Biography
Aklias are a metal band based in the Scottish Highlands. Formed in early 2019, it currently consists of Steven Hossack on lead vocals, Ryan Davidson on lead guitar, Nick Laidlaw on rhythm/lead guitar, Craig MacPherson on bass and Frankie Haymer on drums.
Their debut EP All My Sins was recorded at Black Isle Recordings in April with drummer Luke Lockley, being released later that year on November 11th, 2022. Founding guitarist Nathan Mackie announced his departure in May 2024, being replaced by Lewis Gillies for the remainder of the year. The standalone tracks 'Perpetual' and Alive Again, the band's first material in two years and first with the new lineup, was released in June and September respectively.
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Nick Laidlaw (aka NIK Laidlaw Music was brought in as the band's new guitarist in 2025, alongside bassist Craig MacPherson.
Their influences include early 2000s metal such as Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Gojira and Machine Head.
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