The only remarkable thing about Loyal To The Grave is that they are from Japan.

I’m willing to believe that this band is worth checking out if you’re into Pianos Become The Teeth, La Dispute or even Thursday but I couldn’t hear any of the music because I was so distracted by t

Bruce Springsteen has influenced a whole mess of artists with his working man’s take on rock ‘n roll. Take The Gaslight Anthem or The Hold Steady for example.

From Los Angeles comes I, Omega. They’re a progressive metal band with a mission: playing technically proficient metal that is widely accessible.

What do you get when you put members of post-metal powerhouse Pelican and the sludgemeisters of 16 together in the studio? Apparently a poppy album. Who would’ve thunk it!

Twenty years into their career and five years after their last full-length, MXPX comes out of nowhere with a new album called “Plans Within Plans”.

Empowerment is a German hardcore band that does not sound like Caliban or HeavenShallBurn but one that get its influences from 80s/90s NYHC acts.

Kabul Golf Club is a relatively new Belgian band consisting of four dudes who are out to annoy the fuck out of you. In a good way.

Marriages is a new offshoot from the Red Sparowes family who immediately establish themselves with the “Kitsune” EP.

Heartcakeparty… seriously? Every time I think I’ve heard the worst band name ever, someone else comes along and seemingly trumps it.