Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Back in November we featured Watford quartet Gold Key as our New Band of the Week, just a matter of weeks after they formed. Now, with a few months under their wings as a band, they're ready to kick off a new chapter with the unveiling of Creep In Slowly, the lead single off upcoming album Hello... Continue Reading →
The first time I checked out Glasgow's Donnie Willow I was instantly hooked by their fusion of hooky guitar riffs and vocals, and alt-rock meets hardcore sound. Then, having found them on Facebook, I became obsessed with one of their fans' comments, which claimed that their new EP Exhibition is "like listening to Elton John... Continue Reading →
EAT DIRT are angry. They want to eat dirt they're so angry. Or, do they want US to eat dirt? Either way, they want to get their anger across in a fast, sharp statement. The band formed towards the end of last year, in the wake of the spiralling storm of political idiocy and rising... Continue Reading →
If you've made the wise choice to head to 2000 Trees this weekend then you'll want to add 12.25pm on Friday at The Cave Stage to your Clashfinder, because mighty Rugby-based rockers wars are a must-see act on this year's line-up. The band has mastered the art of merging brutal screamed vocals with huge riffs... Continue Reading →
Kingston rockers Harbour Sharks have mastered the art of blending big heavy metalcore with moments of deliciously catchy melody. This ability has, inevitably, led to comparisons to certain bands and, as a massive fan of the beasts that are Beartooth, it was music to my ears to be introduced to them as 'for fans of... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago we met Bristol post-hardcore rockers From Idols To Ashes at a Last Hounds gig in Camden, and ever since I've been eagerly awaiting bringing them to you as our New Band of the Week. Now finally that time is nigh, so get ready for something extremely exciting and very heavy to... Continue Reading →
When a band describes themselves to me as 'loud, energetic, melodic' they essentially tick all three boxes in my musical listening criteria. This much goes for London-based rockers Vertebrae. The trio of Daire Mulvihill (vocals and guitar), Josh Clark (bass) and Jonny (drums), who was the latest addition earlier this year, are now based in... Continue Reading →
In the nine months I've been running this blog I've sadly neglected the wonders of ska, but all that is set to end by introducing you to the wonderfully named Lead Shot Hazard. The London six-piece - made up of Dave Collis (vocals / bass), Tom Crabb (vocals / guitar), Zandro Morreale (drums / vocals), Eve... Continue Reading →
Having listened to White Noise Radio for little more than a minute I knew we were onto something special. The Bristolian quartet have honed a particularly Incubus-like sound with deceptively heavy riffs and vocals fused with interesting melodies, driving basslines and wild drums that I can't help but keep listening to. White Noise Radio have... Continue Reading →
Three-pronged punk meets grunge - aka Sponge Grunge - rockers Guide Dog are one of the more unusual, albeit entertaining and interesting bands we've met of late. From a minor obsession with dirty nappies to writing music about celebrating the joys of passing 30 by getting drunk and debauched, the Cardiff trio of Peter Roberts (vocals... Continue Reading →
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