Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Welsh newcomers Guilty Party will have you reminiscing about your rebellious days of raiding Bargain Booze, "Ibiza deep cuts" and crashing rich kids' parties with a catchy, melodic and relatable rock sound they describe as "hooky, fat and honest."
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."
Exciting London newcomers Tether. offer up a modern spin on post-hardcore with a furiously feisty and intense but engaging sound that they describe as "energetic, cathartic and inspirational."
BITTER KISSES offer up an infectious sound that fuses rock with elements of electro and pop, which they describe as "heavy, infectious and pazazzful?"
Bristol band IOTA have honed an infectious alternative rock sound that fuses engaging vocals and punchy guitars with dreamy harmonies and driving rhythms.
Israeli band Oceans On Orion seek to entertain with a thrilling brand of what they describe as "Glam Core Metal." Expect dramatic vocals, big riffs and lively instrumentals in a sound that fuses metalcore with 80s influences. What's not to love?
Exciting British newcomers Mother Vulture combine filthy riffing, stunning vocals and beefy breakdowns in an intoxicating bluesy, punky rock sound they describe as "chaotic, energetic and intense." Indeed, the band claims their music is so chaotic it will "leave you with horrific injuries."
Swiss band Cave Wolves have fused hard rock, post-grunge, punk and metal influences into a roaring and snarling sound that they describe as "high energy rock’n'roll."
Exciting new Connecticut band Robot Monster offer up a raw and infectious brand of riff-heavy rock that they describe as "heavy, dynamic and contemplative."
New post-hardcore band Modernwelfare fuse elements of metal and alternative rock with electronic and pop influences in a sound they describe as "fun, fast and hopefully thought-provoking."
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