London quartet Grave Lines fuse doom metal with gothic and electronic elements to create a powerful, distinctive and dynamic soundscape

The re-emergence of nu-metal continues with this hybrid of contemporary metalcore and 00s bounce and stomp.

Melodic contemporary rock that recalls the hooks and accessibility of 00's alternative and indie but without letting up on crunch.

Hardcore punk infused metal with a great melodic nous.

Melodic punk that straddles the line between aggression, intensity and emotion.

Finnish power-metallers lean into the trappings of the genre to deliver an album that will give fans plenty to sink their teeth into.

Khemmis are a trio of self-described doomed heavy metallers hailing from Denver, Colorado. To coincide with the release of their spectacular fourth album, Deceiver, we sat down with lead vocalist and guitarist Phil Pendergast to take a deep dive into the musical, lyrical and thematic influences behind this dark and introspective journey.

Doomed heavy metal masters channel internal and external strife to deliver their broadest, and best, album yet.

A power metal onslaught inspired by the early pioneers of the genre, mixing pummelling rhythm, blistering shreds and earworm melodies with a sense of imperious grandeur.

An lean and unrelenting death metal record that balances intensity and technicality whilst offering glimpses of something more.

Holding Absence released an outstanding sophomore album this April, now they have had the chance to take the new songs to the people - here's what they have to say about it.

The UK's leading punk and alternative festival is back and bands and fans alike are thrilled to return.