Tag Archives: The Xcerts

Although formed in North Ireland, General Fiasco looked to America for inspiration, taking cues from guitar-driven bands just like the Strokes, Foo Fighters, and Paramore. Shane Davey, Owen Strathern, and Enda Strathern released the music group in 2007, with Davey ultimately departing the lineup and drummer Stephen Leacock acquiring his …

Originally formed in 2001 in the headmaster’s office of their Aberdeen, Scotland school, the Xcerts comprise Murray MacLeod (lead vocals/guitar), Jordan Smith (bass), and Tom Heron (drums). It wasn’t until 2006, using the departure of first drummer Ross McTaggart, that they actually began to improvement and eventually relocated to Brighton …