German indie-rock quartet KID DAD have revealed a video for their brand new single 'Limbo', a taste of their forthcoming debut album 'In A Box'. Written on a trip that vocalist Marius Vieth took to London, the track sees a collaboration with Welsh singer-songwriter Sarah Howells (Bryde) and is about being “caught between uncertainty and fear, searching for something real to hold on to, in search of hope,” in particular highlighting the surge of domestic violence cases amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We caught up with vocalist Marius Vieth to find out more, including the writing process, themes and accompanying video. 

London-based synth-rock outfit KYROS are pushing the boundaries on their third studio album 'Celexa Dreams'. Experimenting with eighties pop elements reminiscent of Depeche Mode and Kate Bush, combining them with Muse and Porcupine Tree-inspired progressive alt-rock, and exploring some very dark and honest themes, the quartet have created a very deep and multi-layered record. We caught up with vocalist/keyboardist Adam Warne to find out more about the tracks that make up 'Celexa Dreams'... 

PATRÓN, the desert groove rock project fronted by Loading Data frontman Lo (aka PATRÓN), made their mark last month with the release of their self-titled debut album. In the run up to the release PATRÓN revealed a series of live sessions, the last ever to be recorded at Alain Johannes' legendary studio 11AD in Los Angeles where the band's album was produced. Featuring Nick Oliveri on bass, Joey Castillo on drums, Aurélien Barbolosi on guitar, Lo Patrón on vocals and electronics, and also Alain Johannes on guitar, we caught up with the frontman himself to find out more about the second single from the album, 'Who Do You Dance For?'.

Metalcore quartet Bad Omens have released an acoustic version of Limits, a bonus track from their deluxe edition album Finding God Before God

Liverpool post-hardcore quintet Decay are back with their emotion-fuelled debut album 'Staring At The Sun', the follow-up to their 2019 EP 'Modern Conversation'. The full-length explores everyday life, including feelings of love, loss and grief, brought together with imagery that fascinates vocalist Daniel Reposar: deep water and flowers. We caught up with the Decay frontman to find out more about the band, including their formation, influences, ambitions and plans for 2020.

The summer of 2020 is going to be very different for music fans across the globe, swapping fields and live music for lockdown and live streams. Festivals are a distant memory, but we're doing our best to remain positive by reminding ourselves of the unforgettable times we've had over the years. With that in mind, we caught up with Australian alt-metal five-piece Figures to find out their top festival picks...

Rock trio Black Orchid Empire have really honed their craft on their upcoming full-length 'Semaphore'. Juxtaposing hard-hitting riffs with stunning melodies, the sci-fi concept album features thirteen songs each with a different narrative theme. One of the band's recent singles, 'Natural Selection', was released alongside a video, telling the story of an alien sent down to a failing earth in an attempt to solve their problems. Keen to find out more, we caught up with vocalist/guitarist Paul Visser to discuss the song and video themes, the writing process and why 'Natural Selection' is a standout track on their new release. 

Forging elements of grunge, garage-rock, punk and power-pop, Berlin trio Pabst are back with their sophomore album 'DEUCE EX MACHINA'. We caught up with the band ahead of the release to find out more about their formation, influences and what they aim to achieve. 

Deepshade are turning heads with their new album 'Soul Divider', a blend of grungy, alternative psych rock with influences ranging from Nirvana and Soundgarden to Porcupine Tree. The band's latest single, 'City Burns', is a "retaliation against the rise of terrorism, fascists, inequalities, climate change and the ongoing struggles the world faces," bassist Tommy Doherty explained when we caught up recently. Read on to find out more about the single and the band's accompanying lockdown video. 

Hailing from Indiana, USA, fantasycore trailblazers The Wise Man's Fear have caught our attention with their unique exploration of immersive fantasy and genre-bending sounds. With their latest release, 'Valley of Kings', completing their album trilogy, this band have perfectly honed their craft - here's why we think they're ones to watch!