New Band of the Week: The Tempilstiks
Scottish band The Tempilstiks offer up a fusion of rock, metal and punk energy in a “genre-fluid” sound that they describe as “dynamic, energetic and raw.”
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Scottish band The Tempilstiks offer up a fusion of rock, metal and punk energy in a “genre-fluid” sound that they describe as “dynamic, energetic and raw.”
Scottish trio Blackwater draw on their metalcore roots to craft a captivating fusion of crushing riffs, cinematic atmospheres and engaging vocals. Built around their love of video games, the band aims to blur the line between fantasy and reality in a sound they describe as “cinematic, crushing and evoking.”
Edinburgh band Perpetua fuse ferocious riffs, groovy melodies and vicious vocals in a thrilling cacophony that they describe as “headbang worthy metal.”
Scottish trio Eld Varg offer up a deliciously powerful riff-laden, groove-heavy and melodically rich heavy metal sound that’s steeped in Norse mythology, epic battles and triumph.
Scottish alt-metallers KURO have crafted a fascinating style that combines antoginising sounds, filthy riffs, pounding beats, electronic elements, “a whole lot of hype” and tenacity, which they describe as “chaotic, energetic and volatile.”
Edinburgh’s Silver Dollar Room fuse 90s grunge and thought-provoking lyrics with the influence of ‘gritty’ Scottish weather in a powerful and engaging rock sound that they describe as “raw, introspective and dynamic.”
Glasgow newcomers Start From Scratch offer up a feisty and entertaining modern twist on late 90s and early 2000s alternative emo-punk and alt-rock, which they describe as “sexy, depressing and fun (not necessarily all at the same time!)”
Edinburgh band Tiberius have crafted an engaging fusion of anthemic rock, progressive metal and hooky metalcore in a sound they describe as “thought-provoking chaos.”
Scottish quartet Pizza Crunch offer up an infectious sound that fuses alternative 80s influences with modern indie and rock, which they describe as “melodic, stimulating and introspective.”
Sixth Wonder fuse engaging vocals and choruses with dark, djenty guitars in an infectious progressive metalcore sound they describe as “ethereal, intuitive and technical.”
Glasgow band Speak Easy Circus have honed a funky, brass-led experimental indie meets rock sound that they describe as being “eclectic, exciting and unpredictable.”
If you’re looking for indie meets punk rock that’s upbeat, hard-hitting and generally a lot of fun then exciting Glasgow rockers The Riot Vans are just the band for you.