British newcomers Pale offer up a thrilling and intoxicating rock sound that builds you up with powerful guitars and vocals then brings you back down with warm ambient moments and meaningful lyrics.
New Band of the Week: Pale
Introducing: Qu!et
They may be Qu!et by name but there's nothing overly quiet about the nature of this New York band.
Introducing: Entroy
Swedish modern metal meets djent band Entroy have made an intriguing first impression as their first music delivers their interpretation of the afterlife.
Guest Blog: Tough Sounds – Iran’s First Metal Label
We delve into the "dark facts" of being a metal musician in Iran by interviewing the founder of Iran's first metal label Tough Sounds.
New Band of the Week: Margarita Witch Cult
Riff-lovers everywhere gather around because "heavy riff disciples" Margarita Witch Cult are here to become your torchbearers of unholy din.
Introducing: Crimson Throne
"If you're looking for party riffs, we aren't for you," warns T.H, the frontman of intriguing black metal band Crimson Throne.
Introducing: One Missing Link
Imagine being a rock or metal band in a country where the creation of such music forms is considered "evil, satanic, demonic and heretic" by your ruling elite.
Introducing: The Last Vinci
Ireland-based trio The Last Vinci have honed a deliciously punishing rock sound led by vicious riffs and engaging vocals, which they summarise as "heavy, happy and meaningful."
Introducing: Coldharbour
Tampa Bay and Cincinnati-based collective Coldharbour offer exactly that in a brutal melodic deathcore meets metalcore sound they describe as "aggressive, melodic and emotional."
Introducing: Sleep/Less
Canadian band Sleep/Less have a honed an engaging pop-punk sound with a heavy edge that'll transport you back to the good old days of the early 2000s.
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