Emerging London band Solar Strides offer up a fun and punchy brand of 60s blues-infused alternative rock with tinges of indie.
Introducing: Solar Strides
Introducing: Spike Polite & Sewage
From throwing bottles at the police to performing alongside Biggie Smalls and Cypress Hill and opening up an infamous concert on the night that GG Allin died of a drug overdose, Spike Polite & Sewage have been on one hell of a journey.
Introducing: Hearts & Hand Grenades
Having played together in cover bands for years, Buffalo, NY's Hearts & Hand Grenades' decision to start making their own music owes much to the Goo Goo Dolls.
Introducing: TrueShot
New Hampshire metalcore quartet TrueShot are a band in the midst of an evolution. Having released their debut EP last year within 12 months of forming, they've since switched things up with an even heavier, lower-tuned sound and a brand new drummer to boot.
Introducing: REFUGE
Kenya might not be the first country that jumps to mind when you think about countries with a thriving rock and metal scene. But, according to young Nairobi-based band REFUGE, they are part of growing rock revolution in the East African country.
Introducing: Antlerz
It's not too often we feature a band before they have any music available to play you - in fact, we think this could be a first. But, given the sell that new London rap-rockers Antlerz gave us, we felt this one was worthwhile.
Introducing: Hidden Phase
Atmospheric alternative rock duo Hidden Phase duo are a project that's draped in mystery. The French two-piece offer up an intriguing progressive rock/metal sound that fuses engaging vocals with huge atmospheric instrumentals, supported by some awesome music videos.
Introducing: Premortal Breath
Like many a good band throughout history, the story of German heavy metal act Premortal Breath begins with beer and in a pub. As frontman Tommy Greulich puts it: "It all began with beer. We met at a pub, had some beers and at the end of the evening Premortal Breath was born."
Introducing: Oberst
The thrilling sound of Norwegian band Oberst is epitomised by drummer Johan Fredrik Bolli's summary of "proggy metal music, infused with hardcore attitude and post-metal emotion." In short, there's a hell of a lot going on, and there's a hell of a lot to get excited about.
Introducing: Body Spray
If you're after a little unadulterated angst to well and truly kickstart 2020 then Philadelphia noise-rockers Body Spray are here to freshen things up for you.
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