San Francisco band Final Boss offer up a feisty and infectious fusion of metal genres with a heavy leaning on post-hardcore, which they describe as being "Post-Hardcore fun riffage."
Introducing: Final Boss
Introducing: Taking Flight
Danish band Taking Flight offer up a heavy riff-driven sound that fuses classic rock and high-paced punk influences.
New Band of the Week: Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders
They may have the longest band name we've ever featured on the site but rock meets melodic metal newcomers Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders are giving us plenty more to get excited about.
Introducing: The Riot Vans
If you're looking for indie meets punk rock that's upbeat, hard-hitting and generally a lot of fun then exciting Glasgow rockers The Riot Vans are just the band for you.
Introducing: Don’t Panic
he Poconos region in Pennsylvania is better known for heart-shaped tubs at honeymoon resorts, relaxing vacations and skiing than producing raucous punk bands. But pop-punk quartet Don't Panic are addressing the balance with a catchy power pop punk sound.
New Band of the Week: Jora the Fortuneteller
Norwich rockers Jora the Fortuneteller have honed a wild sound that flirts with various sounds and genres. However, they very much retain a heavy focus on big riffs and engaging vocals, which they describe as "heavy, dark and melodic."
Introducing: Heroes Don’t Ask Why
Finnish band Heroes Don't Ask Why have honed an engaging rock meets metal sound that merges various influences into a self-created genre of Divorce Rock, which they describe as "original, emotional and melodic."
Introducing: Wasted Land
When you think of Saudi Arabia, we're fairly sure that crushing metal music probably isn't one of the first things that comes to mind. But melodic death metal act Wasted Land are hoping to change all of that.
New Band of the Week: InRetrospect
British metalcore meets djent newcomers InRetrospect aim to provide a thought-provoking sound that not only satisfies metalheads but also appeals to listeners of all musical genres.
Introducing: Dukkha
French metal band Dukkha offer up a diverse combination of brutal heavy-polyrhythmic and djent guitars with melodic ambiences, which they describe as "raw, powerful and meaningful." The Lyon band was formed in 2016 by Julien Sartorius (vocals) and Maxim Payot (guitar). They were swiftly joined by Fabien Belissard (guitar) before the band composed its first... Continue Reading →
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