We're a third of the way into the year now and the release calendar is really starting to take shape. As we close in on the summer and the start of festival season (which, for some is coming early with the likes of Inferno, Roadburn and Desertfest all imminent), we've got new records from Babymetal, Metallica and Avenged Sevenfold to absorb and look forward to in the coming weeks.
But what about emerging talent? As ever, we've scoured the planet to find some of the most interesting new sounds around for your listening pleasure. Whether that's the decidedly unique Spider God taking on Justin Bieber with a black metal palette, a double-dose of gothic post-punk revival from Naut and Host (the band featuring Paradise Lost's Nick Holmes and Gregor Mackintosh) or the nu metal flavoured new project from former letlive. guitarist Jeff Sahyoun, we've got you covered.
