Keeping up with new rock and metal bands and artists isn't always easy, especially with bands that haven't yet been discovered by the general public. As part of Wikimetal to strengthen our community and showcase new talent, we've compiled this list of the best discoveries we've made recently on Groover , a music curation platform.
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Vessel
Classic heavy metal and hard rock influences, a dark atmosphere, and a distinctive vocal style. “The Shape of the Devil,” a single from Vessel , showcases the potential of the band formed in 2018 by passionate musicians from around the world: Bruno and Mark (Brazil), Ariel (Spain), and Mor (Israel).
The result is a paradoxically dark and brilliant sound that updates past references and leaves you wanting to know more. The group signed with Golden Robot Records and released their first EP, Behind The Walls , in July 2020.
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Phil Manca
Phil Manca 's sharp guitar playing has already reached millions of people through copies of the first album by the musical project ERA , created by Frenchman Eric Levi . Now, the guitarist and composer brings together all the experience gained after decades of playing in various bands on his second solo album.
In “Dancing Spirits,” the project’s title track, the artist delivers a contagious and explosive sound of blues and classic rock, while also flirting with heavy metal in an unmissable song accompanied by the vocals of Josselin “JJ” Jobard.
Roberto Hendrigo
With a display of technical skill and musicality, Rodrigo Hendrigo invites you on an incredible journey in the instrumental track "Honesty." The Brazilian guitarist, originally from Curitiba, demonstrates his high artistic level and passion for music in every new moment of the song.
A musician since the age of 13, Hendrigo released the Oráculo , his third album, full of powerful and captivating instrumental tracks.
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Paranoia Afterglow
Jimmy Doyle , guitarist for the band Poisoned Hestia , embarks on his own dark universe in the solo project Paranoia Afterglow . In "I don't want to save your world," the musician's low, guttural vocals blend with the speed of the music, creating a unique sound that mixes various genres of metal and old-school rock.
The track is part of the debut EP from the German musician's project, called First Kill , released in September of this year.
Suggestion
What if humanoid versions of wild animals formed a band? The answer to this unsettling image lies in Suggestion . The Florida-based trio presents their "benevolent extraterrestrial" lineup on the EP Think About Sects , showcasing a distinctive sound: fast-paced songs, thought-provoking lyrics, guttural and sometimes inhuman vocals.
This is the energy behind "Snake Bait," a track that explores the conspiracy theory of a world ruled by "reptilian overlords secretly pulling the strings of humanity's conflicts."
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