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These are the best metal artists featured on Release Wave.

Varials
Hailing from Philadelphia, Varials is a powerhouse in the metal scene, known for their hardcore ferocity and nu-metal groove. Consisting of Skyler Conder (vocals), Shane Lyons (guitar), Mike Foley (bass), and Sean Rauchut (drums), the band is set to drop their fourth album, 'Where The Light Leaves', on February 27, 2026, via Fearless Records. Drawing influences from bands like Knocked Loose and Code Orange, Varials' lead single 'The Hurt Chamber' showcases their ability to blend heavy aggression with melodic hooks, promising a captivating musical journey for fans of intense and memorable music.

Oversize
Oversize, an alternative rock band from Salisbury UK, formed in late 2019 blending influences from 90's Indie, Emo, Grunge, Shoegaze, and Britpop. They released their debut EP "In Balance" in 2021 and are set to follow up with the EP "Into the Ceiling" in late 2022.

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SOM
Dark, heavy, and thoughtful, SOM craft songs of epic melancholy. Featuring members of Caspian, founding members of seminal Boston space rock outfit Constants, as well as Denver post-metal voyagers Adai, and former members of Caspian and Junius, SOM build thunderous rhythms that give drive and pulse to the fuzzed-out wall-of-synth-and-guitar- noise, complemented by memorable hooks and melodies in singer/guitarist Will Benoit’s somber, lamenting vocals. The band is known for seamlessly combining elements of shoegaze, post-metal, doom, and dream pop and are signed to Pelagic Records. They have released 2 full length LPs and are gearing up for the release of their 3rd LP "Let The Light In" due spring of 2025. RIYL: Deftones, Holy Fawn, Astronoid, Spotlights, Mew
