New Band of the Week: Black Pines
London-based band Black Pines have mastered the art of anthemic rock in a powerful and encapsulating sound that they describe as “bold, broody bangers.”
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London-based band Black Pines have mastered the art of anthemic rock in a powerful and encapsulating sound that they describe as “bold, broody bangers.”
Over the years, we’ve taken delight in covering bands from all over the world. But I don’t think I ever thought we’d be bringing you a thrash band from the Indian Ocean. Yet that’s exactly what we’re doing with the exciting old-school sound of Lomor, who hail from Réunion Island, a French overseas department near Madagascar and Mauritius.
Aggressive but romantic may sound like the ultimate musical oxymoron, but Stoke-on-Trent band Death Of Me have achieved it in style with an encapsulating post-hardcore sound that they describe as “atmospheric, aggressive and emotional.”
Northern Irish band ForeignWolf have honed an explosive and diverse sound that draws on elements of punk, rock and metal and is as punchy as it is deliciously captivating.
New Jersey’s FRND CRCL have honed an infectious, nostalgic pop-punk sound built on engaging vocals and cheeky lyrics, which they describe as “majestic, energetic and fun.”
Long Island grunge meets melodic metal outfit The Suicide Disease aim to offer solace to people dealing with the pain of loss with a sound they describe as “mournful, meaningful and memorable.”
International band Ancient Settlers have honed an energetic and intense technical melodic death metal sound combining clean and guttural vocals with plenty of guitar solos and synths, which they describe “emotional, aggressive and melodic.”
Finnish band Without Warning explore the dark and the light in an intriguing sound that fuses modern metal with electronic elements and they describe as “modern, interesting and catchy.”
Bristol band IOTA have honed an infectious alternative rock sound that fuses engaging vocals and punchy guitars with dreamy harmonies and driving rhythms.
Swiss band Cave Wolves have fused hard rock, post-grunge, punk and metal influences into a roaring and snarling sound that they describe as “high energy rock’n’roll.”
Exciting new Connecticut band Robot Monster offer up a raw and infectious brand of riff-heavy rock that they describe as “heavy, dynamic and contemplative.”
Norwegian band The Last Man offer up a dark and moody but engaging progressive hard rock sound that they describe as “atmospheric, melodic and heavy.”