New Band of the Week: Virgin Witch
Essex deathcore/death metal newcomers Virgin Witch have brewed up a cauldron of vicious vocals, rampaging riffs and brutal breakdowns in a ferocious sound they describe as “energetic, extreme and dynamic.”
Tag: Metal
Introducing: Preacher
Channel your inner 2010s emo self for the intoxicating metalcore meets post-hardcore sound of Nevada band Preacher. The band take pride in hailing from the “biggest little city in the world” Reno, where they’ve honed a nostalgic sound they describe as “energetic, unique and captivating.”
Introducing: Bloodbather
With a name like Bloodbather, you’d be right to expect something pretty intense. And the Broward County, Florida, collective do not disappoint, with a savage concoction of chugging riffs and vicious vocals in a metallic hardcore meets deathcore sound they describe as “visceral, angry and powerful.”
Introducing: Oceans On Orion
Israeli band Oceans On Orion seek to entertain with a thrilling brand of what they describe as “Glam Core Metal.” Expect dramatic vocals, big riffs and lively instrumentals in a sound that fuses metalcore with 80s influences. What’s not to love?
New Band Of The Week: Mother Vulture
Exciting British newcomers Mother Vulture combine filthy riffing, stunning vocals and beefy breakdowns in an intoxicating bluesy, punky rock sound they describe as “chaotic, energetic and intense.” Indeed, the band claims their music is so chaotic it will “leave you with horrific injuries.”
Introducing: Cultus Black
Cultus Black have honed an aggressive nu-metal meets deathcore sound that also oozes delicious melodies. On top of that, there’s an intriguing edge provided by their masked attire.
Introducing: Supermodel Taxidermy
Canadian band Supermodel Taxidermy fuse metal, hardcore punk and thrash in a sound that’s just as likely to have you headbanging as it is picking the bones out of their intriguing lyrics and enjoyable storytelling ability.
Introducing: Depressive Witches
If there was one genre of music you never thought you’d be jigging along to in delight, black metal would probably be pretty high on the list. But prepare to change all that thanks to French duo Depressive Witches.
New Band of the Week: Borders
Lincoln band Borders combine elements of alternative metal, hardcore, grime and hip-hop in a ferocious nu-metalcore sound they describe as “fresh, exciting and heavy.”
GigRadar Fresh Tunes: December 2022
Our final monthly update to the GigRadar Fresh Tunes Spotify playlist of 2022 brings you a selection of new music released by new rock and metal bands around the world in the last month.
Introducing: Exist In Ruin
International symphonic blackened death metal project Exist In Ruin beautifully combine powerful metal and metalcore with dramatic orchestral elements in a sound they describe as “epic, brutal and symphonic.”
Introducing: River Stole Gods
German band River Stole Gods fuse modern metalcore with progressive influences to hone an atmospheric sound that drags you in with engaging choruses and spits you out with vicious vocals and powerful riffs.
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