The old guard might be headed into retirement, but the world of metal is looking healthy in 2026. It seems barely a week can pass without a brilliant up and coming band emerging, meaning it can be overwhelming trying to keep up with everything new and shiny.
But we've got you covered! We've looked far and wide to find some of the hottest bands around operating in the metal sphere. This month we bring you political firebrands Pinkshift, fun, furious thrashers Turn Cold, Victorian doom metallers Opia and nu djent nutcases Vianova.
