By Martin Elliott

For anyone who holds thrash or hardcore dear to their heart, this notable EP will make you sit up and take notice, before kicking your chair out of the way and diving into the nearest pit.

"Be Good" marks a fantastic entry for Kraken Waker, establishing them as a band to watch in the local scene and beyond

"Order of the Nine: Sippin’ Southern Vibes with 'Whiskey & Rue'

Ohhhh yeah! Get ready to feel the ground shake and your heart race because Swarms UK have dropped their Debut EP "Coaldust", and it's like a freight train barreling through the living room while you're trying to sip your morning coffee, brother

Chemical Storm's Digital Dementia: Not for the faint of heart or neck.

Warning: This song should come with a disclaimer for headbanging-induced neck injuries.

Heavy on Emotion, Brutal on Impact:

Udar: A Nu-Metal Revival with a Deathly Edge

"Grieve for the Living" isn't just about brute force. The clean vocals add a new dimension to Kilonova's sound, injecting a melancholic beauty that perfectly complements the song's lyrical themes

Disloyal have a distinctive tone that you don’t usually find with death metal bands

Eternal Void: A Raw Debut That Rips Like Classic Thrash