Kypra

Introducing: Kypra

Italian folk metal band Kypra are on a mission to bring the sound and stories of their Picenum folklore to the masses. The octet blend heavy metal with traditional folk instrumentals like violins, flutes and bagpipes and clean and heavy vocals in a sound they describe as “folklore, energy and fun.”

RAID

Introducing: R.A.I.D.

Indian band R.A.I.D. (Rueban And the Imperium Division) have crafted a brutish melodic hardcore meets death metal sound that they describe as “positive, hardcore and groove.”

New Band of the Week: Yo Titan

Midlands rockers Yo Titan have crafted an engaging alternative rock sound that blends elements of metal and rock with pop and electronic undertones, which they describe as “alternative, catchy and dynamic.”

Introducing: Where Shadows Dwell

British duo Where Shadows Dwell met at work and discovered a shared mutual love for metal music, which gave birth to a diverse metal approach. The two musicians work with multiple vocalists to bring an element of diversity to a sound they describe as “catchy, groovy and meaningful.”

Light Drawn In

Introducing: Light Drawn In

Canadian band Light Drawn In offer up an intriguing, diverse sound that toes the line between hard rock, modern metal and nu-metal with electronic elements, and they describe as “unique, energetic and organic.”