Leicester band Value of Nothing formed in a pub toilet after a conversation about post-hardcore, and have gone on to craft a "fast and narky" radge post hardcore sound that they describe as "Militant. Raging. Bangers."
Introducing: Value of Nothing
New Band of the Week: Dreamweapon
Bristol-based band Dreamwrapon have conjured up a fusion of "chaotic rage jingles" in a loud but captivating rock sound that they describe as "mega, mint and occasionally gentle."
Introducing: Twilight Idols
Australian band Twilight Idols use the power of alternative rock to deliver their deeply philosophical message. They draw on melodic rock and 80s influences with sombre songwriting to craft an alluring gothic sound that they describe as "dark, melodic and overcoming."
Introducing: ENGINES OF AGGRESSION
Arizona-based ENGINES OF AGGRESSION are shaking up the industrial rock genre with a gritty, bold post-punk and nu-metal leaning sound that they describe as "heavy, melodic and honest."
Introducing: In Stone
Canadian duo In Stone offer up a deliciously in-your-face and groovy rock and metal sound that they describe as "heavy, catchy and rockin'."
Introducing: Small Town Saviours
Berkshire quartet Small Town Saviours fuse gigantic riffs and contagious choruses in a melodic rock sound they describe as "loud, catchy and explosive."
Introducing: Baby and the Beats
Belgian band Baby and the Beats deliver songs with meaning in a metal sound that covers themes as varied as romanticism, global warming and war.
Introducing: Haast Hunter
New Zealand band Haast Hunter pack a punch with filthy low-tuned guitars, heavy atmospheres and intense vocals in a sound they describe as "fearless, undefined and authentic."
Introducing: Strayers
British quartet Strayers offer up a nostalgic infatuation of alternative 90s and 2000s sounds and aesthetics that aims to be equal parts tongue-in-cheek fun and emotionally wrought. The band have crafted a deliciously feisty and grungey sound that they describe as "raw, catchy and loud."
New Music Round-Up: Betrayed, Cevret, Duplexity, Hallucinophonics, Heroes For Ghosts, The Journey Back, Los Angers, Nothing But Real & Wave Station
This month, we've got an intriguing mix of rock, metal, pop-punk and visionary psychedelic music by nine bands from France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the UK and the USA.
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