Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
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.
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.
Buffalo, NY, band West Ferry have honed an intriguing sound that flits between upbeat punk and more laid-back emotional indie.
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 →
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.
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.
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.
Melbourne band Cold Tide have honed an infectious brand of rock that's big on melody and will have their songs stuck in your head for days.
Fusing elements of black metal, noise rock and grunge with Eurodance and 90s R'n'B is probably about eclectic and random as music gets. But somehow, Norwegian band Deathcrush make it work in a way that is loud, brash and angsty yet beautiful.
We guarantee you'll instantly be hooked on the super-catchy, hard-hitting rock sound of Canadian quartet Secondhand Habit.
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