Lords of BastardLords of Bastard: Stoner pirate wizards

BEEEEEP! Tshhhh, tssssh, burr ba burrrr ba burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

This is the musical masterstroke that kicks off Lords of Bastard’s self titled debut album, Lords of Bastard.

Following the planetary success of their single, Off With Their Heads/ Kingsize Karma, this release offers more of the same journey through sludge, doom, punk and stoner rock, but this time there are seven more whole songs. As lead singer Mike puts it, “This is an album”.

So if you like albums, then this might be for you.

Having played with many excellent touring bands across Scotland, over the past few years, LoB’s sound has really developed. There are quieter bits and louder bits, and some bits that seem faster than others but might not be, when drummer Rik was interviewed about this recently he said “yes”.

As the sleeve would suggest, LoB like their vintage amps turned up to “Big”; this could be what it would sound like if the 1970s were angry at you. Recorded in Edinburgh by no-one famous, and not featuring Mary J Blige, this heady mix of space weed, dungeons and purple promises to be a treat for fans and a dreadful risk to others.

Last updated in November 2009

• Friday 12th March

  Bannermans, Edinburgh

  Doors 8pm

Last updated 28th February 2009