Mercygiver are a 5 piece melodic metal band from Hampshire; they are heavily influenced by the Scandanavian metal scene - bands such as Arch Enemy, Children Of Bodom and Immortal. They have recorded their debut EP, 'The Law Of Retaliation', and are currently writing new material and playing shows in their local area. www.myspace.com/mercygivermetal
Xerath is a new cutting edge band combining crushing Meshuggah style riffs with epic orchestral composition. Their sound can be described as taking influence from Strapping Young Lad, Meshuggah and Dimmu Borgir to create a distinctive sound they call "orchestral groove metal" (or chug-score!) Formed in 2007 by guitarist Andy Phillips, drummer Michael Pitman, bassist Owain Williams, and later joined by Richard Thomson on vocals.
'Sons Of Seasons