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05/08/2024

: Brighton band offer up a lively punk rock sound specialising in short and sweet songs led by feisty vocals. We checked out the band's debut EP and had a chat with frontman Gabriel Pentin to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/08/05/newbandoftheweek-selftorque

Brighton band Self Torque offer up a catchy and lively punk rock sound that specialises in short and sweet songs led by feisty shouty vocals.

15/05/2024

: One man rap metal band DEFACED offer up an engaging sound that toes the line between nu-metal and metalcore. We checked out their debut single Reignite and chatted with the man behind the band Curtis Hammond to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/05/15/newbandoftheweek-defaced

British rap metal newcomers Defaced offer up an intriguing sound that toes the line between nu-metal and metalcore and they describe as “dark, aggressive and intense.”

07/05/2024

: We've been travelling the world for the last few years but never really discovered any cool music scenes in the way we'd hoped. However, that all changed in Perth as, on Friday evening, we headed down to a really fun gig at Lynott's Lounge.

And we enjoyed four heavy, energetic and highly entertaining sets by From The Ruins, Closed Off, and , plus a wild strand of moshing!

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/05/07/gigreview-perthhardcore-fromtheruins-closedoff-hysteria-concretebomb

Friday night saw the return of From The Ruins alongside three new talents from Perth’s hardcore scene, Concrete Bomb, Hysteria and Closed Off!

06/05/2024

: Pop-rock newcomers BXRRELL, who combine catchy rock with an emo edge and modern pop sensibilities and speak out against continued misogynistic abuse in the music industry and online. We checked out their latest single White Noise and had a chat with vocalist and guitarist Sophie Burrell to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/05/06/newbandoftheweek-bxrrell

Pop-rock newcomers BXRRELL have crafted an engaging sound that combines catchy rock with an emo edge and modern pop sensibilities. Critically, they also portray a message about the sad state of aff…

03/05/2024

Ready for our first gig in 5 years (and 1 day) and our first gig outside of the UK

02/05/2024

Introducing: Greek band Still Dusk, who've crafted an energetic, brooding and powerful rock meets metal sound that they describe as “mysterious, thrilling and dark.” We checked out the trio's debut EP Garden and had a chat with vocalist Konstantina to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/05/02/introducing-stilldusk

Greek band Still Dusk have a crafted an energetic, brooding and powerful rock meets metal sound that they describe as “mysterious, thrilling and dark.”

29/04/2024

: They may go by the name Quiet Neighbours, but there's nothing quiet about these Northern Irish newcomers' raucously engaging fusion of grunge, metal and metalcore. We checked out their latest single ROT and had a chat with guitarist Jamie McMinn to find out more about them and the Northern Irish metal scene.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/04/29/newbandoftheweek-quietneighbours

These Northern Irish newcomers may go by the name Quiet Neighbours, but we suspect you’d be issuing your fair share of noise complaints if you had them living next door to you.

29/04/2024

Looking for new music? One of our favourites at GR Towers, Defences are back in style. The Curse, their first new music in 2 years, was released earlier this month and it's an absolute banger!

Listen to the track here: https://open.spotify.com/track/41ffed7n0zfmhxit9cFsGH?si=e2d97763ffa24748

And find out more about the band in our podcast interview from a few years ago: https://gigradar.co.uk/2021/04/30/gigradioepisode13-thedefencesone

New music podcast GigRadio Episode 13 features an interview with British metal band Defences and great new music from all around the world.

22/04/2024

: Bradford trio Drella fuse gritty guitars and politicised lyrics in an engaging p***y rock sound that they describe as “powerful, political and energetic.” We took a listen to their latest single Guillotine and chatted with frontman Jonny Whyatt to find out more about them.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/04/22/newbandoftheweek-drella

Bradford trio Drella combine gritty guitars and acutely politicised lyrics in a catchy p***y rock sound that they describe as “powerful, political and energetic.”

17/04/2024

: Promoting Unsigned Artists With QH Sound. Our Music Industry feature returns as we shine the light on Kent-based music startup QH SOUND. The company just launched the Unsigned Collection Volume 1, which promotes new Kent musicians from rock bands and indie artists to singer/songwriters and rappers.

We chatted with Creative Director Quadri Haruna to learn more about the QH Sound mission, which will continue with a series of physical releases promoting new musicians across the UK.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/04/17/musicindustry-qhsound

Our latest Music Industry post focuses on Quadri Haruna, the Creative Director of QH Sound, a Kent-based music startup that aims to promote unsigned musicians.

15/04/2024

: Birmingham band offer up a fusion of grungey rock and mellow shoegaze that they describe as “serene, nostalgic and aggressive.” We checked out their latest single Scratch and chatted with vocalist Eva to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/04/15/newbandoftheweek-tnlvzn

Birmingham band TNL VZN have crafted an engaging fusion of grungy rock and mellow shoegaze that they describe as “serene, nostalgic and aggressive.”

10/04/2024

Introducing: Doom rules in the powerful sound of new Greek band Distorted Reflection, which combines three titans of the Greek metal scene. We checked out the band's debut album Doom Rules Eternally and chatted to frontman Kostas Salomidis to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/04/10/introducing-distortedreflection

09/04/2024

: Old school emo with a modern twist from exciting Bristol newcomers LOVELOSTuk, who fuse heavy and engaging atmospheric elements. We checked out the quartet's excellent debut single BURNBRIGHT and had a chat to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/04/09/newbandoftheweek-lovelost

03/04/2024

Introducing: We're revisiting one of our all-time favourites today as we introduce solo artist , the former frontman of indie rock "sad man song" purveyors War Waves. We checked out Marc's latest single Feeling Feeder and had a chat to find out more about his move to being a solo artist.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/04/03/introducing-marcnewby

Marc Newby, a self-confessed “36-year-old cat dad from Ipswich,” is a solo artist whose music is a little lighter than the War Waves days but retains the lyrical excellence.

02/04/2024

Looking for a heavy metalcore meets deathcore fix? Brisbane's Illusionary just released their 2nd EP BLOODLETTER... and it is huge! We especially love the technical guitars and brutality of ZOMBIE, DREAM EATER, which fuses intensity with delicious guitars, and the appropriately named final track END.

You can find out more about the band from our interview with them back in December: https://gigradar.co.uk/2023/12/05/introducing-illusionary

And give the EP a listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/11fGYzFw26l7rYxDTpVmHj?si=5CiM2IKcQieRONl6AYtfQw

Brisbane band Illusionary fuse progressive elements and, in their words, “angry, heavy vocals” in an aggressive but captivating metalcore meets deathcore sound that they describe as & #8…

02/04/2024

: London-based Electron Band fuse elements of metal, nu-metal, hard rock and grunge in an engaging sound they describe as “vicious, ferocious and unapologetic.” We checked out their latest single Burning Inside and had a chat with frontman Jason Payne ahead of next month's EP The Unbound.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/04/02/newbandoftheweek-electron

London-based trio Electron fuse elements of grunge, hard rock, metal and nu-metal in an intense but engaging sound that they describe as “vicious, ferocious and unapologetic.”

27/03/2024

Introducing: German duo FLOYA deliver a delicious fusion of rock and EDM that oozes positivity and they describe as “ecstatic, celebratory and conscious.” We checked out their superb debut album Yemu and had a chat with vocalist Phil Bayer to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/03/27/introducing-floya

German duo FLOYA offer up music’s version of cheese and chocolate in a gorgeous fusion of rock and EDM that oozes positivity and they describe as “ecstatic, celebratory and conscious.& #…

26/03/2024

: The powerful groove death metal sound of exciting Leeds band Godeth, who describe their music as “infectious, crushing and somber.” We checked out the quintet's latest single Coup de Grâce and chatted with the band ahead of their upcoming second EP.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/03/26/newbandoftheweek-godeth

Leeds band Godeth combine vicious yet engaging vocals and intoxicating riffs in a powerful groove death metal sound that they describe as “infectious, crushing and somber.”

18/03/2024

Like being hit around the face with a slab of metal savagery? Then we think you'll love the "thrashy groove fusion" sound of new British band Fates Messenger. We checked out their first two singles Scars and Bonechapel and had a chat with frontman Tony Maddocks.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/03/18/newbandoftheweek-fatesmessenger

Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands all over the world

11/03/2024

: A delicious taste of the 2000s with the emo, post-hardcore and synth metalcore sound of Derby quartet We Are Sovereign. We took a listen to their debut album Step Out Your Comfort Zone and had a chat with vocalist Laura to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/03/11/newbandoftheweek-wearesovereign

East Midlands metalcore synth band We Are Sovereign bring us a delicious taste of the 2000s alongside a core focus on resilience in a sound they describe as “raw, emotional, hard-hitting, rel…

04/03/2024

: A delicious taste of 2000s nu-metal from exciting Oxford quartet Arimea, who describe their music as “impenetrable, nostalgic and alluring.” We checked out their latest single Castiel, dug into their impressive back catalogue and had a chat with vocalist Whitney Cooper to find out more about them.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/03/04/newbandoftheweek-arimea

British metal newcomers Arimea aim to capture the essence of 2000s nu-metal with elements of hardcore and hip-hop. So expect chunky riffs combined with a splash of record scratch, a sprinkle of Mis…

29/02/2024

Introducing: The engaging and intense progressive death metal sound of Italian band Mind Control. We checked out the band's excellent 2nd album Elements and had a chat with vocalist Stefania Salladini to find out more about them.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/02/29/introducing-mindcontrol

Italian band Mind Control aims to encapsulate harmonious melodies, personal depth, and raw intensity into a progressive death metal sound that they describe as “melodic, intimate and brutal.&…

27/02/2024

Introducing: Alternative rockers Hana Piranha, who've crafted an intriguing sound that fuses heavy guitars, orchestral arrangements and dark lyrical content. We checked out their latest single Lorelei and album Wingspan and had a chat with vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Hana to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/02/27/introducing-hanapiranha

Alternative rockers Hana Piranha have crafted an intriguing sound that fuses heavy guitars, orchestral arrangements and dark lyrical content and they describe as “dark, genuine and intense.& #…

26/02/2024

: Bridgend band Icantdie offer up an engaging post-hardcore sound that aims to be heavy yet accessible. We checked out the trio's excellent 3rd album Errors and had a chat with frontman Kyle and drummer Adam to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/02/26/newbandoftheweek-icantdie

South Wales band ICANTDIE offer up a post-hardcore sound that’s both heavy and accessible that they like to summarise as “chaotic, heavy, loud, frenetic, energetic and dark.”

19/02/2024

Our first of 2024 is Bristol-based , who offer up an engaging "genre-bending" alt-metal sound. We checked out their latest single What I Need and had a chat with the duo to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2024/02/19/newbandoftheweek-adatewithdestiny

Bristol-based duo A Date With Destiny pride themselves on their ability to experiment with multiple genres while sticking to their rock/metal roots. The result is an intriguingly diverse sound that…

18/12/2023

Our final of 2023 takes us over to the east coast of Northern Ireland with exciting new punk rockers The New Normal NI. We checked out the quartet's excellent debut EP Not Yours and had a chat with bassist Carlin Brown about their music, their influences and their important message about dispelling all forms of hatred.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2023/12/18/newbandoftheweek-thenewnormal

Our final New Band of the Week of 2023 takes us over to the east coast of Northern Ireland to discover punk rock quartet The New Normal. The band have crafted a lively punk sound that they describe…

13/12/2023

Introducing: The "Beef Wellington of Metalcore," exciting new Australian band Future Static. The Naarm, Melbourne quintet offer up a deliciously hard-hitting, groovy, melodic and riff-laden sound that they summarise as “heavy, catchy and tasty.” We took a listen to their superb debut album Liminality and had a chat with vocalist Amariah Cook to find out more about them.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2023/12/13/introducing-futurestatic

Exciting new Australian band Future Static intriguingly describe themselves as “the Beef Wellington of metalcore” thanks to a deliciously hard-hitting, groovy, melodic and riff-laden so…

11/12/2023

: Join us in a dystopian world of despair, hope and optimism with the post-apocalyptic math rock sound of Somerset and Dorset-based duo . We checked out the band's first three singles and had a chat with Josh and Tom ahead of their next batch of new music.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2023/12/11/newbandoftheweek-gathertheend

Somerset and Dorset-based duo Gather The End transport us into a dystopian world of despair, hope and optimism with a post-apocalyptic math rock sound. The “two big kids trying to make music&…

06/12/2023

Introducing: Nottingham band Blight Town offer a little something for everyone with their fusion of progressive post-hardcore, math-rock, metal, alt-rock, pop and more. We checked out their latest single Pipe Dream and had a chat with the band to find out more.

Read here: https://gigradar.co.uk/2023/12/06/introducing-blighttown

Nottingham band Blight Town fuse elements of progressive post-hardcore, math-rock and pop in a thrilling sound that they describe as “eclectic, bouncy and catchy” and “spicy, tech…