Here’s a list of bands I’ve recently come acrossed in my research of metal around the world. Not all of these bands are new, but maybe you haven’t heard of them yet. If you’re looking for new metal to listen to, this list is for you. If you’re absolutely fed up with generic rock and the older bands constantly resurfacing, this is a more diverse group of really great bands to listen to. Finding the perfect band for an individual is nearly impossible, but the search through the epicly diverse genre of Metal can be an eye opener. This list could help you find your next perfect band.
While She Sleeps
England has been breeding quality metal for almost a decade now. Bands like Sylosis and Tesseract are great examples of what British Metal has to offer. While She Sleeps is another prime example of British Metal’s diversity and unique sound. The band is a Melodic Hardcore Metal band famous for chanting vocals and melodic guitar riffs. I haven’t heard anything quite like them yet and enjoyed their latest track New World Torture. Check them out below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPS91tc4AZY
Mad Architect
Swedish band Mad Architect is surprisingly unique and brilliant, featuring Magnus Daun, Sven Lindsten, and Snowy Shaw (Sabaton, Dimmu Borgir, Therion), and Jorgen Oscarsson. Their music is a mix between Power Metal and Black Metal, with dark and Gothic influences. It’s very interesting Metal and will appeal to someone with a diverse set of tastes. The vocals range from growls reminiscent of Dimmu Borgir and clean power vocals similar to Russell Allen’s style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1UyVCNGafk
http://www.madarchitectofficial.com/biography.html
Barren Earth
If you just can’t get enough of Melodic Death Metal and are looking for a new band of great quality, Barren Earth could be a great addition to your list. The band specializes in their own take on a classic genre, adding a Progressive vibe to the music much like Mastodon and Opeth have achieved. The music is technical, fast, dark, and enchanting with many layers. This band makes good use of clean vocals as a contract to the guttural growls. This band is not for the average Metal fan, because of the intensity of the growls, but they are absolutely amazing at what they do. I expect nothing less than powerful Death Metal from Finland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcFpXSTbHrI
A Breach of Silence
A new wave of metal bands from Australia has recently submerged, introducing a new style of metal. A Breach of Silence is one of the best Metal bands I’ve recently discovered. They have this blend of typical screaming with powerful vocals. I was honestly expecting your typical Metalcore band, but instead heard something much more unique. The vocal range of the bassist is borderlining on the range of Miljenko from Steelheart. I am vastly impressed by A Breach of Silence and their single There Will Be Blood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WnCmiYzkBU
https://www.facebook.com/abreachofsilenceband
Wolverine
Swedish metal is just spectacular, but Wolverine has to be one of my favorite bands from the region. The band is a wonderful Progressive Metal band, with sounds like Sonata Arctica and Ayreon. This band utilizes two different vocalists very well, mixing clean vocals and growls with a Doom Metal feel to the instruments. It’s just a really interesting and well executed unique style. They put out solid and diverse albums. I highly suggest them if you’re into Prog Metal.
http://www.wolverine-overdose.com/
More Bands To Look Into
Krokodil
Morbus Chron
Voyager
Amorphis
Flowing Tears
While Heaven Wept
Exmortus
Lyriel
Serenity
Amoral
Ancient Bards
Angra
Myrath
Anthriel
Arkona
Keldian
Mindmaze
Pain
Persefone
Sybreed
Prototype
Summoning
Swallow the Sun
White Skull
Words of Farewell
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