Above the Ocean

Introducing: Above the Ocean

Portuguese band Above the Ocean fuse elements of metalcore, groove metal and nu-metal in a modern metal sound that’s equal parts aggressive and melodic, and they describe as “heavy, catchy, and cathartic.”

Bloodstained Halo

Introducing: Bloodstained Halo

Finnish band Bloodstained Halo blend the ferocity of metalcore, the melody of melodeath and the rawness of nu-metal in a powerful sound they describe as “aggressive, melodic and groovy.”

Value of Nothing

Introducing: Value of Nothing

Leicester band Value of Nothing formed in a pub toilet after a conversation about post-hardcore, and have gone on to craft a “fast and narky” radge post hardcore sound that they describe as “Militant. Raging. Bangers.”

Alex Sandra

Introducing: Alex Sandra

California-based metalcore force Alex Sandra offers up a rally cry for self-worth and resilience, fusing raw lyrics with an aggressive but catchy sound that she describes as “power, resilience and rage.”