Introducing: Octohawk
Norway’s Octohawk fuse filthy lead-heavy riffs and explosive rhythms with synth-led atmospheres in a sludgy metal sound that they describe as “heavy, atmospheric and progressive.”
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Introducing: Misscore
Polish band Misscore blend heavy riffs and captivating vocals in an alternative rock meets metal sound that they describe as “emotional, heavy, melodic.”
New Band of the Week: 5 Ash Kills
Forged from British grit and Finnish fire, 5 Ash Kills offer up an unpolished, merciless and relentless blackened thrash metal sound that they describe as “fast, brutal and unapologetic.”
Introducing: Criminal Hero
Hard rock project Criminal Hero blends elements of alternative clarity and punk urgency in a lively, nostalgic sound that they describe as “rhythmic, driven and focused.”
Introducing: Zugar
German band Zugar fuse engaging vocals and heavy riffing in a diverse groove metal sound that they describe as “groove-driven, heavy and uncompromising.”
New Band of the Week: abide
Emerging alternative meets nu-metal project abide combines heavy riffs with unsettling atmospheres and confessional lyrics in a sound they describe as “nostalgic, energetic and angsty.”
Introducing: Divine Martyr
American band Divine Martyr have crafted a dramatic power metal and symphonic metal sound that’s predominantly faith-based and focuses on issues like mental health, anti-marginalisation and depression.
Introducing: Arcaine
Swiss death metal band Arcaine pack an almighty punch, blending brutal guitars, ferocious rhythms and vicious vocals with immersive harmonies in a sound that they describe as “hard, technical and melodic.”
Introducing: Neova
French metalcore band Neova offer up a powerful sound that fuses precise production with melodic intensity and striking contrasts, and they describe as “intense, dark and emotional.”
Introducing: Dream Delay
London-based Dream Delay blend elements of rock, grunge, indie and pop in an engaging sound that they describe as “enigmatic, contrasting and dreamy.”
Introducing: Perpetual Escape
The sound of French band Perpetual Escape has evolved through various phases, leading them to an edgy melodic rock and metal sound that they describe as “riffs, melody and energy.”
Introducing: Gather The Lost
Irish quartet Gather The Lost have crafted a diverse and captivating rock sound that’s as haunting as it is powerful, and they describe as “raw, gritty and atmospheric.”
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