Now Hear This: Sophie K on the best nu-metal, emo and alt.rock

Do you think if I pretend Slipknot are a new band anyone will notice? Because I could write this whole piece on their new track that was inspired by the Yorkshire Ripper, Chapeltown Rag. Have you heard it yet? It’s so good! Delivering Eyeless vibes, it takes me back. I immediately bought all the merch before it all sold out because hipsters are still buying Slipknot merch like mad. But I won’t open that can of maggots right now – let’s talk new bands… Realms Realms describe themselves as ​“post-hardcore for people who never grew out of their emo phase”. That sold me right away. I feel like the pandemic has been a terrible time for music, but also good because we have all had to focus on homegrown talent – and this quintet hail from my neck of the woo...

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