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As another year draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite albums and EPs from 2021. With live shows having made a comeback earlier this year, there’s also been a vast amount of great new music for us to listen to. Some tough decisions had to be made to narrow down our lists, but read on to find out who we absolutely loved listening to this this year. Let us know your favourite releases by tweeting us @BringTheNoiseUK!

German metalcore quintet Rising Insane want to reach out to the world with their new album 'Afterglow', centred around all-important topics including mental health, abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder. We caught up with the band following the release to discuss their formation, ambitions, influences and more.  

Hot on the heels of their debut album 'Between Me and The Machine', melodic hardcore/post-hardcore trio Resolve are a force to be reckoned with as they release their most honest and beautiful material to date. We caught up with bassist Robin Mariat to discuss his first musical memory, the band's formation, influences, future plans and more. 

For the past 20+ years, Tarja Turunen has been one of the most emblematic voices to hail from Finland. Whether it be with one of the biggest symphonic metal bands out there (you know the one), or joined by her solo band, this Nordic queen of operatic vocals has more than left her mark on the world of music. But what has Tarja done since her last studio album, 2019’s 'In The Raw'? We caught up with the soprano a short while ago to talk about her upcoming release under the Outlanders moniker, as well as her new book, 'Singing In My Blood'.

As they begin their tour with Tigercub, we chatted to Bad Nerves about life on the road.

Nu-deathcore quintet ten56. have made a crushing entrance with their debut EP, 'downer part. 1'. Fronted by Aaron Matts (ex-Betraying the Martyrs) and featuring members of Novelists FR, Kadinja, and Uneven Structure, the musicians that form ten56. have a lot of experience under their belts, and it shows on their pummelling first release. We caught up with Aaron Matts to find out more, including the band's formation, influences and ambitions. 

Rising Canadian five-piece Calling All Captains have stepped up their game with their debut album 'Slowly Getting Better', seamlessly blending pop-punk and post-hardcore to deliver their captivating signature sound. We caught up with guitarist/vocalist Brad Bremner to discuss the band's formation, their wide range of influences, his first musical memory and more. 

Hot on the heels of their debut album and a tour supporting Bokassa, rising rock trio Florence Black are showing no signs of slowing, now back out on the road with Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons. We caught up with bassist Jordan 'Foz' Evans to find out more about Florence Black, including their formation, influences and ambitions. 

At Live At Leeds 2021, we sat down with Lynks to talk collaborating with Frank Carter, new music and what to expect from a Lynks live set.

HAWXX are sending out a powerful message with their brand new single 'Death of Silence'. A song of solidarity and empowerment, 'Death of Silence' was originally inspired by the Me Too movement and is a hard-hitting introduction to the band's upcoming EP 'You're Only As Loud As You Shout Right Now' - due for release in early 2022. We caught up with HAWXX to find out more, including the themes, accompanying music video and stories from behind the scenes.