The Xcerts Pulled From Guns N Roses UK Tour

The Xcerts have announced that due to "logistical reasons", the band will no longer be supporting Guns N Roses on their UK tour.

The band released the following statement:

"Due to 'logistical reasons', Guns n Roses are only able to run one support band a show so we are no longer playing. Enjoy Thin Lizzy!!!"

The Xcerts To Open For Guns N Roses UK Tour

The Xcerts have been confirmed to support Guns N Roses later this month on their UK tour.

May 25th - Glasgow SECC
May 26th - Birmingham Arena
June 1st - London 02 Arena

The Xcerts Announce UK Headline Tour

The Xcerts have announced details of a headline tour in the United Kingdom later this year.

May
4 Tunbridge Wells Forum
6 Southampton Joiners
7 Exeter Cavern
8 Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
10 Nottingham Rock City
11 Sheffield Bowery
12 Stoke Sugarmill
13 Birmingham O2 Academy 3
15 Newcastle O2 Academy 2
16 Glasgow Garage
17 Aberdeen Lemon Tree
19 Dumfries The Venue
21 York Stereo
22 Leeds Cockpit 3
23 Manchester Sound Control
14 Cheltenham Frog & Fiddle
25 Bristol Cooler

The Xcerts Forced To Cancel Second Show Of UK Tour

The Xcerts have been forced to cancel the second show of their UK tour tonight (January 20th) due to front man Murray Macleod falling ill. The band had to pull out of their show yesterday in Bath also.

Macleod posted the following statement:

"Hello everybody,

Hope you are all well. Sadly, I have some more bad news. We have to cancel tonight's show in Preston. I thought a day of rest would sort me out but it would appear I need another day of rest to reach full recovery. The good news is I am feeling much better and my throat is on the mend, I just can't take the risk of prolonging this situation and I really can't ake the risk of damaging my vocal chords. I am beyond gutted as I know this show was set to be fantastic, but sadly I have fallen ill at a really inconvenient time. We are going find a rescheduled date within the next week. All original tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled show, or if you would like a refund, please get in touch with the venue.

I cannot apologise enough! I feel like I'm letting a lot of people down but hopefully you can all understand this is just one of those horrible things that happens.

As for Aberdeen and Glasgow, I should be able to perform. We are currently on route to Aberdeen. I am wrapped up listening to Wilco, drinking copious amounts of pineapple juice and water so hopefully this extra day of rest will do the trick.

Thankyou for understanding team.

Murray."

The Xcerts Working On New Music

The Xcerts have announced they are currently in the studio working on new music.

The Xcerts Cover "White Christmas"

The Xcerts have released a cover of 'White Christmas,' which can be downloaded for free here.

I Am The Avalanche + The Xcerts Announce European 2012 Tour

I Am The Avalanche and The Xcerts will play a string of shows in Europe early next year.

February
1st - Arena Vienna, Austria
2nd - 59 to 1 Munich, Germany
3rd - Kofmehl Solothurn, Switzerland
4th - Ex Haus Trier, Germany
5th - Logo Hamburg, Germany

The Xcerts Add London Show To UK Tour

The Xcerts have added a show in London to their upcoming UK tour at the Borderline in London on January 18th.

January
17th - Brighton The Haunt
18th - London Borderline (just added)
19th - Bath Moles club
20th - Preston 53 Degrees
21st - Aberdeen Cafe Drummonds
22nd - Glasgow King Tuts

Album Review: The Xcerts - Slackerpop EP

In the last few years, The Xcerts have proved a healthy new addition to the bright UK rock scene and while their identity was still in limbo with 'In The Cold Wind We Smile' (the claim to their musical similarity to Biffy Clyro's earlier work was an oft debated issue in that case), their follow-up 'Scatterbrain' was much stronger in its definition and embodied their growth as a rock outfit. Their evolution saw the spawning of more consistently unified vision throughout the songs that often felt more direct and powerful, gritty and soft, yet never confused in their nature.

On Halloween, they released the 'Slackerpop' EP which contains 'Slackerpop' from their latest album as well as alternative versions for 'Gum', 'I See Things Differently', 'He Sinks, She Sleeps' and 'Young Belane'. 'Slackerpop' is one of the finest examples of the newly discovered bombast the band have added to their palette and is, essentially, a swift monster of a rock track. With this EP, however, the attractive part lies in the alternative takes on some of their other songs. Effectively, the tracks are all stripped down from their original counterparts and therefore come off as more intimate as heavy distortion is traded for clean-ish guitars and soft drumming.

The Xcerts Stream New "Slackerpop" EP

The Xcerts' new 'Slackerpop' EP can be streamed in its entirety below.

The Xcerts Announce UK Tour

The Xcerts have announced a string of dates early next year.

January
17th - Brighton The Haunt
19th - Bath Moles club
20th - Preston 53 Degrees
21st - Aberdeen Cafe Drummonds
22nd - Glasgow King Tuts

A London date is yet to be announced.

I Am The Avalanche & The Xcerts To Support Brand New On UK Tour

According to the O2 Academy Glasgow, I Am The Avalanche and The Xcerts will support Brand New on their UK tour next year.

February
8th - Bristol O2 Academy
9th - Manchester Academy (SOLD OUT)
10th - Southampton Guildhall
11th - London Camden Roundhouse (SOLD OUT)
12th - London Camden Roundhouse (SOLD OUT)
14th - Glasgow O2 Academy
15th - Birmingham O2 Academy
16th - Newcastle O2 Academy
17th - Cardiff University Great Hall

ATP! Acoustic Session: The Xcerts

Alter The Press have always been incredibly huge fans of the Scottish three-piece, The Xcerts and we couldn't be more pleased to of had them back to record a new acoustic session for our readers.

Murray and Jordan performed the tracks, 'He Sinks. He Sleeps.' and 'Gum', both taken from the band's 2010 'Scatterbrain' album.

The Xcerts To Re-Release "Slackerpop"

The Xcerts have announced they will re-release their single, 'Slackerpop' on October 31st.

The track will be released digitally and on flexi-disc, which will see a limited edition release of only 500 and also comes with a code which will allow you to download a 5 track EP which includes ‘Gum’, ‘He Sinks.He Sleeps’, ‘Young (Belane)' and ‘I See Things Differently’ in their ‘stripped down’ versions.

Live Review: Taking Back Sunday - Guildhall, Southampton (02/09/11)

Southampton is home to the final date of Taking Back Sunday’s rescheduled tour and it is openers The Xcerts who get the raw end of the deal going onstage half an hour after doors open with the crowd still streaming in. However, they have the full attention of those already in the building with their precision post-hardcore. Whoever decides the order of support bands these days have gotten it all wrong yet again not putting this trio as main support.

The biggest disappointment of the evening comes in the form of The New Regime who storm out all big hair and rock moves but minus any decent or memorable tracks. The audience’s complete lack of interest was clear throughout the set and feelings were voiced when Taking Back Sunday tried to muster applause for their main support is met with heckles of ‘they’re shit!’ and murmurs of agreement.

The Xcerts Announce Brighton Show

The Xcerts have announced details of a one-off headline show in Brighton at The Haunt on September 29th.

The Xcerts Release New Music Video

The Xcerts' new music video for 'Slackerpop', can be viewed by clicking read more.

Manchester Orchestra Glasgow Show Upgraded

Manchester Orchestra's scheduled show in Glasgow on their upcoming UK tour has been moved to the O2 ABC.

October
2nd - Bristol Thekla
3rd - Glasgow O2 ABC (venue upgraded)
4th - Birmingham The Library at HMV Institute
5th - Manchester Academy 2
7th - London KOKO

Support comes from The Xcerts.

The Xcerts Added To Manchester Orchestra UK Tour

The Xcerts have been confirmed as main support on Manchester Orchestra's upcoming UK tour.

October
2nd - Bristol Thekla
3rd - Glasgow Oran Mor
4th - Birmingham The Library at HMV Institute
5th - Manchester Academy 2
7th - London KOKO

Every Avenue Added To Young Guns UK Tour

Every Avenue and The Xcerts will support Young Guns on their upcoming UK tour.

September
9th - Aberdeen Lemon Tree
10th - Glasgow QMU
11th - Inverness Ironworks
12th - Newcastle Northumbria University
14th - Manchester Academy 2
15th - Birmingham HMV Institute
16th - London HMV Forum