Israel-based Witchlake combine big riffs and melodies with contrasting vocals and folk elements in an enthralling sound that they describe as "melodic, groovy and folk-influenced."
Introducing: Witchlake
Introducing: Eleven Ounces
French band Eleven Ounces have crafted a compellingly feisty alternative rock sound that sounds like it stepped straight out of the 2000s, and they summarise as "catchy, energetic and sincere."
Introducing: DECIDER
Built on years of friendship and including some familiar faces, France's DECIDER offer up powerful riffs and synth soundscapes in a delicious metalcore sound that they describe as "sincerity, conviction, and connection."
New Band of the Week: Kin Kabal
London-based newcomers Kin Kabal blend hooky guitars, satirical lyrics and late-capitalism dread edge in an alt-rock sound that they describe as "energetic, sharp and gritty."
Introducing: FALSEFRONT.45
Australian hardhitters FALSEFRONT 45. offer up a powerful sound that aims to be as diverse as possible, honing metallic hardcore with elements of nu-metal, deathcore and beatdown.
Introducing: Primal Sinner
Colombian band Primal Sinner offer up a highly tuned, thrilling metal sound built on the principles and techniques of classical music and they describe as "strength, beauty and poetics."
Introducing: Delta Fire
Like Rocky Balboa joining forces with Apollo Creed to take down Clubber Lang, Scottish newcomers Delta Fire crossed the divide of rival bands to create a new rock force. The result is an alternative rock sound that offers a nostalgic nod to 90s rock and grunge, which they describe as "energetic, powerful and fierce."
Introducing: She Hates Me Not
American band She Hates Me Not offer up a turbulent, high-octane hardcore and thrash hybrid sound that comes with a sore neck hazard warning and they describe as "remorseless, loud and aggressive."
Introducing: Smii
German band Smii aim to have the listener expecting the unexpected with a catchy and edgy brand of dirtpop that they describe as "fresh, relentless and unexpected."
Introducing: Pharmacy
If you like your metal on the heavier and edgier side of the spectrum, then you'll love the sound of DIY American band Pharmacy, who describe their music as "raw, aggressive, and assertive."
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