CLUTCH, THERAPY?, KYUSS, ENTOMBED, IRON MONKEY, SUPERSUCKERS, MOTORHEAD, KARMA TO BURN, C.O.C, LAZARUS BLACKSTAR, ELECTRIC WIZARD, SCISSORFIGHT, SNOT, HELMET, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, MONSTER MAGNET, PRIDE + GLORY, TOMAHAWK, REFUSED, VIKING SKULL, MCLUSKY, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, ALICE IN CHAINS, SOUNDGARDEN, FAITH NO MORE, CRAMPS, DOOMRIDERS, TORCHE, JOHNNY CASH, MUDDY WATERS, FATS DOMINO, JERRY LEE LEWIS, ROBERT JOHNSON, CHUCK BERRY, LITTLE RICHARD, JOHN LEE HOOKER, WEED, WHISKY, HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN PORNOGRAPHY, CAPS, BEING TOLD BY PROMOTERS THAT "IT'S NORMALLY A LOT BUSIER THAN THIS...", SHITE CAR JOURNEYS, SHITE BANTER IN SHITE CAR JOURNEYS, REALLY, REALLY BAD HORROR FILMS, QUOTING STUFF THAT ONLY YOU AND TWO OF YOUR MATES GET, SNEERING AT PRICKS, SCHADENFREUDE, DEAF SOUND ENGINEERS, TRYING TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO PULL A HOT ONE-ARMED GIRL IN YOUR LOCAL ROCKCLUB, LOSING THE PLOT, BEING ABSOLUTELY AWAY WITH IT, LACK OF SLEEP, NON-IRONIC FACIAL HAIR, WORKING A 65-HOUR WEEK, RED RED WINE, HOMBRE LOBO, TATTOO'S THAT MAKE YOU WEEP LIKE A FIVE-YEAR OLD BOY WHO'S SKINNED HIS KNEE, CONVERSATIONS IN A KITCHEN AT SEVEN IN THE MORNING, BODILY FUNCTIONS, TOM SAXONDALE, DEATH THREATS FROM JAKEYS, GIRLS WHO BITE THEIR LIPS, HAWAIAN SHIRTS ON HOGMANY, VALVE AMPS, ANALOGUE RECORDING, SINGLE FISH...
Formed in Edinburgh in 2001 by Stu (guitar and vocals), Chris (vocals and bass) and Alex (drums), the Tyrant Lizard Kings quickly got a raw, feedback-laden stoner rock groove going and started gathering a strong fanbase. After a short tour, a line-up change saw Graeme take over on drums. The twisted noise of before slowly began to shift in a new direction, with a more structured take on rock and blues, referencing Motorhead and Karma to Burn. The tunes were now more immediate and catchy hooks began to emerge beneath the riffs. December 2005 saw the release of their first album,"Attack of the Tyrant Lizard Kings", to glowing reviews.
The following years saw the Tyrants playing far and wide in support of their debut, supporting such luminaries as Clutch, Viking Skull, Brandt Bjork, Alabama Thunderpussy and Orange Goblin. They soon gained a reputation for their uncompromising shows, cemented by a formidable live sound and their abrasive sense of humour.
By the end of 2007, writing songs for the next album was the bands main focus. Showcasing a more melodic side, yet still retaining much of their original heaviness, the new material quickly gathered them a wider audience while keeping their established fans more than happy. By June 2008, the guys were ensconced in Chambers Studio in Edinburgh recording their second LP.
With the album "Six Shooter" finished, the band had a launch in February 2009 at Calton Studios in Edinburgh before a frenzied hometown crowd. Gathering momentum and good reviews, the following year will see the Tyrants take to stages countrywide delivering their distinctive brand of sleazy stoner rock to the masses.
Guys, you are incredible!! Your music is something outstanding, I can not turn it off in my player for a couple of weeks already!! Keep it stoner! Thanks for the add!
An amazing supporting lineup, full Bombskare set then DJs till 3am. And the album will be onsale, of course... Tickets now available from Ripping Records (Edinburgh) and Tickets Scotland (Edinburgh/Glasgow). £7 in advance.
FUCKING HELL!!!...just home..ears still ringing..top job tonight fellas!! That was your best show that i have been too so far guys. Both you and treehorn actually blew me away and if you guys dont make it big soon..im gonna have to kill someone. You fucking deserve it. Seriously. Congratulations guys. here's to the next album
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