Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
When Xyhon describe their music to us as "heavy, dirty and chuggy," we're instantly hooked. The Milton Keynes heavy metal newcomers like to mix things up, but one common theme is raw emotion that, in their words, "makes you want to headbang and throw those horns in the air." The quintet of Richard Lloyd-Davies (vocals), Luke... Continue Reading →
Fusing a high-energy punk rock sound with anti-political messages that aim to right failings in modern society is always going to be a hit, as London's Drones are finding out. Indeed, we caught up with lead singer Lois McDougall on the eve of the band setting out to tour Germany and the Netherlands later this... Continue Reading →
If you're after a bit of edgy, energetic new punk in your life, then let us introduce you to the brilliantly named Who Killed Nancy Johnson?. The Reading-based band have honed a punky sound that they describe to us as "intense, energetic and spiky." Addressing the elephant in the room, so to speak, the quartet... Continue Reading →
In the year that thrash gods Slayer announced they're calling it a day, Corby's similarly named Reaper are intent on keeping the scene alive. The band initially started as a concept over a decade ago, but the current line-up of Scott Litster (vocals), Drew Reilly and Mark Innocent (guitars), Ricky Audio (bass) and Carl Sheldrick (drums)... Continue Reading →
Not content with crafting an engaging punk meets rock sound that they describe as "passionate, explosive and empowering," Canada's Excuses Excuses are also on a mission to make the modern society we find ourselves lumbered with a better place for everyone to live in. The Toronto-based trio's story began way back when Kyle Wilton (vocals and guitars)... Continue Reading →
Some people are confused about French rockers Fall Flavored. The band have honed an edgy rock meets punk sound that it's hard not to love but, apparently, some are being led astray by the powerful vocals of lead singer Yasmine Senoussi. As guitarist Benji Delecourt tells us: "Some people think that it's a man singing... Continue Reading →
Glasgow rockers Divide are an exciting work in progress. The band's fusion of heavy riffs and delicious melodies has honed an approachable rock sound that offers something for everyone due to being, in their words, "nothing too out there." As guitarist Connor MacLeod, formerly of fellow Glasgow legends Yashin, put it when we caught up... Continue Reading →
Canadian rockers Sound Drown are on a mission to rejuvenate the pop-punk genre, which they feel is being killed off by mainstream media. The quartet, from the port city of Saint John in New Brunswick, was originally formed by Brandon Wiseman (lead vocals and bass) back in 2014. He began testing the band's chemistry by playing... Continue Reading →
Is it possible to sound like a region? Beyond the obvious concept of spoken accents, it certainly is. Industry, history and even transport links can encourage certain musical sounds to breed. Simply look at Liverpool's success at fostering colourful and vivid psychedelia thanks to its port granting quick access to the Americas (see The Beatles, The Teardrop... Continue Reading →
Green and purple. Peanut butter and jam (jelly) - wait, that one definitely doesn't work. Chocolate and sausages (seriously, try it). All of these things absolutely definitely shouldn't go together, but somehow they just kind of work when they do. That same sentiment should also apply to the fusion of Black Metal with Shoegaze. Yet... Continue Reading →
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