Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
We've made a really exciting discovery all the way from Norway, in the form of hardcore punk band Tirades. The four-piece not only make exceptional, fast-paced punk-rock, but their new EP has been produced by Andrew Neufeld, vocalist of Canadian rockers Comeback Kid. The quartet of Esteban Munoz (guitar and vocals), Remi Arefjord (bass and vocals),... Continue Reading →
Italian pop rockers Halflives' debut album Empty Rooms is an impressive effort filled with catchy tunes that make it a must listen for fans of the likes of Paramore. With upbeat melodies and Linda Battilani's powerful vocals, this album is energetic and fresh. This album is full of gems, with debut single Mayday and follow up single... Continue Reading →
We hear about some weird and wacky stuff from bands sometimes, but when it comes to random musical influences they don't come much wackier than those of awesome new rock power trio Space Church. Fresh from supporting IDLES in Guildford earlier this month, we spoke to the band - Phil, Pat and Dan - that describes... Continue Reading →
Our focus has been well and truly on female-fronted rock bands in the last week, following Wednesday night's antics at Camden Underworld. And it just so happens we've found another great one, this time all the way from Australia, The Beautiful Monument. The quartet are making huge waves in their homeland since forming in early... Continue Reading →
We've got an early challenger for best British album of the year from Harrogate heavyweights Blood Youth, who release the huge Beyond Repair next Friday (7 April). The band's debut album sees the trio make a solid statement of intent to their being the next big thing in British metal. However, it could all have been very different... Continue Reading →
It seems the Italian music scene is alive and kicking right now, with a host of great new rock bands popping up. This week we discovered the superb, expressive music of Milanese rockers ANEWRAGE, who've been busy honing their awesome sound since they began playing music together 11 years ago, when they were just 14. We spoke to... Continue Reading →
Canadian rockers Sumo Cyco are back with a bang with second album Opus Mar, which will be released on Friday (31 March). The quartet of enigmatic front-woman Skye Sweetnam, better known by the moniker Sever, lead guitarist Matt 'MD13' Drake, bassist Ken 'Thor' Corke and touring drummer Matt Trozzi have offered up a delicious second offering... Continue Reading →
It's always great to hear amazing stories about how people have turned their lives around by getting involved in and creating music. That's the case for lead singer of Wisconsin hardcore act Milestones, Aaron Holstein, who used music as a release to get out of tough times and has come out of it stronger on the... Continue Reading →
All the way from Anchorage, in Alaska, comes a very exciting new band that crosses the boundaries between punk, rock, metal and hardcore. This False Ghost sound like a raw combination of Deftones meets Glassjaw, with huge guitar riffs and gruff vocals pieced together superbly with some brilliant musicality. The quartet of Caleb DiLoreto, Christian Childers, Noah... Continue Reading →
The city of Stoke-on-Trent is probably best known for being the home of the pottery industry and - personally speaking - a pretty horrible football team. But all that is about to change with the emergence of the city's very own rockers Alter Eden. The quartet of enigmatic frontman Nick Pilgrim, guitarist Alex Coleman, bassist Aled... Continue Reading →
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