Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
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.
Our latest On The Radar article offers up a bumper episode of new music by 16 bands from all over the world. This collection of great new tracks features bands from Australia, Germany, Italy, Norway, Romania, Sweden, the UK, Ukraine and the US.
From deep within the ancient Nordic forests, a place where the line between dream and reality fades, the northern wind whispers forgotten tales and the howls of wolves call to your soul, emerges Swedish melodic death metal band Odjur, who describe their music as "untamed, epic and melodic."
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