Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Australian band Twilight Idols use the power of alternative rock to deliver their deeply philosophical message. They draw on melodic rock and 80s influences with sombre songwriting to craft an alluring gothic sound that they describe as “dark, melodic and overcoming.”
Australian solo artist Savage Fox puts a modern spin on the good old sound of mid-2000s rock and punk in a sound he describes as “energetic, fun and personal.”
Australian duo Lost Cathedrals aim to thrill and surprise by blending anthemic rock with electro and cinematic elements in a genre-being sound they describe as “eclectic, infectious, and unexpected, like a surprise party, but with better riffs.”
If you like your rock music raucous, frantic and frenetic then Australian trio Spoonhead are exactly the band for you.
Exciting new Australian rockers Ashes of Autumn offer up a deliciously high-octane hard rock sound that blends powerful vocals with explosive melodies, which they describe as being “dynamic, accessible and organic.”
Melbourne-based quartet Colour & Shade hope to offer a bit of something for everyone, fusing hardcore influences with driving riffs and big hooky choruses in a sound they describe as “honest, driven and meaningful.”
RedHook have honed a lively punk-laced rock sound that deliciously blends heavy riffs and feisty vocals with catchy pop elements – and a saxophone solo – that they describe as “hectic, emotional and fun.”
Strap yourself in for a progressive metal rollercoaster ride with Australian rockers Acolyte. The band have honed a progressive metal sound that drops you into melancholic, ambient troughs and picks you up with dramatic climactic peaks that they describe as “epic, emotive and powerful.”
Australian solo artist Mathukey has honed an intriguing alternative rock music that fuses together moments of ambience with prog, post-rock and metal.
Dial up your energy levels with the fast-paced, raucous punk rock’n’roll sound of Australian band Riff Raiders.
Australian rockers Are We Dreaming have fused a hypnotic sound that fuses intoxicating mellow vocals with dreamy 80s influences, melodic guitars and driving drums.
Melbourne band Cold Tide have honed an infectious brand of rock that’s big on melody and will have their songs stuck in your head for days.
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