Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Hard rock trio Stands on Sapphires serve as a reminder that anyone can write, record and publish great music. Roll back a few months ago, the band didn't even exist, now they have two singles out there for the world to enjoy.
Having a music video banned by YouTube for containing too many naked men and playing a gig while a member was high on morphine (for medical reasons) means Canadian newcomers Dish Pit sound pretty rock'n'roll to us.
Our first introduction to Swiss black metal act Blackwall was a combination of their huge sound and their description of the band as "five average guys with an above-average hatred of today's world."
Canadian singer/songwriter Jeff Sanna has made an impressive mark on the metal scene with the launch of his debut EP.
They may appear new to the game but a meticulously planned launch has seen Indiana's Hope Remains immediately establish themselves as one of the most professional bands around.
Prepare yourself for an all-out sensual assault with the beautifully intense sound of progressive rock meets melodic death metal from Maryland newcomers Senescere.
Ohio supergroup BLVK SWVN are on a mission to do everything they can to bring the punk attitude to the modern rock and metal scene.
Alternative rockers Society of Beggars describe their musical exploits as a "life sentence of rock'n'roll" and their intoxicating brew of rolling riffs and thunderous rhythms and soaring melodies will have you hooked.
A new year is upon us and we're kicking off 2020 as we mean to go on with a brand new band from Denver. The duo of We Royals only met in September and released their first song in November, which makes them the perfect band to kick the year off.
Combine the ferocity and intensity of metal with classic rock and classical music influences and you get the superb fusion that is Massachusetts band Audio Vex.
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