Heavy alternative · Shetland
Loud music
from the edge.
Noise-drenched hooks, punishing drums and bass you feel in the floor. Built for sweaty rooms and island stages.
On stage
Shows
New Shetland dates will be posted here first.
The debut EP
Essykert
Original music from one of Shetland’s heaviest live bands. The self-titled EP follows the first single, “Michigan Blue Hell”, and is streaming now.
Four-piece · Lerwick
Made in Shetland.
Essykert is Ewan Moncrieff, Scott Moncrieff, David Irvine and Liam Inkster. What began with heavy covers has grown into original music shaped on Shetland stages.
In 2026 the band made their first appearance on Rising North’s main stage, releasing their debut EP on the same night.
Read the Rising North feature ↗In the room
Live, as it happened
No studio polish. Just amps, red lights and the people who turned up.
Get in touch
Bring the noise.
Bookings, press, local shows or anything else — send us a message.
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