There was a time when James Brown wore the mantle of “the hardest working man in show biz.” Well, now that the Godfather of Soul is no longer with us he’s apparently handed over his title to the multitalented singer, songwriter, actor and entertainer Sebastian Bach.While Bach may be best-known for selling some 20-million albums with his former band Skid... read full bio
Secret Chiefs 3 is an alternative collaborative band, comprised of a vast variety of musicians. Their musical sound has evolved over time, and Secret Chiefs 3 has been a cover name for several different bands. The goal of the group is to demonstrate a diverse array of musical and philosophical concepts. They have performed surf rock, electronic music, death metal,... read full bio
Seether—vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart, and drummer John Humphrey—has toured the world on the basis of five Gold and Platinum albums, constantly building a committed fan base while pushing creative boundaries. Morgan believes evolution is essential to survival and success, both for himself and his band. "Holding onto Strings Better Left to Fray," Seether's fifth studio... read full bio
Shattered Sun is a heavy metal band from Texas, signed to Victory Records. Theyve released four EPs: Lost Cause; Endless Struggle; Through Ashes; and Confessions, along with two albums: Hope Within Hatred and The Evolution of Anger. The title track for Hope Within Hatred rose to No. 35 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, becoming the bands most successful... read full bio
Shobaleader One is an electronic project by Tom Jenkinson. His project gained several other members, including Strobe Nazard, Company Laser, and Arg Nution. The artists collaborate together using keyboards, drums, and guitar to create their sound which can be anywhere from a mix of R&B, and heavy metal. Some of their most popular songs include, ‘Coopers World’, ‘Journey to Reedham’,... read full bio
Skid Row is a hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed by bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave Sabo, who got the band a quick record deal through being close friends with Jon Bon Jovi, lead singer of popular hard rock band Bon Jovi. The band signed a deal with Atlantic Records and their first self-titled album was finally released... read full bio
Skindred is a Welsh metal band whose unique sound blends elements of hardcore punk, jungle, ska, hip-hop, dancehall, drum'n'bass and dubstep with reggae rhythms and chugging nu-metal riffs. The band, which made its debut in the early 2000s, reached the top of the Billboard reggae charts with Babylon and the top of the U.K. metal charts with albums like Volume and... read full bio
Skinny Puppy is an influential industrial band, formed by core members cEvin Key (Kevin Crompton) and Nivek Ogre (ohGr) (Kevin Ogilvie) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Inspired by the groundbreaking music of Chrome, Kraftwerk, Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle, Portion Control, The Legendary Pink Dots, and others, Skinny Puppy experimented with electronic recording techniques and methods. the band composed multi-layered music... read full bio
Slash is the former lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he performed and recorded between 1985 and 1996. He later formed Slash's Snakepit and co-founded Velvet Revolver with his former bandmates Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, and his debut solo album, Slash, was released in April 2010.He has written a self titled autobiography... read full bio
Given his many honors and achievements, Slash is regarded as one of the greatest rock guitarists in history, a label he richly deserves. His 2007 induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, which he shares with his heroes Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix, is one important honor. His notoriety soared as a founding member of the renowned rock band Guns N' Roses, where... read full bio
In 1990 Slaughter hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away , and their first hit single, Up All... read full bio
Slayer is credited as one of the ""Big Four"" of thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax. Slayer's musical traits involve fast tremolo picking, atonal guitar solos, double bass drumming, and shouting vocals. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, satanism, religion and warfare have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and strong... read full bio
Bay Area hc/punk rock band changed their name and musical direction and made their debut as Sleep with their "Volume One" album. Al Cisneros, Matt Pike and Chris Hakius, the band's core lineup, entered the studio to produce a demo cassette that they sent to Earache Records after Justin Marler departed the group. Under the moniker "Sleep's Holy Mountain," the song was... read full bio
Since their inception in 2016, Slift, a rock group from Toulouse, France, has captivated audiences all over the world with their distinctive fusion of heavy metal and garage rock. Brothers Jean (guitar, vocals, synthesizers), Rémi Fossat (bass), and Canek Flores, a boyhood friend, make up the group (drums). Since Jean and Rémi Fossat and Flores first met at a classical music... read full bio
Slipknot is a heavy metal band hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, and is known for their electrifying live performances, attention-grabbing image, and aggressive style of music. The band's sound is a fusion of various genres, including metal, rock, and punk, resulting in a unique and distinctive sound that has earned them a devoted fanbase. Slipknot's journey to success was a challenging... read full bio
Smashing Pumpkins is a legendary alternative rock band that formed in Chicago in 1988. Led by frontman Billy Corgan, the band quickly rose to fame in the early 1990s with their unique blend of grunge, shoegaze, and heavy metal. The band released their debut album, "Gish," in 1991, which features tracks such as "I Am One," "Siva," and "Rhinoceros." The album... read full bio
For their first cross-label release, Creator-Destructor Records and Maggot Stomp team together to bring the Bay Area brutal death metal/hardcore band SNUFFED ON SIGHT and their first album, "Smoke." The first taste of the album's obscenely brutal beatdown is "Time 2 Dip." SNUFFED ON SIGHT has contaminated the globe with a stifling variety of material since its creation, including demos, singles, EPs, a... read full bio
Former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, Testament and Sadus bassist Steve Di Giorgio, Willowtree singer Joel Ekelof and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis comprised the founding lineup of Soen. Soen's Music has been characterized as "melodic, heavy and intricate" by founding member and percussionist Martin Lopez. Soen has never shied away from exploring and analyzing oneself or society as musicians or expressionists since Lopez and Joel Ekelof... read full bio
A skilled five-piece force from Florida, Southpaw FLHC set out to bridge the gap between the old and new generations of hardcore. With an aggressive lyrical delivery, the tracks feature elements of punk, beatdown, metal and hip hop, as evidenced by our two biggest singles, "Truth Be Told" and "S.I.N." Southpaw has set out to send some of its strongest content as... read full bio
Sydney's SPEED was founded in 2019 with a clear mission: to positively grow the hardcore scene by questioning cultural norms, embracing diversity, and fostering compassion across political and racial lines. SPEED is an injection of vital energy into the hardcore scenes of both Australia and the rest of the world. The majority of SPEED members are of South-East Asian heritage,... read full bio
If you grew up in the 90’s and failed to recognize the rock group Spinal Tap, don’t worry. The band never existed. Spinal Tap is a fictitious band created for Rob Reiner’s 1984 satirical movie ‘This Is Spinal Tap’. The film stars included actors and comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ poked fun at... read full bio
Being the author of a hit song is one thing, but sustaining that popularity is quite another. It's common to hear stories of bands being swallowed up and spat out by the music industry for not living up to the hype. This fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, can destroy artists and suffocate their creativity before... read full bio
Stabbing Westward is a band from the United States that plays industrial rock. They started out as a band in Chicago, Illinois, in 1985, but didn't start recording until the 1990s. The band performed at various times with KISS, Sponge, and The Sex Pistols, and their album Wither, Blister, Burn & Peel was certified gold in 1996. Additionally, the band's... read full bio
In the ever-unfolding and expanding musical lives of multi-platinum Massachusetts-based band STAIND, CHAPTER V opens the book on a new phase of their journey. The 12-song album, produced by David Botrill (Tool, Godsmack) features the first single, the classic, mid-tempo and dynamic 'Right Here,' as well standouts like the edgy, dark 'Falling,' the poignant, retro-feeling 'Schizophrenic Conversations,' and the soaring... read full bio
Few acts in the alternative world have had the same catastrophic effect as Static Dress during the last year. Their debut project Prologue... set the stage for what is one of the UK's most exciting creative forces; a comic book and official soundtrack that built the foundations for an alternate universe that they have teased with imaginative puzzles and lore... read full bio
Steel Panther is a Los Angeles based glam metal parody band, founded by former LA Guns vocalist Ralph Saenz (Michael Starr). Originally formed as Metal Skool and Metal Shop, they’re known for their energetic live show- the longest running metal show on the Sunset Strip. Panthers are territorial animals, fiercely patrolling their stalking lands. The Sunset Strip, circa 1988, was... read full bio
Steelheart’s “I’ll Never Let You Go” propelled them to stardom, rising to No. 14 on the Billboard charts, and becoming one of MTV’s most requested videos. Miljenko “Mili” Matijevic’s powerful vocals and dynamic range is celebrated as the heart and soul of the band. Steelheart was initially formed as a hair/metal band, but in recent years Mili has freshened up... read full bio
The Finnish country band Steve 'n' Seagulls performs bluegrass covers of popular songs originally recorded by hard rock and heavy metal artists. The band first gained widespread recognition in the summer of 2014, when videos of their performances were uploaded to YouTube. The band's cover of AC/"Thunderstruck," DC's which currently has more than 130 million views on YouTube, is one... read full bio
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, “Demon of Screamin,” is recognized as one of rock’s greatest performers. His high screams and wide vocal range sets him apart from any other vocalist, as well as his on-stage acrobatics. Steven’s invigorating live shows include bright, colorful ensembles, with his signature scarves hanging from his microphone stand. With Aerosmith, Steven rose to fame alongside groundbreaking... read full bio
Born out of Des Moines, Iowa, Stone Sour is a heavy metal known band known for their fiercely heavy metal/rock sound full of guitar riffs and harmonies, double bass drum patterns, and screaming and singing combinations. In Stone Sour’s early years, founding members worked on a few demo tapes before recording their self-titled debut album. After recording their first album,... read full bio
Stone Temple Pilots line up currently consists of brothers Robert and Dean DeLeo, along with Eric Kretz. Based out of San Diego, CA, the band signed with Atlantic Records, and released their first album, Core, the following year. The band's heavy riffing, grunge reminiscent hard rock music found them immediate success. Core, certified eight-times platinum by the RIAA and led... read full bio
Rock group Tale of the Year was established in 1995 in St. Louis, Missouri. The group was first known as 67 North, then went by Big Blue Monkey until settling on Tale of the Year in 2002. With the publication of their EP, Tale of the Year, on the independent label Criterion Records, they decided to alter their name. Big... read full bio
Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California. Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, the band soon changed their musical message to reflect their Christian beliefs, and the band's name was also changed to Stryper. They went on to become the first overtly Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream. To Hell with the... read full bio
The controversial punk rock group Suicidal Tendencies was established in Venice, California, during the start of the 1980s. Mike Muir, the band's leader, was renowned for his frankness and forceful onstage presence. Suicidal Tendencies were first known for their ferocious hardcore music, which developed a devoted fanbase among skateboarders and contributed to the development of the skatepunk subgenre. They eventually... read full bio
Deathcore, a hybrid genre combining elements of metalcore and death metal, is performed by Suicide Silence. Black metal, grindcore, mathcore, and groove metal are some of their influences. The band's music features intricate time signatures and a variety of speed shifts, which are indicative of mathcore elements. Black metal's high-pitched screams and death metal's death growls are alternated throughout the... read full bio
American DJ and heavy metal artist Keaton Prescott, better known by his stage name Sullivan King, has been making waves in the music industry with his distinctive fusion of electronic dance music and heavy metal. Sullivan King's live performances are renowned for being able to unite metalheads and ravers thanks to his distinctive sound, which combines electric guitar riffs and... read full bio
Salvatore Paul ""Sully"" Erna is the American lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the American hard rock band Godsmack. He is also a guitarist, percussionist and pianist, performing these on albums and at live shows. He was ranked 47th in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader. Hit songs include 'Keep Away', 'Voodoo', 'Bad Religion', 'Awake', 'Whatever', 'Time... read full bio
A well-known experimental metal group from Seattle, Washington is called Sunn O))). The band, which was founded in 1998, is known for its distinctive sound, which combines several musical styles—doom metal, drone, black metal, dark ambient, and noise rock—in a slow and heavy manner. Sunn O))) is known for its infamously loud and visually stunning live performances, where the band... read full bio
Since their release of "Climbing The Colossus," SUNNATA has continued to forge their own path. The quartet creates a grandiose and hallucinogenic sound that can only be characterized as "heavy and ritualistic," fusing grunge-infused vocals, dark psychedelic and doom metal. The band gained even more traction with their captivating sophomore album "Zorya." Meanwhile, their third album, "Outlands," masterfully revealed even more... read full bio
With their brand-new full-length album Moonflowers, Finnish torchbearers Swallow the Sun have returned from the deepest reaches of the abyss to enchant us once more. When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light, the group's eagerly awaited follow-up to their instantly successful #1 (Official Finnish Albums Chart) and Emma Gaala-nominated (Finnish Grammys) album, surpasses their prior hits, "Firelights," "Stone Wings,"... read full bio
From Reading, Berkshire, Sylosis is a British metalcore band that was originally formed in 2000 as a melodic death metal group. Over the years, they have included a variety of musical genres into their work. Originally, they based their sound on 1980s thrash metal combined with more contemporary genres like metalcore and melodic death metal, which they skillfully blended together... read full bio
In New Jersey, Michael Romeo founded Symphony X. Later that year, they launched their self-titled debut. The Damnation Game, a sequel, was released the following year. The Divine Wings of Tragedy, their following album, was well lauded when it was released. This album received both critical acclaim and became the group's greatest selling album to date. The band went to... read full bio
"Travis Tatum Mills better known by his stage-name Travis Mills (or T. Mills) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Riverside, California. After he had signed a deal to Uprising Records, Mills released his first album, independently titled Ready Fire Aim (2010). When he signed a deal to Columbia Records, he released two EPs; Leaving Home EP and All I... read full bio
Ted Nugent is a musician, guitarist, and outspoken political activist from Detroit, Michigan. He originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes before embarking on a lengthy solo career. As a musician, his career has been lucrative, and he has released a number of albums as a solo artist. He is also noted for his conservative political... read full bio
Teen Mortgage, a grunge band from Washington, DC, has released a new grunge-rock album titled "Tuning In." The song exhorts listeners to start depending on their own thinking rather than the propaganda of powerful businesses. JEFF The Brotherhood, Mike Krol, The Coathangers, Alex Lahey, Ron Gallo, Surf Curse, Big Business, Bass Drum of Death, The Chats and the pair opened for... read full bio
The gritty force known as TEETH was born out of a musician's desire to re-envelop their life in the heaviness that is metal and to reacquaint themselves with a channel that may be considered detrimental in today's terrible culture. The band's co-founders Chris LeMasters and Blake Louis Prince have been working together on the road for more than 20 years,... read full bio
Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1991, rock/metal band Tenacious D is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass. Black and Gass met in while both were members of the Los Angeles-based theater troupe, The Actors' Gang. The band first gained major popularity in the late 90s when they starred in their... read full bio
A diverse, energetic and well-hydrated progressive rock band from New Jersey is called Thank You Scientist. Terraformer, the boy-like septet's forthcoming album, finds them at their most ambitious and unexpected. By presenting an incredibly ambitious and continually engaging 84 minutes of experimental rock and roll music, the band has advanced its experimental, genre-defying sound. The group was started by guitarist and... read full bio
Although Thantifaxath has never been easily listened to or approachable, they appear to have taken a step in the direction of both a more intense and clear sound in this instance. They have abandoned many of the noisy inspirations that typified their previous work and are now more focused on their discordant death edge. They resemble Portal, if Portal were... read full bio
Some bands, it could be argued, actually represent a certain atmosphere or feeling. The Acacia Strain, a long-running powerhouse from Massachusetts, unquestionably personifies rage. And that is more evident than ever before on their most recent album, "Wormwood." This is the band's fourth full-length for Prosthetic Records and their fifth overall; their actual sound and vibe are fiercer than ever.... read full bio
The Boyz (or THE BOYZ, as it is often stylized) is a k pop sensation consisting of eleven talented musicians, singers, dancers, and rappers: Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, and Sunwoo. Yet, there sound is a bit more complex and eclectic than you’d expect from a typical k pop band. They’ve been known to add... read full bio
The Darkness is a British rock band composed of Justin Hawkins (Lead vocals, Lead and rhythm guitars, Keyboards), Dan Hawkins (Rhythm guitar and backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass, backing vocals) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums). The Darkness gained notoriety with the release of their debut album “Permission to Land”. The album won three Brit Awards: Best British Group, Best... read full bio
From their beginnings with Rise Records, to performances at Warped Tour and with the likes of Underoath and Saosin, hardcore band The Devil Wears Prada shows no signs of stopping. They have released six albums, two EPs, a DVD, sixteen singles, and thirteen music videos, showing just how dedicated they are to creating new music for their fans. One of... read full bio
The Gazette is a visual kei band that plays mostly alternative metal with a hint of cinematic influence and a penchant for light-hearted artistic experimentation like jazz-rock splattering. With the release of their most recent album, "NINTH," in 14 different global locations, The Gazette topped iTunes charts and made it into the top 10 in 27 other nations, including Japan. The Gazette is... read full bio
Under the name A Dying Dream, the Los Angeles-based metalcore group The Ghost Inside was founded in 2004. Jonathan Vigil on vocals, Zach Johnson and Chris Davis on guitars, Jim Riley on bass, and Andrew Tkaczyk on drums make up the band. In addition to their most recent self-titled album, which marked their comeback from a break in 2020, they... read full bio
The HU is a Mongolian rock band from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, that consists of members Gala, Jaya, Enkush and Temka. Their music is a mixture of folk metal, heavy metal, and folk rock and the band performs using Mongolian instrumentation such as the Morin khuur, and performs Mongolian throat singing. The band rose to fame after releasing two videos through YouTube,... read full bio
In an article by NPR, the band THE HU was highlighted as "a band from Mongolia that merges the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing," elaborating on the significance of culture and the band's distinctive musical identity. Gala, Jaya, Temka and Enkush are a modern rock band with roots in Mongolian culture that was founded in Ulaanbaatar.... read full bio
In 1983, the American band The Melvins was founded. Normally a trio, they have recently expanded to a four-piece set with two drummers. Buzz Osborne (commonly known as King Buzzo), the band's singer and guitarist, and Dale Crover, its drummer, have been its constant members since 1984. The supervisor at a Thriftway in Montesano, Washington, where Osborne also worked as... read full bio
The Mojo Gurus sound of the high-octane energy of '60's rock combined with early roots rock and with their 'have-a-good-time-all-the-time' vibe - is an infectious combination. The first single from the new album, “WHERE YOU HIDIN’ YOUR LOVE” is a horn driven, funk rocker that was produced by Tommy Henricksen (Alice Cooper, Lou Reed). The record was mastered by Stephen... read full bio
The Murlocs are a garage rock group that play with a simple swagger while also demonstrating a desire to experiment with many genres and influences. The band, which includes former members of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and ORB, began with their debut album Loopholes by playing simple rock & roll; subsequent albums saw them pushing the boundaries of... read full bio
A well-known American rock group from New York City, The Pretty Reckless was founded in 2009. Mark Damon plays bass, Taylor Momsen plays rhythm guitar, Ben Phillips sings backup vocals, and Jamie Perkins plays drums for the group. Light Me Up, the group's first studio album, was released in August 2010. The hits from the album, such as "Make Me Wanna... read full bio
The Revivalists are an American rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana. The band consists of eight members and started their career when guitarist Zack Feinberg met vocalist David Shaw. Along the way they met other artists in the now formed band and they went to independently release their first few records, which include the self-titled EP and their debut album... read full bio
Formed by a group of college friends, The Rezillos broke onto the scene at the rise of British punk rock. They classify themselves as new nave beat" because they didn't follow the nihilistic agendas of other punk bands at the time, instead choosing to write songs about B movies and Science Fiction, much the US bands The Cramps and the... read full bio
2008 saw the formation of the punk-folk group The Rumjacks in Sydney, Australia. The group, which is well-known for its boisterous and upbeat live performances, has put out five studio albums, two live albums, a number of EPs, and a number of singles. The Rumjacks moved to several locations in Europe in 2016, where they now reside and perform. "An... read full bio
The Scarlet Opera is a gothic metal band that was formed in New York City in 2004. The band's music is characterized by a unique blend of heavy metal, gothic rock, and classical music, and is known for its dramatic and theatrical style. The Scarlet Opera released their debut album, "Tales of Sin," in 2007, which features a number of tracks... read full bio
Nashville-based country music band The Steel Woods are known for their own take on the Southern Rock genre; they combine elements of soul, heavy metal, R&B, blues, bluegrass, and gospel into their signature musical sound. The band was co-founded by Jason “Rowdy” Cope and Wes Bayliss, and after forging a friendship, the two started writing music together with the help... read full bio
The Struts are an indie rock band who formed in Derby in 2009. They are described as a mix between Primal Scream and Hard-Fi. The band however talk about a broad range of influences from 60's and 70's Rock n Roll to soul and motown. Known for their epic live show, massive indie anthems and a lead singer with both... read full bio
The leader of The Sun's Journey Through the Night, whose real identity has always been concealed and veiled, is the creator of the song. Although the project's gloomy figure has gone by several names, "No One" is the one that has remained the most true to it. No One has been producing his distinctive brand of wild, cathartic black metal for... read full bio
The Sword is a heavy metal band from Austin, Texas, whose music transports listeners into a new world. Their music reflects the band's view that everyone needs to escape. Music is the perfect medium for a brief escape from everyday life. The Sword has released five albums: Age of Winters, their first Billboard 200 entry Gods of the Earth, the... read full bio
The three members of The Violent are rock musicians Mike Protich, Dave McGarry, and Pat Gerasia. The world as we knew it quickly fell into the pandemic's deep pit. For singer-songwriter Mike Protich, who was looking for a new music release and to extend his creative muscles, the lockdown period was a creative catalyst. David McGarry on guitar and Patrick Gerasia... read full bio
Theory of a Deadman released its debut Theory of a Deadman and was soon embraced as a new force in articulate, emotional hard rock. Songs like Nothing Can Come Between Us, Make Up Your Mind, and The Last Song received strong rock radio play, and the two years of touring that followed tightened the group's sound and strengthened its chemistry.... read full bio
Tom Keifer is a musician from Springfield Pennsylvania. He is most commonly known for being the lead singer for the hard rock band Cinderella. As a kid Keifer always dreamed about becoming a successful musician. He started the band, Cinderella alongside friend Eric Brittingham. The legendary Jon Bon Jovi then discovered the band. The band released four albums. Their debut... read full bio
Tommy Lee and DJ Aero pair up to give audiences an extreme DJ-ing experience. Influenced by his past as one of the members of the Motley Crue, Tommy Lee DJs with a wide variety of genres. From techno, progressive, breakbeat, and hip-hop. Lee’s history in the music industry gave him the incredible talent of reading a room- he is able... read full bio
Tommy Shaw is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer most well known as a member of the legendary rock band, Styx. Though he has done quite a bit of solo work, Tommy is also known for his time with groups such as Damn Yankees and Shaw Blades. Growing up in Montgomery, Alabama, Tommy started his early music career playing with local... read full bio
American rock group Too Close to Touch was founded in 2013 and is from Lexington, Kentucky. Drummer Kenneth Downey, bassist Travis Moore, guitarists Mason Marble and Thomas Kidd, and vocalist Keaton Pierce make up the group. Both their debut full-length album, Nerve Endings, and their debut EP, Too Close to Touch, were distributed through Epitaph Records. While the band only came... read full bio
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Throughout four lauded studio albums, Touché Amoré has dug through anxiety, alienation, disease and death. Lament, the band's gloriously gruff fifth album, finds the light at the end of the tunnel after more than a decade of battling through the dark. Touché Amoré explores its past via 11 songs and uses its hard-won optimism to inspire its audience with hope and... read full bio
American rock band, Trapt, has been rocking audiences all across the world since their 1997 formation. Lead singer, Chris Taylor Brown, and Bass guitarist, Pete Charell, are the only members who have stuck with the band throughout their careers. As friends in high school, Chris Taylor Brown, Siomon Ormandy, Peter Charell, and David Stege, would hang out everyday after school.... read full bio
American heavy metal group Tremonti was started in 2012 by guitarist and lead vocalist Mark Tremonti. Tremonti is accompanied by rhythm guitarist Eric Friedman, bassist Tanner Keegan, and drummer Ryan Bennett. Tremonti is best known as the lead guitarist of the rock bands Creed and Alter Bridge. Bassist Wolfgang Van Halen and drummer Garrett Whitlock were past members of the... read full bio
Triumph stands out as a visionary, uniquely influential entity among their fellow brethren. Virtuoso musicianship, soaring melodies and exceptional songs with a positive perspective. Their creative prowess manifested itself in other outlets as well. ... read full bio
From Orlando, Florida, Trivium is a hugely popular American heavy metal band made up of Matt Heafy, Corey Beaulieu, Paolo Gregoletto, and Alex Bent. Since their formation, they have released eight studio albums as well as an EP. Due to their enormous popularity in the UK, the albums "Ascendancy" and "The Crusade" were awarded BPI Gold certification. "In Waves," Trivium's fifth... read full bio
Trooper is a rock band from Canada that formed when Ramon McGuire and Brian Smith decided that wanted to start a band. They went on to record some huge hits in Canada such as ""Raise a Little Hell"", ""Janine"", ""3 Dressed Up as a 9"", ""Two for the Show"", ""The Boys in the Bright White Sports"", and many many more.... read full bio
The London-born band Tropic Gold has established itself as a dynamic force that blends hard-hitting rock music with a compelling fusion of atmosphere and intensity. They create a sound that deeply connects with fans by working together to push the genre's boundaries. Tropic Gold's musical journey is one that is marked by originality and ingenuity. The band expertly combines subtle melodies,... read full bio
Chris Georgiadis (vocals and synthesizers), Andy Ghosh (guitar), Lianna Lee Davies (bass guitar), and Blake Davies (drums) make up the Bristol-based English rock group Turbowolf. Turbowolf, their debut album, was made available via Hassle Records on November 11, 2011. Due in part to the band's wide range of influences, the media has thus far had difficulty classifying the music of the... read full bio
Vocalist Phil Mogg formed the British metal rock band U F O, named after a popular London club. Their first albums found great success in Japan, France and Germany. American audiences discovered U F O and their smash hit release Lights Out" launched their U.S. concert and AOR career! Today Mogg and keyboardist Paul Raymond record and tour with the... read full bio
The unholy trio Ulthar is based in Oakland, California. Ulthar carved out a distinct place for themselves in the underground metal scene with their first two albums, Cosmovore and Providence, creating an unholy cross between technical death metal and fierce black metal. The extreme metal community has taken notice of Ulthar's breathtaking rise as she deftly blends the heaviness and precision... read full bio
Underoath is an American rock band from Tampa, Florida that consists of six talented musicians, Aaron Gillespie, Christopher Dudley, Timothy McTague, Grant Brandell, James Smith, and Spencer Chamberlain. Currently, they have released eight studio albums and two live albums. Their fourth and fifth albums, “They’re Only Chasing Safety” and “Define the Great Line” have reached US certified Gold. Some of... read full bio
Unpeople is a project full of passion and fervor about the situation of the world and how it affects people. Bassist Meg Mash and drummer Richard Rayner were enlisted by guitarists Jake Crawford and Luke Caley with the intention of fusing heavy riffs and sincere lyrics with appealing melodies and lush harmonies.Their moniker, "unpeople," which refers to a group of... read full bio
Since its founding, Until I Wake have been gradually rising through the hard rock ranks. The band has amassed 5 million global listens to date thanks to its gritty, guitar-driven choruses and its appearances on Spotify's New Core, New Metal Tracks and New Blood playlists. Additionally, its song "Mixed Signals" was chosen for SiriusXM Octane's Test Drive. Following their signing with Fearless... read full bio
When Charlie Rocket, a former music manager for one of the largest music management organizations, received a brain tumor diagnosis while weighing more over 300 pounds, his life experienced a radical change. He chose to pursue his childhood passion of becoming an athlete in spite of the prognosis. Through perseverance and hard work, he was able to reverse his brain... read full bio
Uriah Heep is a hard rock band that has reached cult status all over the world. This band was formed in London. Their progressive-art rock-heavy metal fusion's distinctive features have always been massive keyboards sound, strong vocal harmonies and, in the early years, David Byron's quasi-operatic vocals. Twelve of the band's albums have made it to the UK Albums... read full bio
Vanilla Fudge is an American rock band from Long Island, New York, that consists of members Mark Stein, Vince Martell, Carmine Appice and Pete Bremy. Vanilla Fudge started in the late 60’s and since then having taken breaks and come back together after around four times. Over the years, Vanilla Fudge has released nine albums. Their self-titled debut album was... read full bio
The renowned American metalcore group Veil of Maya is from Chicago, Illinois. Members of the defunct melodic death metal band Insurrection, including lead guitarist Marc Okubo, drummer Sam Applebaum, and bassist Kris, came together to establish the band in 2004. In 2005, they began recording their first independently released demo after enlisting the help of guitarist Timothy Marshall and singer... read full bio
Vernon Reid is an English American guitarist, songwriter, composer, and bandleader. Best known as the founder and primary songwriter of the rock band Living Colour, Reid was named No. 66 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Critic Steve Huey writes, [Reid's] rampant eclecticism encompasses everything from heavy metal and punk to funk, R&B and avant-garde jazz,... read full bio
With the release of their debut album, Culling Culture, in 2021, the UK alt-metal band VEXED made their mark on the heavy music industry. The album was well-received by critics, including Best Of lists from esteemed sites like Revolver, Alternative Press, and Loudwire. Both Metal Hammer (DE) and Distorted Sound (UK) gave the album positive reviews. VEXED will release their... read full bio
Vince Neil is the lead singer of Mötley Crüe. Singer and musician Vince Neil was much more interested in music and the rock n' roll lifestyle than in school. Neil recorded Too Fast for Love, with Mötley Crüe's, leading to their eventual rise toward stardom. The quadruple-platinum-selling Shout at the Devil quickly followed the band’s debut album. Vince Neil epitomized... read full bio
The legendary thrash metal group Vio-lence was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1985. They immediately rose to prominence in the Bay Area thrash scene thanks to their raw, violent sound and exuberant live shows. They released a number of demo tapes, an EP, and three studio albums throughout the course of their career, all of which solidified... read full bio
Voice of Baceprot, or simply VOB, are a female-only rock band from Garut, West Java, Indonesia, who have been making music together since 2014. Band members Firda Marsya Kurnia (vocals/guitar), Widi Rahmawati (bass), and Euis Siti Aisyah (drums). In addition to Sundanese, they also sing in English. An equivalent Sundanese word for "noisy" is baceprot. It's supposed to be emblematic... read full bio
Volbeat are an outstanding European rock band. They play a fusion of music. Classic rock and roll artists inspire them. All of their studio albums have been certified gold. Their second album Rock the Rebel/Metal the Devil received platinum status, and their following album Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was subject to widespread international critical acclaim. They are also recipients of Strength... read full bio
The five-piece band, which consists of current and past members of bands including KING GOAT, AEROSOL JESUS, SURYA and PRISA MATA, creates a searingly spacey combination of sludge and noise that is focused through a lens of abrasive dread and horror sound tracking a la John Carpenter. However, the band's first full-length album Planet Loss hasn't been the only one causing... read full bio
Warrant is a multi-Platinum selling band that is most popular for their pop-metal sounds of the late 80’s. The band was formed in the streets in the beautiful city of Los Angeles, CA. After several band lineup changes, the band finally solidified on members Jani Lane, Joey Allen, Erik Turner, Steven Sweet, and Jerry Dixon. Their first album, Dirty Rotten... read full bio
While She Sleeps are a British metalcore band who first made their mark with the ferocious This Is the Six. They have a talent for fusing crushing riffs and unforgiving breakdowns with soaring melodic hooks. Since then, the group has released a number of well-received EPs and albums, including the expansive Sleeps Society and You Are We, which debuted in... read full bio
White Zombie was a Grammy Award-nominated American heavy metal band named after the 1932 film of the same name, which starred Béla Lugosi. Based in New York, White Zombie was originally a noise rock band. White Zombie is better known for their later heavy metal-oriented sound, with lyrics heavily influenced by horror films. Unlike other metal bands of the 1990s,... read full bio
American deathcore band Whitechapel, from Knoxville, is renowned for its violent music and stirring lyrics. Phil Bozeman, the singer, and Ben Savage, the lead guitarist, formed the band in 2006 and gave it the name Whitechapel after the notorious East London neighborhood where Jack the Ripper carried out his horrific murders. Alex Wade on rhythm, Gabe Crisp on bass, and Zach... read full bio
Whitesnake, led by legendary vocalist David Coverdale, was formed in England. Whitesnake has toured the world with four international Top 10 Platinum albums and has performed numerous Top 100 singles. Whitesnake’s first self-titled album was a huge success, and gained the band an enormous fan base. They produced the very popular singles ""Here I Go Again"" and ""Is This Love"",... read full bio
William DuVall is an American musician who gained fame performing as the co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band Alice in Chains. DuVall was born in Washington, D.C. and he began his career performing in the Atlanta hardcore punk scene and joined his first band, Awareness Void of Chaos. He then went on to found the band Neon... read full bio
Heavyweights WINDHAND from Richmond, Virginia, make their debut on the record "Eternal Return." The new album from WINDHAND is a two-step leap for Richmond's best suppliers of the psycho-actively heavy, propelled by Garrett Morris' consistently cool riffs—forged at the nexus of Iommi's otherworldly import and Kurt Cobain's spontaneous precocity—powered by Ryan Wolfe and Parker Chandler's groove-laden rhythms and propelled by Dorthia... read full bio
The Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band Winger is led by classically trained Pop / Metal master Kip Winger. After honing his craft as a member of The Alan Parsons Project and Alice Cooper, he started his own band, Winger, to share his musical vision. winger produced two Platinum albums: Winger and In the Heart of the Young. They were... read full bio
Black metal group Winterfylleth from Manchester celebrates the history, culture, poetry and folklore of England. Old English term "Winterfylle" (which translates to "Winter Full Moon") designates both the first full moon in October and the Anglo-Saxon celebration of the approach of winter. The group has produced four studio albums since forming and they are now well-known in both the UK underground metal community and... read full bio
Wisdom and War, a group that draws influences from 90s hardcore and nu metal to a refined, modern, high-energy sound, is made up of seasoned performers who cut their teeth in metal and hardcore bands for over a decade. They bring a level of professionalism and experience to their live shows that has earned them a devoted following. Since the release... read full bio
Described as "doom punk," this music is ideal for anyone who enjoys loud, riff-driven music and angry voices. They all moved to Manchester to attend university, where they eventually met and started the band. The band didn't form with a certain genre in mind and it took some time for them to discover the kind of music they wanted to make.... read full bio
Wolfmother is a Grammy Award-winning hard rock band formed in Sydney, New South Wales. The band originally consisted of Andrew Stockdale (guitar, vocals), Chris Ross (bass, keyboards), and Myles Heskett (drums), though Ross and Heskett left the band. With the original line up Wolfmother released one album, Wolfmother, and six singles, the highest-charting of which was “Joker and the Thief”... read full bio
X is an American punk rock band that has been around since the late 70s and was one of the first waves of punk bands. The band consists of members John Doe, Billy Zoom, Exene Cervenka, and D.J. Bonebrake. They have released seven studio albums, with their third album Under the Big Black Sun peaking at number 76 on the... read full bio
A pioneer of the Japanese rock culture, X Japan is recognized as the most successful rock group in Japanese history. Drummer, pianist, and composer Yoshiki has been leading the band since it’s inception in 1982. Among the band’s success, they’ve sold out the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome 18 times and have sold more than 30 million albums, singles, and videos combined.... read full bio
The Yardbirds legend and music has graduated three of rock's greatest guitar players: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. They created hard rock out of standard twelve-bar blues, doubling the tempos and whacking the amps up to ten. On the British club scene, the Yardbirds, the Animals, and the Rolling Stones ruled the stages. The Yardbirds are best known... read full bio
Yngwie Malmsteen is one of rock's premiere virtuoso guitarists. Along with Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eddie Van Halen, and a handful of others, Yngwie has dominated the world of solo guitar for two decades. When he was barely 20, Yngwie exploded onto the music scene with his jaw-dropping technique of lightning fast harmonic minor scalar riffing. His 1984 album, ""Yngwie... read full bio
Yonaka is an alternative rock band from Brighton. Yonaka consists of four talented individuals, Theresa Jarvis, George Edwards, Alex Crosby, and Robert Mason. The band combines elements of metal, rock, hip-hop, and grime to create their volcanic sound. As a genre-melding band, Yonaka appeals to a variety of listeners, taking advantage of the open minds of the youth of today.... read full bio
Composer, pianist with classical training, rock drummer and frontman of the band X Japan is YOSHIKI. Consequence of Sound dubbed YOSHIKI "one of the most important artists and composers in Japanese history," while Billboard Magazine called him "a musical innovator." He has worked on numerous international projects, such as a song honoring the tenth anniversary of the Japanese Emperor's rule, the official... read full bio
The Black Sabbath tribute band Zakk Sabbath, which consists of Zakk Wylde on guitar and vocals (Black Label Society, Pantera, etc.), Robert "Blasko" Nicholson on bass (Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Rob Zombie), and Joey Castillo on drums (ex-Danzig, ex-Queens Of The Stone Age), has announced their Tour Forever / Forever Tour. In between Wylde's numerous performances over the past five or so years,... read full bio
In 2013, Manuel Gagneux established the Swiss avant-garde metal group Zeal and Ardor. Gagneux produced a chamber pop project called Birdmask prior to Zeal and Ardor. The group is renowned for fusing black metal with the sounds of African-American spirituals. Gagneux was born in Basel, Switzerland in 1989; both of his parents were musicians, and he began playing the piano at... read full bio
