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The time has almost arrived for French metalcore quintet LANDMVRKS to release 'Lost In The Waves', their heaviest record to date. Over the last few months, the band have offered a glimpse into their third album with a series of singles, including 'Lost In A Wave', which the band describes as "one of the darkest and deepest tracks" they've ever written. We caught up with them to discuss the song's writing process, themes and stories from behind the scenes. 

Almost three years after their fourth full-length 'Neon', progressive metalcore outfit ERRA are back with their new self-titled record. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Grammy-nominated duo Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland, ERRA tackle depression, anxiety and desperation on the fifth studio effort, which is out later this week via UNFD. We caught up with vocalist Joseph "JT" Cavey ahead of the release, to discuss ERRA's formation, ambitions, influences and more.

Scottish alt-rockers To Kill Achilles are a five-piece band, who are fearless when it comes to tackling tough lyrical topics. Taking inspiration from deeply personal life experiences, the post-hardcore-meets-alternative-rock-meets-alternative-metalcore band proudly wear their hearts on their sleeves, heavily displayed in their heart wrenching second studio album, 'Something To Remember Me By'. Here's why you should check them out!

2021 marks a new era for Australian Celtic punks The Rumjacks, who are are back with their brand new album 'Hestia' - their first with new lead vocalist Mike Rivkees. We caught up with the band following the new release, to discuss their formation, influences, ambitions and more. 

Building friendships over years of touring, the members of SOM came together to create music that is dark yet melodic, combining atmospheric rock with hints of electronics. Ahead of their new EP 'Awake' (out tomorrow via Pelagic Records), we caught up with vocalist/guitarist Will Benoit to find out more about SOM. 

Norway's White Void will take you on a nostalgic trip through the seventies, eighties, nineties and 2000s on their upcoming debut album 'Anti', influenced by a variety of genres from occult rock and new wave, to black metal and electronic music. We caught up with vocalist Lars Nedland to delve into band's recent single 'Do. Not. Sleep.', discussing the writing process, themes, stories from behind the scenes and more. 

Prague four-piece Skywalker are back with their new album 'Late Eternity', proving they're ones to watch with their unique blend of post-hardcore, metalcore, electro, new wave and skate punk. We caught up with vocalist Jay Kucera following the release to discuss the band's formation, influences, his first musical memory and more. 

Atmospheric rockers The Hyena Kill have embarked on their next chapter, welcoming two new members, Sam Jones (guitar/synths) and Charlie Seisay (bass), for the release of their sophomore album 'A Disconnect'. In the lead up to the release, which is out today via APF Records, the quartet revealed a series of singles, including the incredibly powerful 'Bleached'. We caught up with the band to find out more...

Last month Arcaeon released their debut album 'Cascadence', cementing themselves as ones to watch with their captivating blend of technical metal and progressive metalcore. Arcaeon's talents don't just lie in music, however, as the band released a self-made Gameboy game alongside their single 'Zenith II: Arcadia', crafted over seven months by bassist Eifion Sweet. We caught up with vocalist Stuart Sarre to discuss the band's formation, influences and more. 

French multi-instrumentalist/songwriter LEWIS (aka Lewis Feraud) is gearing up to release his debut solo album 'Inside', out next month via Klonosphere. Situated in Marseille’s lively underground rock scene, LEWIS has no limits when it comes to creating music, exploring an array of genres and musical textures to create his boundary pushing sound. We caught up ahead of the release to find out more...