Texan collective Coldwards aim to stand out in the busy music crowd with a percussion and vocals-dominated alternative metal sound that they describe as "unique and refreshingly different."
Introducing: Coldwards
New Band of the Week: Lilac
Reading band Lilac have crafted a musical genre we've never heard of before, "floral indie." But dispel any preconceptions you have of what indie sounds like, as the band aims to change all that with engaging vocals and big guitars that embrace the spirit of rock'n'roll.
New Band of the Week: Death Of Me
Aggressive but romantic may sound like the ultimate musical oxymoron, but Stoke-on-Trent band Death Of Me have achieved it in style with an encapsulating post-hardcore sound that they describe as "atmospheric, aggressive and emotional."
New Band of the Week: ForeignWolf
Northern Irish band ForeignWolf have honed an explosive and diverse sound that draws on elements of punk, rock and metal and is as punchy as it is deliciously captivating.
Introducing: Unredeemer
Finnish band Unredeemer offer up a vicious fusion of death, thrash and groove metal that they describe as "heavy, energetic and groovy."
Introducing: Skies Turn Black
British band Skies Turn Black offer up a fun and approachable power metal sound that boasts powerful vocals, infectious melodies, intricate guitar solos and, in what we're pretty sure is a GigRadar first, a keytar.
New Band of the Week: Idle Tongues
Cornish band Idle Tongues have honed an engaging modern hard rock sound that aims to take the listener on a rollercoaster of emotions and they describe as "emotive, punchy and dynamic."
Introducing: Repentance
Chicago band Repentance lead us on a captivating journey through the depths of human emotions and the struggles of existence. Expect aggressive riffs, powerful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics in a groove metal meets thrash sound that they describe as "Power Groove Aggression."
Introducing: Never Obey Again
Italian band Never Obey Again blend heavy instrumentals and engaging vocals with electronic elements in a sound they describe as "powerful, true and deep."
Introducing: Ninebanks
Sunderland band Ninebanks offer up a catchy alternative sound that'll transport you back to the good old days of early 2000s pop-punk.
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