Prepare yourself to be flattened by a freight train of intense metalcore goodness in the form of Albany, New York, quartet Murder In Rue Morgue.
Introducing: Singularity
Texas duo Singularity have honed an eclectic mix of violin- and electronica-fuelled metal that they summarise as "intense, merciless, and volatile."
Introducing: Strength Betrayed
From listening to Dunn, North Carolina, band Strength Betrayed you wouldn't know they are 'faith-based at all,' as they've honed a deliciously heavy, rhythm-focused, melodic metal sound that you can't help but bounce along to.
Introducing: Limberlost
Starting a band as part of a 'Worship Team' isn't exactly the most rock'n'roll thing we've ever heard. But fear not, Seattle melodic rock band Limberlost's fusion of dynamic, tenacious grooves, infectious hooks and powerful vocals is right up there with the rockiest of rock bands.
Discover This: Heathe
Danish project Heathe is far from your 'usual' rock band. For starters, it's not a band as such, more a collective of liquid band members built around one constant, Martin Pale.
Introducing: Silent Hearts
Creating music that's not only heavy but also relatable and engaging can be a pretty tough task, but it's one that Ohio's Silent Hearts are well and truly nailing.
Introducing: Nikol
Edgy is a word that we tend to use a lot in articles about rock and metal bands, and it's a word that intriguing Raleigh, North Carolina, rockers Nikol fully embrace.
Discover This: Steph Sweet
British singer-songwriter Steph Sweet freely admits she's a "refined taste" but it's difficult to not be intrigued by her feisty, often contentious approach to pyschy acoustic indie-rock meets punk brand of music.
Introducing: Mel Senese
Fancy some infectious, angsty, edgy and powerful pop-rock? Of course you do, so let us introduce you to the fresh sound of Chicago singer/songwriter Mel Senese.
Discover This: TreBell08
We've covered a few exciting young musicians over the last few years, but 12-year-old metal guitarist TreBell08 is easily the youngest. Furthermore, the young Canadian believes he's part of a thrilling new generation of metal musicians with the world at the fingertips.