From mysterious nu-metal to new grunge: Sophie K on the new bands you need to hear now

We are a breath away from a full-size Download and I might cry. On June 9 I will be doing a live recorded episode of my podcast On Wednesdays We Wear Black, so please stop and say hi. I don’t want to say the forecast looks sunny but… We deserve it right? I miss going to Download and discovering new bands and seeing bands for their first UK slot. Although I can’t wait for Spiritbox, I just know that’s gonna be killer, anyway let me tell you who I have been listening to this month. Future Palace I’m in love with this band. They are often described as German post punk but my introduction was the song Flames which is kind of like if E‑GIRLS ARE RUINING MY LIFE by Corpse was metal. The vocalist Maria has a strong voice that plays well ...

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