On The Radar: Asylum Road, Blackwater, LAFAYETTE, Matted, Odjur, Oïkoumen, Re:O, September Mourning & StopGap Solution

Our first round-up of new rock and metal of 2026 brings you a feast of new rock and metal with the occasional symphonic delight. This collection of new releases brings you new bands to explore from France, Ireland, Japan/the UK, Sweden and the USA.

January 31, 2026 0

Introducing: September Mourning

ard rock and metal collective September Mourning see themselves as more than just a band, but a transmedia project that fuses music, comics and performance into a single immersive universe.

October 4, 2025 1

Introducing: Nowhere To Be Found

The Portuguese surf haven Ericeira of may not be the most obvious place to unearth an exciting new metal band, but that's exactly the case with Nowhere To Be Found.