Norway's Octohawk fuse filthy lead-heavy riffs and explosive rhythms with synth-led atmospheres in a sludgy metal sound that they describe as "heavy, atmospheric and progressive."
Introducing: LIVERUM
Norwegian band LIVERUM have crafted a death metal meets progressive metal sound that fuses intense screams with hypnotic soundscapes.
Introducing: Connect The Circle
Norwegian progressive metal band Connect The Circle fuse powerfully enthralling vocals and groovy guitars in a fascinating sound they describe as "dark, melodic and progressive."
Introducing: Forgetaboutit
Norwegian punk has been one of our favourite discoveries in 8 years of running GigRadar, but it's been a while (over 2 years) since we discovered any new bands from this specific genre. However, that wait is over as we introduce you to 90s skate punk scene inspired Oslo quartet Forgetaboutit.
Introducing: MAKTKAMP
Norwegian band MAKTKAMP offer up a hard-hitting musical entity that aims to fight injustice, idiocy and inhuman behaviour with a sound they describe as "piercing, persistent and playful."
Introducing: :BOLVERK:
Norwegian trio :BOLVERK: have cooked up a deliciously wild and ferocious sound that challenges the boundaries of extreme metal and they delightfully describe as "extreme, melodic and ferocious."
Discover This: Panic Attack!
Make the mistake of Googling "Panic Attack! On The Train" and you'll join us in being put off going within 100 yards of any public transport service again for the rest of your life. However, listening to Norwegian band Panic Attack!'s latest track On The Train is a far more pleasurable experience.
Introducing: Oberst
The thrilling sound of Norwegian band Oberst is epitomised by drummer Johan Fredrik Bolli's summary of "proggy metal music, infused with hardcore attitude and post-metal emotion." In short, there's a hell of a lot going on, and there's a hell of a lot to get excited about.
Discover This: Beach of Diamonds
Brighten up your weekend with the pop-punk sound of Norwegian band Beach of Diamonds.
New Music Friday Round-Up: 30 November
Friday is here, which means the weekend is but a few hours away. Praise the Lord! And what better way to while away your last few hours at work than by listening to the finest new music from across all spectrums and corners of the rock'n'roll world. We've got a stellar week of lots of... Continue Reading →