The Pickup

Bands and new music for fans of metal

VNDTA

VNDTA unleash an appealing blend of stout riffs, gut wrenching vocals, and unbridled passion. By taking in a glut of influences from Thy Art is Murder, through to No Doubt, VNDTA have crafted a sound that is both unique and potent. The band released their explosive new EP, Pale Glow In April.

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Raw In Sect

Greek progressive metal/rock act RAW IN SECT have unveiled the video for “Arena”, taken from their forthcoming new album “Kitro” which is slated for release on July 6th.

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They Live | We Sleep

We are They Live | We Sleep a five piece band from South Wales, a project that was created to vent some aggression and energy that would otherwise be turned inwards. The debut album Self Harm is an unrelenting 5 track clocking in at under 10 minutes

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Between The Buried And Me

Progressive metal pioneers BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME have released a music video for “Millions”, taken from Part I of their new conceptual, two-part, epic album “Automata” which is out now through Sumerian Records.

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Gravel Pit

Yo yo yo! We are Gravel Pit from Wiltshire! The coolest band from the most uncool county in England! We like big dirty riffs and bouncy groovin' riddims!

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Casagrande

Hello everybody, I am an italian old school thrasher based in London. People born in the seventies must listen to me!!

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Kill Pat Kill

I write on behalf of Kill Pat Kill. Everyone involved with this release wanted it to be a weird and catchy blend of various metal subgenres. The lyrics were made to sound dumb and fun on the surface but deepen the more you listen. We hope you enjoy!

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WE COME IN PIECES

We are an Irish band of Limerick dwelling noise merchants consisting of Ciaran, Kieran and Kieran and we enjoy The Mighty Ducks and playing loud. Sometimes concurrently.

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Black Neon District

Black Neon District is a Progressive Metal band from Paris and was born in 2014 from the ashes of Outcast (Progressive Death Metal 2001-2013). We release today our very first EP "Standing Waves", with brand new tunes in a more sober and modern way, between alternative Post-Rock and Progressive metal

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Blackcat Manor

Hello, We are Blackcat Manor from the small Midwest town of Freeport IL. We’ve been around for about 5 years with two releases and a third in the works. Our most recent release “Relentless” had the title track “Hellfire” featured in Season 7, Episode 1 of American Horror Story

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The Stranger

Hey, I am a solo artist called The Stranger from Burbank California. I wrote the lyrics, melodies, structure, as well as playing the piano/synth, drums, and vocals. Guitar and bass was tracked by Tim Lawrence at Big Zen Studious. It centers around a larger fictional story rooted in truth.

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Black Moth

Hey! We are Black Moth and if you like big riffs then check out our new single Moonbow from our next album Anatomical Venus out on 2nd March.

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El Chupa Cobras

El Chupa Cobras were a manic, oddball rock band from Montgomery, Alabama. Our final record is about the unraveling of relationships. Freak and Roll on 11.

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Greyhaven

Greyhaven are a progressive metal band from Louisville, Kentucky that just signed to Graphic Nature / Equal Vision Records! Features impactful, driving energy and underlying ethereal tones that set the stage for the band’s abrasive compositions.

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Titano Boa

Hi! we are Titano Boa! a new band from Cali, Colombia! we just recorded our very first album and want it to share with you! We put Hardcore Metal and Crust and even hip hop in the blender and then mix!!!! its the voice of people tired of the violence in this city, the inequality.. hope you like it!!

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Oceans Of Slumber

Oceans of Slumber mystify listeners with atmospheric melodies over darkened dynamics that range from the perversely sinister to the adventurously progressive, creating an undeniably epic wall of sound that has become the Texans’ trademark.

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Ill-Informed

We are a small, 3 piece Hardcore/Metal/Punk band from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

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