Promising newcomers Cataclysmic fully embody their violent name with an angsty, chunky riff-laden, moshpit-instigating nu-metalcore sound that they describe as "heavy and pissed off" and "in your face."
Introducing: Cataclysmic
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: 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."
New Band of the Week: Seething Akira
Portsmouth six-piece Seething Akira offer an escape from the monotony of normality with an electronic nu-core sound that they describe as "Balls.To.The.Wall."
Introducing: Shizzura
A German band creating Japanese-inspired metal is probably one of the most niche musical genres we've covered in the five years of GigRadar's existence.
Discover This: Descent of the Archangel
The Descent of the Archangel sounds like the kind of warning that should have us all locking our doors, sealing the windows and hiding away below ground for as long as possible.
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