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: Vanitas
Introducing: Final Thirteen
Northern Irish power trio Final Thirteen blend elements of metal, rock and indie into their engaging sound. The three-piece are rallying strong support with their powerful vocals and raucous instrumentals, which combine in a sound they describe as "M'indie rock."
New Band of the Week: Call Of Sirens
Porstmouth quartet Call Of Sirens have crafted a catchy and engaging rock sound led by powerful vocals and punky instrumentals, which they describe as "attitude, emotive and different."
Album Review: Defences – Shadowlight
Hertfordshire band Defences promised us "the launching point for a brand new sound" that would be "heavier, more experimental and soulful, more personal and intimate" when we interviewed them about their single In Eclipse back in April 2019. Fast-forward five years, and we're seeing them settle into and flourish in that thrilling new sound.
Music Industry: Not Saints – The Record Label Dedicated To Addiction Recovery
Music is widely acknowledged to reduce stress and anxiety for people suffering with drug or alcohol addiction. However, conventional music scenes can present challenges and triggers for people in drug and alcohol recovery.
New Band of the Week: Self Torque
Brighton band Self Torque offer up a catchy and lively punk rock sound that specialises in short and sweet songs led by feisty shouty vocals.
New Band of the Week: Defaced
British rap metal newcomers Defaced offer up an intriguing sound that toes the line between nu-metal and metalcore and they describe as "dark, aggressive and intense."
New Band of the Week: BXRRELL
Pop-rock newcomers BXRRELL have crafted an engaging sound that combines catchy rock with an emo edge and modern pop sensibilities. Critically, they also portray a message about the sad state of affairs with continued misogynistic abuse in the music industry and online.
New Band of the Week: Quiet Neighbours
These Northern Irish newcomers may go by the name Quiet Neighbours, but we suspect you'd be issuing your fair share of noise complaints if you had them living next door to you.
New Band of the Week: Drella
Bradford trio Drella combine gritty guitars and acutely politicised lyrics in a catchy punky rock sound that they describe as "powerful, political and energetic."
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