British band Novaghost have crafted a diverse "future metal" sound, fusing heavy riffs, dreamy synths and soaring vocals in a metalcore approach they describe as "aggression, atmosphere and purpose."
New Band of the Week: Novaghost
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.
New Band of the Week: High Regard
Hertfordshire band High Regard have honed a loud, raucous but infectious pop/rock hybrid that they describe as "energetic, moody and memorable."
New Band of the Week: World On Fire
If you love modern rock, synth-powered 90s rave and 80s rock, then do we have a treat for you with exciting new Hertfordshire electronic rock outfit World On Fire.
New Band of the Week: Icarus
Hertfordshire newcomers Icarus have honed an infectious sound that fuses engaging vocals and heavy riffing in a rock meets metal meets hip-hop concoction that they describe as "dirty, raw and massive."
New Band of the Week: The Late Aprils
Hertfordshire newcomers The Late Aprils have emerged from the pandemic-enforced lockdown armed with hard-hitting riffs and engaging vocals in an intoxicating sound that they describe as "soaring, anthemic and riff-tastic."
Single Review: Defences go on the offensive with ‘In Eclipse’
Hertfordshire metal band Defences today make a major statement of intent as they return with another exciting taster of their evolving sound.
Introducing: Dorylus
If witches made metal music then Stevenage's Dorylus may well be the potion they conjured up in their cauldron.
New Band of the Week: Gold Key
Watford-based Gold Key have made a massive impression despite having only been a band for a matter of weeks. This should come as no surprise when you learn that lead singer and guitarist Steve Sears is the producer behind fellow Hertfordshire band Gallows' second and third albums. The quartet, which is completed by Laurent (Lags) Barnard... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Fort Hope – Say No
Hertfordshire rock seems to be something of a recurring theme for us here. We've not been shy in expressing our enjoyment of Chasing Cadence in recent weeks, and now it's time to reveal our ongoing love for Fort Hope. The trio's music continues to just get better and better, and new single Say No exemplifies this... Continue Reading →
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