A lot of very diverse music from all over the world comes our way every day and it’s not always possible to give everyone an in-depth review, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a spotlight of some kind. We’ve put together a playlist of some of those tracks and favorites that we think you should hear below! Welcome to Fresh Heat! Fombolastics – KRANK (Switzerland) alternative hip-hop. alternative rock. Dennis Amnesia – Power (Poland) industrial. alternative hip-hop. Gorebringer – Ants (United Kingdom) melodic metal. doom metal. black metal. Goro – Emperor Prophet  ..read more

“AUDIENCE OF RAIN is a driving modern rock band from Akron, OH. The band draws from their hard rock, metal, and metal core roots to build a modern sound with imaginative lyrics fueled by mutual passion. Audience of Rain provides a message of togetherness, that even when isolated, we all share common frustrations and fears, hopes and dreams, and in that sense, that we are never abandoned or alone.” A multidimensional and epic blend of influences from across the metal and hard rock genres, this is the latest release from Ohio rock band Audience of Rain. Charging ahead with a high caliber of en ..read more

A direct critique of the duplicitous and multi-faceted systems of oppression in the United States, founded on the back of Christianity, this February 2024 release from metalcore band Fear of Water is a deeply political protest anthem. A tad formulaic in composition and a pretty typical blend of alt-metal and post-hardcore, where Systemic really succeeds is in songwriting and in its sense of plain transparency. It’s never unclear for a moment what this track is trying to say, and that brand of directness is rare and refreshing. Featuring the guest talents of Gemini Syndrome’s Aaron Nordstrom, F ..read more

“Independent artist based out of Charlotte, NC. Originally from New Hampshire, on a mission to inspire as many listeners as possible.” The latest release from independent rap and hip hop artist Jiggy Tone, Level Up is a rather brief and formulaic example of conscious hip hop with a heavy rap presence. What is remarkable about this track, aside from the impressively tight flow, is the inextinguishable positive energy and upbeat narrative set to a Duke Ellington remix-style piano beat. While he’s not reinventing the wheel by any stretch, Jiggy Tone is steering the narrative of a genre, which h ..read more

Between a bass drum that cuts right through your core and a wailing melancholy guitar that intros to an uptempo bass guitar led beat and Gotye-reminiscent vocal delivery, this November 2022 throwback release from Swedish post-punk band Syster Lycklig, is so unique it’s almost impossible to describe. From beginning to end, Berget is full of surprises and misdirections, starting out slow and somber and launching into an upbeat grooving showcase of compositional excellence and technical prowess. For all its attention to detail, Berget also exemplifies a quiet sense of soul that shows just how spe ..read more

US hard rock duo Inverted Crown released this powerful and anthemic track earlier this month and it’s an earful, that’s for sure. Between the chugging guitar, soaring vocals that go from gutteral to siren-like (the enchanting sea spirit, not the ambulance noise, and not unlike the legendary Siouxsie Sioux), and relentlessly high octane composition, On Your Cold isn’t pulling any punches. Blending elements of gothic metal, hard rock, punk, and metalcore, Inverted Crown succeeds with flying colors in both the songwriting realm and the technical execution of what is a pretty dynamic composition ..read more

“A collaboration project between the American artist Angel of Discord and the American artist Worm Womb. Both are DIY artists who are dedicated to “No help from the Devil” production preferring to avoid working with questionable management teams and production teams who may not ethically align with their goals. Both artists are multi-instrumentalists and producers in their 20s emerging out of the northwest of America. Angel of Discord is inspired by artists such as Frank Zappa and Kurt Cobain as well as a host of other influences. Worm Womb is inspired by Courtney Love, Madonna, Grimes and th ..read more

“Drawing heavy influence from all decades of rock with bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, blink-182, Linkin Park, A Day to Remember, and Bring Me the Horizon, Turning Tides is creating their own version of modern rock where there are no genre boundaries, blending rock, alternative rock, post-grunge, post-hardcore, and metalcore. At the end of 2020, the band finished 5 songs for their upcoming album, Across the Atlantic, leading with the song, “Faith.” It’s a song about believing in yourself even during your greatest doubts. It alludes to God and Jesus ..read more

A lot of music from all over the world comes our way every day and it’s not always possible to give everyone an in-depth review, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a spotlight of some kind. We’ve put together a playlist of some of those tracks and favorites that we think you should hear below! Welcome to Fresh Heat! Jeremiah Kane – The End (feat. Leo Iwasaki) (Poland) metalcore. melodic metal. DON JENVER – DEFAMATION (United States) deathcore. The Man From Alphabet – Killer Klowns From Outer Space (United States) hard rock. alternative rock. alternative metal. Velour Fog ..read more

“Be ready to be lured into this tapestry of sonic sorcery. Avery and Ella is a DC based prog rock band here to show how powerful feminine forces can pierce the veil of this realm and suck you into the next. Women with a collective experience from the Viper Room Stage in California, 9:30 Club and The Kennedy Center in DC to the 100 Club in London and beyond- now converge right here- right now. Partake in this ethereal coven.“ DC based rock band Avery and Ella call upon the long established (by the likes of Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, and Marianne Faithfull) sorcerous witchy woman vibe that is tr ..read more