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Introducing: Rogue
Rogue offer up a progressive metalcore sound that fuses pummelling guitars, a mix of clean and screamed vocals and immersive soundscapes, which they describe as "energetic, atmospheric and thought-provoking."
New Band of the Week: Sixth Wonder
Sixth Wonder fuse engaging vocals and choruses with dark, djenty guitars in an infectious progressive metalcore sound they describe as "ethereal, intuitive and technical."
Video Premiere and New Band of the Week: Seek Harbour
Seek Harbour offer up an infectious post-hardcore sound that fuses emotional melodic verses with 80s-esque pop choruses, which they describe as being "melodic, melancholic and relatable."
Introducing: Eyes Wide Open
Swedish band Eyes Wide Open carry the torch of their country's melodic death metal scene and infuse it with modern metalcore influences and engaging melodies.
Introducing: Kill Her First
Berlin band Kill Her First have honed their hardcore punk roots and layered in metalcore influences and emo vocals to develop a truly delicious, angsty sound.
Introducing: Forgery System
Italian band Forgery System have gradually honed a hard-hitting groove metal meets metalcore sound that's evolved from punk beginnings.
Introducing: Shizzura
A German band creating Japanese-inspired metal is probably one of the most niche musical genres we've covered in the five years of GigRadar's existence.
Introducing: April 21st
Brazilian band April 21st have honed a gripping, intense metalcore sound that they describe as a mission to "sound heavy, play fast, and be as aggressive as we can" while spreading a positive message.
Introducing: Awake The Dreamer
Swedish band Awake The Dreamer burst onto the scene with a post-hardcore meets metalcore sound they describe as "energetic, keen and heavy," but offer us an intriguing curveball with their latest release.