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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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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
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#NewBandoftheWeek: A catchy fusion of #Deathcore and European #Electronicore from exciting new British band Premier Jester. We checked out latest single Slow Dance and chatted with vocalists Joey and Jimmy to find out more. #NewMusic

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New Band of the Week: Premier Jester
British band Premier Jester promise you won’t be able to sit still while listening to their catchy fusion of deathcore and European electronicore. The band aims to bring a bundle of fun, ener…
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December 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Introducing: The aggressively engaging sound of Manchester rap meets #rock meets #metal trio PSYCHOSCALLY. We checked out their latest single THE PSYCHOSCALLEH MANTRA and had a chat with frontman Jake to find out more. #NewMusic

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Introducing: PSYCHOSCALLY
Manchester trio PSYCHOSCALLY offer up a soundtrack for the common man with a diverse fusion of rock, metal, rap and punk in an aggressively catchy sound they describe as “unapologetic, defian…
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December 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Introducing: The thrillingly aggressive yet melodic sound of Portuguese #ModernMetal band Above the Ocean, who fuse elements of #Metalcore and #NuMetal. We checked out new single Thank You and had a chat with the band. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Above the Ocean
Portuguese band Above the Ocean fuse elements of metalcore, groove metal and nu-metal in a modern metal sound that’s equal parts aggressive and melodic, and they describe as “heavy, cat…
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December 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Introducing: The thrillingly aggressive but melodic and emotional #GrooveMetal sound of Irish band Asylum Road. We checked out their brand new single Mask of Oblivion and chatted with the band to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Asylum Road
Strap yourself in for a white-knuckle ride with thrilling Irish band Asylum Road, who fuse the aggression of groove metal with intricate melodies and emotional core.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Introducing: The ferocious, fast-paced street punk sound of Dutch #Punk band Malad. We checked out Dode Democratie from their debut album and chatted with frontman Jordy ahead of their upcoming second album. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Malad
Serving up a furious, fast-paced blend of street punk and hardcore energy, Malad deliver a firm kick to the jaw with a nostalgic punk sound that they describe as “different, raging and unexpe…
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December 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Introducing: The diverse #rock meets #grunge meets #shoegaze sound of Leicester band Shallowdrown. We checked out their debut EP and chatted with vocalist Molly Henry to find out more. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Shallowdrown
Leicester band Shallowdrown have crafted a diverse sound that fuses elements of heavy rock, indie, grunge and shoegaze and they describe as “loud, jangly and whimsical.”
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December 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Introducing: Swedish duo Soturi, who've honed an explosive sound that merges the aggression of #Metal with Scandinavian melancholy. We checked out new single Puppet Master and chatted with vocalist Gabriel. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Soturi
Swedish duo Soturi have honed an explosive sound that merges the modern aggression of metal with the melancholy of Scandinavia and they describe as “fast, fierce and melodic.”
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December 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Introducing: Finnish newcomers Bloodstained Halo, who fuse #Metalcore, #Melodeath and #NuMetal in a crushing yet melodic sound. We checked out debut single Monster and chatted with guitarist Toni Tiainen. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Bloodstained Halo
Finnish band Bloodstained Halo blend the ferocity of metalcore, the melody of melodeath and the rawness of nu-metal in a powerful sound they describe as “aggressive, melodic and groovy.&#8221…
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December 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Introducing: We take a nostalgic trip back to the days of 90s #Thrash with Greek trio Cremate. We checked out the Athens band's new EP Ready To Fight and chatted with frontman Chris to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Cremate
Greek band Cremate take us on a nostalgic trip back to the 1990s with a thrilling thrash meets death metal sound that they describe as “aggressive, melodic and dark.”
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December 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Introducing: The political, pissed-off radge #PostHardcore sound of Leicester band Value of Nothing. We checked out their debut EP Mental Gymkhana and chatted with vocalist Nat to find out more. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Value of Nothing
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 describ…
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December 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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#NewBandoftheWeek: The diverse and experimental #DeathMetal meets Industrial #Shiftcore sound of exciting British band Cartoons Can't Die. We checked out new single Kinslayer and chatted with the band to find out more. #NewMusic

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New Band of the Week: Cartoons Can’t Die
British band Cartoons Can’t Die fuse everything from groove, death metal and metalcore to industrial, prog and electronic elements in a fascinatingly diverse and experimental sound that they …
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December 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Introducing: Austrian band Veins Of Suffering, who aim to modernise Swedish #DeathMetal with an aggressive and haunting sound. We checked out their new EP and chatted with guitarist Dominik to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Veins of Suffering
You could be forgiven for assuming Austria’s Veins of Suffering hailed from the northern lands of Scandinavia, given their aggressive and haunting death metal sound.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Introducing: Gather round our virtual campfire for tales of mythology and ancient monsters from anonymous German #BlackMetal newcomers Bestiarium. We checked out latest single La Llorona and chatted with the band. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Bestiarium
Gather round our virtual campfire and let German band Bestiarium scare the bejeesus out of you by delving deep into the realms of mythology, tales of monsters and eerie beings of the night.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Introducing: The aggressive but catchy #Metalcore sound of Alex Sandra, who's building a community and a safe space for trauma survivors. We checked out latest track LOWEST and chatted with Alex to find out more. #NewMusic

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Introducing: Alex Sandra
California-based metalcore force Alex Sandra offers up a rally cry for self-worth and resilience, fusing raw lyrics with an aggressive but catchy sound that she describes as “power, resilienc…
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December 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Introducing: We discover "Turkey's first modern metal band," exciting Istanbul quintet Velev Ki. We checked out the band's heavier approach on their new EP and had a chat to find out more. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Velev Ki
Velev Ki are on a mission to put Turkish metal on the map. The quintet live up to their claim of being “Turkey’s first modern metal band” with an intense metalcore sound that blen…
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December 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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#NewBandoftheWeek: The loud, captivating "chaotic rage jingles" sound of new Bristol rockers Dreamweapon. We checked out their debut single Scarecrow Army and chatted with frontman Danny Garland to find out more. #NewMusic

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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.&…
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December 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Introducing: The feisty #Punk sound of Stoke's The Thirteenth Turn, who blend elements of rock, hardcore and metal. We checked out new track Wasn't born to lose and had a chat ahead of tomorrow's debut album. #NewMusic

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Introducing: The Thirteenth Turn
Stoke-based The Thirteenth Turn fuse elements of punk, rock, hardcore and metal in a feisty sound that they describe as “hard, loud and unapologetic.”
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November 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Introducing: The fascinating, immersive, technical and emotional #ModernMetal sound of Swiss band Ophelia's Eye. We checked out their new single Severance and chatted to the band ahead of next month's second EP. #NewMusic #Metal

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Introducing: Ophelia’s Eye
Swiss band Ophelia’s Eye offer up a fascinatingly immersive, technical and emotional metal sound that they describe as “energetic, hard-hitting and honest.”
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November 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Introducing: The alluring gothic #AltRock sound of new Brisbane band Twilight Idols. We checked out their third single Love And Sand and had a chat with the band to find out more. #NewMusic #Rock

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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 allu…
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November 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM