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Rap metal from the South
Heavy riffs, melodic choruses, electronics and hip-hop influence. Built for the live room.
Scars of ProtestHampshire, 2026
3k+social followers
BBCIntroducing plays
K!Radio rotation
The fast read
We’re a four-piece alternative/rap metal band from the South Coast. We returned in 2026 after six years away.
Fall/Out is our latest single, with new album Kintsugidue in early 2027. Right now, we’re focused on new music, honest live shows and building the next chapter properly.
“Scars of Protest have since evolved into a veritable behemoth, built on ’90s nostalgia, raucous walls of noise and uncompromising aggression.”Louder Than War
Listen
Released & forthcoming
Latest release, 2026
SingleFall/Out
Our first release after six years away. Heavy, melodic and the start of the Kintsugi era.
Forthcoming album
AlbumKintsugi
Early 2027
Released
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Official & live
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Live
Three nights. Three rooms.
Portsmouth
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Southampton
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Kingston
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Biography
The short version first
Scars of Protest are a four-piece alternative/rap metal band from Hampshire. We mix heavy riffs and electronics with melodic choruses and hip-hop influence. We returned in 2026 after six years away, and we’re now playing live and working towards Kintsugi, due in early 2027.
Read the full biography
Scars of Protest are a four-piece alternative/rap metal band from the South Coast. We mix heavy riffs, melodic choruses and electronics with hip-hop influence.
We originally formed in 2015 and came back in 2026 after six years away, starting with new single Fall/Out. Since then, we’ve been getting back on stage and working towards our new album, Kintsugi, due in early 2027.
Over the years we’ve been lucky enough to share stages with bands including Hacktivist, Profiler, Bleed Again, InVisions, Crazy Town, Pengshui, The Fall of Atlantis, TheCityIsOurs, Our Hollow Our Home and Seething Akira. We’ve also had music played on BBC Radio and Kerrang! Radio, among others.
FFO: Linkin Park, Papa Roach and Limp Bizkit.
Current line-up
Tim Osmond
Vocals
James Chadwick
Guitar, Synths & Vocals
Andy Baber
Bass
James Dalziel
Drums
Selected coverage
What’s been said
Multiple plays
“Switchblade” and “Weapons + Morals” in rotation on the Johnny Doom show
Followers across socials
“Insane! Massive track!”BSBtv
“Sick! I think these guys are awesome!”FYM Reacts
“Absolutely fallen in love with them!”South Coast Music, Voice FM
“Jump around to this!”Johnny Doom, Kerrang! Radio
“Scars of Protest have since evolved into a veritable behemoth, built on ’90s nostalgia, raucous walls of noise and uncompromising aggression.”Louder Than War
Press & downloads
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Complete bundle, about 19 MB
Scars of Protest press pack
Photos, logos, artwork, biographies and production documents, all in one download.
Download complete pack ↓Press & live photographs 8 files
Logo files 7 downloads
Release artwork 8 files
Promotional artwork 3 files
All logos are included exactly as approved. We’ve removed location data from selected live JPEGs.
Technical information
Everything for a quick advance
2 × vocal mics
With XLRs and stands.
Primarily IEMs
One wedge mix requested as backup.
5-piece shells
We can supply the shells. Our drummer brings breakables.
Quad Cortex
XLR output direct to stage box.
Core outputs
Input / channel list
We’ll agree the drum channel count with the venue, depending on which mic package is being used.
| Ch | Source | Connection / note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Backing track | XLR |
| 2 | Guitar | XLR via Quad Cortex |
| 3 | Bass | XLR |
| 4 | Vox 1 | XLR |
| 5 | Vox 2 | XLR |
| TBC | Drums | Venue or band mic package |
We carry our own drum mics for recording and IEM use if needed, but we’re also happy to use the venue’s mics.
Performer positions
Stage plot
Viewed from the audience / FOH. Stage left and right use performer perspective.
Audience / FOH
Advance requirementFull soundcheck required
We use IEMs, wireless equipment and backing tracks, so we need a full soundcheck rather than a line check.
To confirm during advance
- Playback and stage power requirements
- Soundcheck and changeover timing
- Final drum input count
Technical contact
James
Booking, press and collaboration
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Drop us a line.
scarsofprotest@gmail.com For bookings, press or collaborations, email us directly. No forms or sign-up needed.