We were hooked from the first moment we heard the intense sound of German band IMPVRE, who fuse vicious screamed vocals and brutal instrumentals with engaging choruses in a sound they describe as "versatile modern metal."
Introducing: Bells And Ravens
German solo artist Bells and Ravens fuses big riffs and anthemic choruses in a metal sound that leans on classical influences and they describe as "powerful, melodic and unapologetic."
Introducing: Rivers Collide
German band Rivers Collide draw on the energy of 2000s metal, hardcore and progressive elements to hone a thrilling sound that will most certainly appeal to people of a certain age.
Introducing: Sunshine
Sunshine combines, in their words, "a vibrant amalgamation of diverse subgenres," bringing together elements of hardcore, punk and black metal in an aggressive yet harmonic whirlwind of musical energy. Formed of six guys who'd been active in various metal bands for several years, Sunshine combine to bring us an intriguing sound that they summarise as "uncompromising, honest and love."
Introducing: FLOYA
German duo FLOYA offer up music's version of cheese and chocolate in a gorgeous fusion of rock and EDM that oozes positivity and they describe as "ecstatic, celebratory and conscious."
Introducing: Knife
Strap yourself in for the breakneck speed black metal punk sound of exciting German band Knife, who summarise their lively sound as "horror, speed and sharp."
Introducing: Half Me
German metalcore collective Half Me have honed a hard-hitting and thought-provoking sound that they describe as being "rough, dynamic and bitter."
Introducing: River Stole Gods
German band River Stole Gods fuse modern metalcore with progressive influences to hone an atmospheric sound that drags you in with engaging choruses and spits you out with vicious vocals and powerful riffs.
Introducing: Kill Her First
Berlin band Kill Her First have honed their hardcore punk roots and layered in metalcore influences and emo vocals to develop a truly delicious, angsty sound.
Introducing: Shizzura
A German band creating Japanese-inspired metal is probably one of the most niche musical genres we've covered in the five years of GigRadar's existence.