Los Angeles-based Holy Wars have crafted a diverse sound that fuses elements of punk, metal, rock and hip-hop with pop melodies, which they describe as "genre blurring, high energy and packed with a ton of emotion."
Introducing: Knife
Strap yourself in for the breakneck speed black metal punk sound of exciting German band Knife, who summarise their lively sound as "horror, speed and sharp."
GigRadar Fresh Tunes: September 2023
Every first Friday of the month, we aim to bring you the latest new music from new rock and metal bands all over the world. And this month we're back with 42 new tracks added to our Spotify playlist GigRadar Fresh Tunes.
New Band of the Week: Rum Lad
Yorkshire-based indie-punk duo Rum Lad offer up a feisty soundtrack for the working class in a "council estate music" sound that they describe as "honest, angry and sincere."
Introducing: FRND CRCL
New Jersey's FRND CRCL have honed an infectious, nostalgic pop-punk sound built on engaging vocals and cheeky lyrics, which they describe as "majestic, energetic and fun."
Introducing: Koyo
Long Island's Koyo take us back to the good old days of the early 2000s with a thrilling, heart-on-sleeve brand of post-hardcore and emo that they describe as "honest, reminiscent and focused."
New Band of the Week: Chaos Reigns
Chaos Reigns are back better than ever with a brand new lineup and a huge new single to showcase their deliciously frantic hardcore sound.
Introducing: North Ghost
Irish band North Ghost have crafted a catchy and nostalgic pop-punk revival sound that they describe as "melody, energy and hooks."
Introducing: The Dead Krazukies
French band The Dead Krazukies offer up a hugely enjoyable nod to 90s skate punk with metal and hardcore edges that they summarise as "energetic, dramatic and catchy" - and definitely not emo.
Introducing: Oceandvst
Greek newcomers Oceandvst have honed a catchy and engaging sound that toes the line between pop-punk, rock and alternative and they intriguingly describe as "darkness with colours."