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With a vast array of influences, from 1970s occult rock through to thrash metal, glam rock and retro wave, Sinoptik deliver a fresh yet nostalgic, stadium-ready sound on their latest album 'The Calling'. We caught up with the Ukrainian trio following the release, to discuss their formation, ambitions, first musical memories and more. 

Finnish metalcore sextet One Morning Left are back with their brand new album 'Hyperactive', their first new music in five years. Since the release of their 2016 album 'Metalcore Superstars', the band have been building their reputation on the live circuit, playing shows alongside Amaranthe, Protest The Hero and more, as well as performing at renowned Finnish festivals Tuska Open Air and Rockfest. Intrigued to find out more about the band, we caught up with guitarist Leevi Luoto to discuss their formation, ambitions, influences and more. 

Earlier this year, Australian alt-rock trio RedHook released their stomping debut EP 'Bad Decisions', six emotionally-fuelled tracks that set the band as ones to watch. We caught up with vocalist Emmy Mack following the EP to find out more, including the band's formation, influences and ambitions, as well as her first musical memory. 

Finnish quartet Throat return with their third full-length 'Smile Less', due for release later this week via Svart Records. Recorded at Tonehaven Recording Studio with Tom Brooke, mixed by Andrew Schneider (Unsane, Cult of Luna, Cave In) and mastered by Carl Saff (Big Business, KEN Mode, Young Widows), the new album pushes boundaries within noise rock to showcase Throat's darker side. We caught up with guitarist/vocalist Jukka Mattila ahead of the release to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Today marks the release of KULICK's new EP, 'Sitting In A Quiet Coffeehouse'. The EP shows a different side to the alt-rock/pop artist, featuring stripped-down versions of fan-favourites from his 2020 album, 'Yelling In A Quiet Neighborhood'. We caught up with KULICK (aka Jacob Kulick) to discuss his journey as an artist, his first musical memory, his influences, ambitions and more. 

Swedish horror metallers Mister Misery are back and they are scarier than ever before, with their brand new album 'A Brighter Side Of Death'. The band will have you hooked on their meld of old school rock ‘n’ roll, sleaze and aggressive modern metal, delivering a record that will keep you on your toes from start to finish. We caught up with the four-piece to discuss their formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Alternative rock/metal trio Them Bloody Kids release their politically charged debut album 'Radical Animals' this week, blending elements of stoner/doom rock and nu-metal with world music influences. We caught up with the band ahead of the release to discuss their formation, influences, ambitions and more.

Brand new indie-rock trio Muttering made their mark earlier this month with their debut EP 'Don't Think About It', which they refer to as "songs for the end of the world." We caught up with the band following the release to discuss their formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Rising Australian quartet Waxflower are on the verge of releasing their new EP 'We Might Be Alright', a heartfelt record that explore hopefulness, unity and finding strength within yourself. We caught up with drummer Daniel Seymour ahead of the release to discuss his first musical memory, the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Melodic post-hardcore sextet As Everything Unfolds are a band on the rise, making waves with their recently released debut album 'Within Each Lies The Other'. We caught up with guitarist Adam Kerr following the release to discuss his first musical memory, the band's formation, influences, ambitions and more.