Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
The same week as we recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the greatest album of all time (Nevermind, obviously), we were introduced to a Manchester band being referred to as "Britain's answer to Nirvana." So we knew we had to see what the fuss was all about.
Cardiff-based Death Cult Electric take us on a chaotic, loud and wild futuristic rock'n'roll adventure with a thrilling sound that they describe as "delusional apocalyptic fuzz."
Exciting Yorkshire band Conflare have crafted an alternative rock sound that has the perfect mix of heaviness and 'poppiness.'
Hertfordshire newcomers The Late Aprils have emerged from the pandemic-enforced lockdown armed with hard-hitting riffs and engaging vocals in an intoxicating sound that they describe as "soaring, anthemic and riff-tastic."
Hertfordshire metal newcomers The Best Medicine have honed a powerful but engaging fusion of blues-fuelled rock and metal in a sound they describe as "bluesy, ballsy and boozy."
Indie rockers Alex James are aiming to inspire other people with disabilities and improve accessibility in the music scene.
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