An Irish girl with a voice that packs a powerful punch, Carly Smithson began cultivating her rich, soulful style from the time she was a child. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Carly Smithson, is one of the more experienced singing pros in the American Idol Season 7. Carly Smithson was a sixth place finalist and she has finished the American... read full bio
Carpenter Brut is an electronic music artist from France. Carpenter Brut has made music his priority, keeping other information about himself out of his appearance. He has released a total of three EPs, released at the same time under the name ‘Trilogy’ and an album ‘CARPENTERBRUTLIVE’. His music has also been included on several video game soundtracks, including on ‘The... read full bio
Casey Deidrick is an American actor and singer who is best known for playing Chad DiMera on the television soap opera “Days of Our Lives”. Deidrick started his career as a skateboarder and eventually became sponsored and competed in the Vans World Amateur Competition after a few years. After a severe concussion, Deidrick quit skateboarding and went on to pursue... read full bio
We spoke with Cassyette about her fashion influences and how the post-lockdown era has affected the way she composes music while she was simultaneously arranging her first headline event and creating metal remix Tik Toks. The singer/songwriter Cassyette, who was born in Essex, is a breath of fresh air in the Punk/Metal music scene. She returned after releasing her debut EP,... read full bio
Cauldron originated in the hardcore community of Birmingham. The UK group is strongly influenced by the chaotic end of the sound spectrum, which is reminiscent of the metalcore scenes of the late 1990s and early 2000s. With their Last Words: Screamed From Behind God's Muzzle EP, Cauldron—which consists of guitarists Dec Breckon and Jon Dyke, drummer Zak Jenkins, bassist Perry Wattis and... read full bio
Cost Of Sacrifice, CHAMBER's debut album, was praised by Kerrang! as "a baptism of fire, one that will thrill, bruise, and possibly disgust," and it was a lesson in blunt-force savagery. The Nashville-based metalcore quartet's Pure Noise Records album propelled them to new heights in the underground, winning them praise from critics like Revolver and BrooklynVegan as well as spots... read full bio
Charlie Simpson is an English singer-songwriter and musician who is known for being a member of the band Busted, as well as a member of the band Fightstar. Simpson was born in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, and was born into a musical family. Simpson previously studied at Framlingham College’s school Brandeston Hall and at Uppingham School. He rose to fame as... read full bio
One of the bands that has been covered the most is Cheap Trick. They have been fusing pop, punk, and even metal elements since the 1970s in a style that is instantly recognized and irresistible. Cheap Trick are a musical legend because to evergreen songs like I Want You to Want Me, Surrender, and the late 1980s fan favorite, The... read full bio
Cherie Currie is more famously known as the lead vocalist of the all-female rock band, The Runaways. The American singer/songwriter started her career with The Runaways. She started with the band at the young age of 15. They were apart of the West Coast punk rock scene. Their single “Cherry Bomb” gained them commercial success and became the teenage rock... read full bio
Originally from New York City, Chloé Caillet is a dynamic force in the global dance music industry. She has a diverse career as a DJ, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and label owner. Her musical path, shaped by a variety of experiences, defies expectations and exhibits a genre-bending, harmonious defiance. From club promotion to A&R positions at Republic Records, Chloé's early involvement in... read full bio
"Chris Hardwick is a geek. Granted, he may not be the archetypal plump, greasy Star Trek fan-fiction geek, writing a botnet computer virus to cripple the world’s banking system while mired in his own virginity, but how else do you categorize a man with chess trophies, an insect collection and a not-so-unused collection of D & D dice Following his nerdly... read full bio
Chris Kluwe is a former American professional football punter and writer who has played in the NFL. Kluwe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and he began his career playing high school football where he was the USA Today High School All-American. He went on to play college football at the University of California, Los Angeles where he was a top... read full bio
Chris Liebing is a DJ, radio host, record label founder, and music producer. He founded the record labe CLR. Early on in his musical career, he opened Spinclub, a techno club in Frankfurt, and he also worked at Eye Q Records. He released his album entitled Evolution, which CMJ New Music Report called a techno album to go to war... read full bio
Circus Trees possess a beckoning agony. Instead of closing in on itself and droning through a heavy grief, their musical magic extends a hand and extends an open welcome to anybody who enjoys the company of the miserable. Giuliana, Finola and Edmee, three sisters who make up the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based band, have continued to turn their melancholy into drab post-rock in... read full bio
City Morgue is an American hip-hop duo that consists of members Junius ‘ZillaKami’ Rogers and Vinicius ‘SosMula’ Sosa. City Morgue is from New York City, New York, and their music is a mixture of punk rap, trap metal, hardcore hip-hop and nu metal. The duo also work with their producer Sam ‘THRAXX’ Nehari. Prior to their formation, ZillaKami, Junius Rogers,... read full bio
The alternative metal group CKY was founded in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and is occasionally styled as cKy. The band, which has historically been composed mostly of Deron Miller (vocals, guitar), Chad I. Ginsburg (guitar, vocals) and Jess Margera (drums), shares its name with a series of skating and stunt videos created by Bam Margera, the drummer's brother. CKY is strongly associated... read full bio
This vivacious and outgoing Brighton electro-punk group was founded in 2017 and tackle feminism with a dry sense of humor. The British and Irish Modern Music Institute's Brighton campus is where the trio, who each come from different countries, first met in late 2015. They started the band Clt Drp as a requirement for their second academic year and kept it... read full bio
Although both bands were formed around the same time and are excellent representations of the scene's overall sound, Coal Chamber emerged from the Los Angeles alternative metal scene with a sound frequently compared to Korn: heavy, detuned guitars like the murkiest Black Sabbath; grungy, noisy textures like White Zombie or Tool; white-knuckle intensity like Pantera and hardcore punk; and perhaps... read full bio
Rapper Terrell "Cochise" Cox, whose songs include "Knicks," "Hatchback," "TELL EM" and "Pocket Rocket," is a rising star. The success of "Hatchback" on social media led to Cochise signing a record deal with Columbia Records. The first song by Cochise to receive a Gold certification from the RIAA was "TELL EM." The second was "Hatchback". Currently residing in Fort Collins, Colorado,... read full bio
Code Orange is a hardcore metallic band from Pennsylvania. The band performs intense, screaming punk songs containing heavy drums and guitar. They started out as a “straightforward punk band” but moved into a darker, deeper type of punk metal when Bob Rizzo joined the band. Code Orange has released three studio albums, two EPs, and several other independent releases. Their... read full bio
After releasing an EP and a full-length album, Cognitive joined Unique Leader Records and released Deformity, an album that displayed the band's commitment to their art while telling the story of their home state's own Jersey Devil folklore. The band intensified their touring schedule while continuing to write and push the boundaries of the genre with their songwriting, technicality, speed, brutality and brutality.... read full bio
"Coheed and Cambria is a band completely different than any other. Their songs tell a very long story. Their story is an ""ongoing saga of an alternate intergalactic netherworld, its main characters being an archetypal husband and wife named Coheed and Cambria"". Their two albums ""The Second Stage Turbine Blade"" and ""In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3"" have sold... read full bio
Cole Phillips modestly describes himself as "an Oklahoma kid." The stories told by the singer, songwriter, and guitarist are deeply moving. His voice reverberates over plain country instrumentation reaching depths of experience, wisdom, and anguish that betray his advanced age. As a child, his mother introduced him to Dierks Bentley and the Zac Brown Band, while his father introduced him... read full bio
Conan are as massive as interplanetary thunder reverberated through Azathoth's raging black hole. Conan is a tremendously violent three-piece that follows in the great lineage of all the sacred three-piece compositions throughout history. It commands an iron grasp and plays with extreme synchronization over the tempo changes and power chord changes of the anti-holy trio of bass, drums and guitar. The... read full bio
Hard rock band CONQUER DIVIDE creates music that is bound for success. The band, which consists of five ladies from the US, UK, and Canada, uses powerful, soaring melodies that are instantly memorable to battle both external and psychological demons. These songs are ideal for anyone going through a difficult time. Their fusion of fiery metalcore and energetic arena rock... read full bio
American Christian metalcore band Convictions hails from Ohio. Michael Felker on vocals and Zachary Schwochow on drums make up Convictions. The band characterizes their approach as "Aggressive Worship," which is a spiritually charged fusion of hardcore and ambience. The group's debut album, I Am Nothing, was released not long after the group's formation. The band released their Unworthy EP shortly after... read full bio
Corey Taylor is an American metal singer-songwriter, actor, and author who is best known for his work as a vocalist and lyricist for bands Slipknot and Stone Sour. Taylor has been featured in Hit Parader’s Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time and he’s also been listed as the seventh greatest heavy metal frontman by NME. He has been awarded... read full bio
Corrosion of Conformity a metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina. The sludge metal, southern rock, and “stoner rock” band formed all the way back in 1982. While they’ve had multiple line-up changes throughout their time on the scene, they’ve remained consistent with their musical output (with the exception of a four-year hiatus between 2006 and 2010). Guitarist Woody Weatherman remains... read full bio
The Cougrzz are a rock band led by five female members. They are a high energy dance band who performs hits from today’s pop music, classic rock, hip-hop and R&B. Some artists you’ll hear during one of their shows include Michael Jackson, Prince, Kool and the Gang, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Journey, Alice in Chains, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars... read full bio
Counterparts is one of the most popular hardcore bands out there, whose two latest albums, The Difference Between Hell and Home and Tragedy Will Find Us, have been praised by Rock Sound and Exclaim! magazines. Two years after forming, Counterparts was signed by Shane Told to his Verona Records label. They released their first album Prophets, and toured throughout North... read full bio
Cradle of Filth is an English band that is perhaps one of the most famous extreme metal bands known far and wide. Their musical style and sound has evolved originally from its conception in 1991, when they were a black metal band, to a cleaner fusion of gothic metal and symphonic metal. Cradle of Filth stylizes itself around themes of... read full bio
After launching with System At It, Charlie Hinton and Otto Balfour of the duo CRASHFACE went on to release other tracks via Spotify and an EP called Heavy Infectious. Punk and hardcore rock/metal are combined in the duo's music, which draws inspiration from groups like BRING ME THE HORIZON and NINE INCH NAILS. CRASHFACE has been influenced by bands like... read full bio
The energetic five-piece band Crystal Lake was founded in Tokyo in 2002. Their unique sound combines a strong hardness with catchy melodies, drawing inspiration from hardcore and metalcore genres. Their outstanding music has achieved global acclaim that transcends national borders. Crystal Lake never lets up with their captivating stage presence, captivating audiences all around the world. With the arrival of John... read full bio
Australian-Filipino musician daine, who is from Melbourne, is the new soundtrack for a generation of disillusioned people trying to make their way through a harsh and cruel world. Having an almost compulsive love for midwestern emo, as evidenced by songs like "Tigers Jaw," "Sunny Day Real Estate," "American Football," and others, daine transforms these throwback allusions into something more forward-looking.... read full bio
Dalton Domino’s musical style is a gritty blend of fast, energetic southern rock with a hint of everything from Americana, Red Dirt, and Texas Country to Delta Blues and Soul. He grew up surrounded by music, with the hymnal singing from his Grandmother, the 1950’s Sun Records his Grandfather would play, and the heavy metal his step father often listened... read full bio
Dan Lancaster is a London-based artist, producer, mixer and songwriter who has received two Grammy nominations. In the previous three years, he has been engaged in songs with over 1.3 billion Spotify streams and has written, produced and mixed a number of Radio 1 A-listed songs. At the Heavy Music Awards, he has been nominated for Producer of the Year twice. With the releases... read full bio
Cookeville, Tennessee is home to singer-songwriter Dan Spencer. With a new song out called "Fat Vampire," he is under the management of Post Malone's group. His sound is somewhere between Electric Feel and Grey Area (Universal), and he is signed to Feeling Grey Records. He has performed at CMA Fest and Bonnaroo. Dan has also appeared at the second annual... read full bio
Inspired by the eerie and apocalyptic settings of vintage cult horror and science fiction movies, Justin Pointer and Tony Kim set out on a musical adventure that cuts over genre lines. This dynamic pair, who are from Irvine, California, have been creating synth anthems driven by dark electronic metal for more than ten years. The Halloween night release of DANCE... read full bio
Plano, Texas, is the birthplace of Daniel Roseberry. His mother was an artist and his father was a priest. He grew up in a very religious family with his three siblings and he even thought about becoming a minister. After graduating from high school, he went on Christian service missions to Hawaii, Jordan, Pakistan, and different parts of Israel. He returned... read full bio
The hellish war machine known as Dark Funeral, one of the most powerful Black Metal groups ever, was created by Lord Ahriman and Blackmoon in 1993. At Dan Swanös Uni-Sound Studio, the renowned, self-titled and independently funded first mini album was recorded. That year, it was dropped on the unaware populace. The band made a name for themselves as a band... read full bio
Dave Hill is a renowned comedian, writer, actor and musician who presently resides in New York City but is originally from Cleveland. In addition to other shows, he has been on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer, @midnight, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Tick, The Jim Gaffigan Show and the most recent American edition of... read full bio
David Coverdale is a rock vocalist, best known for his work with the British hard rock band Whitesnake, and his earlier band Deep Purple. After sending a demo tape to Deep Purple, the band was impressed with his deep blues timbre and recruited Coverdale to share duties with bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. After the band split up, Coverdale started recording his... read full bio
Superheaven, which was formerly known as Daylight, began writing their first songs which would end up on their Demo and later on an EP called Sinking, which was self released on Get This Right Records. From there the band began with a small 2 week tour throughout the east coast and mid west. Later that year, the band went on... read full bio
In 1996 Days Of The New, headed by Travis Meeks were signed to Outpost Recordings a subsidiary of Geffen Records, and brought on to Warner Chapels publishing. In early 96 Days Of The New did their first tour with Kenny Wayne Sheppard. During that tour the single Touch, Peel and Stand was released, and went to #1 on rock radio... read full bio
Dayseeker is a post-hardcore band from Orange, CA. Previously signed with InVogue, the band released two albums under the label: What It Means to Be Defeated and the critically acclaimed Origin, which appeared on the Billboard Heatseekers chart at No. 20 and the iTunes Metal chart at No. 1. Now via Spinefarm Records, Dayseeker released the album Dreaming Is... read full bio
Several seasoned musicians make up the American rock ensemble Dead Cross, which plays hardcore punk at breakneck pace. Drummer Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Fantômas) first proposed the concept of forming a straightforward hardcore punk band to guitarist Mike Crain (Retox), bassist Justin Pearson (the Locust, Head Wound City, Retox) and singer Gabe Serbian (the Locust, Head Wound City, Retox). The next year,... read full bio
When his almost twenty-year run as the lead singer of Atreyu came to an unexpected end, Alex Varkatzas found himself in such a predicament. The Californian, who had spent his whole adult life defining himself by music and other people, made the decision to start again without any ties to those things. The end product is DEAD ICARUS. Before launching a... read full bio
Glasgow's Dead Pony are a primal rock band that are returning to their alternative beginnings and playing music that is meant to get people dancing. The music Anna Shields had on repeat as a teenager—Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, with a little nu metal thrown in—was the solace she sought during lockdown. Dead Pony was still trying to figure... read full bio
"Deafheaven is an American metal band from San Francisco, California. The band consists of members George Clarke, Kerry McCoy, Daniel Tracy, Shiv Mehra, and Chris Johnson. They have released four studio albums and two EPs, most recently they have released album “Ordinary Corrupt Human Love”. Their second album, “Sunbather”, was their most popular album and was one of the best-reviewed... read full bio
Deap Vally is the rock-centered musical duo of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards. Both members of Deap Vally have a background in music, having played in other bands prior, but they happened to met in a crochet class in L.A. They started creating music together and were signed with Ark Recordings; they released their first single entitled “Gonna Make My... read full bio
Death Angel is an American trash metal band that consists of members Rob Cavestany, Mark Osegueda, Ted Aguilar, Will Carroll, and Damien Sisson. The group was formed in Daly City, California in the early 80’s and performing until the early 90’s. After 10 years apart, Death Angel reformed together to create more new music. The group has seen several members... read full bio
Death Tour is something of an enigma. They hit the scene with an interesting mix of rap and heavy metal in 2018 with the release of their single “(New Portland) Dolls”. The next year, they released their debut studio album “Blood Pact”, along with the single “OFF!”. Most recently, they released the song “SCARED”. The album consists of 12 tracks,... read full bio
Founded in 2018, the Los Angeles-based quartet DEATHCHANT blends wild rock & roll, nwobhm and a strong reference to the glory days of guitar harmonies and Marshall full stacks. T.J. Lemieux (Psychedelic Speed Freaks, Child, Babylon) and Doug Stuckey (Banquet), who are both lead guitars, alternate between interwoven melodic passages and noise-soaked sonic attacks with an intensity that is renowned for... read full bio
DED is an American nu metal band from Tempe, Arizona, which consists of members Joe Cotela, David Ludlow, Matt Reinhard and Kyle Koelsch. DED was started from the band The Cover Up and was formed after the band disbanded. Members of the band formed Man Made Machine and after the band performed their last show, Cotela and Reinhard got together... read full bio
The extraordinarily adaptable artist Dee Snider performs as an actor, singer-songwriter, musician, and TV personality. His most well-known role is that of lead singer and lyricist for Twisted Sister, a heavy metal band. In the Hit Parader's list of the 100 greatest metal vocalists ever, he came in at number 83. He has hosted several Heavy Metal programs on MTV... read full bio
Deep Purple is an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members have avoided categorizing themselves as any one genre. The band also incorporated classical music, blues-rock, pop and progressive rock elements. They were... read full bio
Default is a Canadian rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, that consists of members Dallas Smith, Jeremy Hora, Dave Benedict and Danny Craig. The band is a mixture of hard rock, grunge, alternative rock and alternative metal. They were discovered by Chad Kroeger, who is the lead vocalist of Canadian band Nickelback, when he discovered their demo tape. Kroeger went... read full bio
With a quadruple announcement, Defects are blowing up. They will go on a 19-date tour with US metalcore group Of Mice & Men through Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the UK. In addition, they will be special guests of Funeral For A Friend at the 20 Years of Casually Dressed and Deep In Conversation album anniversary show at Birmingham's O2... read full bio
The American alternative metal group Deftones was founded in Sacramento, California, in 1988. They were founded by Dominic Garcia (drums), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Chino Moreno (vocals, guitar), and Abe Cunningham (bass). The band's line-up changed frequently throughout their first five years, but settled in 1993 after Cunningham returned after leaving in 1990; at this point, Chi Cheng was the bassist.... read full bio
Originating in the depths of East London, Deijuvhs is an artist that continues to resonate with a large and fast-growing audience who are attracted to his determination to defy rigid genre conventions and unapologetic genuineness. Deijuvhs draws influence from a variety of exotic genres, including punk, metal, drill, jungle and many more, and he expertly combines and molds all of the sounds into... read full bio
Blending elements of hip-hop, nu-metal, and riot grrrl ethos into her unique "Brat Punk" style, Rage Queen Delilah Bon is a force to be reckoned with. Kerrang! praised her performance at the Glastonbury festival, calling her a "standout voice in the rise of bold and bratty heavy music." Her inclusion on Kerrang!'s 'Sound of' artist list, additional recognition as a 'New... read full bio
Demon Hunter is a Christian heavy metal band from the hard rock hub Seattle, Washington. It was formed in 2000 by Don Clark and Ryan Clark, two brothers who are lifelong heavy metal fans. The band consists currently of Ryan, Jon Dunn, Patrick Judge, Timothy “Yogi” Watts, and Jeremiah Scott. Don left the band in 2009 in order to take... read full bio
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
Named by Rolling Stone among their 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know, Devin Dawson has gained fame after the success of his RIAA certified platinum single, “All on Me”. The track appeared on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, while the music video is nearing 100,000 views on YouTube. It racked up over two million plays on Spotify within... read full bio
Drummer Blake Allison and lead vocalist Joey "Chicago" Walser, who had previously been in the alternative metal band Egypt Central, started their own band, Devour the Day. In a Live Metal interview, Blake Allison discussed how much more in-depth their debut album Time & Pressure was than their earlier work with Egypt Central, all while preserving their legacy with their former... read full bio
The song "Heavy Heart" was recorded by Dig Deep at Big Wheel Recording in Waunakee, Wisconsin, with the assistance of Bryan Wheeler over the course of more than nine months' worth of separate sessions. Longtime fans will note a more joyful atmosphere on this record, with the exception of the lyrically dark title track, when contrasted to the self-titled debut... 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
As passionate as their music, Dio Disciples have a rich past, lineage, and mission. "Dio Disciples," founded and led by Wendy Dio, the manager and widow of Ronnie James Dio, are Simon Wright, Scott Warren, and Craig Goldy, the longest-serving members of the band who continue to stay in the lineup at the master's (R.J.D.) discretion. Along with the well-known vocalist... read full bio
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Dirt Nasty started rappin’ on karaoke machines at the age of 14. He grew up listening to Too Short, Geto Boys, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Terence Trent D’Arby, and Sade. Never having a father figure to look up to, he learned about the game, the streets, and the ladies from his record collection. Now... 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
One of the cornerstones of drum & bass is Flight. She is a celebrated DJ, radio producer, broadcaster and co-founder of EQ50, a group of women fighting for more equitable representation in dance music. Flight just marked 25 years of performing beautiful shows for music lovers all across the world. The '25 Years of Flight' European tour came to a close with... read full bio
Money manager-turned-DJ Paul Sevigny has established himself as the soundtrack of choice for exclusive fashion shows, store openings, and nightclubs around the world. With a unique blend of rock, punk, and metal, Sevigny has solidified his status as an A-list DJ with an impressive client list that includes Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Hard Rock Cafe, Coca-Cola, Mick Jagger, and Michael Bloomberg.... 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
Dorian Harewood is an actor, who first attracted attention in the ABC miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. He is known for Full Metal Jacket, starring as Jesse Owens in The Jesse Owens Story, and for his starring role in the ABC Television series Strike Force. He was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, Mini-Series... 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
Downswing is a fearless four-piece metalcore band that bursts from the colorful streets of Albany, New York, defying convention. Downswing has been a force to be reckoned with in the underground music scene ever since they formed, electrifying audiences with their explosive fusion of ferocity and melody. Lead by the mysterious Harrison Seanor, Downswing unleashes a visceral barrage of intense... 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
Manchester-based drum and bass producer Dub Phizix started his musical fixation more than 20 years ago. He has since created a brand-new genre of music that fuses inspirations from all around the world. Dub Phizix, also known as George to his mother, was only a nuisance to the neighbors at the time. After ten years of creating music, Dub Phizix... read full bio
Dub Trio is a band not like many other. Their unique sound comes from their blend of punk rock, metal, noise rock, dub, reggae, and many other genres. The trio comprises of Stu Brooks on keyboards and bass, Joe Tomino on drums and Escaleta, and DP Homes on guitar and keyboard. They have played alongside the likes of... read full bio
Duff McKagan is most known for playing bass on some of the most cherished albums in the history of metal. He is also a member of the hard rock group Guns N' Roses. Following the early 1990s explosion of GNR, he was preoccupied with solo endeavors and collaborations with groups such as Velvet Revolver and Loaded. While McKagan occasionally teamed... 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
American metalcore group Dying Wish is based in Portland, Oregon. Lead guitarist Sam Reynolds, bassist Andrew Le, rhythm guitarist Pedro Carrillo, lead vocalist Emma Boster, and drummer Jeff Lambra make up the band. The group has received recognition as one of the top acts in contemporary American hardcore. The band announced their agreement to SharpTone Records along with the release of... 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
"Wyatt Pearson, otherwise known as Electric Mantis, is an electronic music producer from Los Angeles, California. At a young age, Pearson developed an interest in music. Inspired by his father’s participation in a local band, Pearson pursued music for his entire life. In elementary school, Pearson taught himself a variety of instruments as well as the basic technological producing platform,... read full bio
American singer-songwriter, musician, and visual artist Emma Ruth Rundle resides in Portland at the moment. In addition to being the guitarist for Red Sparowes and the vocalist/guitarist for Marriages, she has recorded four solo albums under her own name and one darkwave album as The Headless Prince of Zolpidem. She was formerly a member of The Nocturnes. Electric Guitar: One, Rundle's... 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
New Jersey-based ENOX is a formidable Progressive Metalcore band that is well-known for their intense live shows and explosive sound. ENOX has produced a dynamic and unyielding sound by fusing the complex rhythms of djent, the groove-driven aspects of Nu-Metal, and the heaviness of Metalcore. Their music offers fans and listeners alike a singular experience by combining unadulterated emotion with... 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
Kenneth Eric Church, known musically simply by Eric Church, is a Grammy nominated country music singer and songwriter. He started his musical journey playing Jimmy Buffett cover songs along with some of his own work at local dive bars. He started with his band Mountain Boys, which consisted of him, his brother, a guitarist, and his college roommate. Church’s debut... read full bio
There is no denying the power of Erick Redbeard. Redbeard weighs 300 pounds, is 6'8" tall, and has an outrageously long, fire-red beard. He is an actor, wrestler, and metal aficionado. He loves Slayer and plays the guitar really well. He was a standout football player at the University of Minnesota, Morris, and is of Norwegian origin.... 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
Family Force 5 is a rock band. The the group has released four studio albums, nine EPs, and two remix albums. They are often noted for their raucous, party-centric personae and eclectic mix of genres, ranging from rap metal to dance-pop. The band released their first full-length album Business Up Front/Party in the Back which was an instant hit in... read full bio
Fanendo Adi is a Nigerian football player who currently plays as a striker for Columbus Crew SC in the Major League Soccer. Adi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and he began his career playing as a youth with Lagos Islanders and then Union Bank. He went on to begin playing professionally for AS Trencin. Over the course of his career... read full bio
Boasting wild hair, keytars, and all the stick twirls you can handle, their visual appeal can only be matched by their relentless musical output on stage. It is a complete 80's extravaganza of non-stop high energy, full costumes and top-notch performance. This is THE TOTALLY RAD 80's Experience!!! This is just the beginning of what Fast Times brings to the table.... 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
Leslie Feist, a Canadian indie-pop singer and guitarist who is best known by her stage name, Feist, has performed both as a solo artist and as a member of the band Broken Social Scene. Feist is best known for her work as a solo artist. At the tender age of 15, she launched her career in the music industry by... 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
