Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
The first thing I noticed about London-based trio BERRIES was the distinctive voice of lead vocalist Holly, who sounds more than similar to Jack Off Jill frontwoman Jessicka Addams. Not content with that alone, the band have honed an engaging, punchy rock sound that's filled with delicious melodies and naughty fuzzy riffs, which they describe... Continue Reading →
Irish metal band is perhaps not a phrase you'll hear too often, but Cork four-piece WORN OUT are out to loudly set that straight. With the emphasis on loud. The band have made quite the stir on their local scene - alongside the equally mighty Bailer, who we interviewed back in March - with their... Continue Reading →
If you thought grunge died with Kurt Cobain in Seattle back in 1994 then how very wrong you were. The concept is very much alive and kicking, particularly up in Liverpool where scouse trio Pet Virus are at the centre of the 'scrunge' revolution with their "fuzzy bang boom" sound - alongside their pals in... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago we brought you a taste of the exciting indie rock with a Scottish twang sound of Scottish quartet Forgotten Sons. The four-piece of Birdy Burgess (vocals), Sandy Middleton (guitar), John Valentine (bass) and John Gair (drums) are about as Scottish as it gets, given they hail from the UK's most northernly destination, the... Continue Reading →
Traditionally best-known for its seaside resorts and being the home of murder mystery goddess Agatha Christie, the south-west of England's most mysterious secret may well be its growing rock underbelly. The latest example of the English Riviera's stream of new rock bands is Torbay hard rock trio The Stone Angels, who have, they tell us,... Continue Reading →
Southampton punk-metal newcomers Canavar are smashing their hometown's post-hardcore reputation to smithereens with a genre-crossing fusion of fierce riffs, frenetic energy and delicious melodies. The quartet, formed of Deklan Webb (vocals and guitar) and Jack Bowden (guitar) alongside the brotherly rhythm and bass section of Rowan (bass) and Toby Rashley (drums), met through a shared... Continue Reading →
A few months back we saw a two-piece barrage of big metal noise open up proceedings for our pals in Defences. The London-based duo of Harry and Will together form Death Goals, a chaotic heavy metal sound that they describe as 'Two Bois Making Noise' - a tagline that accurately portrays their brand of loud, noisy, chaotic... Continue Reading →
We've featured some amazing female singers on this site over the last couple of years, but the vocal power of Southampton newcomers Reawaken is right up there with the best of them. The five-piece combine high-powered energetic riffs and catchy rock choruses in support of the intoxicating vocal delivery of Meg Parkinson. Reawaken initially began as... Continue Reading →
Brand new to the London rock scene, The Leo Star Electric Band might sound like some kind of bizarre electronic tribute band but will, in fact, surprise you with their delicious hooks, infectious fuzzy guitars and tasty songcraft. The trio of guitarist TJ, bassist and vocalist Chris and percussionist Danz are on a mission to "create... Continue Reading →
It's Friday the 13th but we're feeling pretty lucky as we've got a host of awesome new music to wrap our ears around. Here's our latest instalment of the latest, greatest new music, including a superb new album from one of Britain's finest metal bands, new tracks from some up-and-coming British rockers and an EP... Continue Reading →
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