Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Having listened to White Noise Radio for little more than a minute I knew we were onto something special. The Bristolian quartet have honed a particularly Incubus-like sound with deceptively heavy riffs and vocals fused with interesting melodies, driving basslines and wild drums that I can't help but keep listening to. White Noise Radio have... Continue Reading →
Three-pronged punk meets grunge - aka Sponge Grunge - rockers Guide Dog are one of the more unusual, albeit entertaining and interesting bands we've met of late. From a minor obsession with dirty nappies to writing music about celebrating the joys of passing 30 by getting drunk and debauched, the Cardiff trio of Peter Roberts (vocals... Continue Reading →
When we first met Blackpool rap-rockers Eye The Bomb we were instantly intrigued by their self-description: "Hip-Hop Punk-Funk-Fuckery Rock-Riffed up to Buggery." Try saying that after a few jars of ale. Thankfully, the rap-rockers are not just about fancy tongue-twisters though. Garth 'GGGarth' Richardson, who produced Rage Against The Machine’s self-titled debut album as well as working with... Continue Reading →
Coming out of York we've discovered a very exciting new band who've crafted an aggressive brand of heavy metal packed with attitude but also plenty of melody. InVisions started back in January 2016 when Ben Ville (vocals) approached Lucas Gabb (guitars) about starting a new project after the demise of their previous bands, then recruited... Continue Reading →
On Saturday night we went along to see our New Band of the Week from last month Jack The Envious rock Surya, in Kings Cross, alongside Irish headliners More Than Machines, Your Illuminations and Cuecliché. The evening was kicked off by Cuecliché - but I have to admit I didn't make it in time for... Continue Reading →
Ever wondered what Lana Del Rey fused with the Deftones would sound like? Well you're in luck, because Birmingham-hailing solo artist Pryti attests to be exactly that with her brand of dark, melancholic rock. Pryti's sound has been honed from a wide range of influences from Deftones and Linkin Park through to Sarah McLachlan, Ani DiFranco... Continue Reading →
Essex metallers Beneath The Embers, our New Band of the Week last month, have just released their new EP Ashes. The Colchester-based quartet of lead singer and guitarist Lewy Roland, lead guitarist Clint Bredin, bassist Charlie and drummer Spence have created an excellent four-track EP, and it's available now on Spotify. The EP begins in light fashion with... Continue Reading →
If you long for the enjoyable rockiness of the early days of Muse then this week's New Band of the Week may well be just the ticket for you. Surrey rockers Icarus Dive, who we met supporting Last Hounds last week, have honed an exciting brand of rock around huge guitar riffs, blitzing solos and... Continue Reading →
When a rock legend of the ilk of Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford goes out of his way to champion a new band, you can rest assured that you're dealing with something pretty special. And that's exactly the case with Sheffield rockers Deadset Dream. Having formed in 2012, the quintet of Shiney Lingwood (vocals), brothers Dan... Continue Reading →
We recently met a really exciting new band all the way from the other side of the world in Australia, who tell us they've been described as Alexisonfire meets Every Time I Die meets letlive. At which point, our minds melted. Adelaide-hailing Emecia are far too modest to cast such assertions, instead referring to themselves... Continue Reading →
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