeavyMetal #OasisOfSanity #FeelTheBlaze #Palapye

 

 

04/17/2026

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Skinflint back in the Studio! 

The amps are humming, the coffee is basically battery-acid, and the walls are officially sweating. We’ve gone to ground in the studio to carve out the next chapter of the Skinflint legacy, and the energy is electric. We’re deep in the trenches, fusing that raw, industrial grit with the heavy mythology you expect.

It’s been a blast tracking these new songs; the sound is massive, the vibe is pure fire, and the new material is a beckoning to everything we love about African metal. We’re putting in the work to make sure this beast is lean, mean, and ready for the stage. Stay tuned—it is getting louder.

04/15/2026

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New Skinflint Album 'Hate Spell' Announced! February 17th Release Date! Article about Hate Spell in BraveWords! 

Skinflint return on Friday 17th February with the sixth album Hate Spell. Immediately following the release, Skinflint will be on tour with Soulfly for a month across the US.
Read all about it here: https://bravewords.com/news/skinflint-return-with-hate-spell-album-sasabonsam-video-streaming-us-tour-with-soulfly-confirmed.

 

Pre-Order now! 

Linktree: https://lnk.to/x2pWrg 

 

Physical Release: 

https://cargorecordsdirect.co.uk/products/skinflint-hate-spell

Hate Spell by Skinflint: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl

 

US Amazon download link:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=skinflint+hate+spell&crid=2LSMFFFAADC1B&sprefix=skinflint+hate+spell%2Caps%2C142&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

01/23/2023

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              Gelfe Metal festival

Due to Covid-19, the Gefle Metal Festival in Sweden has been postponed to next year, and will take place from the 15-17 July 2021. We are honored to still be part of such an incredible lineup. See you on stage \m/ Information 👉 www.geflemetalfestival.se

North American Tour With Soulfly

NORTH AMERICA 🔥 It's time for Skinflint to return! We're proud to be joining American metal titans Soulfly for 'The Summoning North America 2020' in February with Toxic Holocaust and more. See you down the front!! 🤘🤘 19 - The Cabooze, Minneapolis 20 - The Forge, Joliet, IL 21 - Route 20, Racine, WI 22 - The Apollo Theatre AC, Belvidere, IL 23 - The Citadel Music Hall, Indianapolis, IN 24 … See More — feeling excited at United States of America.

Skinflint's first show on the upcoming Soulfly tour Sold Out at Dingbatz

(((O))) Interview: Skinflint: dark tales from Botswana

 

Africa is a continent rich in myths and storytelling. Much of which has not been covered by mainstream media. I thought of incorporating some these tales into the bands music. I believe this gives the listener a new perspective to listen to Metal, and also bring to attention some of these tales. Read the full interview here: https://echoesanddust.com/2022/01/skinflint-dark-tales-from-botswana/

Read Interview

Rock Interview Series: Cosmos talks about current tour opening for Soulfly and new record "Hate Spell"

MetalKaos Interview: Skinflint - Cosmos Modisaemang

Bravewords Interview: Skinflint - 'The Fans Should Expect to See the Real Magic of Rock'

Defenders of the Faith Metal: Skinflint at The Forge (3/3/2023)

101 Wrif Interview: Check Out The Metal Band Skinflint From Botswana

The Best Metal Around the World: February 2023

INTERVIEW: Kosmos MODISAEMANG (SKINFLINT) - A vampire from Ghana and the bloody quill of porcupines...

Classic Rock History: An Interview With Cosmos Modisaemang Of Skinflint

Invisible Oranges: Skinflint Represent African Heavy Metal On New Album “Hate Spell” (Interview)

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