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The Tyrant Lizard Kings

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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.
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Member Since: 14/09/2005
Band Website: thetyrantlizardkings.co.uk
Band Members: Chris: Vox/Bass, Graeme: Drums/Vox, Stu: Gtr/Vox
Influences: 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...Check us out on:YOUTUBEFACEBOOKLAST FMREVERB NATIONWILDPLUM
Sounds Like: The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza

Record Label: Wasted State Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Cross The Streams

Our Cross The Streams Tour starts next monday....Hope to see y'all at one the shows....1st - Snafu, Aberdeen3rd - 13th Note, Glasgow4th - Madhatters, Inverness5th - Windsor, Kirckaldy6th - Bannermans....
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 04:41:00 GMT

Mayhem IV

In case you didn't already know, we are playing Mayhem IV on Saturday 23rd May.Amazing line-up including ourselves, Viking Skull and Man Of The Hour.Tickets are £8 but we're doin em for a paltry £5Nae...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT

New Video

If you like movies made in the 80's you'll love this.....
Posted by on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:25:00 GMT

Motherfuckers

Things you should never say or do to a barperson.1. When they are holding out their hand awaiting payment, count out all the money then put it on the bar. That is fucking rude.2. When they are trying ...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:45:00 GMT

Review on kvltsite.com

..Written by Gautham Khandige    Tuesday, 17 February 2009 The Tyrant Lizard Kings is a British stoner rock band that apart from the occasional nod in the direction of Motorhead sou...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:47:00 GMT

Webshite

Got a shiny new website up at www.thetyrantlizardkings.co.uk Not quite finished yet but we're getting there.....Check it out and leave us some abuse on the contact page.la la la la miss saigon x
Posted by on Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:42:00 GMT

Done and dusted...

"We came, we saw, we kicked it's ass..." Not my words, but those of Dr. Peter Venkman, Ghostbuster. However, they could not be more fitting after the album launch. Yeah, we did it. And yeah, it was fu...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:26:00 GMT

Review In Kerrang

IN-YER-FACE SECOND ALBUM FROM SANDPAPER ROUGH SCOTTISH TRIO.Sounding much like a series of samples taken from the tailpipes of an old Chevrolet Corvette, this Edinburgh trio simply slam from one booze...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:58:00 GMT

Review In The Skinny

Written by: Gordon Bruce Published: Wed 04 Feb 2009 A refreshing sound that puts two fingers up to anything that moves If you like your JD straight, your moustaches handle-barred and your musicwith ...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:28:00 GMT

"Six Shooter" Launch Night

Hosted By:The Tyrant Lizard KingsWhen:07 February 2009Where:Studio 24Calton RoadEdinburghEH8 8DPDescription:Launch night for the new album "Six Shooter" featuring live performances from Ourselves, J...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:13:00 GMT