Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Fresh from the very north-west of the United States we've found something a bit special in the form of THE WITHØUT. The band has honed a sound that crosses the boundaries of multiple elements across the rock spectrum, and is highly influenced by the grit and vigour of its hometown of Portland, Oregon. THE WITHØUT is a creative venture between five... Continue Reading →
It's pretty unusual for us to be writing about a band that's been going for two decades but in the case of Methedras we love their sound so much that we felt they were well worth bringing to your attention. The Italian four-piece, who define themselves wonderfully as a "Thrash-Death-Killing-Machine," are close to celebrating their 21st birthday as a band but... Continue Reading →
You know when you see a band name that's so out there and attention-grabbing that you think, 'I just have to check guys out'? Well, with no hesitation let me introduce you to West Virginia's very own The Backwoods Massacre. From their name you should be able to deduce that this is not nicey-nice pop... Continue Reading →
Some six years ago Valerian Swing emerged as one of the most interesting and exciting bands on the Italian rock scene, and claimed widespread acclaim for their mathy, instrumental style. But now, following a change in personnel and the unusual step of replacing their bassist with a baritone guitarist, they are back with a bang ready... Continue Reading →
We've made a really exciting discovery all the way from Norway, in the form of hardcore punk band Tirades. The four-piece not only make exceptional, fast-paced punk-rock, but their new EP has been produced by Andrew Neufeld, vocalist of Canadian rockers Comeback Kid. The quartet of Esteban Munoz (guitar and vocals), Remi Arefjord (bass and vocals),... Continue Reading →
We've got something a little bit different for this week's New Band of the Week in the form of Glasgow's instrumental progressive rockers Dialects. This is probably the first band we've featured on the site that largely doesn't use vocals, but in their case vocals are not required thanks to the brilliance of their instrumentalism.... Continue Reading →
If you like punky, female-fronted rock with an attitude then Canada's Sumo Cyco will be right up your street. But if you're thinking that this is your regular female-fronted rock band, then think again. Striking lead singer Skye Sweetnam, better known by the alter-ego Sever, is a former teen-pop sensation who toured with Britney Spears,... Continue Reading →
Our focus has been well and truly on female-fronted rock bands in the last week, following Wednesday night's antics at Camden Underworld. And it just so happens we've found another great one, this time all the way from Australia, The Beautiful Monument. The quartet are making huge waves in their homeland since forming in early... Continue Reading →
It seems the Italian music scene is alive and kicking right now, with a host of great new rock bands popping up. This week we discovered the superb, expressive music of Milanese rockers ANEWRAGE, who've been busy honing their awesome sound since they began playing music together 11 years ago, when they were just 14. We spoke to... Continue Reading →
Canadian rockers Sumo Cyco are back with a bang with second album Opus Mar, which will be released on Friday (31 March). The quartet of enigmatic front-woman Skye Sweetnam, better known by the moniker Sever, lead guitarist Matt 'MD13' Drake, bassist Ken 'Thor' Corke and touring drummer Matt Trozzi have offered up a delicious second offering... Continue Reading →
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