Introducing: IMPVRE
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.”
Category: Introducing
Introducing: Star Aurora
English singer/songwriter Star Aurora has crafted an engaging but feisty pop rock sound that she describes as “angsty, satirical and energetic.”
Introducing: Halfway Down
Minnesota trio Halfway Down offer up a lively and diverse punk meets metal sound that they describe as “huge, dynamic and sad.”
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: Citizen Rat
Queensland quartet Citizen Rat have crafted an unapologetic, mid-core sound that fuses chaotic energy, big riffs and catchy hooks.
Introducing: Emanuel Arzumanyan
Belgian solo artist Emanuel Arzumanyan has crafted a thrilling metal sound that harnesses progressive, symphonic and cinematic elements and he describes as “epic, intricate and cinematic.”
Introducing: HoneyBombs
Italian hard rock band HoneyBombs formed through a shared desire to recreate a modern version of 80s melodic heavy metal with ironical lyrics. However, the band is very much in a transitionary period towards an approach they describe as “melodic speed heavy metal.”
Introducing: Before Us
Portugal-based metalcore newcomers Before Us combine crushing riffs, powerful vocals and moments of melody in a thrilling, diverse metal sound they describe as “energetic, emotional and intense.”
Introducing: The Crimson Voyager
We love discovering bands that take us on conceptual journeys in music, so we found ourselves instantly immersed in the sound and ethos of cosmic rock solo artist The Crimson Voyager.
Introducing: gloomy june
San Francisco’s gloomy june tell us “you probably have to be a little emo” to enjoy the sound of their hooky indie meets synthpop meets pop rock sound that they describe as “sad, gay, friends.” Luckily for them, we’re all at least a little bit emo.
Introducing: Raise Your Fist
Belgian band Raise Your Fist are reviving the sound, approach and values of old-school metal, so expect vicious hardcore vocals, heavy riffing and the occasional moment of melody.
Introducing: Vinegar Tom
Australian band Vinegar Tom took the dive metal scene by storm through the 1990s and early 2000s, and have reappeared kicking and screaming just as suddenly as they departed 20 years ago.
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