To celebrate 40 years the three brother collective Balaam and the Angel return with their first taste of new material in over three decades with latest EP Forces of Evil

When Delain mainman Martijn Westerholt declared in February 2021 that the band would now become a solo project, following the parting of the ways with the rest of the line-up many wondered how this would be achieved, the magic of the ensemble lost.

Making some big noise from the Valleys, Welsh outfit Yaki Dah are the latest in a long and illustrious line of musicians from that part of the UK who have plans to conquer the world.

People can be afraid to speak out on what they believe, but that’s not the case with the brand new Darko EP titled “Greyscale”.

Renowned for their stellar live shows, Kent trio Bamboozle have brought the visceral thrill of Rockabilly bang up to date in fine style, perfectly capturing the pioneering spirit from when the nascent sound caused a global youthquake.

100 Watt Vipers are back Bigger, better and catchier than ever before.

The 70s musical revival is in full swing and young band Revenant throw their hats into the ring with the EP What a Time to be Alive and it is a cracker.

Multi platinum Kiwi four piece Devilskin celebrate the 10th anniversary of debut We Rise by dropping a six track monster of an EP with both old and new.

Wildstreet is a hard rock band formed in 2006 in New York City. The band was founded by lead vocalist and guitarist Eric Jayk, who sought to create a high-energy rock group reminiscent of the Sunset Strip glam rock scene of the 1980s.

17th March brings the one year anniversary of death metal band Beyond Extinction’s EP Nothing More Wretched.

Valhalla Awaits released their third EP on 8th March 2024. The five-piece hard rock band is from South Wales and is described as coming “with big riffs and even bigger melodies”.

It's been fascinating watching the ever changing development of Oli Brown as he's gone from Blues prodigy through to the pounding heavy rock of RavenEye and now onto the growing profile of The Dead Collective.

Hailing from Liverpool, UK, Ashen Reach are bringing us dynamic and fresh new metal with their latest EP, “The Fear”. With 5 tracks on the EP, each song is unique and bold, with the band’s enthralling musical performances shining throughout.

A warning shout comes down from the crow’s nest, where a sailor with a spyglass pressed to his eye scans the horizon, he sees a ship displaying the infamous Jolly Roger, “The Pirates are coming!”, the Captain responds as he cries his orders to the crew, “Lock up the rum, ale and our other treasure”.

Canadian Hardcore Punk band, Comeback Kid will release their highly anticipated EP ‘Trouble’ on 15th March 2024. Formed in March 2001 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Comeback Kid are recognised as being one of the pioneers of the modern Hardcore Punk genre.

Newly signed to Metal Blade, Denmark’s Lifesick have released a brand new three track EP whicheven sees the band steer into unfamiliar territory for Love and Other Lies