Raucous punk rock band L7 sprang from the streets of Los Angeles and is sometimes grouped with the Seattle scene of the early '90s. The band's style was a collision of throat-shredding vocals, crunchy guitars, chugging rhythms and a savage attitude that would impact a spectrum of bands from Nirvana to the Distillers. It was heavily influenced by the hard-charging metal... read full bio
La Dispute, a post-hardcore band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has undergone many abrupt changes throughout its years-long artistic development. During their formative years, the five-piece transitioned from dissonant blasts with poetic lyrics to music that integrated a wider range of musical influences. The band experimented with jazz, progressive and dynamic changes as they went along. They were interested from the start... read full bio
LabRat is a sonic architect who pushes the limits of sound and innovation, not merely a music producer. LabRat creates complex aural experiments that engage listeners on an emotional and bodily level out of an unquenchable desire for the unexplored musical lands. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, where there is a thriving and diverse underground music scene, LabRat got his... read full bio
"Lacey Sturm is an American singer and songwriter. She is the co-founder and former lead vocalist of Flyleaf. Sturm went solo after Flyleaf and became the first solo female to top the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart with her debut. She grew up as an atheist and became Christian when she contemplated suicide and ended up in a church where... read full bio
"Lamb of God (sometimes abbreviated as LOG) is an American groove metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994 (as Burn the Priest), the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler. The band is considered part of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement. Since its formation, Lamb... read full bio
Co-founder of Metallica, one of the largest rock bands in the world, is Lars Ulrich. Since the band's founding in 1981, he and James Hetfield have shared a vision for the group that has been crucial to Metallica's rise to prominence as one of the most lasting and fiercely independent acts in music history. Through their charitable endeavors through the All... read full bio
LAYZ is an EDM and dubstep producer with a unique kind of sound design and energetic stage presence that can’t be matched by anyone else on the electronic dance music scene. She first hit it big at the young age of 19 with the release of her debut single “Zeus”, a collaboration with Kliptic and then followed it up the... read full bio
Led By Lanterns, a band from Birmingham, is on a quest to transform alt-rock into something darker by enhancing the greatest elements of pop songs with metal and electronic influences. The consequence is that the band has perfected a contagious combination of "boyband vocals" crossed with massive chords. Shaun Hill (vocals), Chris Lanterns (guitar), Rob Hawkins (bass) and Snake (drums) make up... read full bio
Producer of music, unconventional A&R and soulful Drum & Bass spokesman Lenzman champions a sound that defies trends and pushes the genre to new heights. The North Quarter, a boutique label run by the Amsterdam-based artist, has been making waves with its multi-genre releases in unorthodox forms. Lenzman gained experience as a producer with the esteemed UK label Metalheadz, where he made... read full bio
These Norwegian mavericks began as passionate prog metal explorers and have now become one of the most distinctive and captivating bands in contemporary heavy music and created some of the deepest and most gratifying music conceivable during the past 20 years. Leprous have always displayed a genuine ambition to create music that sounds unlike anything else on Earth, beginning their creative account with their... read full bio
Leslie Edward Claypool, better known as his stage name, Les Claypool, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, producer, author, director, and actor who is best known for being the only ongoing member of the band Primus. Claypool performs a mixture of music which is metal, alternative, progressive rock, and experimental rock. He was born in Richmond, California, and began learning how... read full bio
Guitar legend & vocalist LESLIE WEST was one of the first generation innovators of that hard edged, screaming, blues- rock guitar style that still defines Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Music. His rich guitar tone is one of the most recognizable of all time. In addition to his ground breaking classic recordings with MOUNTAIN, he has collaborated with the royalty... read full bio
Located in the center of Texas, a place renowned for producing sounding titans, lies LIFE CYCLES. LIFE CYCLES, like fellow Lone Star State heavyweights Power Trip, have set their eyes on revolutionizing the hardcore and thrash metal genres with an unwavering intensity through their potent blend of hardcore tenacity and thrash metal aggression. The band deftly blends two turbulent genres,... read full bio
Light the Torch is an American supergroup of metalcore veterans, previously known as Devil You Know. They got their start a decade ago, in 2012, in their native Los Angeles and went on to sign to Nuclear Blast Records. So far, they have two albums under their belt: “The Beauty of Destruction” from 2014 and “They Bleed Red” from 2015,... read full bio
Lil Mariko, a rising screamo star, creates intense meme music. In order to create the "stupidest song ever," she worked with musician/producer Full Tac. The result was the smash hit "Where's My Juul," which was quickly followed by a self-titled EP with the hits "Shiny" and "Don't Touch." Lil Mariko has gained success among the Gen Z/Tik-Tok audience by fusing... read full bio
The five-piece hard rock group LILIAC, dubbed the "First Family of Rock," is from Los Angeles. Melody, lead guitarist Samuel, drummer Abigail, bassist Ethan, and pianist Justin form the band's front line. Papa Liliac, the sibling's loving father who also serves as the band's manager and producer, was the one who saw their talent. They practiced their skills as weekend... read full bio
The collision of sensibilities between Durst, Otto, Borland, bassist Sam Rivers and House of Pain DJ Lethal formed a synthesis that was entirely of its time, a sonic barrage of crunchy power chords, phat grooves and psycho-delic loops that was without precedent- at least all under the same roof. The debut Three Dollar Bill, Yall$ ushered Limp Bizkit into the... read full bio
On Monday Night Raw, lucha libre's golden lynx, Lince Dorado, hopes to outsmart his rivals. Dorado, a nine-year mat game veteran, received training in the squared circle from lucha luminaries El Pantera and Skayde, as well as from "Lightning" Mike Quackenbush, WWE Superstar Cesaro, and NXT Superstar Kassius Ohno. Their training gave him a comprehensive understanding of wrestling and enabled him... read full bio
Haela Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix is the artist behind Liturgy, a project that straddles the boundaries of art music, metal, and religious ritual with its fervent, yearning "transcendental black metal." Mario Miron (guitar), Tia Vincent-Clark (bass), and Leo Didkovsky (drums) make up the group's current configuration. The band is praised for combining real emotion, intricate compositions, artistic risk-taking, and powerful live energy. It... read full bio
Living Colour is an American rock band from New York, New York, that consists of members Vernon Reid, Corey Glover, Will Calhoun, and Doug Wimbish. Living Colour’s music is a mixture of funk, jazz, hip-hop, heavy metal, alternative rock, and punk. They have been known for speaking out on racism and politics in their music. Living Colour rose to fame... read full bio
For the past ten years, Kenyan singer, songwriter and producer Lord Spikeheart has been haunting the darkest corners of the music underground. He is most known for being the live wire frontman of the electro-dystopian grind band DUMA. Lord Spikeheart has established himself as a powerful influence in the industry, pushing back genre boundaries and creating connections between the African heavy... read full bio
Hailing from the tiny town of Pontypridd, Wales, Lostprophets first gained attention with their independent release, The Fake Sound of Progress (Visible Noise). The album was meant to be a demo but ended up being a top 40, gold album in the UK. In the US, it was re-released by Columbia Records and the band toured relentlessly, sharing stages with... read full bio
Fans of 1970s TV, comic book fans, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing may remember Lou Ferrigno's performance as the Incredible Hulk. This hard of hearing former sheet metal worker and bodybuilder became an instant role model for deaf and hard of hearing youth. Winner of major bodybuilding titles when only in his early twenties, Ferrigno is... read full bio
Love is Noise is an alternative metal duo consisting of Cameron Humphrey (lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist) and Tom Mellon (lead guitarist) who are native to north and south U.K. The band does have a drummer, Louis Giannamore, who also recorded and performs live alongside the band. However, he is not a part of the song writing process. If their... read full bio
LX ONE has established a steady presence on the worldwide club and festival scene over the past ten years. He was a regular fixture at events for some of the most illustrious labels in the industry, including Ram Records, Hospitality, Shogun Audio, Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware and Exit Records. LX ONE quickly established himself as the traveling MC of choice for a... read full bio
When Justin Foley, the drummer for Killswitch Engage, realized he wouldn't be seeing his regular guys for a long, he had the idea for Lybica. He had been working on some demos and had finally chosen to share them with a few close pals in south Florida. Quarantine days still needed to be used wisely. After meeting fellow musicians Joey... read full bio
Powerful alt-rock artist LYELL is on a quest to inspire moments of profound understanding in those around her. She strives to create a landing zone for everyone with her distinctive vocals and songs about feminism, mental health and messages to the misfits. Her most recent song earned her a spot on Spotify's "All New Rock" and "5 New Music Friday" playlists as... read full bio
Lynch Mob are the current vehicle for former Dokken guitarist George Lynch, who has been the band’s only permanent member. The band was formed in California, United States in 1989 shortly after Lynch quit Dokken. The band’s line-up has been a revolving door of members who have come and gone, and in some cases returned. The band’s debut album, featuring... read full bio
LYZZA is a Brazilian-born artist based in the Netherlands who has taken the music world by storm with her unique metallic electronic pop sound. From a young age, she immersed herself in production software and began uploading her songs to SoundCloud while also DJing ballroom sets around Amsterdam. Lyzza's music is characterized by a kinetic production style, characterized by rapid BPMs... read full bio
Elliott Douglas, a Buffalo-born artist now residing in Los Angeles, goes by the name M.A.G.S. His music hooks you right away and flawlessly transitions between genres, from bouncy garage to minty alt-pop. His success is fueled by his appeal to all people, yet it never comes at the expense of his work. His musicianship is a wonder to behold, each... read full bio
Mac Sabbath is a tribute show unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The band is half-parody, half-tribute to the rock band Black Sabbath. Mac Sabbath consists of Ronald Osbourne on vocals, Slay MacCheeze on the guitar, Grimalice on the bass, and the Catburglar on the drums. The band performs Black Sabbath songs, but with their own twist, changing the lyrics... read full bio
The son of actor, producer, director and martial artist Shin'ichi Chiba, Mackenyu was born in Los Angeles. He was raised in Los Angeles, made a few school appearances in movies and TV shows, and had a wide range of interests, including learning to ride horses, practicing Kyokushin Karate, gymnastics, water polo, wrestling and music, which inspired him to pick up the piano... read full bio
Nashville-based artist Madi Diaz released "Man In Me," her moving first single and music video for ANTI- that completely initiates her artistic career. It gives listeners a glimpse of how hard Diaz has worked to hone the art of conveying a wide range of emotions through songs in their most direct and unadulterated form. Diaz and Andrew Sarlo (Big Thief, Bon Iver) both... read full bio
Orlando, Florida-based pop punk/alternative rock group Magnolia Park is composed of five members. The group combines pop punk, emo and hip hop components to produce an enthralling sound and eerie look. Legendary alternative rock/pop punk producer Andrew Wade of The Audio Compound, who has collaborated with numerous bands like A Day To Remember, Neck Deep, Wage War, Real Friends and others, is... read full bio
Malcolm McDowell is an English actor with a career spanning over forty years. McDowell is principally known for his roles in the controversial films If...., O Lucky Man! and A Clockwork Orange. His versatility as an actor has led to his presence in many films and television series of different genres, including Tank Girl, Star Trek Generations, the TV serial... read full bio
Malevolence is an English heavy metal band hailing from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The band consists of guitarists Josh Baines and Konan Hall, Alex Taylor on vocals, Wilkie Robinson on bass, and Charlie Thorpe on drums. Baines and Hall, who attended primary school together, discovered their shared love for heavy metal music and began performing live at the age of twelve.... read full bio
"Mammoth WVH" is an American rock band founded and fronted by Wolfgang Van Halen, a musical prodigy who was praised by his father Eddie Van Halen for his exceptional talent. In 2013, Wolfgang became an official member of Tremonti, but his musical aspirations led him to start working on a solo project album in 2015. After dedicating time to his father's... read full bio
Marisha Ray is an American voice actress, host and producer. She is best known for playing Keyleth and Beauregard in the series “Critical Role”. Ray got her start in acting when she was only 12 years old at the Actors Theater of Louisville. She later on moved to Los Angeles and produced the fanseries “Batgirl: Spoiled”. Since then she has... read full bio
Mark Duane Morton was born on November 25, 1972, in the United States. He is an accomplished musician and digital projects manager who is best known for being the lead guitarist and one of the founding members of the legendary heavy metal band Lamb of God. Morton spent his early years in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he attended Lafayette High School. It... read full bio
There's little doubt that Marnie Stern lives up to her moniker as "the lady who shreds," but shredding isn't enough for Marnie. Marnie might have released another album replete with her highly layered music, distinctive frenzied finger tapping and nearly philosophical lyrics after releasing three critically lauded albums. Marnie, on the other hand, is not one to sit still, as anybody... read full bio
MASN is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, guitarist, and artist from Eagle Mountain, Utah. His music is a mixture of hip-hop, pop, indie, and lo-fi, and his personality comes throughout his music. MASN began to gain fame through social media after releasing his music through TikTok. MASN found his love for music at only four years old after he was gifted a... read full bio
Mastodon have never really done anything the “conventional” way. The Atlanta-based band formulated their own brand of highly-skilled hard rock over a decade ago when others were rehashing 80s metal, and went on to mastermind a string of complex concept albums while much of the music world was centered on making digestible singles. But rather than taking time to revel,... read full bio
Mat Kerekes is most known as the main vocalist of the emo/post-hardcore band Citizen, although he has also performed solo and made pop-oriented indie music with his band the Flats. Youth, the Flats and solo Kerekes all made their music debuts after Citizen, who debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. His following solo albums, such as the cheerier Ruby... read full bio
Matt Doyle is an American actor and singer-songwriter who is best known for his roles in Broadway productions. He has played various roles in his Broadway debut ‘Spring Awakening’, Hugo in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’, Billy and Albert in ‘War Hours’, and was replacement for Elder Price in ‘The Book of Mormon’. He has also had several off-Broadway roles in productions... read full bio
As a former drummer and percussionist for the rock band Guns N' Roses and a member of the supergroup Velvet Revolver, Matt Sorum is most recognized in his own country of the United States. Sorum currently performs with Kings of Chaos, is a part of the Cult and Y Kant Tori Read, as well as working alone. Sorum was raised... read full bio
Matthew Modines film roles include Private Joker in Stanley Kubrick's film Full Metal Jacket and high school wrestler Louden Swain in Vision Quest. His most recent films include The Trail" The Go Go Tales, Transporter 2, Opa!, and Mary, which won a prize at the Venice Film Festival. He guest starred on The West Wing in the episode "The Long... read full bio
Maya Delilah's music career has been marked by her distinct style and powerful vocals. She released her debut EP, "Oh Boy," in 2019, which featured the single "Something We Once Knew." The EP was well-received and gained her a growing fan base. In 2020, she released her second EP, "PAUSE," which showcased her versatility as an artist. The EP included the... read full bio
Working with people like DJ Zinc, Loxy and MC Rage at one of London's top pirate radio stations, MC AD started to refine his skill. Soon, AD was doing performances at storied London clubs including Astoria, The Rocket Club and Club UN. With constant support from MC Rage, AD kept gaining experience on the D&B scene by doing performances in and throughout... read full bio
Megadeth is a legendary thrash metal band that was founded by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine and bassist Dave Ellefson. The band was formed after Mustaine's departure from Metallica, and since then, Megadeth has become one of the biggest names in heavy metal music. With 15 studio albums, 3 live albums, 2 EPs, 26 singles, 32 music videos, 4 compilations,... read full bio
Memphis May Fire is a metalcore band from Denton, Texas, currently signed to Rise Records. The band was formed in 2006 by lead guitarist Kellen McGregor, bassist Tanner Oakes, lead singer Chase Ryan, and drummer Dallas "Dally" Steward. They gained popularity with their first two EPs, Memphis May Fire and Between the Lies, before releasing their debut album "Sleepwalking" in... read full bio
The musical development of Mental Cruelty since their 2014 debut is just remarkable. These Germans started out playing brutal slam with a deathcore twist, but swiftly shifted into cookie-cutter symphonic deathcore before regaining their footing by putting amazing songwriting first and adding more melodic embellishments. They appear to have undergone yet another evolution, with their core of Lorna Shore and... read full bio
Mette Towley is a professional dancer that has been seen on television series and programs like “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, “Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, “Good Morning America”, and “Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards”. Towley first started gaining popularity after she was featured in the Pharrell Williams/N.E.R.D. music video for “Lemon”. Towley graduated from the University of Minnesota and has spent some... read full bio
Michael Amante is the American tenor who can sing it all. Whether commanding the heroic volleys of Puccini's ""Nessun dorma"" or melting the tender phrases of ""O Sole Mio,"" Amante rewrites the book on anybody's idea of what a tenor can be. The New York Times declared that this ""swashbuckling Italian tenor exhibits both the voice and charisma of a... read full bio
American actor Michael Bell is most recognized for his youthful voice and is frequently seen in voice-over roles. He has voiced characters in video games and animated series like Legacy of Kain, The Transformers, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, The Houndcats, Rugrats, The Smurfs and Snorks. He has also had screen appearances in movies and TV shows like Star Trek... read full bio
Midnight Tyrannosaurus, also known as Julian Marley, is an American DJ and producer known for his heavy-hitting dubstep sound. Born and raised in Florida, Marley has been making music since the age of 16, drawing inspiration from a range of genres, including metal, hip hop, and dub. Marley has released a string of popular tracks and EPs, including "The Good, The... read full bio
An American musician, singer, rapper, composer, and record producer by the name of Michael Kenji Shinoda. He was the group's backup singer while lead vocalist Chester Bennington served as the group's rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, primary songwriter, and producer. He co-founded the rock band Linkin Park in 1996. In 2004, Shinoda started the hip-hop-focused side project Fort Minor. He has also... read full bio
Militia, who has been hailed as "one of the greatest rock vocalists" (Blabbermouth) and "a badass vocalist capable of commanding any stage" (The Guardian), has collaborated or performed on albums or live with Cyndi Lauper, Twisted Sister, Living Colour, John Petrucci, Nancy Sinatra, Candlebox, L7, Taylor Dayne, Sandra Bernhard and Paul Schaffer. "PUSH COMES TO SHOVE" by Bad Penny, a recent... read full bio
Mishaal is an up-and-coming Saudi Arabian musician who has studied at the Clive Davis department at NYU Tisch and began his career releasing several songs through Spotify and YouTube. Mishaal found his love for music when he was nine years old and had to go through physical therapy after breaking an arm. During this time he took up playing the... read full bio
Takamasa Ishihara, known by his stage name Miyavi, is a Japenese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor. His revolutionary finger-slapping guitar playing style is what launched him into stardom. Inspired by bands like Metallica, L.A. Guns, Nine Inch Nails, blues music, and Motown, Miyavi created his own unique sound. Miyavi began his career as a guitarist for the rock band ‘Dué le... read full bio
Mo Mandel is an American comedian from California. Best known as the hilarious hard partying host of “Barmageddon” on truTV. As a stand up comedian Mo has made numerous appearances on “Conan”, ”Chelsea Lately”, “Craig Ferguson”, and his critically acclaimed half hour special on Comedy Central. Mo has performed at Carolines, The San Francisco Punchline, Cobb’s... read full bio
When Moby first erupted onto the rave arena with the Twin Peaks-sampling ""Go"", little did the world realize just how far this New Yorker would go to confound the public. From house innovator to techno punk originator, thrash metal rocker to inadvertent soundtracker and composer, Moby has travelled disparate musical terrains with an insatiable thirst for fresh sounds and spiritual... read full bio
Mexican rock band Moderatto began as a parody of the glamorous style of 80s bands like Poison, Motley Crue and Alice Cooper. The group consists of popular musicians Brian Amadeus Moderatto, Xavi Moderatto, Mick P. Marcy, Roy Ochoa Aviles and Elohim Corona. Their debut album Resurrexion was an immediate success, especially the singles “Marchate Ya” and “Isabel”. They have since... read full bio
Modern Error aimed to create an universe that portrayed the delicate destructiveness of feelings, creating for a terrible but beautiful experience. They were influenced sonically by post hardcore, gloomy electronica and synthwave, and aesthetically by surreal cinema. The concept of self-war and personal reform is the overarching theme of Modern Error's debut album, "Lost In The Noise." Zak and Kel Pinchin, twin brothers and... read full bio
A new form of music was emerging in the south, which consisted of a mixture of blues, country, gospel and the English invasion of rock and roll that later was to be coined the phrase ""Southern Rock."" The music was filled with style and emotion and with bands in the forefront such as the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and a... read full bio
Molotov is a rock and hip-hop group from Mexico City that was founded on September 23, 1995. The group's musical tapestry combines Spanish and English lyrics with rapping and singing by all of the members to produce a distinctive language fusion. Heavy basslines, flamenco guitar riffs, and turntable scratches combine on their musical canvas to create a sound that defies... read full bio
Among the most well-known artists in the post-rock genre is without a doubt Mono. But don't expect to hear anything that even remotely resembles post-rock's more "avant-garde" side (think GY!BE, A Silver Mount Zion, etc.). Mono takes a far more melodic approach, and the tunes have significantly simpler structures. Similar to their Scottish contemporaries Mogwai, this guitar-lead group mostly focuses... read full bio
Monster Magnet is an American stoner metal/stoner rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded by Dave Wyndorf (vocals and guitar), John McBain (guitar), Tom Diello (drums), and Tim Cronin (vocals and bass). The band first went under the name Dog of Mystery and later Airport 75, before finally settling on Monster Magnet. In... read full bio
A powerful young producer with a mission, Montell2099 is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Montell2099 is one of the most exciting new electronic music talents to come out of New Zealand in recent years. He is co-signed by RL Grime, 21 Savage, Netsky, Mura Masa, What So Not, Alison Wonderland, Wilkinson, Charli XCX, Soulection creator Joe Kay and many more. With his... read full bio
MORA PROKAZA is a Belarusian extreme metal band that was formed in 2013 by Farmakon and Isvind. Their music is a unique blend of Avant Garde Black Metal and New School Trap with a strong influence from their Belarusian arts roots. The band quickly gained recognition in the local metal scene with the release of their debut album, "Bringer of Plague"... read full bio
While Scranton is mainly regarded in popular culture for being absolutely boring, gothic metalcore band Motionless in White create music that is everything but. The band has built a dark and brooding sound that owes as much to Type O Negative as it does to Slayer, blending the primal fury of metalcore with the dramatic atmospherics of goth-metal and industrial. Four... read full bio
"Motley 2 is Los Angeles' premiere, nationally acclaimed tribute to the early Motley Crue! Motley 2 captures the entire look, sound, and stage attitude that hard core Crue fans know and love about the band. We pack together a full Motley Crue experience that no one forgets and always begs for more.! We offer family friendly shows, or can heat... read full bio
Motley Crue was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil. Motley Crue has sold more than 100 million album copies worldwide, rising amongst the best-selling bands in history. The band members have often been noted for their hard-living lifestyles, and the persona they... read full bio
A three-piece, all-female tribute to the legendary Motörhead is called Motorbäbe. With their interpretations of songs like "Iron Fist," "Born to Raise Hell" and even songs from "Inferno," like "In the Name of Tragedy", this dynamic three swiftly gained notoriety. Rachel Enyeart, a singer/bassist from San Diego, embodies the real spirit of Lemmy down to her Rickenbacker bass tone and God-given growling, raspy driven vocals... read full bio
Mr. Bungle was an American experimental band from Eureka, California. The band was formed in 1985 while the members were still in high school, and was named after a 1950s children's educational film regarding bad habits which was later featured in a 1981 Pee-wee Herman HBO special. Mr. Bungle released four demo tapes in the mid to late 1980s before... read full bio
Mudvayne is a very unique band that combines aspects of progressive metal. They are most easily distinguishable by their powerful drumming, intricate bass playing, loud, gruff, and typically enraged vocals, heavy guitars and riffs, complex time signatures, and frequent rhythm changes. The first album released by Mudvayne was welcomed with universally favorable reviews from music critics. The band's distinctively technical... read full bio
Mutoid Man is a metalcore band from Brooklyn, made up of frontman Stephen Brodsky, Converge drummer Ben Koller, and bassist Nick Cageao. With a sound that fuses hardcore punk, heavy metal, rock n’ roll, math rock, progressive rock, and psychedelia, Mutoid Man has released the Helium Head EP and two albums: Bleeder and War Moans. Pitchfork magazine praised Bleeder for... read full bio
In 2010, Norwood, Ontario band My Darkest Days became legends throughout the exotic world of g-strings ‘n’ pasties thanks to the song “Porn Star Dancing,” the #1 charting strip club anthem from their first album. The band’s second album, Sick And Twisted Affair, means to bring the listeners along for the band’s ride through arenas, bars and gentlemen’s clubs.... read full bio
Myles Richard Bass, professionally known as Myles Kennedy, is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his roles as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in Alter Bridge and as the lead vocalist in Slash's backing band, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. Kennedy began his music career in 1990 as the lead guitarist for Cosmic... read full bio
Nazareth is a Scottish hard rock band that have been together for over four decades that had several hits in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and established an international audience with their 1975 album Hair of the Dog. Perhaps their best-known hit single was a cover of the ballad Love Hurts", in 1975. The band is currently still... read full bio
Nekrogoblikon, a melodic hard rock group from Los Angeles, California, calls themselves the "Kings of Goblin Metal," and they use gnarly death metal earworms with clever hooks, heart-pounding choruses, lightning-fast riffs and extravagant, EDM-style keyboard flourishes. The band draws inspiration from extreme horror-metal fans such as GWAR, Finntroll, and Dethklok, with their flamboyant goblin hypeman John Goblikon, all the while keeping... read full bio
Using a sumptuous blend of flamboyant, gothic stadium rock and energetic pop-punk, New Years Day is reminiscent of the dark pageantry of bands like Garbage, Alkaline Trio, Motionless in White, and Evanescence. Adam Lohrbach, the band's principal songwriter and bassist, left the first-generation pop-punk act Home Grown, which had been around for a while, to start his own band. New... read full bio
Canadian guitarist and songwriter Nick Johnston has put out five solo albums. Together with his best buddy Ben Ragan, he formed the band Archival, and together they released the album Fear and Fate. Notable musicians like Paul Gilbert, Marco Minnemann, Guthrie Govan, and Bryan Beller have contributed to his recordings. In addition, he has contributed to tracks by other musicians, such as... read full bio
West London-born Nick Mono is a singer-songwriter, producer and rapper. Born to Punjabi-Indian parents, the artist grew up listening to a wildly varied range of music, from heavy metal & Watch The Throne listening sessions with his mother to classic bollywood film soundtracks. When Nick was barely five years old, his parents gave him a baby guitar for his birthday and he... read full bio
Nigel Farage is a British politician, commentator, broadcaster, and activist whom is best known for being the leader of the Brexit Party. Farage was born in Farnborough, Kent, England, and he studied at Dulwich College where he was active in the Conservative Party. He went on to begin working at the London Metal Exchange and joined Drexel Burnham Lambert and... read full bio
Nightmares on Wax is the stage name of George Evelyn, a DJ and electronic music producer. He has been honing in on the style of Nightmares on Wax for years. In his early career, Evelyn was influenced by hip-hop and rap music. Later, Evelyn incorporated genres of soul and funk, punk and goth, and even metal genres into his electronic... read full bio
Nile is a well-known and unwavering death metal band that has left their mark on the history of extreme music. With their distinct fusion of technicality and fury, they have gained a dedicated audience and made a lasting impression on the metal scene since their formation. Nile immerses listeners in a sinister and ethereal world with a music as unrelenting... read full bio
Nita Strauss, a guitarist from Los Angeles, has made a name for herself in the music industry by captivating crowds across the US, UK, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Fans may know Nita from her successful solo career, as well as her roles as the official guitarist of the Los Angeles Rams NFL club, Demi Lovato's new axewoman,... read full bio
No Cure, from Birmingham, Alabama, is unquestionably one of the best straight edge hardcore bands currently playing. This band not only has an even more aggressive sound, but they also wield the straight edge flame with the same intensity and fury as the venerable Earth Crisis did in the 1990s. No Cure, a pandemic-born death metal, black metal, and heavy hardcore... read full bio
Noelle Pikus-Pace is a skeleton racer who began her career. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and won five medals at the FIBT World Championships, competed in the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and won the silver medal in the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Pikus-Pace won the women's Skeleton World Cup overall title. After... read full bio
American progressive heavy rock group Norma Jean was formed in Atlanta and is now located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The band now views itself less as a typical band and more as a creative collaborative after over 20 years. Norma Jean has so far put out seven studio albums and has been nominated for a Grammy. In a Viking's Choice review, NPR... read full bio
Nostalghia, whose real name is Ciscandra Nostalghia, is a stage name that belongs to an American singer and composer. Chrysalis, her debut studio album, was written collaboratively with multi-instrumentalist and colleague Roy Gnan and was released in 2014. Both of the songs that Nostalghia contributed to the soundtrack of the 2017 movie John Wick: Chapter 2 were written and performed by... read full bio
Nova Twins are an English rock duo formed in London, England, in 2014, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Amy Love and bassist Georgia South. Their unique blend of punk, rock, and grime has been turning heads since their inception. Love and South, who have been close friends since childhood, formed a band together in 2014 named BRAATS, releasing the song "Bad Bitches"... read full bio
A true DJ at heart with years of expertise, Dutch DJ/producer Nymfo has made waves with his prowess both in the studio and on the turntables. In addition to a reputation established at his own parties Red Zone in Amsterdam and Breek in Eindhoven, standout tracks for Commercial Suicide and Critical Modulations have made his name associated with aggressive, techno-tinged dancefloor... read full bio
Obituary is an American death metal band hailing from Tampa, Florida, that was formed in 1984. They are one of the pioneering bands in the development of death metal music and have remained one of the most successful bands in the genre to date. Obituary has released eleven studio albums, with their latest album "Dying of Everything" being released on... read full bio
Of Mice and Men is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California. The group consists of artists Valentino Arteaga, Phil Manansala, Alan Ashby, and Aaron Pauley. The group was founded by Austin Carlile and Jaxin Hall. Over the years Of Mice & Men have released five studio albums and are set to release their sixth album, “Earthandsky”. Their third... read full bio
In music, progression, or change more broadly, is a constant. You have to evolve and develop in order to adapt and exist, and no band knows this better than Lansing, Michigan-based metal outfit Of Virtue. Born out of the harsh, desolate Midwest, this modest, promising metalcore act has blossomed into a critically praised alternative force with an international following. Of Virtue's... read full bio
Olafur Arnalds is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Iceland. Arnalds creates an authentic type of electronic music, mixing live instruments like strings and piano with ambient electronic beats. Arnalds began his career as a classical artist, writing piano and string ensembles for the German metal band, Heaven Shall Burn. Seeing success with these productions, Arnalds began his solo career and... read full bio
Olivia Cooke is an English actress best known for her roles in film and television such as Emma in “Bates Motel”, Jane in “The Quiet Ones”, Laine in “Ouija”, and Art3mis/Samantha in “Ready Player One”. Growing up, Cooke performed in ballet, gymnastics, and her school’s after-school drama program at the Oldham Theatre Workshop. She then went on to star in... read full bio
One King Down is back, playing crunchy, danceable metalcore that draws extensively from other bands like Snapcase and Earth Crisis. The brothers duo of bassist Bill Scoville and guitarist Mike Scoville, along with guitarist Matt Wood and drummer Derrick Van Wie, established the band in the middle of the 1990s. One King Down created a CD EP for Trainwreck Records with their original singer,... read full bio
Opeth is a Swedish progressive metal/rock band, formed in Stockholm in 1990 by lead vocalist David Isberg. Despite the band's frequent personnel changes, Opeth has remained a force to be reckoned with in the metal world. After the departure of Isberg in 1992, Mikael Åkerfeldt took over as Opeth's frontman and primary songwriter, and has been the only constant member... read full bio
Orbit Culture is a dynamic Swedish melodic death metal band hailing from the town of Eksjö, consisting of Niklas Karlsson on vocals and guitar, Richard Hansson on guitar, Fredrik Lennartsson on bass, and Christopher Wallerstedt on drums. Formed in 2013, the band started as a small group between Karlsson and Maximilian Zinsmeister, who later recruited fellow members Markus Bladh on... read full bio
Our Last Night is a post-hardcore band from New Hampshire, USA, formed in 2004. The band comprises brothers Trevor and Matthew Wentworth, and Timothy Molloy. The trio gained fame for their unique covers of popular pop songs in the post-hardcore and alternative metal genres. In 2004, the Wentworth brothers founded the band, and after some lineup changes, the group was completed... read full bio
Overkill is synonymous with power, precision and perseverance. Across three decades, the pioneering powerhouse has shaped, refined and steadily broadened a determined style of blue collar power metal, soaring melodic hard rock and genre-defining thrash built from steadfast, muscular pulls at their own proverbial bootstraps. Overkill continues to power ahead through the changing musical landscape, trends be damned, and has... read full bio
Rock lore has it that Ozzy Osbourne is a legend. He is a singer and composer who has been honored with a Grammy Award. Although his career has covered over 40 years, he had a humble beginning. Osbourne initially rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and part lyricist for the pioneering English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Black Sabbath... read full bio
P.O.D., or Payable on Death, is an American Christian Metal band formed in 1992. P.O.D. has released seven studio albums and have sold over 10 million records worldwide. Over the course of their career, the band have also received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks and toured the world over many times. P.O.D. has... read full bio
Pallbearer debuted with a magnificent debut full-length, Sorrow and Extinction, from Little Rock. The album, which felt like a 49-minute gloom movement, fused pitch-perfect old sounds with a victorious modern sensibility that made songs about death and grief feel delightfully jubilant. Pallbearer possessed qualities that many other newer metal bands lacked: great guitar tone, timeless hooks and an actual singer. The band... read full bio
Of course, this triumph was not achieved without a lot of effort and extraordinary musical talent. Through four critically acclaimed albums over the years, the band has worked tirelessly to perfect its sound. They have battled tooth and nail to win over fans all over the world by performing at festivals like Two Thousand Trees, Pukkelpop, Jera on Air, and... read full bio
Pamela Moore is an American singer-songwriter who blends industrial, hard rock, melodic rock, and pop music. In her earlier years, she also experimented with pop and electronica. She is presently a Seattle, Washington, resident. Moore, who was born and raised in Seattle, was exposed to theater at a young age and became passionate about acting on stage. She learned how... read full bio
Panteon Rococo is a beloved, socially mindful Mexican band that has spent 27 years in the music business, expanding through several genres. Since 1995, they have been acknowledged globally as the leading force in Mexican irreverent rock, ska, and punk, imbued with the lyrical pulse of the country. The music and accompanying story, which formerly spoke primarily to the vast majority of... read full bio
Acclaimed hard/alternative rock band Papa Roach got its first big break with its album Infest, which would go on to be certified Triple Platinum. Other highly successful albums released by Papa Roach include Getting Away with Murder (certified platinum), Lovehatetragedy (certified gold), Time for Annihilation, The Connection, The Paramour Sessions, F.E.A.R., Crooked Teeth, and Metamorphosis. Some of the band’s most... 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
Paul Stanley is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, who is best known for being the co-founder, frontman, guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Kiss. Through his work with Kiss, Stanley is also known as the Starchild and he has written or co-written several of their songs. Stanley was born in Manhattan, New York, and while growing... read full bio
Repudiating Brutal Death act PeelingFlesh is from Oklahoma. Members of Strangled, Aberrant Construct and Loathing Existence present the essence of smashing savage death metal!... read full bio
Hip-hop is not unfamiliar with metal. Since the mid-'90s, when Public Enemy and Anthrax first started making noise, through Limp Bizkit's supercharged party songs, through bands like Problems and The One Hundred, there has been a constant love affair between the two genres. It hasn't stopped yet, either. Illaman on vocals, Fatty on bass and Prav on drums make up the London-based... read full bio
Periphery is a Grammy-nominated progressive metal band from Washington, D.C. Theyre widely recognized for pioneering the djent style of progressive metal music. Periphery has released five studio albums: Periphery, Periphery II: This Time Its Personal, Juggernaut: Alpha, Juggernaut: Omega, and Periphery III: Select Difficulty. Impressive especially for a metal band, all of Peripherys albums emerged on the Billboard 200 chart... read full bio
Singer Peyton Parrish is well-known for his creative cover songs and throaty brand of post-grunge and country music with Viking influences. His rendition of "My Mother Told Me," a song from the video game Assassin's Creed Valhalla that appeared in the television series Vikings, made him a viral sensation. He released his debut album, Cowboy Man, the same year, which... read full bio
Phantom Elite, a Brazilian/Dutch three-piece, has been associated with the "symphonic" end of metal due to its front woman, vocal superstar-in-waiting Marina La Torraca, who undoubtedly possesses the vocal prowess. Phantom Elite may come across as middle of the road when they refer to their music as "modern metal," but this is only because they are anything but a middle... read full bio
Pigeon, a five-piece band, bursts onto the scene with their explosive first EP Yagana. The group was born out of an accidental post-pub jam session in Margate. The seamless transitions between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz on the tunes make the band's interconnected symbiotic relationship clear right away. Falle Nioke, a singer from Guinea, is supported by a talented ensemble that... read full bio
Poison is a glam metal band from Los Angeles. Formed by drummer Rikki Rockett and singer Bret Michaels. They started out in Pennsylvania in the early 80s. Their first band together was called the Spectres. They left the Spectres and started Paris with bassist Bobby Dall. They then moved to Los Angeles, where they parted ways with guitarist Matt Smith.... read full bio
Poison the Well is a metalcore band hailing from Miami, Florida that made a significant impact on the heavy music scene in the early 2000s. The band's signature sound is a blend of hardcore punk, metal, and post-hardcore, characterized by complex rhythms, screaming vocals, and intricate guitar work. While the band experienced several lineup changes over the years, lead guitarist Ryan... read full bio
