Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
When a brand new band is working with the colossus of metal production that is Ross Robinson, you have to expect they have something about them. And that's exactly the case with intriguing Los Angeles-based newcomers Repenter.
Strap in tight for a "wonderful demented ride" with Kentucky trio Indigo Storm, who have honed a sound that they describe to us as "progressive, primal and heavy."
Expect the unexpected with Arizona band After The Calm, whose fusion of pop-punk, rock and post-hardcore conjures up something different from track to track.
All-out, full-on melodic hardcore at its finest is tinged with sadness and reflection upon the release of the debut EP of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, band Northern Remains.
Gallivant have conjured up the kind of face-melting riff-led rock that's so good it should carry a warning to strap in tight before embarking on the musical journey.
Surprise by location, surprise by sound. Surprise, Arizona, quartet Holmstrum fuse pop-punk and alt-rock with elements of metalcore and overtly emo lyrics to form a fascinatingly diverse sound that varies from track to track.
Expect powerful, engaging good old rock'n'roll in the form of Wisconsin band Scarlet.
Brace yourself for some fast-paced, raucous, screechy, fun-packed post-hardcore goodness from Madison, Wisconsin quarter Meat Jelly.
New York City band Sons of Venus have honed an intriguing dreamy rock sound, which adds to a fascinating backstory that's only getting more interesting with potential future endeavours.
Seattle's Dirty Rugs are on a mission to bring back the raw rock sound of the 90s and, from what we've heard thus far, they're making a damn fine job of it.
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