Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Portuguese punk and rock is not something we've discovered too much of in our time scouring the world for the latest new rock and metal talent. However, Zebra Libra offer up a fun and catchy sound that they refuse to allow to be tied to one musical genre, ranging from lively punky tracks to more groovy hard rock.
There are few things we love more than discovering an exciting new Swedish rock band, and we've got a cracker for you in Gothenburg newcomers Banned In G.B.G.
Florida quartet The ProblemAddictsfl offer up the perfect fix of infectious skater pop punk meets punk rock. The band, who come from Deltona but are now based in Orlando, fuse engaging, fast-paced vocals with lively punky guitars and driving drums.
Canadian band SuckerTrap offer up an exciting heavy rock'n'roll sound laced with punky energy that will "sink its teeth into you and won't let go."
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.
Wisconsin band Schmoolio have honed the sound of early 2000s punk in a fun and catchy sound. The band, led by the engaging vocals of Dan Schmuhl, craft punk rock tracks that are sure to be stuck in your head for hours.
One genre we've been sadly lacking coverage of over the last few years has been ska, but we're putting that right in fine fashion with seven-piece reggae rock meets ska punk band FUBAR.
If, like us, you're looking for a bit of fun punk rock to liven up the endless days of sitting at home in lockdown then Drama Dolls may be just the band for you. The Los Angeles trio fuse popiness with punkiness in a lively, high energy and highly enjoyable punk rock sound.
The best punk rock and pop-punk should be fun to listen to, a bit silly and put a smile on your face, and Alabama band Pink For President offer up all of the above.
If you need a pick-me-up to get your Monday morning up and running then tune into the sound of Norwich trio WRECK, who fuse delicious fuzzy guitars with wild punky energy.
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