On The Radar: Asylum Road, Blackwater, LAFAYETTE, Matted, Odjur, Oïkoumen, Re:O, September Mourning & StopGap Solution

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.

Crooked Royals

On The Radar: Crooked Royals, Le Rox, Mostly Under 3, Oceans On Orion, ODC, Profiler, Re:O & S.Y.G.M.A.

Our latest edition of On The Radar brings you brand new music from new rock and metal bands we’ve interviewed from around the world. This month, our collection of new releases brings you new tracks and a new EP by bands hailing from France, Germany, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the UK and the US.

Introducing: Re:O

Japanese/British quartet Re:O have honed a fascinating and diverse sound that fuses a wide range of sounds, from dark pop and J-Pop to rock and metal, and they describe as “dark, energetic and intricate.”