DELIVERING THE GOODS, BANNERMAN'S, EDINBURGH, AUGUST 30 2025

Now, it's no secret that I don't have a lot of time for tribute bands, so you might be wondering what I'm doing here tonight. Well, please allow me to clarify. DELIVERING THE GOODS is not really a 'tribute band'. It's more of a 'homage'. Put together by Ali Lauder of  any number of local extreme metal bands, it's a one-off* celebration of JUDAS PRIEST, featuring a set of deep cuts and album tracks. None of the 'greatest hits'. It's also Ali's 40th birthday**, and this is how he wants to mark it. And it's in aid of CATS PROTECTION, which is a very good thing.

* - Yes, I know they've played before, but it was just the once and I wasn't there.

** - Coincidentally, it was Rob Halford's 74th birthday a few days ago.

INTERESTING FACT (and yes, it absolutely IS a fact) - my next door neighbour's name is Judith Priest.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I don't actually like Judas Priest, but I DO like cats.

Line-up:

TYMVOS: Edinburgh-based death metal. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Got some new songs to play tonight, one of which you can find below.

VIDEO:   https://youtu.be/Q-5ehFX1c_4   https://www.facebook.com/Tymvosband

PENNY COFFIN: Glaswegian death metal. Brutal and very, very loud. My ears will still be ringing two days later.

VIDEO:   https://youtu.be/BcmAsxWkcSM  https://www.facebook.com/pennycoffindeath   

DELIVERING THE GOODS: Featuring members of BARSHASKETH, AGELESS SUMMONING, VOID OF LIGHT, BLACK TALON and IRON ALTAR. I wonder how many cows died to leather up this bunch of big lads. Regardless of my dislike for covers bands and Judas Priest, this is great fun. Probably helped by their avoidance of 'greatest hits'. The only title I recognise is 'Hell Bent for Leather', which you can enjoy in the video below. I am also impressed by Ali's remarkable vocal range, hitting heights I've never heard from him before.

VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/2-lzaskObhM