Tampa Bay and Cincinnati-based collective Coldharbour offer exactly that in a brutal melodic deathcore meets metalcore sound they describe as "aggressive, melodic and emotional."
Introducing: Befell
Wearing the t-shirt of your favourite band doesn't only make you look super cool, it can also lead to exciting opportunities by meeting fellow metal lovers.
Introducing: Yawn
Ignore the name because there's nothing sleep-inducing about the groundbreaking sound of Norwegian modern metal band Yawn.
Introducing: Rogue
Rogue offer up a progressive metalcore sound that fuses pummelling guitars, a mix of clean and screamed vocals and immersive soundscapes, which they describe as "energetic, atmospheric and thought-provoking."
New Band of the Week: Sixth Wonder
Sixth Wonder fuse engaging vocals and choruses with dark, djenty guitars in an infectious progressive metalcore sound they describe as "ethereal, intuitive and technical."
Video Premiere and New Band of the Week: Seek Harbour
Seek Harbour offer up an infectious post-hardcore sound that fuses emotional melodic verses with 80s-esque pop choruses, which they describe as being "melodic, melancholic and relatable."
Introducing: Wyvern
Thankfully, the powerful, atmospheric progressive rock and metal sound of Wyvern is far more entertaining than my local radio station of the same name.
Introducing: Eyes Wide Open
Swedish band Eyes Wide Open carry the torch of their country's melodic death metal scene and infuse it with modern metalcore influences and engaging melodies.
Introducing: Kill Her First
Berlin band Kill Her First have honed their hardcore punk roots and layered in metalcore influences and emo vocals to develop a truly delicious, angsty sound.
Introducing: Forgery System
Italian band Forgery System have gradually honed a hard-hitting groove metal meets metalcore sound that's evolved from punk beginnings.