PUNK band Pup will hit King Tut’s next week – having been told their career could be over.

The group’s second album, The Dream Is Over, takes its title from the words a doctor told their singer, Stefan Babcock, after a cyst was discovered on his vocal cords.

Yet the Canadian outfit decided to carry on, and have delivered a second record crammed full of anger, aggression, and surprisingly euphoric songs about depression, the downsides of being in a band and relationship woes.

“After seeing the specialist, Stefan was told to give up singing and performing in a band,” explains guitarist Steve Sladkowski.

“Obviously, rather than quit, we went directly on tour. We never thought that the band would be over any more or less than any other time as when you quit your job to tour full time, you quickly realize that the deck is stacked against you.

“The hours are long, the pay is low, and it puts a lot of strain on interpersonal relationships, so Stefan's vocal cyst was really just another obstacle to overcome.

“We took some time off, Stefan learned and adjusted his lifestyle, and now we're ready to go again.”

The Dream Is Over certainly doesn’t shy away from the reality of life in a band, and came on the heels of a gruelling touring schedule supporting their self-titled debut album that left the band shattered.

Some of those experiences fuel the explosive album opener If This Tour Doesn’t Kill You, I Will, although the experiences weren’t quite as bad in reality as the song makes out.

“We spend a lot of time in close quarters with each other, which can be aggravating for literally no reason, so it's very important to realize when someone is having a bad day and needs their space,” says Steve.

“Sometimes it's as simple as going out on your own in a city and finding dinner or a museum to have a moment to yourself; other times, it's more involved and a discussion that needs to be had with your bandmates. But fundamentally, it's about respecting each other and giving each other space.”

Hailing from Toronto, the group were school pals who’ve been making music for years, with both their albums having been nominated for the Polaris Music Prize, Canada’s version of the Mercury Music Prize, along the way.

They’ve also found themselves supporting the likes of Slaves and the Hives, while a series of eye-catching videos helped their songs stand out, from DVP being inspired by retro video games to the creepy horror of Guilt Trip, which featured Finn Wolfhard, who’s now starring in Netflix smash Stranger Things.

“I think we're in an interesting time where the music video can be as important or unimportant as you want it to be,” says Steve.

“With the cultural significance of YouTube, and other vlogging and live streaming platforms, a great video can help your band reach ears and eyeballs that wouldn't necessarily discover you from a more traditional form of media. In that way, videos can be incredibly important because they can change the trajectory of a song or even an entire career.”

They’re also pleased to see the success of Stranger Things.

“Finn is going to be a superstar and there is no-one more passionate or hardworking that we have encountered. He deserves all of the success and accolades coming his way because he is a genuine talent. We're happy to call him a friend.”

And they’re equally happy to be returning to Scotland.

“The first time we ever played at King Tut's, Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire told us that we had to try Buckfast.

“The folks at Tut's were generous enough to put a bottle on our rider and, one thing leading to another, we found ourselves in the O2 ABC until 4am dancing to Chvrches songs.

“Glaswegians certainly know how to have a good time and we appreciate that!”

Pup, King Tut’s, Tuesday, £9, 8.30pm