Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
It's definitely not every day we receive great music from New Zealand in the inbox, but we did this week in the form of System Corporation. The five-piece project combines the rich musical background of their various parts in previous and existing indie bands, including two members of The Datsuns. Having first formed while in Sweden on tour a few years back the exciting... Continue Reading →
Without getting all political on you, unless you've not watched the news or been on social media lately you'll know that terror threats and social injustice are pretty high on the media agenda. This trend has not escaped German metalcore act Artemis Rising, who last week released new single Unchosen, which is all about the ongoing refugee... Continue Reading →
There's few things better than a blast of good old hard rock from bands that smash out awesome guitar riffs, and that's exactly what we get from West Midlands-based rockers ELECTUS. The band has been around as a concept for a while but, with a new lineup in place, they're ready to hit new heights with... Continue Reading →
Italian pop rockers Halflives' debut album Empty Rooms is an impressive effort filled with catchy tunes that make it a must listen for fans of the likes of Paramore. With upbeat melodies and Linda Battilani's powerful vocals, this album is energetic and fresh. This album is full of gems, with debut single Mayday and follow up single... Continue Reading →
We've got something a little bit different for this week's New Band of the Week in the form of Glasgow's instrumental progressive rockers Dialects. This is probably the first band we've featured on the site that largely doesn't use vocals, but in their case vocals are not required thanks to the brilliance of their instrumentalism.... Continue Reading →
If you like punky, female-fronted rock with an attitude then Canada's Sumo Cyco will be right up your street. But if you're thinking that this is your regular female-fronted rock band, then think again. Striking lead singer Skye Sweetnam, better known by the alter-ego Sever, is a former teen-pop sensation who toured with Britney Spears,... Continue Reading →
We hear about some weird and wacky stuff from bands sometimes, but when it comes to random musical influences they don't come much wackier than those of awesome new rock power trio Space Church. Fresh from supporting IDLES in Guildford earlier this month, we spoke to the band - Phil, Pat and Dan - that describes... Continue Reading →
Our focus has been well and truly on female-fronted rock bands in the last week, following Wednesday night's antics at Camden Underworld. And it just so happens we've found another great one, this time all the way from Australia, The Beautiful Monument. The quartet are making huge waves in their homeland since forming in early... Continue Reading →
We've got an early challenger for best British album of the year from Harrogate heavyweights Blood Youth, who release the huge Beyond Repair next Friday (7 April). The band's debut album sees the trio make a solid statement of intent to their being the next big thing in British metal. However, it could all have been very different... Continue Reading →
It seems the Italian music scene is alive and kicking right now, with a host of great new rock bands popping up. This week we discovered the superb, expressive music of Milanese rockers ANEWRAGE, who've been busy honing their awesome sound since they began playing music together 11 years ago, when they were just 14. We spoke to... Continue Reading →
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