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News of the World
VERTIS, Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
THE Edge Festival is proving to be a delight for music fans of all types. And one hidden gem in the pack managed to spark a mini earthquake in Edinburgh, the epicentre located in the small but sturdy, Sneaky Pete’s.
Vertis, a band gathering much momentum since their unexpected request to contribute to Scotland’s A Sort of Homecoming album, blasted their way into the hearts of more fans with a collection of rock tracks that would blow anyone’s socks off.
With a deft display of guitar riffs and a diamond vocalist not dissimilar to a hairy Alan Cumming, Vertis shook the ground with their unique brand of Scottish rock; Without You a clear favourite with the fans, and a potential chart topper.
Keep an eye out for these guys’ but wear your hard hat.
COLIN GALBRAITH
Fourtrak Records
Vertis are a fledgling alternative rock trio who follow a great tradition of pioneering Dunfermline rock exports, including Nazareth, The Skids and Big Country to name check a few.
One of the other interesting things about the band is that they’ve only been in existence a hair’s breadth longer than a year. The result of the band’s Biffy Clyro-meets-Buffalo Tom-meets-QOTSA melange is a unique and exciting sound that is accessible and catchy.
This trio have been gaining momentum since rave reviews at The Edge Festival. Building on the bands raucous live gigs at Edinburgh staples Sneaky Pete’s, Bannerman’s, The Ark and Whistlebinkies as well as further afield, Vertis are a band taking confident strides forward.
SoundSnob
There’s a lot more to like…guts out rock from the fledgling Vertis
A Sort Of Homecoming album review
Respected promoters
“thought the set was ace!” – Raegan, The Greenside
“songs are really good.” – Andrew Maitland, PclPresents
