Spanish band The Stein aim to make loud, honest rock music that's uncompromising and packed with attitude, in a sound they describe as "raw, powerful and emotional."
Introducing: The Stein
Introducing: Eleven Ounces
French band Eleven Ounces have crafted a compellingly feisty alternative rock sound that sounds like it stepped straight out of the 2000s, and they summarise as "catchy, energetic and sincere."
Introducing: Delta Fire
Like Rocky Balboa joining forces with Apollo Creed to take down Clubber Lang, Scottish newcomers Delta Fire crossed the divide of rival bands to create a new rock force. The result is an alternative rock sound that offers a nostalgic nod to 90s rock and grunge, which they describe as "energetic, powerful and fierce."
Introducing: Misscore
Polish band Misscore blend heavy riffs and captivating vocals in an alternative rock meets metal sound that they describe as "emotional, heavy, melodic."
On The Radar: Asylum Road, Blackwater, LAFAYETTE, Matted, Odjur, Oïkoumen, Re:O, September Mourning & StopGap Solution
Our first round-up of new rock and metal of 2026 brings you a feast of new rock and metal with the occasional symphonic delight. This collection of new releases brings you new bands to explore from France, Ireland, Japan/the UK, Sweden and the USA.
Introducing: Perpetual Escape
The sound of French band Perpetual Escape has evolved through various phases, leading them to an edgy melodic rock and metal sound that they describe as "riffs, melody and energy."
Introducing: Gather The Lost
Irish quartet Gather The Lost have crafted a diverse and captivating rock sound that's as haunting as it is powerful, and they describe as "raw, gritty and atmospheric."
Introducing: Chasing Stars
South Florida band Chasing Stars have crafted an intriguingly diverse rock and metal sound that they describe as "emotional, revealing and introspective."
New Band of the Week: Outside Voices
London band Outside Voice offer up a diverse, dramatic and engaging alternative rock meets punk rock sound that they describe as "distinctive, energetic and empowering."
On The Radar: Dreamweapon, IOTA, PUSH! & WINDSHELTER
Our final round-up of new music from bands we've previously interviewed of 2025 brings you a tasty little collection of new rock and metal. This month, we've got new tracks by four bands from Portugal, Switzerland and the UK.
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