Our first introduction to Swiss black metal act Blackwall was a combination of their huge sound and their description of the band as "five average guys with an above-average hatred of today's world."
Discover This: Blackwall
Discover This: Deadbot
As the name sort of suggests, Texas-based Deadbot are on a mission to raise awareness about the impending power of artificial intelligence through the medium of stoner rock.
Discover This: Jeff Sanna
Canadian singer/songwriter Jeff Sanna has made an impressive mark on the metal scene with the launch of his debut EP.
New Band of the Week: Enamel Animal
This week's New Band of the Week is a little unusual given that we'd already featured the band after they'd changed their name and now they've changed their name back to the old name.
Introducing: Body Spray
If you're after a little unadulterated angst to well and truly kickstart 2020 then Philadelphia noise-rockers Body Spray are here to freshen things up for you.
Introducing: Thrillhouse
Brighton newcomers Thrillhouse have honed an intriguing sound that fuses synths, indie feel-good vibes and funky rock undertones.
Discover This: Hope Remains
They may appear new to the game but a meticulously planned launch has seen Indiana's Hope Remains immediately establish themselves as one of the most professional bands around.
Discover This: Senescere
Prepare yourself for an all-out sensual assault with the beautifully intense sound of progressive rock meets melodic death metal from Maryland newcomers Senescere.
Discover This: BLVK SWVN
Ohio supergroup BLVK SWVN are on a mission to do everything they can to bring the punk attitude to the modern rock and metal scene.
Discover This: Apache Rose
We've received a steady stream of strong new rock music out of Russia recently, but exciting new band Apache Rose may well eclipse the lot of them.
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