Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Newcomers State of You proudly proclaim "This is British rock'n'roll" ahead of a raucous conclusion to their second single. And the band are an exciting new addition to the British scene, more than living up to the promise that if you like heavy, fast rock and your instinct is to run towards the moshpit, then they are the band for you.
Exciting new East London band Le Rox offer up a loud, brash and angsty offering of old-school punk that's big on anger and emotions in what they describe as "sad girl sounds."
Greater Manchester band If I Die Tonight are on their way to crafting a sound that they believe you won't hear anywhere else.
There aren't too many people whose idea of a dream band is a Slipknot-esque collective backed by a horn section - even this writer, who grew up as a trumpet player. But that's exactly what we get from intriguing new band We Are Many We Are Legion, who describe their fusion of metal and brass as "challenging, uncomfortable and melodic."
British newcomers Pale offer up a thrilling and intoxicating rock sound that builds you up with powerful guitars and vocals then brings you back down with warm ambient moments and meaningful lyrics.
Riff-lovers everywhere gather around because "heavy riff disciples" Margarita Witch Cult are here to become your torchbearers of unholy din.
You probably don't expect your friendly neighbourhood preacher to come at you kicking and screaming with rock'n'roll swagger, unless it's one of those nutty preacher dudes in America. But that's exactly what you get from Brighton newcomers Preacher.
Scottish quartet Pizza Crunch offer up an infectious sound that fuses alternative 80s influences with modern indie and rock, which they describe as "melodic, stimulating and introspective."
Leicester band Her Burden have taken old-school pop-punk and classic rock influences and fused them with modern pop and indie in a sound they describe as "upbeat, catchy and energetic."
Yorkshire band Terror Cult have honed an alternative rock meets old school punk that fuses engaging vocals with funky, catchy guitars, which they describe as "noisy, energetic and honest."
GigRadar 