#News #Stream Catalysis – Serpentine
The award winning Dundee metal titans Catalysis have staked their rightful claim as “ones to watch” with their furious new EP ‘Serpentine‘. Out today and streaming everywhere!
he band have maintained a steady release schedule since their inception, and have an impressive five EPs and two albums under their belt in their relatively short existence. Their debut LP ‘Connection Lost’ boasts guest appearances from the likes of Phil Demmel (ex-Machine Head, Kerry King, Category 7) and Joey Radziwill (Sacred Reich) on the songs ‘Drowning InMy Head’ and A Bridge Too Far’ respectively. From the success of the record, Catalysis were able to secure slots at festivals such as Aggressive Music Festival (Czechia) and Bloodstock Festival (UK). The band were also won the ‘Best Metal’ award at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2022.
Their second album ‘Betrayer’ saw the band stepping up even further on the live front, with their first Irish tour and a slot at the legendary Siege of Limerick Festival, plus a string of other successful live dates in support of the record. Throughout their relentless touring they have acquired some big support slots with well known acts such as Avatar, Sacred Reich, Warbringer, Raging Speedhorn, Lost Society and more.
In mid 2024, the band faced uncertainty with the sudden departure of long-term vocalist Colin MacGregor, guitarist Sean Ramson and bassist Paul Edwards. Determined to continue and not to lose the momentum they’d worked so hard to build, band founders Drew Cochrane (Lead Guitar) and Calum Rennie (Drums) quickly recruited vocalist Andrew Downie, guitarist Jamie Paterson and bassist Robi Islam, and resumed live performances less than 2 months after the departure of the previous members.
Back to full strength and firing on all cylinders, a freshly reinvigorated Catalysis took no prisoners throughout 2025 –releasing their fith EP ‘The Only Way Out Is Through’ in April, and performing a number of high profile live shows, including headlining the Anvinium Metal Festival in Belgium, a short Irish tour, several English tours, and appearances at various festivals including Thrashchester, Aberdeen Metal Fest and more.
Capping off a busy 2025, the band released the single ‘Tremors’ in December and indicated that it was part of an upcoming EP. In early 2026, the band retreated to the studio to put the finishing touches on this EP – entitled ‘Serpentine’, which releases on April 17th and showcases the bands strongest and boldest music to date. In support of the new EP, The band are scheduled to perform at several exciting festivals across the UK in 2026, including Call of The Wild, Northants Rocks, Hammerdown Festival and many more, as well as having their first Spanish tour taking place in May.
The band kickstart this next chapter with ‘Deathblow’, doing exactly what it says on the tin, delivering a ferocious metal assault on the senses!
Musically furious, and penned collaboratively between guitarists Drew Cochrane and Jamie Paterson, the song is fast and aggressive, whilst still featuring the signature melodies Catalysis is known for.
Vocalist Andrew Downie comments that lyrically, the song targets ‘moral leaders’ who exploit their own followers for personal gain. “It’s a middle finger to the architects of abuse and a call to arms for everyone else“.
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