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A music blog focused on new rock, metal and punk bands. We've covered over 1,200 new bands from 55 countries.

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#NewBandoftheWeek: The angsty and nostalgic #AltMetal and #NuMetal sound of new British project abide, led by Tom Ungerer, the bassist for Sam Fender. We checked out their first 2 singles and chatted with Tom to find out more. #NewMusic

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New Band of the Week: abide
Emerging alternative meets nu-metal project abide combines heavy riffs with unsettling atmospheres and confessional lyrics in a sound they describe as “nostalgic, energetic and angsty.”
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January 26, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Introducing: The #PowerMetal and #SymphonicMetal sound of American faith-based quartet Divine Martyr. We checked out their new single Resistance, their first with new vocalist Kassey on board, and chatted with the band. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Divine Martyr
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 d…
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January 26, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Introducing: The intense #DeathMetal meets #Deathcore sound of exciting Swiss band Arcaine. We checked out their latest two singles, including new track Eternal Burden, and chatted with drummer Reto to find out more. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Arcaine
Swiss death metal band Arcaine pack an almighty punch, blending brutal guitars, ferocious rhythms and vicious vocals with immersive harmonies in a sound that they describe as “hard, technical…
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January 26, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Introducing: The powerful #Metalcore sound of French newcomers Neova, who fuse intense vocals, big riffs and atmospheric synths. We checked out their first 2 singles and chatted with the band. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Neova
French metalcore band Neova offer up a powerful sound that fuses precise production with melodic intensity and striking contrasts, and they describe as “intense, dark and emotional.”
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January 26, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Introducing: The thrilling, powerful #HeavyMetal sound of Brazil-based global project Nine Red Moons. We checked out second single Sumerian Songs for the Dead and chatted with Eduardo ahead of their debut album. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Nine Red Moons
If you’re hankering after the good old heavy metal days of the 1980s and 90s, then you’re going to love the thrilling, powerful sound of Brazil-based global project Nine Red Moons, who …
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January 26, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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Introducing: The engaging #rock meets #grunge meets #indie sound of London-based band Dream Delay. We checked out their two recent singles, including the delicious Lilies of the Valley, and chatted with vocalist Lonvy. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Dream Delay
London-based Dream Delay blend elements of rock, grunge, indie and pop in an engaging sound that they describe as “enigmatic, contrasting and dreamy.”
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January 26, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Introducing: The evolving, edgy #rock and #metal sound of Strasbourg quartet Perpetual Escape. We checked out their new single Checkmate and chatted with drummer Florian to find out more. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Perpetual Escape
The sound of French band Perpetual Escape has evolved through various phases, leading them to an edgy melodic rock and metal sound that they describe as “riffs, melody and energy.”
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January 26, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Introducing: The diverse and captivating rock sound of Irish quartet Gather The Lost. We checked out their latest single Delusional and chatted with vocalist Carolyn Dunne ahead of their debut album. #NewMusic #Rock

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Introducing: Gather The Lost
Irish quartet Gather The Lost have crafted a diverse and captivating rock sound that’s as haunting as it is powerful, and they describe as “raw, gritty and atmospheric.”
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January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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#NewBandoftheWeek: The genre-fluid sound of Scottish band The Tempilstiks, who blend rock, metal and punk energy in a high-octane sound. We checked out their latest single Number 1 and chatted with frontman Andy Robertson. #NewMusic

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New Band of the Week: The Tempilstiks
Scottish band The Tempilstiks offer up a fusion of rock, metal and punk energy in a “genre-fluid” sound that they describe as “dynamic, energetic and raw.”
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January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Introducing: The superb old-school #HeavyMetal sound of Michigan quartet KILJIN. We checked out Disjointed, from their new album Far Too Gone, and chatted with frontman Trevor to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: KILJIN
Formed by a quarter of heavy metal lovers, KILJIN have forged a sound that blends old-school metal with modern aggression and bucketloads of attitude, which they describe as “heavy, loud and …
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January 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Introducing: The engaging and diverse #NuMetal sound of Canadian duo NOXATRA. We checked out their latest single ANTIDOTE and chatted with Francis Ciroi to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: NOXATRA
Canadian duo NOXATRA have crafted an engaging and diverse nu-metal sound that fuses impressive vocals with powerful metal elements and they describe as “emotional, unpredictable and catchy.&#…
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January 15, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Introducing: The powerful #SymphonicMetal and #HardRock sound of Pennsylvania band Eden On Fire. We checked out their latest single Villain and chatted with vocalist Amy Gould. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Eden On Fire
Pennsylvania band Eden On Fire packs a punch with a powerful symphonic metal and hard rock sound that they describe as “melodic, heavy and emotional.”
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January 15, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Introducing: We tick off country number 61 as we meet Georgian #NuMetal band Skin To Bone, who started out as a Linkin Park tribute act. We checked out their third single and chatted to frontman Davut Sergeev. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Skin To Bone
Georgian band Skin To Bone fuse powerful guitars and raw emotion in an engaging sound that blends nu-metal and alternative metal and they describe as “unsettled, raw and heavy.”
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January 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Introducing: The diverse #rock and #metal sound of South Florida newcomers Chasing Stars. We checked out their recent single Heartless Machine and chatted with frontman Miguel to find out more. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Chasing Stars
South Florida band Chasing Stars have crafted an intriguingly diverse rock and metal sound that they describe as “emotional, revealing and introspective.”
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January 14, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Introducing: The powerful #Deathcore sound of Istanbul-based Iranian band Cats Season. We checked out Grave Of All Great Things and chatted with frontman Mustafa to discover the terrifying events that forced them out of their country.

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Introducing: Cats Season
The ongoing events in Iran highlight the daily struggles that now-Istanbul-based Cats Season know all too well, having escaped their country following a horrifying raid. It fuelled the band’s…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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#NewBandoftheWeek: Swashbuckling sea shanties from exciting pirate #Metal crew The Anchors, who fuse thrash with ska punk. We checked out The Silver Coin from their debut EP and chatted with frontman Captain John Weak.

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New Band of the Week: The Anchors
Strap on your eyepatch, crack open the rum and sharpen that sword for a swashbuckling adventure with pirate metal newcomers The Anchors, who describe their lively thrash metal meets ska punk sound …
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January 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Introducing: The dramatic and engaging Violent Musical Theatre sound of American quintet Nox Sinister. We checked out their recent single Tell Me, Father, and chatted with the band to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Nox Sinister
Step into the intriguing world of Nox Sinister, who position themselves with the ‘soft lore’ of being a medieval court that decided to conquer the world through music. The American coll…
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January 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Introducing: The compelling, heavily story-led #HardRock meets #HeavyMetal sound of Italian band Reel. We checked out new single Stolen Dreams and chatted with vocalist Axel ahead of their 2nd EP and its accompanying novel. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Reel
Italian band Reel will hook you in with a compelling, heavily story-led hard rock meets heavy metal sound that they describe as “cinematic, immersive and intense.”
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January 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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#NewBandoftheWeek: London quintet Outside Voices offer up a dramatic and diverse #AlternativeRock sound. We checked out their latest single Chaos and had a chat with the band to find out more. #NewMusic #Rock

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New Band of the Week: Outside Voices
London band Outside Voice offer up a diverse, dramatic and engaging alternative rock meets punk rock sound that they describe as “distinctive, energetic and empowering.”
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January 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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Our final #OnTheRadar of 2025 brings you a fix of new #Rock, #Metal and #PostHardcore. Check out new tracks from Bristol bands Dreamweapon and IOTA, Portugal's PUSH! and Swiss band WINDSHELTER. #NewMusic

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On The Radar: Dreamweapon, IOTA, PUSH! & WINDSHELTER
Our final round-up of new music from bands we’ve previously interviewed of 2025 brings you a tasty little collection of new rock and metal. This month, we’ve got new tracks by four band…
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December 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Introducing: Canadian band OMBRA, who offer up #ThrashMetal riffs in a sound they describe as "intense and energetic." We checked out their first 2 singles and chatted to frontman Giuseppe. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: OMBRA
Canadian band OMBRA explore the realities of the human condition through the form of thrash metal riffs in a sound they describe as “intense, energetic and cinematic.”
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December 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Introducing: A fusion of musical and cultural backgrounds in the powerful but engaging #Metal sound of French-Japanese band Re:Instinct. We checked out their debut single SILENCE INTO SOUND and chatted with vocalist Mody Ptd.

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Introducing: Re:Instinct
French-Japanese band Re:Instinct blend different musical and cultural backgrounds and influences in a powerful but engaging metal sound that they describe as “intense, emotional and honest.&#…
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December 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Introducing: The hard-hitting sound of Canada's The Velvet Supersloths, who blend heavy #Rock and #GrooveMetal. We checked out new single Set the World on Fire and chatted with frontman Johnny Maximum. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: The Velvet Supersloths
Canadian band The Velvet Supersloths blend heavy rock and groove metal in a hard-hitting sound that they describe as “heavy, groovy and uplifting.”
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December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Introducing: The engaging #DeathMetal meets #ProgressiveMetal sound of Norwegian band LIVERUM. We checked out their new single Arctic Breeze and chatted with frontman Adrian to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: LIVERUM
Norwegian band LIVERUM have crafted a death metal meets progressive metal sound that fuses intense screams with hypnotic soundscapes.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Introducing: Intense #PostHardcore meets #MelodicHardcore from exciting Rome band BRAILLE_RM. We checked out their new single Amigdala and chatted with frontman Axel to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: BRAILLE
Italian band BRAILLE fuse crushing riffs and intense vocals in a powerful post-hardcore meets melodic hardcore sound that they describe as “sad, reflective and tormented.”
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December 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM