Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Scottish trio Blackwater draw on their metalcore roots to craft a captivating fusion of crushing riffs, cinematic atmospheres and engaging vocals. Built around their love of video games, the band aims to blur the line between fantasy and reality in a sound they describe as "cinematic, crushing and evoking."
British band Novaghost have crafted a diverse "future metal" sound, fusing heavy riffs, dreamy synths and soaring vocals in a metalcore approach they describe as "aggression, atmosphere and purpose."
French band PROTOGONOS are on a mission to deliver an immersive metal experience with a fascinating, powerful and slightly sinister metalcore sound that they describe as "introspective, energetic and hard-hitting."
London band Viatorem pair intense, groovy and unrelenting metalcore and hardcore influences with outspoken political messages in a sound that they describe as "ungovernable , unfiltered and unwavering."
Glastonbury quartet Austin Road draw on a wide range of metal influences to craft a powerful but engaging sound that they describe as "diverse, emotional and, of course, heavy."
Midlands band tealdeer have crafted an intoxicating, menacing and unpredictable metal sound that they describe with the intriguing tagline "ominous deer anthems."
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.
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."
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.
German band Fighting Chance have honed a powerful metalcore sound oozing in energy and aggression with a melodic edge that they describe as "raw, melodic and relentless."
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