British band Novaghost have crafted a diverse "future metal" sound, fusing heavy riffs, dreamy synths and soaring vocals in a metalcore approach they describe as "aggression, atmosphere and purpose."
New Band of the Week: Falling Below
Nottingham band Falling Below have honed an engaging and atmospheric alternative metal sound that blends big riffs and raw honesty, and they describe as "melodic, heavy and emotive."
New Band of the Week: Æl-Fierlen
English newcomers Æl-Fierlen have crafted a beautifully haunting and intense black metal meets blackgaze sound that they describe as "ethereal, atmospheric and dark."
New Band of the Week: Viatorem
London band Viatorem pair intense, groovy and unrelenting metalcore and hardcore influences with outspoken political messages in a sound that they describe as "ungovernable , unfiltered and unwavering."
New Band of the Week: Austin Road
Glastonbury quartet Austin Road draw on a wide range of metal influences to craft a powerful but engaging sound that they describe as "diverse, emotional and, of course, heavy."
New Band of the Week: It’s Irrelevant
London quartet It's Irrelevant offer up a fun and catchy alternative punk rock meets pop-punk sound that they describe as "fun, fast, moving."
New Band of the Week: Charlie Tyler
Prolific British pop-rock duo Charlie Tyler have crafted a dramatic and engaging sound that showcases the power of social platform TikTok, and they describe as "cinematic, emotional and anthemic."
New Band of the Week: Surya
Leeds band Surya deliver a thrilling metal meets deathcore experience that fuses crushing riffs, vicious vocals and thundering rhythms with melodic soundscapes in a sound they describe as "brutal, groovy and ambient."
New Band of the Week: tealdeer
Midlands band tealdeer have crafted an intoxicating, menacing and unpredictable metal sound that they describe with the intriguing tagline "ominous deer anthems."
New Band of the Week: Modern Neutrals
South Wales quintet Modern Neutrals offer up an exciting fusion of noise rock, indie and punk in a boisterous sound that they describe as "loud, emotional and distinctive."