Intriguing new Japanese metal band NEMOPHILA offer up an intoxicating yet fierce sound they summarise as "soft and fluffy hell."
Introducing: NEMOPHILA
Introducing: Young Pretorians
South coast band Young Pretorians fuse elements of punk and rock in an engaging, feel good throwback sound. In their words, "It’s guitar music and for us that’s the best music" and we certainly can't disagree with that.
Introducing: Ashes of Autumn
Exciting new Australian rockers Ashes of Autumn offer up a deliciously high-octane hard rock sound that blends powerful vocals with explosive melodies, which they describe as being "dynamic, accessible and organic."
Introducing: Plant My Bones
Finnish trio Plant My Bones offer up a thrilling sound that harnesses influences from across the rock and metal spectrum. The band combines prog rock influences, modern metal riffing and multi-layered harmonies alongside stunning vocals that, in their words, packs "maximal amounts of whoopass mayhem shabang."
Introducing: Please Use Right Excuses
Let us take you on a nostalgic trip back to the early 1990s with the raw, grungy rock sound of Brazilian band Please Use Right Excuses, who describe themselves as "the ones that express feelings, emotions."
Introducing: Azure
Brighton band Azure offer up fascinating fantasy rock with progressive elements in a sound that fuses unusual harmonies, odd time signatures, virtuosic guitars, wild synthesisers and a whole load of fun.
New Band of the Week: The Late Aprils
Hertfordshire newcomers The Late Aprils have emerged from the pandemic-enforced lockdown armed with hard-hitting riffs and engaging vocals in an intoxicating sound that they describe as "soaring, anthemic and riff-tastic."
Introducing: HeadFury
In five years of running GigRadar, we've only previously featured two bands from Africa. But we've found another in the thrilling melodic rock sound of largely Johannesburg-based HeadFury, who summarise themselves as "three super sexy dudes making killer tunes just for fun."
Introducing: Colour & Shade
Melbourne-based quartet Colour & Shade hope to offer a bit of something for everyone, fusing hardcore influences with driving riffs and big hooky choruses in a sound they describe as "honest, driven and meaningful."
Introducing: Taking Flight
Danish band Taking Flight offer up a heavy riff-driven sound that fuses classic rock and high-paced punk influences.
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