North East trio Abnorm offer up a feisty, punky rock sound that blends emotive storytelling with punchy riffs, and they describe as "fierce, alternative and empowering."
New Band of the Week: Abnorm
Introducing: ILÆNDER
Dutch band ILÆNDER conjures the spirit of 2000s metal in a dark and moody but captivating sound that they describe as "melancholic, aggressive and nostalgic."
Introducing: Howlin’ Chip
Stepping out of a post-apocalyptic Earth in the year 2064, a world where Machines rule the roads, but the Blues still breathe, humanoid Howlin' Chip roams a scorched world armed with a guitar and the assistance of his mechanical wolf. The futuristic blues lover keeps fragments of human memory alive through funky music that he describes as "raw, cinematic and soulful."
Introducing: Dyspläcer
If you're looking for a band that's a bit different from the norm, then the Kung Fu heavy metal sound of Dyspläcer may be your perfect solution. The mysterious American band offers up tales of epic battles and forbidden techniques in an entertaining sound that delivers a firm Karate chop to the jaw.
Introducing: DETH ATLAS
British newcomers DETH ATLAS aim to offer a homage to classic metalcore in a hard-hitting sound that they describe as "catchy, heavy and energetic."
Introducing: Pale Alison
Estonian band Pale Alison are on a mission to show the diversity of metal and dispel conceptions that the genre has to be aggressive with a spellbinding sound that they describe as "dark and melancholic."
New Band of the Week: Perpetual Paradox
London-based Perpetual Paradox have concocted a vicious groove-laden technical metalcore sound that fuses powerful riffs, intense vocals and brutal rhythms, which they describe as "fast, riffy and melodic."
Introducing: RinRin
Filipino-born and Australia-based solo artist RinRin has crafted an infectious brand of pop-punk meets metal that she describes as "fast, loud and unhinged."
Introducing: Plastic Rhino
Los Angeles duo Plastic Rhino offer up an engaging hard rock sound that pushes boundaries by incorporating elements of metal, pop and electronica while having an eye for the dramatic in their music videos.
Introducing: Final Affliction
Belgian duo Final Affliction take a wide-open approach to creating music that's free of genre labels and restrictions. That said, the duo aims to push the boundaries of modern metal with a sound that plays heavily on technical complexity and emotion.
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