Sabaton return with epic and harrowing tales of the heroes and heroines of The Great War.

Promising to interweave elements of brass band theatrics, rhythm and blues, funk, and hard rock, the sophomore release from San Francisco-based “Just Friends” already sounds like an intriguing mix of styles before the opening track, “Love Letter”, gets underway.

It shouldn't be a surprise that the youth of the heavy music scene are filled with so much ferocity, given the state of the world. Nevertheless, fans of bands that exhibit a level of unhinged ferocity in their style and delivery must be ecstatic with the crop of bands making waves right now.

Tuskar have compellingly delivered brutality and delicacy in equal measure on their stunning debut album.

Trio Black Map have had a solid rise since their conception back in 2014. This supergroup made up of bassist, vocalist and lyricist Ben Flanagan (Trophy Fire), guitarist Mark Engles (Dredg) and drummer Chris Robyn (Far) got together 8 years ago and have produced a gritty alternative metal EP ‘Driver’.

If there were any justice in the world, would we be discussing the affects of poor mental health stemming from traumatic events? Would crimes such as abuse or rape even take place? Would we need a guardian to protect us from it and ourselves? While they remain hypothetical questions for debate at a dinner party, Indian folk metal trope Bloodywood release their highly anticipated debut album Rakshak this Friday.

If you enjoy experiencing emotions akin to having your innermost feelings pulled out from your tear ducts, then it’s time to head to your nearest music retailer and preorder this punk rock staple.

In a world where genre crossovers are becoming more prominent by the day, it can become an arduous task to source through the grit in search of some gold. With the new release via Epitaph records, you’ll only need a few seconds to tell you’re onto a winner.

Melodic punk that straddles the line between aggression, intensity and emotion.

Weymouth punks Weatherstate have arrived with their second album Never Better, with the hopes of receiving the same positive reception their debut Be A Cynic did 3 years ago. Although, through pessimism, woe and way more shoegaze than expected, this record is hard to compare.

For over thirty years, Finnish melodic metal troupe Amorphis have carved out a name for themselves as one of the most vibrant groups of storytellers in the metal scene. Their latest album effort, “Halo”, is described by the band as a “lively and touching beauty”, melancholic, and metal.

If there’s one thing that We Struck Gold are well versed in, then its honing their musicianship to the same quality on the record as it’s delivered in a live environment.