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Leeds groove-death metal outfit Godeth kick off 2026 with “Vestige”, a ferocious new single that doubles down on the band’s crushing heaviness and political bite. The UK underground metal scene has never been short on bands willing to push the volume into dangerous territory, but Leeds’ own Godeth have built a reputation for doing it with serious intent. “Vestige,” the band’s first release of 2026, makes one thing clear from the outset: subtlety is not part of the plan. Inst

London’s fast-rising teenage metalcore band Within Reach return with “Hesitate”, a new single and atmospheric video that shows a broader side to their sound. London’s heavy scene continues to produce exciting young bands, and Within Reach are quickly becoming one of the names people are starting to talk about. The teenage five-piece have been building momentum over the last couple of years, and their latest single “Hesitate” arrives as the first new music from the band in 202

Click pic for more For someone who’s never heard Dead Flesh before, which song would you recommend they start with — and why? Chris - Our new song, Chewing Glass . It's an all-encompassing Dead Flesh song with a bit of everything we do. Blastbeats, chunky breakdowns, violent riffs, eerie leads and super aggressive vocals How did Dead Flesh first form, and what was the spark or vision that brought you together as a band? Nelly - We formed during the lockdown period during Covi