Glasgow’s metal underground is rumbling again, and this time it’s Pyroclast throwing the bat signal into the pit. The band have officially announced they’re on the lookout for a new drummer, and this isn’t some “jam once a month and see what happens” situation — this is full throttle, album-in-progress, festival-bound chaos.
If you’ve got arms like pistons, a love of heavy music, and a metronome that lives permanently in your soul, this might just be your moment, butt.
🔥 WHAT’S GOING ON THEN?
Pyroclast are an established Glasgow-based metal band, already deep in the trenches working on new material, with:
- 🎧 An album heavily underway
- 🎸 Plenty of gigs lined up
- 🎪 Popular festivals booked for 2026
- 🏴 Mid-week rehearsals in their own Glasgow space
In other words — this band is moving. Fast. No standing around waiting for inspiration to strike like a hungover pigeon.
🥁 WHO ARE THEY AFTER?
This isn’t about being the flashiest show-off in the room. Pyroclast are keeping it refreshingly real:
They’re after the right person, not perfection.
That means someone who is:
- Reliable (turning up is metal, actually)
- Easy to get on with (no ego tantrums, please)
- Comfortable playing heavy music
- Happy throwing in occasional double-kick when the riffs demand it
You’ll need:
- Your own kit (only breakables required for the audition)
- Transport is preferred, but not a deal-breaker
Basically: be solid, be sound, and hit hard 🥁😈
🚨 WHY THIS MATTERS
Good drummers are rarer than dry weekends at Download. If you’ve been waiting for a band that’s already rolling, already booking, already building something serious — this is not a drill.
Album momentum + live dates + festivals = real opportunity.
📲 HOW TO GET INVOLVED
If your sticks are twitching already, get in touch:
👉 Contact @pyroclastrocks on Facebook or Instagram
Slide into those DMs with confidence, mun.
The UK metal scene survives because bands like Pyroclast keep pushing forward and drummers keep answering the call. If that throne behind the kit is calling your name… you know what to do.
We’ll see you in the pit.
Riff Report out 🤘🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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