
Tiberius Discuss their top tunes that have influenced them EXCLUSIVELYwith AATR
28th January 2025TIBERIUS are certainly on the rise and they show no sign of letting up. The Scottish prog rockers release their brand-new album, Singing For Company, on Friday 21st March. The twisted riff merchants have just released their explosive new single, Mosaic. We exclusively caught up with the band and asked them to reveal the top tracks that have greatly influenced their sound:
Twelve Foot Ninja – Coming For You
Back when Tiberius was still relatively new, we had the pleasure to perform with TFN on their Glasgow show when they toured the Outlier album in the UK. We were still trying to find our sound, and seeing how effortlessly TFN incorporated various genres beyond the standard metal riff was hugely influential in shaping our sound direction. They are an embodiment of the Tiberius songwriting mantra: ‘Get real weird with it’.
Killswitch Engage – My Curse
Killswitch has been influential in more ways than one. At a time when a lot of singers sounded the same, Howard Jones offered proof that it takes all sorts to be a great metal singer. Beyond the music, their outrageous live shows (thanks to the likes of Adam D) have left a lasting impression on how the band approaches their own performances.
Protest the Hero – C’est La Vie
It wouldn’t be a complete list without a track from PtH. These guys were instrumental in getting several of the band members into metal music. Their bombastic take on prog metal, with musical theatre-esque vocals and intricate guitar parts, was a big reason why Grant, previously a rock singer, decided to give the band a go in the first place.
Fellsilent – Erase/Begin
By Chris’ own admission, he feels like he rips off Fellsilent with every second song he writes. Fellsilent tracks are unpredictable, and yet still result in cohesive and thus satisfying music. That is a goal Tiberius strives for with our own songwriting.
Rage Against the Machine – Sleep Now in the Fire
RATM has had a profound influence on how Tiberius approaches lyrics, and songwriting more generally. Music is a vehicle for change, and a way of pushing back against tyrannical authorities by mobilising the power of the people. While Tiberius try to provide more of a ‘party vibe’, the sentiment is the same: eat the rich.”