New Band of the Week: SKYE

Hailing from the northwest of England, quintet SKYE have crafted a thrilling alternative metal sound that combines engaging vocals and powerful instrumentals, and they describe as “aggressive, cinematic and melodic.”

Introducing: Olly E

Loughborough solo artist Olly E is on a mission “not to be pigeon-holed” with a diverse sound that offers up elements of rock, metal and nu-metal and he describes as … Continue reading Introducing: Olly E

New Band of the Week: Kensei

West Midlands band Kensei lead us on a high energy into classic heavy metal, fusing powerful vocals and crushing riffs in a sound they fittingly describe as “raw brutality.”

GigRadar Fresh Tunes: December 2024

Our new music updates have been away for a little while, but we’re back with a monthly dose of GigRadar Fresh Tunes, our Spotify playlist bringing you the best new tracks from new rock and metal bands worldwide.

Introducing: Asleep At The Helm

Manchester band Asleep At The Helm is all about contrasts. The quartet aims to push boundaries with its brutally powerful yet melodic new age metalcore sound that they describe as “aggressive, chaotic and energetic.”

Introducing: State Power

Dutch band State Power describe themselves as the Netherlands’ “latest outpouring of fury,” throwing a tantrum in a giant ball of fast-paced, vicious hardcore punk goodness.

Introducing: The Fires Below

London band The Fires Below have concocted a delicious sound that fuses metal fury and punk rock energy with stoner groove and technical djent, and they describe as “fierce, energetic and groove.”

New Band of the Week: Tiberius

Edinburgh band Tiberius have crafted an engaging fusion of anthemic rock, progressive metal and hooky metalcore in a sound they describe as “thought-provoking chaos.”

Introducing: Re:O

Japanese/British quartet Re:O have honed a fascinating and diverse sound that fuses a wide range of sounds, from dark pop and J-Pop to rock and metal, and they describe as “dark, energetic and intricate.”