Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
The number of amazing rock festivals taking place this year is frankly staggering. And one of the best lineups, even in the face of such strong competition, is ArcTanGent Festival in Bristol, which takes place on 16-18 August. The ultimate festival for math-rock, post-rock, noise rock, alt-rock and more, which will be headlined by the... Continue Reading →
As the name implies Cardiff newcomers Dead At 27 have taken plenty of inspiration from a certain legendary Seattle musician - to the extent they've written a song depicting the events of his suicide. And their raw rock sound is almost an ode to Kurt Cobain, with gruff vocals supported by intense, pounding drums and... 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 →
London's energetic punk / post-hardcore quartet Our Lives In Cinema have impressed once again with their second EP All Talk. The new EP sees the band find a happy medium between retaining their trademark fast-paced, energetic punk approach while toning down the franticness of their unique sound just a touch. All Talk kicks off with It's... Continue Reading →
New bands and DIY musicians can now publish and distribute their music across all major stores and earn money from it for free, with the launch of digital platform Kycker. Officially showcased at Texas emerging music showcase SXSW earlier this month, the free online platform provides DIY musicians with a range of tools that help... 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 →
London rockers Black Palms are an intriguing proposition. The unique mix of Greek, Jamaican and Iraqi heritages have combined to create an intriguingly dynamic brand of dark rock that sounds about as far away from those influences as you could imagine. The soulful vocals of Briony Macanas are perfectly accompanied by a backdrop of dark, powerful guitars.... Continue Reading →
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