French band Karvane have crafted an alternative metal sound that fuses filthy riffs and heavy bass with rapped vocals, which they describe as "groovy, massive, and sharp."
Introducing: Karvane
Introducing: Let Me Drown
German duo Let Me Drown combine aggressive instrumentals with dual clean female and intense male vocals in a catchy but affronting sound they describe as "raw, cathartic, relentless."
Introducing: Lost Cathedrals
Australian duo Lost Cathedrals aim to thrill and surprise by blending anthemic rock with electro and cinematic elements in a genre-being sound they describe as "eclectic, infectious, and unexpected, like a surprise party, but with better riffs."
Introducing: Eric Dalton
Metal solo artist Eric Dalton has crafted an engaging but hard-hitting sound that he describes as "energy, powerful and deep."
New Band of the Week: Matted
Having graced the stages of the West End and performed on national TV screens, Matted are exploring new musical territory.
Introducing: Faith In Failure
Ohio's Faith In Failure aren't afraid to mix things up, to the extent that they're as likely to drop a hard-hitting metalcore banger as they are a punky ballad
Introducing: Star Aurora
English singer/songwriter Star Aurora has crafted an engaging but feisty pop rock sound that she describes as "angsty, satirical and energetic."
Introducing: Citizen Rat
Queensland quartet Citizen Rat have crafted an unapologetic, mid-core sound that fuses chaotic energy, big riffs and catchy hooks.
Introducing: Before Us
Portugal-based metalcore newcomers Before Us combine crushing riffs, powerful vocals and moments of melody in a thrilling, diverse metal sound they describe as "energetic, emotional and intense."
February New Music Round-Up: JAW, Disconnected, Twisted Faith, ETHMEBB, The Hollowmen Project, Chemical Vision, Ray Of Light & Hemwick
We recently began discovering new rock and metal bands through music discovery platform Groover. Some bands don't respond to our requests for interviews, so we'll likely be doing semi-regular round-ups of new artists we've discovered through the site.
