Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
When a band has two members dedicated to "theatrics" and builds a narrative around a serial killer, you can guarantee we'll be intrigued. And British shock rockers Ward XVI don't disappoint with a diverse, dark and moody metal sound that they describe as "mad, eclectic and innovative."
Our ongoing discovery of new music through discovery platform Groover leads us to interview bands from all over the world. However, some don't respond to our requests, so we do regular round-ups of new bands that have submitted tracks to us.
Glasgow newcomers Start From Scratch offer up a feisty and entertaining modern twist on late 90s and early 2000s alternative emo-punk and alt-rock, which they describe as "sexy, depressing and fun (not necessarily all at the same time!)"
Cornwall newcomers Falling Empires drop a nostalgia bomb of powerful post-hardcore, stoner rock and grungey goodness in a thrilling sound they describe as "raw, moody and BEEF."
Essex band Chloe and the Butlers are somewhat of a departure from our usual rock/metal focus but we're hooked on their fantastic funk and soul sound, which they describe as "funky, empowering and heartfelt."
Having graced the stages of the West End and performed on national TV screens, Matted are exploring new musical territory.
English singer/songwriter Star Aurora has crafted an engaging but feisty pop rock sound that she describes as "angsty, satirical and energetic."
We recently began discovering new rock and metal bands through music discovery platform Groover. Some bands don't respond to our requests for interviews, so we'll likely be doing semi-regular round-ups of new artists we've discovered through the site.
London's MOSAICS transport us back to the good old days of the 1990s with a delicious anthemic melodic rock sound that they describe as "nostalgic guitar anthems."
Kent rockers Karobela aim to get you dancing on your toes with a catchy indie rock, disco and electronica fusion that boasts soaring melodies and heavy riffs.
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