Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Portuguese punk and rock is not something we've discovered too much of in our time scouring the world for the latest new rock and metal talent. However, Zebra Libra offer up a fun and catchy sound that they refuse to allow to be tied to one musical genre, ranging from lively punky tracks to more groovy hard rock.
There are few things we love more than discovering an exciting new Swedish rock band, and we've got a cracker for you in Gothenburg newcomers Banned In G.B.G.
Belgium is one of the most exciting new hotbeds of metal that we've only recently discovered, and we've found another great new band to add to it in hard-hitting metal quintet Moments.
Lancaster trio TV FACE have honed a fun, raw and funky post-rock sound with touches of psych and punk influences who, in their words, "make songs out of being in a room making noise."
Canadian trio TEETH offer up a seething cacophony of "unapologetically pissed off noise," which provides perfect catharsis for the absurd times we currently find ourselves enduring.
German rockers Future Palace have honed an exciting alternative rock sound with electronic, post-hardcore, pop and soul influences, led by the delicious vocals of frontwoman Maria.
Arkansas' Census are a metal band that falls outside the scope of what you might typically expect from a metal band. They've honed an intriguing sound that fuses metal elements with delicious yet powerful vocals, modern metalcore instrumentals, synth fusions, and emotionally-driven lyrics.
Brand new Brighton band Amongst Liars have mastered that special art of blockbusting riffs, powerful vocals and engaging, melodic choruses that have you instantly hooked.
Florida quartet The ProblemAddictsfl offer up the perfect fix of infectious skater pop punk meets punk rock. The band, who come from Deltona but are now based in Orlando, fuse engaging, fast-paced vocals with lively punky guitars and driving drums.
What better way to kick off your weekend than some deliciously brooding and exciting instrumental post-mathcore. Salt Lake City band BLACKSHAPE describe their latest track as a "barrage of riffs, shifting time signatures, and carefully constructured textures" our interest was well and truly piqued.
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