Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
Earlier this week I found myself having a little nostalgic moment listening to the awesome dirty rock-meets-electro sound of Primal Scream's XTRMNTR album. Coincidentally, later that day I came across the sound of Brighton electro rockers (IAM)WARFACE, whose music evoked similar feelings. As far as intriguing cross-genre combinations go their fusion of dirty guitar riffs... Continue Reading →
Fluffer Pit Parties have gained a reputation for being fine purveyors of all-out, face melting fun. After all, the concept is simple and fail-safe. Set up a 360-degree stage in the middle of a room. Invite the hottest scuzz, thrash, noise and punk act to play, and let punters go wild as they get a... Continue Reading →
If you're on the lookout for the most exciting new band on the UK rock scene, then Bristol noise makers Phoxjaw are right up there. Guitarist Josh Gallop aptly describes the band's sound as "Like being punched in the stomach and electrocuted but really enjoying it," which pretty much tells you everything you need to... Continue Reading →
Brighton trio Peace In Protest have formed a funky rock sound that, in their words, is "about as heavy as indie gets without being indie" but that phrase doesn't quite do this exciting new band justice. The trio are formed of guitarist and vocalist Ben and drummer Sean, who knew each other from primary school... Continue Reading →
Imagine two guys who spend their time acting like fools and getting drunk together then, during one of those boozy conversations listening to one of their favourite bands, decide to make music together and you have Liverpool duo Crapsons down to a T. The pairing of Markey (bass and vocals) and Gilbert (drums and vocals),... Continue Reading →
Hereford rockers KinStrife bring all that's good about classic rock and metal and smash them together with influences of more modern rock, which they hope will break down their hometown's inhabitants love for cover songs. The band, whose name comes from a disastrous civil war in Gondor in Lord of the Rings, was founded back... Continue Reading →
My first thought when I encountered Long Island-based band Hold Fast Hope was whether they took their name from the Thrice song of the same title. My second, far more important thought upon listening to the band's recently launched debut EP, was that the New Yorker rockers are truly outstanding. To very quickly deal with... Continue Reading →
The number of amazing rock festivals taking place this year is frankly staggering. And one of the best lineups, even in the face of such strong competition, is ArcTanGent Festival in Bristol, which takes place on 16-18 August. The ultimate festival for math-rock, post-rock, noise rock, alt-rock and more, which will be headlined by the... Continue Reading →
As the name implies Cardiff newcomers Dead At 27 have taken plenty of inspiration from a certain legendary Seattle musician - to the extent they've written a song depicting the events of his suicide. And their raw rock sound is almost an ode to Kurt Cobain, with gruff vocals supported by intense, pounding drums and... Continue Reading →
Not content with crafting an engaging punk meets rock sound that they describe as "passionate, explosive and empowering," Canada's Excuses Excuses are also on a mission to make the modern society we find ourselves lumbered with a better place for everyone to live in. The Toronto-based trio's story began way back when Kyle Wilton (vocals and guitars)... Continue Reading →
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