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January 4, 2017

Knock, knock! Who’s there? YOUR FAVOURITE NEW BAND!

What better time than the New Year to give your music taste a transfusion? And we’re here to help. From rock, metal and noise to pop-punk and indie, the new issue of Kerrang! picks the 60 best rock bands from every corner of our scene – and to coincide with this, we’ve compiled a 6-part video playlist!

You can check out part 1 below – get listening and enjoy!

ZEAL & ARDOR

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OCEAN GROVE

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BRUTUS

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THE HOTELIER

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BAD COP/BAD COP

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PINEGROVE

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PALE ANGELS

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CHAPEL

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TALL SHIPS

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ALLISON CRUTCHFIELD

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