Electronic Press Kit
The Courier:
“Astonisingly polished.”
Short Bio
Ostraka is a Dundee-based metal band known for their unique brand of heavy riffs, ear-catching melodies, and intricate arrangements. Formed in 2024, by Jamie Butler and Colin Cramb, the lineup was completed with the recruitment of Gavin Duncan and George Connor. Their debut release - Magistri (2025) - has been received well by critics and an increasingly substantial fanbase. The band has performed across Scotland, garnering followers wherever they play, and are currently writing material for their second release.
Extended Bio
Ostraka is a Dundee-based metal band, formed in 2024. Jamie Butler (drums) had known Colin Cramb (guitar) since childhood, but things took off when Gavin Duncan (guitars/ vocals) and George Connor (bass) were added to the lineup. Remarkably, all four are teachers in Scottish state schools. The four quickly developed their unique sound and began writing original material almost immediately.
In 2025, Ostraka issued their first music: Magistri, which was received well by fans, but with excitement from critics. In support of Magistri, Ostraka have toured Scotland, creating a loyal following.
Ostraka continue to write and record new music and are currently honing songs which will form their next release. The band’s mix of heavy riffs, hummable melodies, and off-beat arrangements, combined with explosive live performances have made them a go-to band for bookers and promoters of metal in Scotland.
“You can’t deceive me, so what’s it worth to lie?”
— All the Love in the World
Always Lost
Nothing Left to Kill
Music
Eating Leeches
All the Love in the World
Ten
Timeworn
“This place lacks havoc…”
- Sidescroller
LIVE
Ostraka have developed a reputation as a highly-accomplished, professional live act.
A combination of tight musicianship and charismatic crowd interaction has made the band a hit on any bill they have performed on.
What critics Are Saying
“Easily the best band currently gigging in Scotland.”
— Madeup News
“Whatever Ostraka are doing, you need it in your ears now!”
— Mondometal Italiano
“A powerful new voice in the metal landscape of the UK - one to watch.”
— James Fakename, Kerrong
“It has been a Long time since I was last blown away by a band like this.”
— Tony Iommi
Magistri
January 10th, 2025
roots dundee
February 8th, 2025
Metal 2 the MAsses, Fraserburgh
April 19th, 2025