Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Texas band Wolvera aim to leave an impression on people that hear the metal sound they describe as "powerful, creative, and deep." And it's safe to say their attempts to modernise everything that was good about 1980s heavy metal - namely chugging riffs, vicious vocals, searing solos and powerful rhythms - are pretty memorable.
Lebanese band Phenomy set out to create a musical interpretation of the "very dark world" we all find ourselves a part of. And it's safe to say they've succeeded, honing an intense metal sound that they describe as "authentic, heavy and dark."
Utah band New Habits formed with a purpose to inspire listeners to develop new habits and better their lives and relationships.
There aren't too many people whose idea of a dream band is a Slipknot-esque collective backed by a horn section - even this writer, who grew up as a trumpet player. But that's exactly what we get from intriguing new band We Are Many We Are Legion, who describe their fusion of metal and brass as "challenging, uncomfortable and melodic."
Swedish modern metal meets djent band Entroy have made an intriguing first impression as their first music delivers their interpretation of the afterlife.
We delve into the "dark facts" of being a metal musician in Iran by interviewing the founder of Iran's first metal label Tough Sounds.
"If you're looking for party riffs, we aren't for you," warns T.H, the frontman of intriguing black metal band Crimson Throne.
Imagine being a rock or metal band in a country where the creation of such music forms is considered "evil, satanic, demonic and heretic" by your ruling elite.
Tampa Bay and Cincinnati-based collective Coldharbour offer exactly that in a brutal melodic deathcore meets metalcore sound they describe as "aggressive, melodic and emotional."
Wearing the t-shirt of your favourite band doesn't only make you look super cool, it can also lead to exciting opportunities by meeting fellow metal lovers.
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