DevilDriver, a punishing groove and melodic death metal band from Santa Barbara was previously known as Deathride until a copyright issue compelled them to change their name. The band debuted but didn't really take off until the release of Last Kind Words, which heralded a string of high-charting albums like Pray for Villains, Winter Kills, Trust No One and the concept double... read full bio
Renowned for their surreal musical arrangements and electrifying live performances, The Dillinger Escape Plan formally broke up after three incredible farewell gigs at New York City's Terminal 5. The band is set to make a comeback in commemoration of the record that started their remarkable journey, following years of undying fan support, an endless stream of reunion requests, and many reissues.... read full bio
Dio Disciples is a celebration of the music and spirit Ronnie James Dio featuring his former band mates and friends. The bands lineup is as follows: Oni Logan (Lynch Mob) andMark Boals sharing vocals Craig Goldy (Giuffria, Dio) on guitar, Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio & Rhino Bucket) on drums, Scott Warren (Dio & Heaven & Hell) on keyboard, and Bjorn... read full bio
American heavy metal band Disturbed was founded in Chicago in 1994. Bassist John Moyer, drummer Mike Wengren, guitarist Dan Donegan, and vocalist David Draiman make up the band. Donegan and Wengren have been a part of the group since the beginning, with Moyer taking over for the late Steve "Fuzz" Kmak on bass and Draiman for Erich Awalt on lead... read full bio
There’s no band out there like DITZ, a punk band that’s very rough around the edges but manages to offer up quite a bit of complex post-hardcore elements with a touch of experimental. They’ve been compared to bands such as Sonic Youth, Black Flag or Flipper, but there’s definitely a lot more to it, as they incorporate some electronic sounds... read full bio
Grammy-nominated rock band, Dokken, has accumulated numerous charting singles and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. 1984 became Dokken's breakout year in the US with the release of the album Tooth and Nail on September 13. The album contained several hit songs including Just Got Lucky", "Alone Again", and "Into The Fire". The album sold over one million... read full bio
Doro Pesch knew she wanted to be a singer since she was three years old. Little Richard's "Lucille" served as the first spark, starting a fire in Doro that is still burning today. Doro aspires to use music to spread happiness around the world. She formed her first band, Snakebite, at age sixteen. After Beast and Attack comes the major... read full bio
Doss has long been considered an artist worth gushing over by those in the know. Even though she has only released a small number of singles and remixes over the past seven years, the producer and DJ has steadily established a reputation as one of the most in-demand and sought-after tastemakers to emerge from New York's club scene and she has... read full bio
Down is a heavy metal supergroup from Louisiana that is made up of Phil Anselmo from Pantera, Pepper Keenan from Corrosion of Conformity, Bobby Landgraf and Pat Brooders from Goatwhote and Jimmy Bower from Crowbar. They have released three studio albums and two EPs to date and are still working on touring and making more albums. Their lastest full-length album... read full bio
One of the most distinctive vocalist, guitarist, composer and producer in contemporary music, Doyle Bramhall II, is best known for his work with Eric Clapton, Roger Waters and many others. Eric Clapton, with whom Bramhall has collaborated for more than a decade, cites the guitarist as one of the most gifted players he has ever encountered. In addition to... read full bio
Dragged Under covers a few different genres: they’re punk, metalcore, metal rock, and alternative. In fact, even though many would call them a metalcore band, they have cited some of their biggest influences are iconic punk bands like Sum 41, The Offspring, and Rise Against. They call it “3 parts punk rock, 1 part metal/hardcore.” The band consists of Ryan... read full bio
Fans of DragonForce are familiar with their wild guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music that compliment their retro video game-inspired sound. Their first album made DragonForce one of the most prominent independent power metal bands in the UK. The title song, “Valley of the Damned”, was the most downloaded song on MP3.com for two straight weeks.... read full bio
Dream State is a punk and post hardcore band from South Wales. They’ve been on the scene since 2014 and just one year later, they released their EP “Consequences”, alongside the singles “Burn Them Down” and “Rebuild, Recreate”. Currently, the band consists of Aled Evans on lead guitar, rhythm guitar, and lead vocals, but the other two members (on bass... read full bio
Every every live show, full-length album and song must provide the following of passionately loyal DREAM THEATER diehards with an intelligent, completely immersive, experience trip through alien soundscapes. Given the band's three decades of continuously pushing the boundaries of hard rock and progressive heavy metal, conquering challenges, exceeding critics' expectations and battling the never-ending winds of business instability, this is understandable. Dream Theater's... read full bio
Drowning Pool is an American rock band from Dallas, Texas, that consists of members C.J. Pierce, Mike Luce, Stevie Benton, and Jasen Moreno. After forming the band that rose to fame with the release of their debut studio album, “Sinner”, which peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and earned them RIAA certified platinum as well as BPI... read full bio
Edinburgh, Scotland-based DVNE is a five-piece progressive rock/metal group. When the band was first formed in 2013, they decided to call themselves Dune after Frank Herbert's masterwork of the same name. This was a declaration of the band's shared love of science fiction and fantasy literature, which has influenced their music ever since. Dvne's music transports listeners on an intensely emotional... read full bio
When Margaret Hermant and Neil Leiter worked on Adam Wiltzie and Dustin O'Halloran's A Winged Victory For The Sullen, Echo Collective was born. Leiter and Belgian violinist and harpist Hermant have since gone on to perform as Echo Collective in places like Royal Albert Hall, Concertgebouw Amsterdam and L'Auditori Barcelona, as well as at festivals like Latitude, Big Ears, ATP, La... read full bio
As the lead singer of Live, Ed Kowalczyk fronted one of the most successful American post-grunge bands of the a90s, coming to prominence with their 1994 sophomore album, Throwing Copper. With his bald head and intense eyes, Kowalczyk cut a distinctive figure, but what separated him from other a90s alt-rockers was his utter earnestness. Live released seven albums between 1991... read full bio
Brazilian quintet Ego Kill Talent was founded in São Paulo and combines pop aspiration with crisp songwriting, musical agility and South American flavor. Ego Kill Talent was added to the Lollapalooza Brazil lineup thanks to the success of their debut song, "Sublimated," on local radio. The song ignited streaming services all over the world and peaked at number five on Spotify's Viral... read full bio
The return of Egypt Central has made for quite a journey in this young bands career. Having success with their self titled debut cd, the four men from Memphis, TN are poised to continue their impact with the release of their new album White Rabbit and invite the listener to come along. We wanted to get it right and put... read full bio
James Hart and Ken Floyd, the only members of the original lineup who continued to play with the band until their breakup, formed Eighteen Visions. Trevor Friedrich, Josh James, Hart, and guitarist Keith Barney were all back in the band. The "Lifeless" EP was their first release on Life Sentence Records. They released a full-length album on Cedargate Records called "Yesterday... read full bio
Nicholas DiSalvo, Jack Donovan, Michael Risberg and Georg Edert are among the elders. Using progressive elements, evocative soundscapes and strong psychedelic sounds, Elder is a genre-defying rock band. A mainstay of the stoner/doom genre since the mid-aughts, the band has altered its sound over the course of five albums to become one of the most distinctive voices in the underground rock scene. With... read full bio
Enola Gay first hit the hardcore, post-punk, noise rock scene in 2020 with their debut single “The Birth of a Nation”, followed up quickly by a remix of the same song (thanks to Mount Palomar). The very next year, they released “Sofa Surfing” (their most famous track to date), “Through Men’s Eyes”, “Salt”, “Scrappers”, and their debut EP “Gransha”, which... read full bio
Long Island, New York-based post-hardcore band Envy on the Coast. Lowcountry, their second studio album, was made available in March 2010. Although not under that name, Envy on the Coast's members started performing together in 2003. Ryan Hunter took over for Brian Byrne initially after Brian left New York to attend Berklee College of Music. The band added drummer Dan... read full bio
From tours with artists like HIM and Marilyn Manson to music videos filmed in Hollywood, with more than 3 million streams on Spotify and YouTube combined, Esoterica is a London-based alternative hard rock band with powerful, proggy and melodic moments combining large choruses, massive guitars, vintage analogue synths and energetic percussion. Esoterica has performed at some of the most prominent festivals in Europe, published... read full bio
Eva Under Fire is a rock band from Detroit that consists of members Amanda Lyberg on vocals, Rob Ryberg on guitar, Chris Slapnik on guitar and vocals, Edward Joseph on bass and Corey Newsom on drums. The band performs a mixture of modern hard rock with a nod to 80’s and 90’s alternative-metal. They also blend together pop, rock, alternative,... read full bio
The past four years have been a challenging journey for the five members of Evans Blue, pushing them each to their personal brink but ultimately pulling them together. Chandler is an easy guy to get along with, and he keeps a very open mind when it comes to songwriting, which is refreshing. With the addition of Chandler and the... read full bio
Every Mother’s Nightmare is a hard rock and hair metal band from Memphis, Tennessee. The group consists of members Rick Ruhl, Travis Butler, John Guttery, Troy Fleming and Allan Bone. The group formed in the late 80’s and shortly after they released music videos for singles “House of Pain”, “Walls Came Down” and “Love Can Make You Blind”, all of... read full bio
Exciter has been a constant force in the world of metal for more than 40 years. The band, which was founded in 1978, is largely recognized for having influenced the early thrash movement and for having invented speed metal. Tours with Mercyful Fate, Motorhead, Megadeth, Manowar and Accept helped to further solidify the band's reputation. Early hits, such as their debut... read full bio
EXODUS was founded in 1982 by Tom Hunting, Kirk Hammett and Gary Holt. Singer, Paul Baloff was added to round out the lineup. In the year to follow, EXODUS gained the attention of the international underground scene, transforming their status from an insiders' tip of the tape trading community to a hugely popular act. With the use of innovative song... read full bio
An upsurge of bands paying homage to vintage AmRep noise rock is being spearheaded by the unmistakably Philadelphia band Eye Flys, with their violent style of noise rock. Their wit is sharp, and their anger is evident. originating from a city steeped in labor activism, a city historically identified with the industrious, the underdog, the common guy. The music of... read full bio
Reunited after 10 years, FAITH NO MORE are: Mike Bordin, Roddy Bottum, Bill Gould, Jon Hudson and Mike Patton. Faith No More is an American alternative metal band who formed in San Francisco, California .Faith No More combined elements of heavy metal, funk, progressive rock, hip hop, hardcore punk, thrash metal, and jazz, among many others and have been hailed... read full bio
Fall Out Boy formed in 2001 in the suburbs of Chicago and by 2003, the group had released its first full-length (Evening Out with Your Girl). The group achieved its first taste of mainstream success with "Take This to Your Grave," a pop-punk masterpiece that revitalized what had been a tired genre. After several high-profile tours, the band released... read full bio
"The legendary metal band Fates Warning began in the early 1980's playing a traditional style of heavy metal. However, they quickly began to adopt a more technically proficient style influenced by Rush and are considered by many to be the first true prog-metal band. While the band has subsequently moved in more melodic and ambient directions, they have remained a vibrant... read full bio
Feeder is a British rock band from Newport, Wales. They have released 8 studio albums , two EP's, three compilation albums, and 34 singles. Their styling has been compared to bands like The Police, Nirvana, and Smashing Pumpkins. All eight of their albums are UK Top 40 albums including six United Kingdom top 10 albums and three Top 5 albums.... read full bio
Armed with Yamaha violins in a place where hard rock meets classical instruments, Femmes of Rock is a rock star group that has wowed audiences with their fierce, unique, and high-energy performances that feature both violin covers and original work. Femmes of Rock have covered the work of artists including The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and... read full bio
Fields of the Nephilim is an English-based gothic rock band that originally got together in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This was back in 1984. You may have heard the term “Nephilim,” which refers to a mysterious race of angel-human hybrids from the Bible. The band – which consists of Carl McCoy, Gav King, Adam Leach, Tony Pettitt, and Lee Newell – has... read full bio
The members of the British rock group Fightstar are Charlie Simpson, Alex Westaway, Dan Haigh, and Omar Abidi. The group is from London, United Kingdom. Simpson, a member of the pop-punk group Busted, met Alex Westaway and Omar Abidi at a party, which led to the formation of Fightstar. The trio started to jam out together after that, and "Too... read full bio
Glam metal band FireHouse rose to fame with hits including “Reach For The Sky” and “All She Wrote”, in addition to their signature ballads “Don’t Treat Me Bad”, “I Live My Life for You”, “Love of a Lifetime”, and “When I Look Into Your Eyes”. The group won an American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist, beating... read full bio
One of the most successful groove metal bands, Five Finger Death Punch have been a staple of the Billboard charts since their formation. The Los Angeles-based outfit formed around the talents of former U.P.O. guitar player Zoltan Bathory, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts, vocalist Ivan Moody (Motograter/Ghost Machine), bass player Matt Snell (Anubis Rising), and former W.A.S.P. drummer Jeremy Spencer.... read full bio
When Norwegian metalcore group Fixation originally emerged, their debut EP "Global Suicide" helped them gain recognition rapidly. The media gave the EP great reviews. After the release of their next song, "Stay Awake," prominent international media outlets like BBC (UK), Metal Hammer (DE), Kerrang! Magazine (UK), and Kaaoszine (FI) took notice. With the release of "More Alive" and "Claustrophobic," appearances at prestigious... read full bio
Aspects of what an entire generation grew up knowing as alternative rock return via the music of the Lowell, Massachusetts band Fleshwater in a whole new way. Fleshwater's We're Not Here to Be Loved first album, which was released through the New York metal and hardcore label Closed Casket Activities, is a harsh, emotional and frightening work. The group is part... read full bio
Floor is a sludge metal and doom metal band from Miami, Florida that first hit the scene in 1992. The group is comprised of Steve Brooks, Anthony Vialon, and Henry Wilson. Previously, the band consisted of George Rios, Beatriz Monteavaro, Jeff Sousa, Juan Montoya, and Jonathan Nunez. Their first EP “Madonna” came out in 1994 under Bovine records. They made... read full bio
Sextet FORLORN enter a powerful and fiercely competitive environment. Fortunately, this group has an absolutely jaw-dropping sound. FORLORN are a very distinctive sounding band that walk a fine line between the metallic ferocity of metalcore and hardcore and the delicate sections of post rock. It's a fascinating combination and FORLORN might have already been doomed by the blending of these two disparate components,... read full bio
Fred Durst is the front man of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, with whom he has released six studio albums. In recent years, he has also become known for his work in independent films. Durst costarred in the film Population 436, and made his directorial debut with The Education of Charlie Banks. He directed a second film, The Longshots.... read full bio
From a Second Story Window is an American progressive metalcore band that was founded in the border region of Ohio and Pennsylvania. They used intricate rhythms, unusual keys and two different vocal styles (both loud black metal yells and low death metal growls). Their live performances are dramatic and are often distinguished by blinding white lighting and Will Jackson's almost possessed stage presence. All... read full bio
Like a hundred other American towns, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is post-industrial but primarily working class, with relatively poor prospects for the children who grow up there. In fact, there are communities much like it all over the world. Suburban ennui, broken homes, substance misuse, and a lack of opportunities are all conducive to the kind of atmosphere where real, compelling creativity... read full bio
American rock band, Fuel, have made quite a name for themselves since their origins. Songwriter and guitarist, Carl Bell, and drummer, Jody Abbott, formed the band in Brownsville, Tennessee and haven not looked back ever since. Brett Scallions and Jeff Abercrombie saw them play in a bar and joined their project afterwards. They released an EP titled, Porcelain,... read full bio
Massachusetts' FUMING MOUTH was founded by Mark Whelan with the goal of developing an unrestrained style of death metal. The group originally formed as a trio, drawing inspiration from bands like Motorhead and Dismember while also taking cues from them. They just published their debut album, "The Grand Descent," as well as a brand-new EP, "Beyond the Tomb," which best... read full bio
American metal band Gates to Hell hails from Louisville, Kentucky. The band's music is heavily influenced by death metal and has a powerful, dark energy that will captivate any listener. Their style is characterized by quick-paced drumming, intense guitar riffs and harsh screams that perfectly encapsulate the raw strength of metal. Gates to Hell's biggest draw is always its music. The band's... read full bio
Geoff Tate is a singer and musician, who is most well known as a former member of the progressive metal band Queensryche. He is at the top of the Hit Parader’s list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time, ranked No. 2 on That Metal Show’s top 5 hard rock vocalists of the 1980s, won the Vegas... read full bio
Geoff Tate, a Multi-Platinum selling artist and the original lead singer-songwriter of Queensryche, is the frontman for the hard rock band Operation: Mindcrime. Other members include John Moyer (from the band Disturbed) and Simon Wright (known for his work with AC/DC). The bands music style is a melodic, narrative-driven progressive metal. They toured all over the United States, Canada and... read full bio
Dedicated to their love of Led Zeppelin's music, the professional musicians who make up Get The Led Out. Their goal is to bring the powerful Zeppelin's studio recordings to life on the large concert stage. This collection of musicians, who were first and foremost fans of the band, are not impersonators; rather, they are attempting to do homage to one... read full bio
The long-awaited comeback of Quebec City's hardcore scene pioneers, GET THE SHOT, is marked by Merciless Destruction. Similar to No Peace In Hell and Infinite Punishment, the band is sticking to their intense DIY approach to music while branching out into new extreme music genres with their upcoming fourth album. After Infinite Punishment, which was heavily influenced by thrash, GET THE... read full bio
Ghost is a Swedish rock band that blends heavy metal, psychedelic rock, and progressive rock to create their distinct sound. With Tobias Forge as the front-man and eight Nameless Ghouls as the backing band, as well as Papa Nihil on saxophone, the group has released four studio albums and one album, along with two EPs. Infestissumam, the band's second album, was... read full bio
Ghostemane is an alternative hip-hop artist. Though he does not listen to much rap music for inspiration, Ghostemane is a hardcore rapper. He incorporates black metal and hardcore beats into each of his rap tracks. Ghostemane has been compared to artists like XXXTentacion and is on the move to make a name for himself in this unique genre of music.... read full bio
American post-hardcore band Glassjaw is from Hempstead, New York. The group, which features guitarist Justin Beck and singer Daryl Palumbo, played a significant role in the Long Island music scene in the early 2000s. The group, which is known for its aggressive live shows and frequent lineup changes, has had a big impact on the growth of the post-hardcore underground... read full bio
Glenn Danzig is an American singer-songwriter, musician, film director and record producer who is best known for being founder of the bands the Misfits, Samhain and Danzig. He is also known for being the owner of the Evilive record label and for the comic book publishing company, Verotik. Danzig was born in Lodi, New Jersey, and has previously studied at... read full bio
Gob is a Canadian punk rock band that consists of members Tom Thacker, Theo Goutzinakis, Gabe Mantle, and Steven Fairweather. The band was formed by Thacker, Goutzinakis, and previously members Patrick “Wolfman Pat” Paszana and Kelly Macauley. Shortly after forming, the members went on to release their debut studio album, “Too Late… No Friends.” Since then, they’ve gone on to... read full bio
American heavy metal group God Forbid was established in East Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1996. God Forbid gained a following in the late 1990s by performing with groups including GWAR, Nile, Cradle of Filth, and Candiria. In 1999, 9volt Industries released Reject the Sickness, the band's first full-length album. After receiving frequent airplay from WSOU-FM in the New York City... read full bio
Giants of the early alternative metal post-grunge scene, with Black Sabbath-style riffing and an unconventional vocal style, Godsmack has become one of the most prevalent heavy metal acts of the last decade in the United States, selling over twenty million records worldwide in just over a decade. Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums and have toured with... read full bio
Two-time Grammy-nominated heavy metal band, Gojira has released six albums and three live DVDs. Fans celebrate them for their environmentally-conscious lyrics, which have brought them to the forefront of today’s metal scene. Gojira’s newest album, Magma, earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album, while their song “Silvera” received a nomination for Best Metal Performance. Some of Gojira’s main... read full bio
"Gomez is an English indie rock band. Their first album, Bring It On, won the Mercury Music Prize. The genesis of Gomez was the meeting of four friends from Southport. Guitarist and vocalist Ian Ball and drummer Olly Peacock had previously played together in a local heavy metal band called Severed. They joined with guitarist / vocalist / keyboardist Tom... read full bio
Graphic Nature is a hard, heavy, raw, aggressive and even creepy at times but they have definitely earned their place in heavy metal fan’s hearts. Googling “Graphic Nature” yields two results: one, this band; two, the Deftones song from which the band gets their name. The band can also be compared to Deftones quite a bit: both of them play... read full bio
Gwar has to be the most instantly recognizable metal bounds out there, given that they’re only ensemble of heavy metal rockstars that don’t look like you or me at all. The band has an ever-rotating lineup of demonic or alien members, currently consisting of: Mike Derks, Brad Roberts, Brent Purgason, Michael Bishop, Casey Orr, and Matt Maguire. They’ve been rocking... read full bio
From London comes the contemporary progressive rock group Haken. Their style has changed from progressive metal to a shape-shifting, kaleidoscopic combination of progressive metal, jazz syncopation, catchy electronic pop and anthemic rock & roll since the band was founded by guitarist and keyboardist Richard Henshall and singer Ross Jennings. Haken recently finished a tour in North America with Symphony X. They signed with... read full bio
Halocene, a native of Phoenix, has been an unstoppable force of dedication and enthusiasm. Halocene got their footing as YouTube influencers after traveling the country in a beat-up van, supporting acts like Blink 182, Fall Out Boy and rocking the Vans Warped Tour, and they now regularly publish videos with over 30 million views. One of the first bands to consistently... read full bio
Hatebreed is a metalcore and hardcore punk band from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The band consists of Jamey Jasta, Chris Beattie, Matt Byrne, Frank Novinec, and Wayne Lozinak (previous members include Larry Dwyer Jr., Dave Russo, Nick "Nickel P" Papantoniou, Matt McIntosh, Jamie "Pushbutton" Muckinhaupt, Rigg Ross, Lou Richards, and Sean Martin. They first formed back in 1994 and dropped their first... read full bio
Hazey Eyes is an up-and-coming DJ who blends together indie music and electronic music. He gained attention after the release of his EP, “Some Reason”, which gained over 5 million streams on Spotify off of one track alone. Some of his most popular songs include “Emotion”, “Our Story”, “Love Is”, “Untitled”, “Goodbye”, “Hungover You”, and more. He has toured with... read full bio
Head Wound City is a hardcore punk, screamo, and thrashcore supergroup band consisting of members from noise rock band The Locust, post-hardcore screamo band The Blood Brothers, and alternative garage rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The band consists of Jordan Billie, Nick Zinner, Cody Votolato, and Justin Pearson. Punk rock drummer Gabe Serbian was previously a member of the band... read full bio
Sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson are the only constant members of the rock band Heart, which has seen numerous lineup shifts over the course of its lengthy career. Despite all of these personnel shifts, one thing is certain: Heart knows how to rock. Over 35 million records have been sold all over the world by the band Heart, who... read full bio
Helmet, formed in New York City, is an alternative metal band. The group is comprised of Page Hamilton (vocalist/lead guitarist), Kyle Stevenson, Dave Case and Dan Beeman. Helmet has released seven studio albums and two compilation albums, all to good commercial success. The band debuted with their successful album titled ""Meantime"", which reached number 68 on the Billboard 200. ... read full bio
Hericane Alice is a glam metal band from Minneapolis, who gained major popularity in the 80s. The band originally consisted of Leni Dimancari (guitar and vocals), Scott Werner (bass) and Rusty Miller (drums), later adding Bruce Naumann as the lead vocalist. Hericane Alice’s fan base began to grow, and they drew interest from Atlantic Records. The three original instrumentalists left... read full bio
After releasing the EP Profound Morality, Heriot transformed from an obscure member of the many metal bands that were prevalent in UK scenes, such as the one in their hometown of Swindon, to one of the most highly anticipated heavy exports from the nation. They were crowned the greatest new metal band in Britain by Kerrang! and included among the... read full bio
High On Fire is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. The band consists of members Matt Pike, Des Kensel, and Jeff Matz. Currently, they have released eight studio albums and three live albums. They began to gain more popularity with the release of their fifth studio album, “Snakes for the Divine”, which peaked at number 5 on the... read full bio
Hollow Front does not crumble as the walls collapse inward. With their third full-length album, The Fear of Letting Go [UNFD], the Grand Rapids duo—Tyler Tate on vocals and Lee Albrecht on guitar—emerges from a season of seemingly never-ending hardships and tribulations with a therapeutic, crushing and coherent vision. Rather than give up, they turn the mayhem all around them into erratic and... read full bio
Horrendous was born in the early months of 2009. Weaving webs of filthy riffs through the air of the rehearsal area, the band emerged from a dismal environment, fascinated and completely obsessed with the old school. During the summer, a demo called Sweet Blasphemies was written and recorded. The band's myspace page offered CD-R copies of the demo for sale. Horrendous joined... read full bio
Humanity's Last Breath, a Swedish death metal band, takes pleasure in composing severe death metal but isn't hesitant to use more technical aspects. Buster Odeholm, a guitarist, producer, composer and engineer, brought together Marcus Rosell on drums, Filip Danielsson on vocals, and Johan Aldgrd on guitar to form the band. They replaced Aldgrd with guitarist, producer and engineer Calle Thomer for their... read full bio
I Prevail is an American metalcore, post-hardcore, pop punk band that consists of members Brian Burkheiser, Eric Vanlerberghe, Steve Menoian, Dylan Bowman and Gabe Helguera. The group rose to fame after the release of their metal cover of Taylor Swift’s popular single “Blank Space”. Their cover ended up peaked at number 9 on the U.S. Rock charts and earned them... read full bio
Although he also headed bands under his own name, Ian Gillan was one of the most prominent vocalists of the heavy metal genre of rock that originated in the 1970s. He achieved his greatest fame as a member of Deep Purple. When still in his teens, he started singing in bands, the most well-known of which were the Javelins and... read full bio
Icon for Hire is an American rock band from Decatur, Illinois. Formed in 2007, the band's current lineup consist of singer Ariel, guitarist Shawn Jump, bassist Josh Kincheloe, and drummer Adam Kronshagen. In late 2009, the band was contacted by Tooth & Nail Records through Myspace. The label then sent representatives to one of the band's shows, and eventually signed... read full bio
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Ill Niño, who originated from the thriving music communities of New Jersey and New York, has established themselves as a powerful force in the Latin metal genre. Two decades after its pioneering album "Revolution Revolucion" came out, a legacy that is still going strong. Ill Niño continues to stand strong as they embark on a global tour in support of their... read full bio
In Flames, a Swedish heavy metal band, was created by guitarist Jesper Strömblad back in 1990. The band is famous for pioneering the genres of Swedish death metal and more melodic death metal. In Flames had a lot of different musicians but by the time the 1999 album “Colony” came out, In Flames already had established a stable lineup. Their... read full bio
Lead by founding member a singer Maria Brink, In This Moment takes death metal and stage theatrics to the next level. The band's intricate and nightmare inducing costumes create a haunting addition to their high energy live shows. The band, founded in 2005, has released four studio albums and made a name for themselves on the festival circuit - most... read full bio
Insect Ark was Dana Schechter's "true" solo project, which she began in Brooklyn with the intention of creating solitary, hallucinatory soundscapes. Working alone was a way to delve into the most profound depths of introspection and create a musical beast that was both completely insane and incredibly freeing. During its early years, Insect Ark made raw, menacing, and entirely original... read full bio
Intervals is a Canadian progressive metal band that is currently led by and consists of Aaron Marshall. Intervals was formed in Toronto by Marshall after leaving the band Speak of the Devil. He went on to record Intervals debut EP, “The Space between,” by himself in his home studio and went on to release it independently. He went on to... read full bio
Listening to Iress is like being on a beach as a tidal wave approaches, except with more sound and a sense of impending destruction. It's like being thankful to see something so very beautiful and enthralled with what's going to happen next. Iress, a Los Angeles-based band, uses dramatic, dark aspects of slowcore, metal and shoegaze, occasionally building to a crescendo akin... read full bio
Iron Butterfly's major hit, In A Gadda Da Vida," has sold over 25 million copies. This classic rock / psychedelic band was a pioneer of heavy metal. Currently, the band consists of Doug Ingle on the keyboards and lead vocals,Ron Bushy on the drums, Lee Dorman on the bass guitar, and Eric Barnett on the lead guitar."... read full bio
Iron Maiden has done everything in its power to uphold their status as one of the most notoriously heavy and iconic metal bands of all time. It should come as no surprise that the necessary numbers that accompany Maiden's career are impressive (over 50 million albums sold; 13 Top Ten albums in the U.K., including three Number Ones; legendary strength-sapping... read full bio
Issues is an American metalcore band that's been established in Atlanta, Georgia. AJ Rebollo on guitar and vocals, Skyler Acord on bass and vocals and Josh Manuel on drums make up the band at the moment. They are renowned for fusing metalcore, nu metal, pop, and modern R&B. Woe, Is Me's founding members Michael Bohn and Tyler Carter left to join Issues,... read full bio
Ithaca is humble. Their album, They Fear Us, is a powerful piece of heavy music with a lot of depth and significance. It's emotionally sophisticated and musically fertile, flawlessly assimilating inspirations as varied as Deftones and Converge to "Janet Jackson and Prince," with Sam hesitantly employing the term "prog-hardcore" and citing Rolo Tomassi as a parallel. 'Ithaca doing fine' will be old... read full bio
J Mascis is an American musician who is best known for being a singer-songwriter and guitarist for the band Dinosaur Jr. As a solo artist, Mascis has released seven albums. He’s also worked with bands such as Witch, Deep Wound, Upsidedown Cross, Sweet Apple, Heavy Blanket, and J Mascis + The Fog. As a guitarist, Mascis has been featured on... read full bio
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Grammy-nominated hard rock band Great White rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s, including major airplay on MTV with music videos for songs like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. With their most popular albums being Twice Shy and the Platinum certified Once Bitten, they have sold over eight million records to date. Founding member and lead vocalist Jack Russell now... read full bio
Jackyl is an American rock and roll band. Jackyl’s sound has been described as a combination of hard rock, heavy metal and Southern rock. Their music has also sometimes been categorized as glam metal. The band is probably best-known for its song “The Lumberjack”, which features a chainsaw solo by lead singer Jesse James Dupree. Dupree would rev the chainsaw’s... read full bio
Jada Pinkett Smith is a film director, dancer, businesswoman, singer, and songwriter, but she is best known as an actress. Her first appearance was on the sitcom called True Colors, and other early roles include her lead role in Bill Cosbys A Different World and Carla Purty in The Nutty Professor. Some other films include Set It Off, The Matrix... read full bio
James Durbin is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who is best known for finishing in 4th place on the tenth season of the television series American Idol. Apart from his solo career, Durbin has also been the lead singer of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot. Durbin had a rough upbringing growing up with his father passing away of drug... read full bio
Jane’s Addiction is a rock band from Los Angeles that currently consists of members Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Stephen Perkins and Chris Chaney. Over the years the band has released four studio albums. Their debut album, “Nothing’s Shocking” reached RIAA certified platinum and their second album, “Ritual de lo habitual” peaked at number 19 and reached RIAA certified two-time platinum.... read full bio
Jason Bonham is an English drummer best known for being the son of John Bonham, the drummer for Led Zeppelin. After his father passed away, Jason filled in a few times as the drummer for Led Zeppelin. He also drummed for the Ahmert Ertegun Tribute Concert at The Q2 Arena in London. He has been an actor in the Mark... read full bio
James Shanahan, AKA Jamey Jasta (or just Jasta), is an American singer and musician best known for being the frontman of the metalcore group Hatebreed, along with sludge metal band Kingdom of Sorrow, Icepick, and his own solo project known only as “Jasta.” Jasta is the owner of Stillborn Records, a West Haven, Connecticut-based record label. In 2011, he dropped... read full bio
Jedi Mind Tricks is an underground hip-hop group that consists of members Vinnie Paz, Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind and DJ Kwestion. The group made their debut with their EP, “Amber Probe”. Since then, Jedi Mind Tricks has gone on to release 10 more EPs and 9 studio albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “Design in Malice”, “I... read full bio
Jerry Cantrell is an American musician and singer-songwriter who is known for being the founder, lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and songwriter for the rock band Alice in Chains who rose to fame in the early 90’s. Cantrell was born in Tacoma, Washington, and found his love for music in high school when he began singing in his school’s choir. Cantrell... read full bio
Jesu, which is pronounced “yay-zoo”, is an experimental metal band from England. The band got its start in 2003 when Justin Broadrick decided to try something completely new after leaving the band Godflesh. While Jesu has featured other artists like Diarmuid Dalton and Ted Parsons, the band is pretty much just Justin. Jesu’s first released was “Heart Ache”, an EP... read full bio
In hardcore, the pit can be showy, with applause being replaced by stage dives, cheers by back-kicks or pitting in a circle. Yet when viewing a band with the background of Jesus Piece, you can always discern the difference between acting moved and having genuine physical passion. A traditionally indie live space was transformed by the quintet into a battlefield complete... read full bio
Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967. Their music is characterized by the lyrics, vocals and flute work of Ian Anderson, who has led the band since its beginning, and guitarist Martin Barre, who has been with the band since 1969. Originally playing blues rock with an experimental flavour; they have also incorporated elements of classical music,... read full bio
Your definitions don't apply to Jigsaw Youth. Like the majority of Catholic schoolgirls, they also felt constrained by the Eucharist and the uniform. On one of the remaining artistic social media platforms, Tumblr, Nastacha Beck and Maria Alverez first connected online. In November 2014, both females were writing blogs under false identities. With allusion to the Red Hot Chili Peppers,... read full bio
John 5 is unquestionably one of the greatest shredders in the world right now. His impressive rapport of working with frontmen such as Marilyn Manson, Rob Halford, Dave Lee Roth and his current role as the right hand man for Rob Zombie, demonstrate that his extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed. When he released his album Careful With That Axe,... read full bio
John Kay is a singer, songwriter and guitarist known as the frontman of Steppenwolf. An innovator on Rock's rugged side, he brought us the Rock Rebel Anthem Born To Be Wild". Kay & Steppenwolf produced seven Top 40 rock classics, including "Magic Carpet Ride" and "Rock Me". Lyrically, songs such as "Rock & Roll Rebels" and "Hold On" focus on... read full bio
Jordan Rudess is an American musician, songwriter, keyboardist and composer who is best known for being a member of the metal band, Dream Theater as well as a member of the metal supergroup, Liquid Tension Experiment. Rudess was born in Great Neck, New York, and he found his love for music at a young age and began studying classical piano... read full bio
Rockers Joyous Wolf from Southern California have a hard-driving style that incorporates elements of heavy metal, post-grunge and blues-rock. When the band was first formed, it consisted of vocalist Nick Reese, guitarist Blake Allard, bassist Greg Braccio and drummer Robert Sodaro. The band spent its early years perfecting their modern rock sound locally until being noticed by Roadrunner Records, who signed the group.... read full bio
JPhelpz is a global bass music juggernaut who has been crushing crowds and starting mosh pits since 2011. He has an unflinchingly strict work ethic and unmatched production skills. Even the highest echelons of EDM production have been invaded by JPhelpz's ominous mechanical sound design skills. Early in his career, he distinguished himself from the competition by impressing the top... read full bio
Judas Priest was one of the most influential heavy-metal bands of the '70s, spearheading the new wave of British heavy metal late in the decade. Decked out in leather and chains, the band fused the gothic doom of Black Sabbath with the riffs and speed of Led Zeppelin, as well as adding a vicious two-lead guitar attack; in doing so,... read full bio
The band Judiciary is from Lubbock, Texas, and they play old-school thrash metal and old-school hardcore, respectively. Although it has been a fairly popular combo, Judiciary never sounds like they're attempting to recreate the crossover sound of the late 1980s. Rather, they have perfected a unique form of knucklehead blitzkrieg, which is incredibly pleasurable to play with a deep-bone crunch. Judiciary... read full bio
Kansas is one of the most highly successful American bands in history. Kansas’s music style combines both British progressive rock with their elements of heavy metal and classical music. They are well known for maintaining a hard rock edge throughout. Instrumentally, the music of Kansas is noted for the ubiquitous presence of violin as a lead instrument, dual lead guitars,... read full bio
Kaonashi from Philadelphia wants to bring about change. The goal of the quintet, which consists of Peter Rono on vocals, Ryan Paolilli on drums, August Axcelson on bass and vocals, Alex Hallquist on guitar and vocals and Roger Alvarez on guitar, is to foster kindness, compassion and comprehension via their music. They are aware of the unifying power that music has always... read full bio
Katatonia is a death metal band from Stockholm, Sweden who first formed back in 1991 when Jonas Renkse and Andrew Nyström first met up and started jamming out. The band has since gone through several different lineups, but currently the band consists of: Jonas Renkse, Anders Nyström, Niklas Sandin, Daniel Moilanen, and Roger Öjersson. Previous members include: Guillaume Le Huche,... read full bio
Categorizing the music of the Grammy-winning Kentucky Headhunters is like trying to explain why the grass in Kentucky looks blue. Some things are best when left to just grow naturally without explanation…wild and unique... So it is with the Headhunters. The Kentucky grown musicians, who devised their name as an off shoot of Muddy Waters' legendary band, have always been... read full bio
Some relationships transcend all limits and borders. There's a bond of this nature between the members of Kill The Lights. Michael "Moose" Thomas on drums, Jason "Jay" James on bass, James Clark on vocals, Jordan Whelan on guitar, Travis Montgomery on guitar, and other musicians located in Grand Rapids, MI, Dallas, TX, and Bridgend, Wales, all contribute to the unbreakable groove... read full bio
Killing Joke is a heavy metal and industrial rock band from Notting Hill, England. They first formed in 1979 when lead vocalist and keyboardist Jaz Coleman decided to get together with drummer Paul Ferguson, guitarist Geordie Walker, and bassist Youth. Their debut self-titled album released in 1980 and for the next four years, they released an album annually: “What’s THIS... read full bio
