From the heart of the Americas comes a big riffing powerhouse of a band in heavy metal quartet Komodo, who describe their sound as "dynamic, groovy, fierce."
Introducing: Komodo
On The Radar: Crooked Royals, Le Rox, Mostly Under 3, Oceans On Orion, ODC, Profiler, Re:O & S.Y.G.M.A.
Our latest edition of On The Radar brings you brand new music from new rock and metal bands we've interviewed from around the world. This month, our collection of new releases brings you new tracks and a new EP by bands hailing from France, Germany, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the UK and the US.
Introducing: Social Decline
Danish quartet Social Decline blend elements of hardcore, 80s thrash metal and punk in a lively sound packed with aggressive riffs and catchy choruses.
Introducing: Space Is All We Have
Indian band Space Is All We Have blends everything from heavy guitars, screams and rapped vocals to orchestral strings and electronic breakdowns. That's resulted in an intriguing metal meets post-rock and electro-rock sound that they describe as "atmospheric, high energy and experimental.
Introducing: Mind Traveller
The sound of Spanish band Mind Traveller has evolved over the years but, after a lengthy hiatus, they're back with a thrillingly powerful, groove-packed metalcore approach that they describe as "intense, emotive and hopeful."
Introducing: Cure For The Ghost
If ghosts were real, it's more than feasible that the secret to bringing the spirits back to life would be a catchy yet feisty modern metal sound like that cooked up by exciting French band Cure For The Ghost.
Introducing: Crystal Skull
Italian band Crystal Skull have honed a thrilling power metal sound that conjures images of fantasy legends and mythical worlds, and they describe as "evocative, powerful and engaging."
Introducing: Windsinger
English instrumental metal project Windsinger began as an avenue for developing a more progressive approach to modern metal and music production, resulting in a sound they describe as "emotional, captivating, energetic."
New Band of the Week: Eld Varg
Scottish trio Eld Varg offer up a deliciously powerful riff-laden, groove-heavy and melodically rich heavy metal sound that's steeped in Norse mythology, epic battles and triumph.
August New Music Round-Up: CF98, DoorShan, LAFAYETTE, LohArano, Nordstahl, True Devil & Zatokrev
This August music round-up features bands from France, Germany, a brand new country for us in Madagascar, Poland, Switzerland and the United States. So get your weekend started early with a batch of everything from pop-punk and rock to extreme metal from these seven exciting new bands.
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