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 fan base. 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 two years saw the Tyrants playing far and wide in support of their debut, supporting such luminaries as Viking Skull, Brandt Bjork, Towers of London, Alabama Thunderpussy Orange Goblin and more recently, the bands heroes and major influence, Clutch They soon gained a reputation for their uncompromising shows, cemented by a formidable live sound and their abrasive sense of humour.