American band Divine Martyr have crafted a dramatic power metal and symphonic metal sound that's predominantly faith-based and focuses on issues like mental health, anti-marginalisation and depression.
Introducing: Divine Martyr
Introducing: Pick Up Goliath
Spain-based project Pick Up Goliath aims to push the boundaries of heavy, cinematic music with an engaging metal symphony sound that they describe as "epic, unpredictable, and narrative."
Introducing: Oïkoumen
French band Oïkoumen have honed a fascinating sound that marries metal with progressive, orchestral and symphonic elements, which they describe as "powerful, breathless and moving."
Introducing: Rise Above Instinct
Metal solo project Rise Above Instinct draws on symphonic metal inspiration and seamlessly merges orchestra and metal to craft a powerful sound that they describe as "epic, insightful and uplifting."
New Band of the Week: Vanitas
If you've dreamt about fusing djent and prog riffs, anthemic symphonic metal and orchestral sections, then we're pretty sure you'll be hooked on the sound of Birmingham's Vanitas.
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