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In recent months, we've been using music discovery platform Groovr to find new rock and metal bands from all around the world. However, sometimes the bands don't respond to our requests, so we put together a quick review of those that go unanswered.
Introducing: Carmilla
Swedish band Carmilla offer up a fun and frenetic melodic metal sound with a strong death metal DNA that they describe as "energetic, melodic and modern."
Introducing: Connect The Circle
Norwegian progressive metal band Connect The Circle fuse powerfully enthralling vocals and groovy guitars in a fascinating sound they describe as "dark, melodic and progressive."
Introducing: Rise Above Instinct
Metal solo project Rise Above Instinct draws on symphonic metal inspiration and seamlessly merges orchestra and metal to craft a powerful sound that they describe as "epic, insightful and uplifting."
Introducing: Zarator
We're ticking the 58th country off the GigRadar map with a fascinating Colombian band who see themselves as metal's answer to the hacktivist movement Anonymous. Zarator's collective purpose is to "awaken others to their own stories" led by a deep shared love for rock, mysticism, philosophy, symbolism and powerful, theatrical shows.
Introducing: Beyond Confidence
German band Beyond Confidence have crafted a diverse metal sound that toes the line between modern metal, metalcore and post-hardcore and they describe as "catchy, emotional and honest."
Introducing: Kypra
Italian folk metal band Kypra are on a mission to bring the sound and stories of their Picenum folklore to the masses. The octet blend heavy metal with traditional folk instrumentals like violins, flutes and bagpipes and clean and heavy vocals in a sound they describe as "folklore, energy and fun."
Introducing: R.A.I.D.
Indian band R.A.I.D. (Rueban And the Imperium Division) have crafted a brutish melodic hardcore meets death metal sound that they describe as "positive, hardcore and groove."
Introducing: Sielkanker
If you have the urge to feel crushed by a filthy, violent yet strangely beautiful world, then the deathcore sound of French/Swiss band Sielkanker will be just the place for you.
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