Something a little different to our norm today as we introduce a legendary Czech rock band Extra Band, who started making music before I was born and describe their sound as "energetic, melodic and liberating."
Introducing: Extra Band
Introducing: Jumpscare
Italian band Jumpscare have concocted an epic groove metal sound that they describe as "powerful, melodic and deep." Indeed, the name Jumpscare was chosen as it draws inspiration from a cinematic technique to evoke strong emotions and psychological elements that play on anticipation, fear and curiosity.
Introducing: Nothisera
Portuguese band Nothisera was formed with the goal of creating innovative music that would entertain but also challenge the minds of listeners.
New Band of the Week: Alchemize
If we had to pick two genres that probably wouldn't work together, R&B and metal would likely be good contenders. But Manchester band Alchemize have fused the two, while taking on the added complexity of having three vocalists.
Introducing: Incantus
North East England rockers Incantus aim to get your head banging with a smile on your face and a groove in your soul with a metal, groove and doom-laced metal sound that they describe as "frantic hooky riffage."
Introducing: Lima Shakes
Peru-born, Spain-based newcomers Lima Shakes have honed an engaging old-school rock sound that they describe as "fresh, real and relatable."
Introducing: Loaded Deck
North Carolina band Loaded Deck aim to pay homage to the metal gods and heroes of the past, especially the 70s and 80s new wave of British heavy metal, in a sound they describe as Old School Metal.
Introducing: Voidpiercer
We're beginning 2025 by stepping back into the emotive and expressive era of 2000s post-hardcore with South Carolina via Nashville Voidpiercer.
New Band of the Week: False Reality
London band False Reality have honed a thrilling thrash, hardcore and metal-inspired sound that's seen them quickly become of the most exciting new bands in the UK's heavy music scene.
Introducing: Infernal Instinct
Iowa newcomers Infernal Instinct have crafted a diverse sound that embraces all corners of heavy music, from hard rock and metalcore to thrash and death metal, and they describe as "melodic, aggressive and epic."
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