Essex deathcore/death metal newcomers Virgin Witch have brewed up a cauldron of vicious vocals, rampaging riffs and brutal breakdowns in a ferocious sound they describe as "energetic, extreme and dynamic."
New Band of the Week: Virgin Witch
Introducing: Bloodbather
With a name like Bloodbather, you'd be right to expect something pretty intense. And the Broward County, Florida, collective do not disappoint, with a savage concoction of chugging riffs and vicious vocals in a metallic hardcore meets deathcore sound they describe as "visceral, angry and powerful."
Introducing: Oceans On Orion
Israeli band Oceans On Orion seek to entertain with a thrilling brand of what they describe as "Glam Core Metal." Expect dramatic vocals, big riffs and lively instrumentals in a sound that fuses metalcore with 80s influences. What's not to love?
New Band Of The Week: Mother Vulture
Exciting British newcomers Mother Vulture combine filthy riffing, stunning vocals and beefy breakdowns in an intoxicating bluesy, punky rock sound they describe as "chaotic, energetic and intense." Indeed, the band claims their music is so chaotic it will "leave you with horrific injuries."
Introducing: Cave Wolves
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."
Introducing: Cultus Black
Cultus Black have honed an aggressive nu-metal meets deathcore sound that also oozes delicious melodies. On top of that, there's an intriguing edge provided by their masked attire.
Introducing: Robot Monster
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."
Introducing: allcaps.
Having initially crafted an emo and pop-punk vibe, allcaps. are drifting towards more of a melodic hardcore sound that they summarise as "Emo + Pop-Punk = Fun."
Discover This: Modernwelfare
New post-hardcore band Modernwelfare fuse elements of metal and alternative rock with electronic and pop influences in a sound they describe as "fun, fast and hopefully thought-provoking."
Introducing: Takomaha
Norwegian band Takomaha offer up a delicious slab of Nordic Noir in an infectiously heavy and frantic brand of noise rock.
