The Pickup

Bands and new music for fans of Black Sabbath

  • Hard/Alternative Rock

Soma

by District 13

District 13';s aim to infuse Heavy Metal and Punk to create their own unique sound and have been described as a cross between Black Sabbath and The Ramones.

For fans of
  • Punk Rock

Five AM

by Fights

"Five AM" is a message to all of those caring so much about everything to relax a bit. This is about the fact that few good things happens after midnight, but it can be healthy and good for you to get away sometimes and care less.

For fans of
  • Psychedelic Rock

RAPTOR

Hey there! My name is Kurt are a Psych-Rock trio from Bristol called Raptor. the band consists of my brother Adam on Drums, Nick on Bass and me on guitar & vocals. We've been touring the UK, opened up for Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) and are releasing our first LP this May 17th! x

For fans of
  • post-punk, rock 'n’ roll and garage rock

Imperial Wax

Imperial Wax (formed by three 11 year veterans of the longest serving and last line up of legendary band, The Fall) are pleased to present their debut album "Gastwerk Saboteurs", delivering twelve memorable songs showcasing their distinctly vital and infectious blend of post-punk and garage rock!

For fans of
  • anarcho-pagan-gothic-stoner-punk

Rites of Hadda

Hey, we're Rites of Hadda, an anarcho-pagan-gothic-stoner-punk band that formed as the result of a weekly jam night in a North London squat. Drawing inspiration from the band's diverse tastes, we create a blend of heavy-hitting punk, psychedelic and melodic; from light to shade, anger and elation!

For fans of
  • hard rock, blues , stoner

Korrection

KorrectioN was formed in the summer of 2016 in Athens Greece. Full details in our FB page.

For fans of
  • Alt Rock

Desert Clouds

With a diverse spectrum of influences sweeping from Leonard Cohen to Black Sabbath, and from The Doors to Soundgarden, DESERT CLOUDS pull you in and wash you over with their own brand of atmospheric alt-rock. The band release their new album, Nothing Beyond The Cage, on Friday 18th January.

For fans of
  • Heavy Rock

Lilith And The Knight

LILITH AND THE KNIGHT showcase a technical trio who possess the ability to scorch any horizon in front of them. This enterprising quartet have a singled minded purpose: to push guitar music into the next generation of its evolution. The band release 'War Cry' on Friday 30th November

For fans of
  • Stoner Grunge

Broncos

Broncos is a brazen 90s rock band from Brooklyn for the modern era. The single Human is a heavy-hitting demand for inclusivity, railing against exclusion, xenophobia, and ultimately self-destruction, from their upcoming album Revenge.

For fans of
  • Psychedelic neo-spacerock

EYEBALL

Hello readers. We are EYEBALL, we come from the Moon. We don't really have a marketable genre and are probably the most un-trendy band you're likely to hear. We make weird videos and bizarre ear candy, and it's nice to meet all of you.

For fans of
  • garage rock, post punk, heavy metal

Witchsister

Hi! We're Witchsister, an all-female, all-family band of shrieking garage rock banshees. Part punk, part rock, part metal, and all powerhouse, the darkly alluring sound of our music casts spells that enrapture listeners from start to finish.

For fans of
  • Heavy Magic Rock

Lucifer

Heavy rockers LUCIFER will release their much anticipated second studio album, “Lucifer II” on 6th July 2018. Check out the retro-style video for "Calfornia Son", the first track on the album.

For fans of
  • Stoner/Sludge/Rock

BEAR CHEST

Hello, we're Bear Chest, A heavy three piece from Sheffield who love riffs and beer. We're due to release our second EP - "Leather and Sweat" on the 4th May

For fans of
  • Hard Rock

Hero Jr.

With an essence somewhere between the best of Nirvana and the heavy simplicity of early Black Sabbath and 70s British rock, our band Hero Jr. (based in Indianapolis, IN) gives you all the expected dynamics, power and unscripted performances of a great classic rock band

For fans of