English newcomers Æl-Fierlen have crafted a beautifully haunting and intense black metal meets blackgaze sound that they describe as "ethereal, atmospheric and dark."
New Band of the Week: Æl-Fierlen
Introducing: Pick Up Goliath
Spain-based project Pick Up Goliath aims to push the boundaries of heavy, cinematic music with an engaging metal symphony sound that they describe as "epic, unpredictable, and narrative."
Introducing: Paradise Sins
British hard rockers Paradise Sins harness the raw energy of classic rock'n'roll and melodic metal in an engaging sound that they describe as "huge, harmonious and heartfelt."
New Band of the Week: Viatorem
London band Viatorem pair intense, groovy and unrelenting metalcore and hardcore influences with outspoken political messages in a sound that they describe as "ungovernable , unfiltered and unwavering."
Introducing: Midnight P.M.
Barnsley newcomers Midnight P.M. fuse elements of indie with punk pop in a fun and hooky sound that they describe as "emo indie rock."
Introducing: Sleemo
British trio Sleemo have crafted a genre-defying sound that combines elements of alternative metal, sludge, noise, post-hardcore and shoegaze and they describe as "dark, heavy and brooding."
New Band of the Week: Austin Road
Glastonbury quartet Austin Road draw on a wide range of metal influences to craft a powerful but engaging sound that they describe as "diverse, emotional and, of course, heavy."
Introducing: Pageant Mum
Bolton band Pageant Mum have crafted an intriguingly grungey, punky and catchy post-hardcore sound that aims to offer a voice for people going through the "shit parts of life" and they describe as "angry, dynamic and messy."
Introducing: Howling Hawk
London-based band Howling Hawk combine the best of British rock, from 90s Britpop to indie rock and 60s touches, in a sound they describe as a "B-side from 95."
Introducing: Perpetua
Edinburgh band Perpetua fuse ferocious riffs, groovy melodies and vicious vocals in a thrilling cacophony that they describe as "headbang worthy metal."
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