Portuguese band What Lies Ahead have honed an energetic post-hardcore meets metalcore sound that hits hard while retaining a melodic edge.
Introducing: What Lies Ahead
Introducing: Åssit
Three years ago, the four members of Swedish band of Åssit couldn't play any instruments. But, in a short space of time, they've not only learnt to do so but also honed a diverse, melodic and engaging old-school rock sound.
Introducing: Paradise Plaza
French newcomers Paradise Plaza offer up an intriguing fusion of metalcore, pop music and Asian influences in their progressive and technical sound.
Introducing: Highway Queen
Finnish rockers Highway Queen have honed an engaging sound that draws on old-school and more modern influences, the fusion of which they describe as "melodic, catchy and soulful."
Introducing: Defocus
German newcomers Defocus are emphatically stamping their mark on the metal scene with a thrilling sound that's both brutal and melancholic.
Introducing: The Camel City Blackouts
Would you believe we've only covered two American bands in 2021 and only three since mid-November? Well, we're putting that right with North Carolina duo The Camel City Blackouts, who've honed a traditional, energetic punk rock sound that they describe as "introspective, fun and catchy."
New Band of the Week: Cannula
Exciting Lancashire band Cannula offer up a new sound that they hope listeners won't be used to hearing from British metalcore. They fuse elements of hardcore and deathcore with huge riffs and breakdowns, intense vocals and intriguing lyrics in a heavy, emotive sound they summarise as "new-wave metalcore."
Introducing: Octopus Montage
Having started out as a Halloween joke covering a Simple Plan song that developed into a bunch of friends playing other covers, Blackpool's Octopus Montage have come a long way.
Introducing: Where Stars Collide
Italian band Where Stars Collide have honed a thrilling sound that they intriguingly summarise as being "chaotic in terms of emotions."
Introducing: The Ones You Forgot
New Jersey band The Ones You Forgot are intent on being the ones you well and truly remember with their intoxicating pop-rock meets punk rock sound.
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