English newcomers Æl-Fierlen have crafted a beautifully haunting and intense black metal meets blackgaze sound that they describe as "ethereal, atmospheric and dark."
New Band of the Week: Viatorem
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."
New Band of the Week: Austin Road
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."
New Band of the Week: It’s Irrelevant
London quartet It's Irrelevant offer up a fun and catchy alternative punk rock meets pop-punk sound that they describe as "fun, fast, moving."
New Band of the Week: Charlie Tyler
Prolific British pop-rock duo Charlie Tyler have crafted a dramatic and engaging sound that showcases the power of social platform TikTok, and they describe as "cinematic, emotional and anthemic."
New Band of the Week: Surya
Leeds band Surya deliver a thrilling metal meets deathcore experience that fuses crushing riffs, vicious vocals and thundering rhythms with melodic soundscapes in a sound they describe as "brutal, groovy and ambient."
New Band of the Week: tealdeer
Midlands band tealdeer have crafted an intoxicating, menacing and unpredictable metal sound that they describe with the intriguing tagline "ominous deer anthems."
New Band of the Week: Modern Neutrals
South Wales quintet Modern Neutrals offer up an exciting fusion of noise rock, indie and punk in a boisterous sound that they describe as "loud, emotional and distinctive."
New Band of the Week: Adam and the Hellcats
Bristol rockers Adam and the Hellcats offer up an energy-packed, riotous rock'n'roll sound that they describe as "catchy, uplifting and exciting."
New Band of the Week: Mum and Dad Talk To Animals
Northampton-based band Mum and Dad Talk to Animals offer up a delicious emo rock sound that they describe as "cathartic, raw and authentic."