From deep within the Savoie region in the heart of the French Alps comes a dark fusion of drum'n'bass and nu-metal that the exciting duo KEVA describe as "violent, tormented, and hybrid."
New Band of the Week: Code: Marla
Kent and Essex-based band Code: Marla started out as a dubstep project but they're increasingly heading down a path towards nu-metal with a thrilling sound they describe as "high energy vibes."
New Band of the Week: Cober Mouth
Bristol-based trio Cober Mouth harnesses the aggression of hardcore, the bounce of nu-metal and the weight of metalcore in a vicious nu-metalcore sound they intriguingly describe as "Groovy. Slam. Jackhammer."
Introducing: Steven Pirois
Australian solo artist Steven Pirois began 2024 with the goal of taking a mass of half-finished lyrics, riffs and musical ideas from the previous 20 years and turn them into something tangible. Fast-forward 12 months, and he's overdelivered on that goal, churning out three albums since April.
New Band of the Week: Alchemize
If we had to pick two genres that probably wouldn't work together, R&B and metal would likely be good contenders. But Manchester band Alchemize have fused the two, while taking on the added complexity of having three vocalists.
Introducing: Olly E
Loughborough solo artist Olly E is on a mission "not to be pigeon-holed" with a diverse sound that offers up elements of rock, metal and nu-metal and he describes as "energetic, dynamic and melodic." Olly went down the solo path after growing tired of a lack of motivation within bands in his hometown in Leicestershire.... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Defaced
British rap metal newcomers Defaced offer up an intriguing sound that toes the line between nu-metal and metalcore and they describe as "dark, aggressive and intense."
New Band of the Week: Electron
London-based trio Electron fuse elements of grunge, hard rock, metal and nu-metal in an intense but engaging sound that they describe as "vicious, ferocious and unapologetic."
New Band of the Week: Arimea
British metal newcomers Arimea aim to capture the essence of 2000s nu-metal with elements of hardcore and hip-hop. So expect chunky riffs combined with a splash of record scratch, a sprinkle of Misha Collins love-in, and a heavy dose of deliciously engaging vocals in a sound they describe as "impenetrable, nostalgic and alluring."
Introducing: Sicksense
Arizona-based Sicksense combine call-and-response male and female vocals, rapped verses, engaging choruses and intense screams in a fascinating, nimble and punishing nu-metal sound they describe as "authentic, energetic and innovative."