Swedish band The Heard was formed in 2016 when Crucified Barbara split and three members of that band set out to establish a new project. They recruited the bass player from Deathstars to take on lead guitar and a model / burlesque performer as lead singer. The Heard made their live debut back in February and their first album. “The Island” was released via Despotz Records on 2nd November. The title track of the album is included on the Friday NI Rocks Show this week.
Browsing Collection is a young, all-female band from Sweden that delivers rock / pop-punk inspired, energetic, catchy tunes. Despite the members only being between 21 and 25 years old now, the band formed more than ten years ago. On 26th October they self-released a new EP called “Don’t Want To Dance”. I’ve included the track “Thank God It’s Friday” on the Friday NI Rocks Show this week.
Read more: NI ROCKS Recommends "Don't Want to Dance" by BROWSING COLLECTION
“The Road Through The Never” is the sixth studio album from Hungarian doom metal band Wall of Sleep, but it’s the first time that I’ve posted an album recommendation for the band. In fact I’m not sure if I’ve posted anything for any Hungarian band before! This album marks a slight change of direction for the band with there being a more hard rock / classic heavy metal focus. “The Road Through The Never” was released on 26th October via NAIL Records. The single “Deserter” will be included on the Friday NI Rocks Show on 16th November.
Read more: NI ROCKS Recommends "The Road Through The Never" by WALL OF SLEEP
“Lethal Mind” is the debut album from German band Heaven’s Trail and it was released on 26th October by Escape Music. The band was formed by a former member of Jaded Heart and includes current members of that band and also of Masterplan, so it certainly has a good pedigree and plenty of experience. I included the title track from the album on the Friday NI Rocks Show on 2nd November.
Read more: NI ROCKS Recommends "Lethal Mind" by HEAVEN'S TRAIL