Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
India is home to 1.4 billion people but, according to New Delhi duo Lydian Slip, the country is bereft of any form of a rock scene. However, if there's to be a rock revolution in the country, the catchy "raw, honest and melodic" sound of Lydian Slip, which draws on elements of punk rock, grunge,... Continue Reading →
Michigan duo Desu Taem have not only crafted an engaging and diverse rock sound but defined their very own musical genre of "Savage Retro Rock," and they're producing new music at breakneck speed.
Loughborough solo artist Olly E is on a mission "not to be pigeon-holed" with a diverse sound that offers up elements of rock, metal and nu-metal and he describes as "energetic, dynamic and melodic." Olly went down the solo path after growing tired of a lack of motivation within bands in his hometown in Leicestershire.... Continue Reading →
Banbury duo LAKE ACACIA are out challenging conceptions with a sound built on powerful basslines, synths, drums and harmonic vocals, which they describe as "huge, melodic and ambitious." And not a guitar in sight.
London band The Fires Below have concocted a delicious sound that fuses metal fury and punk rock energy with stoner groove and technical djent, and they describe as "fierce, energetic and groove."
Edinburgh band Tiberius have crafted an engaging fusion of anthemic rock, progressive metal and hooky metalcore in a sound they describe as "thought-provoking chaos."
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."
Northern Irish power trio Final Thirteen blend elements of metal, rock and indie into their engaging sound. The three-piece are rallying strong support with their powerful vocals and raucous instrumentals, which combine in a sound they describe as "M'indie rock."
Irish trio Empires To Ruins have crafted an engaging rock sound that aims to get your fists pumping and your brain thinking, and they describe as "dynamic, nuanced and aggressive."
British rap metal newcomers Defaced offer up an intriguing sound that toes the line between nu-metal and metalcore and they describe as "dark, aggressive and intense."
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