"The gap between pop and metal is getting smaller." From trauma-powered Taiwanese black metal to “nu gothika”, here are some of the best new metal bands you need to hear right now

This month's best new metal bands.

In the UK for the long Bank Holiday weekend and looking for some great new metal bands to get stuck into with all that lovely time off? Or are you gonna be stuck at work the whole time and just desperately need some new music to see you through the grind? Whatever you status over the next few days, we've got some killer young, heavy bands deserving of your attention. Enjoy!