Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
The sound of Spanish band Mind Traveller has evolved over the years but, after a lengthy hiatus, they're back with a thrillingly powerful, groove-packed metalcore approach that they describe as "intense, emotive and hopeful."
Northampton-based band Mum and Dad Talk to Animals offer up a delicious emo rock sound that they describe as "cathartic, raw and authentic."
New York band Before We Sink take us on a nostalgic trip back to the good old days of late 1990s and early 2000s punk with a catchy melodic punk sound they describe as "To. The. Point."
If ghosts were real, it's more than feasible that the secret to bringing the spirits back to life would be a catchy yet feisty modern metal sound like that cooked up by exciting French band Cure For The Ghost.
Long Island band heavy on the heart. offer up a deliciously edgy but catchy alternative rock sound that they describe as "raw, emotional and heartfelt" and "for the beautifully broken."
Italian band Crystal Skull have honed a thrilling power metal sound that conjures images of fantasy legends and mythical worlds, and they describe as "evocative, powerful and engaging."
English instrumental metal project Windsinger began as an avenue for developing a more progressive approach to modern metal and music production, resulting in a sound they describe as "emotional, captivating, energetic."
Scottish trio Eld Varg offer up a deliciously powerful riff-laden, groove-heavy and melodically rich heavy metal sound that's steeped in Norse mythology, epic battles and triumph.
This August music round-up features bands from France, Germany, a brand new country for us in Madagascar, Poland, Switzerland and the United States. So get your weekend started early with a batch of everything from pop-punk and rock to extreme metal from these seven exciting new bands.
Baltimore-based band The Hushdown offer up a captivating rock sound that touches on everything from prog rock and metal to folk and blues and they fittingly describe as "eclectic art rock."
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