New Rock and Metal Releases playlist and notable recent releases

The Spotify playlist that I've used for the last couple of years for discovering new Rock / Metal releases hasn't been getting many updates recently, so I've had to start doing the legwork myself - my own playlist is here:

New Rock and Metal Releases

A few notable recent additions are:

Inner Blast - Prophesy : The epic / symphonic sound is getting very familiar now, but what's not to love? It's a great sound and the songwriting / arranging is particularly good here and rewards a few listens. Debut full-length album so I'm really looking forward to hearing what they produce as they mature.
★★★★☆

Why does the cover bear more than a passing resemblance to Known-Learnt from Arcane? Same artist? Both inspired by something else? Anyone know?

Holy Dragons - Civilizator : Great old-school metal verging on thrash at times with twin leads and double-bass drum. Soaring vocals with harmonies but just enough roughness. A brilliant sound a la Maiden / Priest, I don't know how I've missed them before now, superb.
★★★★★

Shiraz Lane - For Crying Out Loud : Oh those Scandinavians. This is more hard rock / melodic, and very well done. Vocals are a bit high-pitched for me, but I love the way Hannes Kett sounds like Dave Mustaine when he growls.
★★★★☆

Kvelertak - Nattesferd : I don't usually go for full-on death growl, but I find Erlend Hjelvik's vocals a little more accessible and the music is excellent, thrash dipping a toe into melodic metal maybe? I don't know but I love it.
★★★★★


I'm just adding to the New Rock and Metal Releases playlist all the time. Hit the 'Follow' button and sort it by date to keep up with the new additions.