British hard rockers Paradise Sins harness the raw energy of classic rock'n'roll and melodic metal in an engaging sound that they describe as "huge, harmonious and heartfelt."
New Band of the Week: Kensei
West Midlands band Kensei lead us on a high energy into classic heavy metal, fusing powerful vocals and crushing riffs in a sound they fittingly describe as "raw brutality."
New Band of the Week: Vanitas
If you've dreamt about fusing djent and prog riffs, anthemic symphonic metal and orchestral sections, then we're pretty sure you'll be hooked on the sound of Birmingham's Vanitas.
New Band of the Week: TNL VZN
Birmingham band TNL VZN have crafted an engaging fusion of grungy rock and mellow shoegaze that they describe as "serene, nostalgic and aggressive."
New Band of the Week: Atarka
Bruising Birmingham band Atarka have honed a powerful and commanding groove-tinged melodic death metal sound that they describe as "imposing, merciless and melodic."
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: Led By Lanterns
Birmingham band Led By Lanterns is on a mission to push alt-rock into something darker, which takes the best bits of pop songs and improves them with metal and electronic influences.
Introducing: Overthrone
Exciting new Birmingham metal act Overthrone offer an intriguing sound of sheer heaviness with a melodic edge. But the first thing that you will notice is that these guys are heavy - seriously heavy.
Introducing: Crimson Star
Sit back if you will and envisage Birmingham trio Crimson Star's description of their hard-hitting rock sound as "the kind of music you need when driving a beautiful car, extremely fast across the Californian desert." It's loud and riff-heavy, but it'll also have you screaming your lungs out to their huge singalong choruses. The band's... Continue Reading →