Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
If you’re hankering after the good old heavy metal days of the 1980s and 90s, then you’re going to love the thrilling, powerful sound of Brazil-based global project Nine Red Moons, who describe their music as “heavy, strong and melodic.”
Pittsburgh band Dethlehem have leapt from the tabletop to the stage with a fascinating, thunderous metal sound that came to life via a Dungeons & Dragons campaign and they describe as “epic, brutal and fantastical.”
French trio Polarskies combine alternative metal, dark pop and cinematic synths in an intriguingly contrasting sound that they describe as “heavy, emotional and atmospheric.”
We’re kicking off August with a bang as we bring you eight new tracks from bands previously featured on GigRadar. This edition of On The Radar brings you a mix of industrial rock and metal featuring bands from Germany, Japan, Poland, the UK and the US.
Swedish heavy metal quartet Black Steam encapsulate the energy and soul of classic, old-school metal while keeping things interesting with more modern influences in a diverse sound they describe as … Continue reading Introducing: Black Steam
French band Oïkoumen have honed a fascinating sound that marries metal with progressive, orchestral and symphonic elements, which they describe as “powerful, breathless and moving.”
Portuguese band Alkhemia has honed a thrilling gothic metal sound ritual in which they aim to transport us to an immersive and cathartic universe with music they describe as “passionate, … Continue reading Introducing: Alkhemia
Louisiana collective Led To Ruin have crafted an intense and engaging fusion of metal, 90s grunge, death metal and hard rock in a sound they describe as “honest, heavy and … Continue reading Introducing: Led To Ruin
New post-hardcore band Modernwelfare fuse elements of metal and alternative rock with electronic and pop influences in a sound they describe as “fun, fast and hopefully thought-provoking.”
Mark Hamilton turned to his first love of making music to manage his mental health when he discovered that he certainly wasn’t alone in being affected by the pandemic.
Southern England newcomers Dead Jackals have built an engaging sound around the fundamental characteristics of good rock music.
Colorado band innerspace have honed an intoxicating post-hardcore meets progressive rock meets post-rock sound that fuses heavy riffs and engaging vocals with atmospheric electronic elements.
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