The tag of unique is thrown around far too easily not just in music but in all areas of our lives. But in South Auckland's Shepherds Reign we think we've found a band that absolutely fits that moniker.
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New Band of the Week: LestWeForget
Fusing technical and progressive metal with furious heavy influences, Oxford's LestWeForget are quickly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with.
Introducing: Unimagined
Theatrical metal is a fairly new genre to us, but if St Louis sextet Unimagined are anything to go by then we're fully onboard with the concept. The band aren't afraid to be 'a little bit ridiculous' and are fighting the corner for anyone who's ever been considered 'the weird kid.' The six-piece first began... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: I Am Pariah
Stoke-on-Trent trio I Am Pariah offer an intriguing metal-based catharsis to the frustrations of modern society. The band flirt between classic and modern metal sounds, with huge metal riffs and ripping guitar solos, fused with elements of punk and rock, driven forward by anthemic vocals that lament the current state of the human race. The... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Chasing Dragons
Leeds rockers Chasing Dragons have merged modern metal influences with those of days gone by in a sound they describe as "metal for today with one eye on the glorious past." The band have only existed in their current guise since February, when guitarist Adam Smith joined Tank (vocals), Murf (bass and vocals) and Kate Bullock (drums), who came... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Adalia
Not content with releasing a debut EP that crosses multiple musical boundaries, from deep, haunting ballads to more upbeat pop-punk infused rock, Crawley-based Adalia is also intent on offering a voice for an ostracised generation she refers to as 'the army of the Unspoken Youth.' Having been raised on the likes of Queen, AC/DC, Guns 'n'... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Give ‘Em Hell, Kid
Virginia Beach rockers Give 'Em Hell, Kid have honed a ridiculously infectious, and utterly unique sound of post-hardcore and metal fused with a southern drawl that'll have you hooked. Hailing from the east coast of the United States, the five-piece of vocalist Ryan Polesko, guitarists Jared Griffith and Tyler Stallard, bassist Jason Stevens and drummer... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Next To None
American rockers Next To None not only sound like Slipknot 2.0, they also carry the added intrigue of having former Dream Theatre and Avenged Sevenfold drummer Mike Portnoy's extremely talented son Max sitting on their own drums. The quartet from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, have honed an incredible sound that combines Slipknot-esque DJ sounds with Max's... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Deadset Dream
When a rock legend of the ilk of Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford goes out of his way to champion a new band, you can rest assured that you're dealing with something pretty special. And that's exactly the case with Sheffield rockers Deadset Dream. Having formed in 2012, the quintet of Shiney Lingwood (vocals), brothers Dan... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Beneath The Embers
There's few things better in music than metal bands that smash out huge, hooky riffs, which is exactly what we get in abundance from this week's New Band of the Week, Essex's Beneath The Embers. The quartet of lead singer and guitarist Lewy Roland, lead guitarist Clint Bredin, bassist Charlie and drummer Spence rose from the... Continue Reading →
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