Channelling the sounds of classic hard rock and metal bands of decades gone by, Bolton-based Room: IV are a welcome reminder of no-frills, good old rock'n'roll.
Discover This: Electric Tuxedo
London-based production trio Electric Tuxedo aren't afraid to try something a little different and mix things up - with their songs ranging from indie-rock through to electronica meets dubstep.
Discover This: Murder Circle
When we began talking to a band called Murder Circle, it's safe to say we didn't expect to morph onto the subject of Christian rock and spiritual warfare.
New Band of the Week: Trayus
Bristol's Trayus are in the midst of an intriguing musical shift that's taking them from a sound that harks back to the classic metal greats to a far heavier, infectiously savage metalcore approach. The quartet of Alex Bennett (vocals), Seb Filtness (guitar), Ryan Pountney (bass) and James Gray (drums) formed from the ashes of a... Continue Reading →
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: Foxbite
Herefordshire newcomers Foxbite have combined elements of emo, pop-punk and alternative rock to form a hard-hitting but engaging fresh sound, which they describe as "sad, loud and shiny."
Introducing: Hartsbane
Today, we continue our tour of the world of rock and metal and tick another country off the list by introducing you to Israeli rockers Hartsbane. The band embrace the classic hard rock sound led by the impressive vocals of Lev Kerzhner. The foundations of Hartsbane began with Lev randomly bumped into drummer Aviram, whom... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Stormrider
Prepare for a wild journey back to the days of big hair, scintillating guitar solos and rampant riffs with Manchester's Stormrider.
New Band of the Week: I Am Pariah
Stoke-on-Trent trio I Am Pariah offer an intriguing metal-based catharsis to the frustrations of modern society. The band flirt between classic and modern metal sounds, with huge metal riffs and ripping guitar solos, fused with elements of punk and rock, driven forward by anthemic vocals that lament the current state of the human race. The... Continue Reading →
Introducing: KinStrife
Hereford rockers KinStrife bring all that's good about classic rock and metal and smash them together with influences of more modern rock, which they hope will break down their hometown's inhabitants love for cover songs. The band, whose name comes from a disastrous civil war in Gondor in Lord of the Rings, was founded back... Continue Reading →