Our final monthly update to the GigRadar Fresh Tunes Spotify playlist of 2022 brings you a selection of new music released by new rock and metal bands around the world in the last month.
Discover This: Mark Hamilton
Mark Hamilton turned to his first love of making music to manage his mental health when he discovered that he certainly wasn't alone in being affected by the pandemic.
Introducing: Exist In Ruin
International symphonic blackened death metal project Exist In Ruin beautifully combine powerful metal and metalcore with dramatic orchestral elements in a sound they describe as "epic, brutal and symphonic."
Introducing: River Stole Gods
German band River Stole Gods fuse modern metalcore with progressive influences to hone an atmospheric sound that drags you in with engaging choruses and spits you out with vicious vocals and powerful riffs.
New Band of the Week: Miles From Home
South Wales newcomers Miles From Home have honed an intense yet infectious modern metal sound that combines full-throttle riffs, vicious vocals and engaging melodies, and they describe as "catchy, harsh and modern."
New Band of the Week: Seething Akira
Portsmouth six-piece Seething Akira offer an escape from the monotony of normality with an electronic nu-core sound that they describe as "Balls.To.The.Wall."
Introducing: Atomic Whimper
Newcomers Atomic Whimper will delight you with filthy riffs, searing solos and engaging vocals in an old-school heavy metal sound that they describe as "pure, honest and strong."
Introducing: Windshelter
Swiss band Windshelter have honed an intoxicating sound that fuses the intensity of post-hardcore with more melodic, almost emo elements that they describe as "deep, energetic and mindful."
New Band of the Week: Television Screams
London-based punk newcomers Television Screams have honed a riotous sound that they describe as "spooky, sexy and fun."
Introducing: Grave Of Sacrifice
Newcomers Grave Of Sacrifice offer a taste of the exciting Mexican death metal scene with an aggressive sonic attack built around high-speed rhythms, intense vocals and heavy riffs.