Wisconsin band Morningstar offers up a cinematic hard rock and melodic metal sound that fuses heavy riffs with symphonic elements and theatrical storytelling.
Introducing: Odjur
From deep within the ancient Nordic forests, a place where the line between dream and reality fades, the northern wind whispers forgotten tales and the howls of wolves call to your soul, emerges Swedish melodic death metal band Odjur, who describe their music as "untamed, epic and melodic."
Introducing: Darkness Is My Canvas
Finnish band Darkness Is My Canvas aim to thrill with a dramatic, electronic-tinged progressive rock sound that they describe as "melodic, emotional and cinematic."
Introducing: Mama No Likey
Los Angeles-based newcomers Mama No Likey offer up a feisty and energetic rock sound that they describe with the phrase "touchin' some sin."
Introducing: ADORE
French rockers ADORE offer up a dramatic, diverse sound that fuses alternative rock with electronic elements and they describe as "energy, power and electric."
Introducing: Carmilla
Swedish band Carmilla offer up a fun and frenetic melodic metal sound with a strong death metal DNA that they describe as "energetic, melodic and modern."
Introducing: BORDER
Polish duo BORDER have crafted a deliciously catchy sound that toes the line between emo, grunge and pop-punk without wanting to be tied to any specific genre.
Introducing: Connect The Circle
Norwegian progressive metal band Connect The Circle fuse powerfully enthralling vocals and groovy guitars in a fascinating sound they describe as "dark, melodic and progressive."
Introducing: Rise Above Instinct
Metal solo project Rise Above Instinct draws on symphonic metal inspiration and seamlessly merges orchestra and metal to craft a powerful sound that they describe as "epic, insightful and uplifting."
Introducing: Zarator
We're ticking the 58th country off the GigRadar map with a fascinating Colombian band who see themselves as metal's answer to the hacktivist movement Anonymous. Zarator's collective purpose is to "awaken others to their own stories" led by a deep shared love for rock, mysticism, philosophy, symbolism and powerful, theatrical shows.