A fusion of thrash metal with metalcore and deathcore means you're right to expect something beautifully heavy and wild from Pennsylvania quintet Traverse The Abyss.
New Band of the Week: Foxhaunt
Exciting York rockers FOXHAUNT tow the line nicely between melodic rock and hard-hitting metal in an engaging sound that they described in three words "hooks, mosh and groove."
Discover This: Dawnfall
In this scary time of global confusion, chaos and panic, music and the Internet have a vital role to play in bringing people together - even when they're confined to their homes, as we are in the UK. Through the power of these two mediums we're able to spread the GigRadar musical discovery compass into Turkey, with Izmir progressive metal band Dawnfall.
Discover This: AtFirst
One good thing about the huge amount of spare time we suddenly have on our hands is the opportunity to get really stuck into some of the amazing new bands we discover. And in fascinating Dutch alternative rock/metal band AtFirst we've found one that demands huge amounts of your time.
Discover This: West Ferry
Buffalo, NY, band West Ferry have honed an intriguing sound that flits between upbeat punk and more laid-back emotional indie.
Discover This: Javelina
Imagine, if you will, the complete antithesis of much of the modern mainstream rock market. A band that fuses raw rock instrumentals and intense grungey vocals that have you immediately hooked. Los Angeles band Javelina - prounounced Hav, not Jav - do all of that and more with their infectious brand of post-punk meets desert... Continue Reading →
Discover This: Nepenthe
It may be hard to remember the day at the moment, but we know for sure that it's Friday. And to celebrate that fact we're bringing you some delicious heavy-riffing metal from New York band Nepenthe to get the weekend started.
Discover This: Bong Wizard
Given the name, it should probably come as no surprise to you that a certain drug has a fairly heavy role in the creation and inspiration for music of Houston band Bong Wizard.
Discover This: Treble Down
California band Treble Down have honed a lively brand of hard rock that you can't help but shout along to at the top of your lungs.
Introducing: Solar Strides
Emerging London band Solar Strides offer up a fun and punchy brand of 60s blues-infused alternative rock with tinges of indie.