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We’ve featured several “one-man-bands” through the years of running GigRadar, but only one has ever made it to our New Band of the Week feature. But we’ve now doubled that tally as we unearthed Glasgow-based Caustic Waves’ nostalgic alternative post-hardcore.
Amsterdam heavy rock band Horizon Tide, who intriguingly and slightly randomly describe their music as “the lemon in your coffee.”
If you’re a fan of the weird and bizarre and you’re generally a bit fed up with the way of the world (let’s face it, who isn’t?) then Muscle Vest could be just the tonic.
Newcomers State of You proudly proclaim “This is British rock’n’roll” ahead of a raucous conclusion to their second single. And the band are an exciting new addition to the British scene, more than living up to the promise that if you like heavy, fast rock and your instinct is to run towards the moshpit, then they are the band for you.
We thought it was high time we revived our Fresh Tunes Spotify playlist, which collates up to 30 of our favourite new tracks from some of our favourite new rock and metal bands.
There’s probably not too many cooler places to be in a rock band than Florida. And South Florida band Dirty Rivals absolutely ooze in coolness with their high-energy hard rock meets alternative rock with drizzles of indie influences.
Danish band Deep Drive formed through a love for heavy music with the aim of merging an old school sound with modern production quality, which they describe as “organic, melodic and determined.”
Greater Manchester band If I Die Tonight are on their way to crafting a sound that they believe you won’t hear anywhere else.
British newcomers Pale offer up a thrilling and intoxicating rock sound that builds you up with powerful guitars and vocals then brings you back down with warm ambient moments and meaningful lyrics.
They may be Qu!et by name but there’s nothing overly quiet about the nature of this New York band.
We delve into the “dark facts” of being a metal musician in Iran by interviewing the founder of Iran’s first metal label Tough Sounds.
Riff-lovers everywhere gather around because “heavy riff disciples” Margarita Witch Cult are here to become your torchbearers of unholy din.
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