Polyphia is a four-piece instrumental progressive rock band hailing from Plano, Texas. The group was formed in 2010 and consists of guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage, bassist Clay Gober, and drummer Clay Aeschliman. Polyphia's sound is characterized by intricate and virtuosic guitar parts, blending a variety of genres, including metal, jazz, and hip hop. Their early releases had a heavier,... read full bio
Pop Evil has developed their following the hard way. Leaving no stone unturned, no fan's question unanswered, and no road untraveled, the group pulled themselves up from their bootstraps and built themselves into a radio rock powerhouse that conjures the dirtiest hooks of the hard rocking 70's, the hair metal 80's and the grunge. Coming from Michigan, one of the... read full bio
Power Trip is an American thrash metal band that consists of members Blake Ibanez, Chris Ulsh, Nick Stewart, and Chris Whetzel. The band was formed in Dallas, Texas, and after their formation, they signed to Southern Lord Records and released their debut studio album, “Manifest Decimation.” They followed up their first album, with their second album, “Nightmare Logic,” which earned... read full bio
American instrumental power metal cover group Powerglove is renowned for doing metal covers of well-known video game tunes. The Power Glove, a NES controller device, inspired the band's name. The band's members had been in other bands before starting this one as a side project. After the band they were all in, a melodic death metal outfit, split up, they made... read full bio
Primus is a rock band, currently made up of singer and bassist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry Ler" LaLonde, and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander. The diversity of their sound has allowed Primus to gain a modest segment of fans from many different rock sub-genres. They are characterized by their irreverent approach to music. Primus release their records on Claypool's Prawn Song... read full bio
Psychic Temple is a musical project fronted by renowned jazz/rock artist Chris Schlarb. While his solo work mostly encompasses the jazz/experimental genres, Psychic Temple reaches a diverse range of audiences, incorporating pop, Americana, smooth jazz and more. Their debut self-titled release features collaborations with 29 other artists, including Minutemen bassist Mike Watt, drummer Tabor Allen of Rare Grooves, and Philip... read full bio
Originating from the isolated island of Tasmania, Psycroptic have gradually established themselves in the congested modern metal scene. Psycroptic avoids trends and uses a wide range of musical influences, both extreme and otherwise, to create a sound that is all their own: a perfect fusion of brutality, intensity and rhythm. Psycroptic defies categorization, distinguishing themselves from the mob and bringing something new... read full bio
Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City. They have sold over seven million albums in the United States alone. Puddle of Mudd has released a string of mainstream rock singles. ""Come Clean"", their major-label debut has sold over five million copies. They have released two independent and four major albums. Volume 4: ""Songs in the... read full bio
Queens Of The Stone Age came to bury NuMetal, not to praise it. While the current crop of black shirted crybabies strap on their 7-string guitars and warmed over hip/hop, frontmen Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri opted to turn the QUEENS into an unpredictable, ever-changing unit, a kind of Q-Tang Clan of Rock. Emerging from the California desert in 1998... read full bio
Queensryche is a heavy metal band, who has released 14 studio albums and continues to record. Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide, and received worldwide acclaim for their album Operation: Mindcrime. The band has earned three Grammy Award nominations for the songs ""I Don't Believe in Love"" and ""Silent Lucidity"". Queensryche has been one of the most distinctive... read full bio
Quicksand is a band hailing from New York City, United States, who formed in the year 1990 and play post-hardcore music. Their first release, an EP with their own name, was followed by two albums on a big label: Slip and Manic Compression. The music of Fugazi and Helmet, two bands that play post-hardcore and alternative metal, has been compared... read full bio
Quiet Riot is a heavy metal band, best known for Metal Health" and "Cum on Feel the Noize" two giant singles that resonates with generation after generation. The band is ranked at No. 100 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock", a title achieved after a review of hundreds of capable band scratch that, historical bands. Quiet Riot... read full bio
Few MCs in Drum and Bass have the reputation and background that Rage does. He was on the correct track as he developed his unique style and honed his skill on pirate radio stations like Desire in the early 90s, then collaborated with Hype, Zinc and Swift during the Ganja Records era. With Goldie, Kemistry and Storm, he continued to travel the... read full bio
Rammstein is a German industrial metal band that was formed in 1994. The band consists of lead vocalist Till Lindemann, lead guitarist Richard Kruspe, rhythm guitarist Paul Landers, bassist Oliver Riedel, keyboardist Christian "Flake" Lorenz, and drummer Christoph Schneider. Rammstein is one of the most successful and influential bands in the German music scene, known for their theatrical and flamboyant... read full bio
Paul Conversano, better known by his stage name Ravenscoon, is a DJ and electronic music producer from San Francisco, who blends experimental bass music with death metal, hip-hop and punk rock influences. His distinctive southern flare and Atlanta background combine with throbbing dreamy bass lines and trippy arpeggios to produce music that is both wholly original and instantly recognizable. His original compositions and immensely successful... read full bio
Razorbumps is a punk-rock brand from Texas that consists of members Austin Waymire, Jenn Smith, Andy Messer, and John Hodge. Razorbumps has toured with artists such as Turnstile, Touche Amore, and more. They have been featured on outlets such as, Noisey, Stereogum, and Metal Injection. Some of their songs include, “3INAROW”, “Go With The Flow”, “Do You Wanna”, “Put ‘Em... read full bio
Rebuke is the best option if you want to make an entrance with a splash. The most exciting new artist in years has arrived thanks to a project born in the scorching environments of the Irish underground club and rave scene. Rebuke is a producer and DJ coming up with something fresh and genuinely intriguing. House, techno and rave tracks from the... read full bio
Recycled Percussion formed thanks to a high school talent show in New Hampshire. Now known as part of the ‘junk rock’ genre, Recycled Percussion creates their unique style of music with just about anything they can get their hands on- everyday household objects like ladders, buckets, trash cans and even metal grinders! This high-energy group brought every ounce of rock... read full bio
Over the last decade, RED has emerged as a career artist. Their honesty and transparency about who they are as human beings, what motivates and inspires them, and what they aim to accomplish with each step forward has established an army of loyal fans.The band’s success emerged through a pure emotional connection with their audience, the power of their... read full bio
RedHook is a Sydney-based independent, shape-shifting alt-rock quartet that has gained a large international following because to their potent lyrics and engaging live performances. Tens of millions of streams—and counting—of their emotional, attitude-filled and accessible brand of alternative rock have been generated by them. The promoter of Download, one of the biggest heavy festivals on earth, quickly booked them to play the... read full bio
Refused is a Swedish hardcore punk band originating from Umea. The band is composed of vocalist Dennis Lyxzén, guitarist Kristofer Steen, drummer David Sandström, and bassist Magnus Flagge. Their lyrics are often of a non-conformist and politically far-left nature, while their sound is inspired by The Nation of Ulysses and Born Against. After reuniting following a long hiatus, Refused embarked... read full bio
Young alternative band RELIQA, based in Sydney, Australia, is rising to fame in the contemporary progressive metal scene. Unconstrained by convention, the band is hungry to develop with the help of an intriguing new crew and is pushing its songwriting to sophisticated new heights. After sharing the stage with a number of legendary acts, such as Sevendust, Northlane, Thornhill, and... read full bio
Rev Theory is a four-piece rock band whose music, live show, and appeal position them among today’s best in the business. Their sound originates from hard rock, early grunge, and the excitement of nu-metal. Rev Theory offers a potent blend of grungy guitars, powerful vocals, and distinctive harmonies. Their live show and anthemic choruses are stadium ready.... read full bio
Rex Brown is an American musician and songwriter who rose to fame as the bassist of the heavy metal band, Pantera. He has also previously been a member of the heavy metal band Down, and for the band Kill Devil Hill. Brown was born in Graham, Texas, and he found his love for music through his grandmother who taught him... read full bio
Fender-wielding Los Angeles-based guitar hero Richie Kotzen is frequently touted in the international guitar press as one of the world's best guitarists, with a 50-album discography to back it up. Kotzen's big break came in 1991 when, at age 21, he joined multi-platinum glam rockers Poison, with whom he recorded 1993's Native Tongue. The platinum album spawned two top-twenty singles... read full bio
Founding Bon Jovi member Richie Sambora has spent almost three decades as an integral part of one of the worlds most beloved bands. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has created some of the most instantly recognizable guitar sounds and penned many of the greatest rock anthems in a generation. Richie's solo projects have given him the opportunity... read full bio
The History Channel's American Restoration, the Leftfield Pictures-produced series was filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada and followed the everyday activities of Rick Dale, the proprietor of Rick's Restorations, his team and his teenage son as they restore various historic antiques to their original state. Rick Dale is a metal artist, an expert in vintage restoration and the proprietor of Rick's Restorations. One of Dale's... read full bio
New York's post hardcore band, Rival Schools, have been making a scene for themselves and the genre since 2003. The band comprises of Walter Schreifels with vocals and guitar, Ian Love on guitar, Cache Tolman on bass guitar, and Sam Siegler with drums. The band was formed by Schreifels and gathered veteran hardcore rock musicians from bands such... read full bio
This Warsaw-based Polish band has put out seven studio albums, a couple live albums and two short albums throughout the years. Its music, which drew influence from Pink Floyd, Rush and Porcupine Tree, has developed into its own, recognized sound. Mariusz Dude, the founder of Riverside, speaks about overcoming despair, coping with loneliness and attempting to live in a constantly changing environment. The... read full bio
Rob Zombie is a multi-talented musician, filmmaker, and artist. He rose to fame as the founding member of the Grammy Award-nominated heavy metal band White Zombie, which was named after the 1932 horror film of the same name. White Zombie, based in New York City, was originally a noise rock band but later became known for their heavy metal-oriented sound... read full bio
As a World Champion Eco-Challenge adventure racer, New York Times bestselling author, founder and CEO of the Project Athena Foundation (Survivors to Athletes!), three-time Guinness World Record distance paddler, proud owner of two metal bionic hips, ten-time Ironman triathlete, full-time San Diego firefighter, and award-winning motivational speaker, Robyn Benincasa definitely knows a thing or two about creating Human Synergy -or... read full bio
Roger Taylor is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known for his time spent playing for Queen. As an important member of Queen, Taylor composed at least one track on each of their albums and would also sing. Prior to his work with Queen, Taylor spent a few years with the band Smile alongside Brian May and Tim... read full bio
The Root Shock sound is authoritative and cathartic, led by Jessica Brown's powerful vocals, but never at the price of a silky, well placed jazz or neo-soul lick. Smooth vocals of Phil Grajko pair well with his guitar playing, which draws inspiration from psychedelic, prog and Latin rock textures. He frequently performs with keyboard wizard Brian Lauri. Tyre Outerbridge on drums... read full bio
The Roxy Gunn Project is a cover band based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The band is led by Roxy Gunn and consists of members Randy LeDuc, Chris Reject and Ryan J. The Roxy Gunn Project performs a high-energy show where they cover classic rock and alternative rock music that ranges anywhere from the 1970’s to today’s music. During the... read full bio
Royal Tusk is a Canadian hard rock and heavy metal band from Edmonton, Alberta, which consists of members Daniel Carriere, Sandy MacKinnon, Quinn Cyrankiewicz, and Calen Stuckel. The group was formed by Carriere and MacKinnon after they previously performed in the band Ten Second Epic and were looking to form a new band. From there, Royal Tusk began and they... read full bio
Before she could even speak, Royale Lynn was singing, so she gave up riding her pony and moved to Nashville with a guitar. Billboard described the country music artist as "a ferocious newcomer with ceiling scraping vocals" and she has amassed millions of views on social media by herself. Additionally, Billboard designated her as one of its "Emerging Artists." Six million... read full bio
Rock supergroup Saint Asonia is star-studded as bands go, comprised of Adam Gontier from Three Days Grace, Mike Musok from Staind, Rich Beddoe from Finger Eleven, and Corey Lowery from Dark New Day, Eye Empire, and Switched, among others. The band has released one self-titled debut album. The bands debut performance was at Rock on the Range, and they performed... read full bio
Sam Ryder is an English singer-songwriter who also works as a social media influencer. He started off fronting bands like the Morning After and Blessed by a Broken Heart before transitioning to a solo pop career. He converted an unexpected burst of viral fame into a major-label deal by using his versatile and dynamic vocal range and he made his debut... read full bio
American heavy metal band Savage Master features a female lead singer. Since their formation in 2013, they have put out four albums: "Mask Of The Devil" (2014), "With Whips And Chains" (2016), "Myth, Magic And Steel" (2019), and "Those Who Hunt At Night" (2022). Savage Master is a more typical NWOBHM band than some of the true UK NWOBHM bands,... read full bio
Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson were the original members of a band called SOB that was formed somewhere in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This band teamed up with Coast, a local band led by Paul Quinn on guitar and Biff Byford on vocals. Graham "Oly" Oliver, Steve "Dobby" Dawson, Paul "Blute" Quinn, Pete "Frank" Gill, and Peter "Biff" Byford made... read full bio
SCALPING is a Bristol-based band known for their powerful sound that merges cutting edge technology with downtuned metal riffing, resulting in a unique blend of rock and dance music. Their debut album, Void, was released in 2022 and immediately received critical acclaim. The band's music is characterized by textural soundscapes, layers of percussion, and a distinctly dystopian vibe that evokes... read full bio
Early songs "Space Ranger" and "Koi Moyo" showcased the anthemic, pop-friendly punk rock sound of the all-female Japanese rock band Scandal. They later took their music to a wider audience with their major-label debut, Best Scandal. They peaked at number one on the charts with Yellow and released one Top Five album annually until Hello World. By branching out into... read full bio
Scarlxrd is a British rapper from England. He is best known for combining trap music and heavy metal. Prior to releasing music, Scarlxrd was a YouTube personality known as Mazzi Maz. He went on to start his career in music as a vocalist for Myth City before releasing music through Soundcloud and YouTube. Scarlxrd is best known for his single... read full bio
Yes, Malakian and John Dolmayan of System of a Down achieved five consecutive platinum albums, including three #1s, and performed in front of packed audiences at festivals and concerts all over the world. He is serious when he says that he truly didn't feel like everyone was just going to bend down to this song just because he's Daron from... read full bio
American singer-songwriter Hannah Collins, better known by her stage name Scene Queen, is a Hopeless Records artist. She is credited with creating "Bimbocore," a metalcore subgenre with feminist overtones. She gained notoriety on the social media site TikTok, where she has amassed over 230,000 followers. She launched her self-titled EP, Bimbocore and then a follow-up called Bimbocore Vol. 2. She was raised in Los... read full bio
Meet the iconic German hard rock band that took the world by storm: The Scorpions. Established in 1965 by Rudolf Schenker in Hanover, the band comprises Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, and Matthias Jabs. They drew inspiration from the rock and roll legends of the era like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and other imported musical sensations. They started performing in the... read full bio
Scott Ian is an American musician, guitarist, author, and spoken word storyteller who is best known for being the only original remaining member of the trash metal band Anthrax. Ian has also been the guitarist and founding member of the band Stormtroopers of Death, has been the rhythm guitarist for the metal band the Damned Things, has played with the... read full bio
Scott Stapp is an American singer-songwriter and instrumentalist from Orlando, Florida. He is best known for being the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed and has also fronted the band Art of Anarchy. As a solo artist, Stapp has released three albums, “The Great Divide”, “Proof of Life” and “The Space Between the Shadows”. Stapp has earned... read full bio
The eagerly awaited tune "i'm so tired," performed by LA-based singer-songwriter Emilia Ali, was released by up-and-coming musician Scro. Through emotional lyrics and an inventive and brutally honest accompanying video starring Scro, Emilia Ali and bitbird founders San Holo and Thorwald van den Akker, the song draws attention on the constant sacrifices demanded by social media algorithms. Scro's music defies classification, existing... read full bio
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
Serj Tankian is one of the most unconventional and dynamic frontmen in rock, best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum selling band System Of A Down. With a career spanning over two decades, Tankian has left an indelible mark on the music industry, becoming a symbol of innovation and activism. After System Of A Down went on an extended... read full bio
Sha Na Na may not have invented rock nostalgia, but the group has very successfully celebrated the music and the memories for the past four decades - in clubs and in concert, in the movies and on TV, and on record. Sha Na Na's story is an all-encompassing one: they were in the original Woodstock Festival lineup, starred in the... 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
Nine artists who share a love of folk music from the British Isles, Ireland, and other places have come together to form the Shovel Dance Collective. They cultivate and blend this content using sensibilities derived from metal, free improvisation, contemporary classical music, and drone; all the while entwining it with a profound understanding of the ways in which traditional music... read full bio
Northeast Philadelphia, which is largely a working-class neighborhood and comparable to Queens and Brooklyn in New York, is where Silvertide originated. The band, formerly known as Vertigo, was originally made up of four people: drummer Kevin Frank, lead guitarist Nick Perri, lead singer Walt Lafty and rhythm guitarist Mark Melchiorre. Silvertide began when bassist Brian Weaver joined the group. When the young rockers... read full bio
The Texas-based Christian contemporary music group Sixpence None the Richer was formed in the early 1990s when guitarist Matt Slocum met vocalist Leigh Nash (then Lee Bingham) during a church retreat. The band was named after a section from C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity. The band, which was originally a trio with bassist T.J. Behling rounding out the lineup, put out... read full bio
Skeptical, a talented DJ and producer, uses each beat he makes to share his love of music. Skeptical has developed into a force to be reckoned with from his early forays into many genres to his current reputation for creating some of the most powerful but sensitive tunes in drum & bass. His career started when Ingredients Records issued his outstanding Blue... 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
Slay Squad is a collective consisting of six individuals who are originally from the Inland Empire in California. Hip-hop and deathcore are both represented sonically in this band's music, which the members of the band refer to as "ghetto metal." Slay Squad has established themselves as a formidable opponent in the Southern California underground music industry, drawing inspiration from artists... 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
Shinedown's Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers' secondary project is an acoustic one called Smith & Myers. The duo released Volume 1, their debut album, which had a mixture of passionate original songs and covers. The idea for the initiative came from the Florida band's marketing representative at Atlantic Records, who proposed they run an internet competition where fans could suggest... 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
The L.A.-based artist Softest Hard has taken it upon herself to impart a sense of presence on her newest song in an age where overstimulation and short attention spans keep people locked in a continual state of distraction. Stacy Barthe, a Grammy-nominated superstar, lends her lovely vocal abilities to the song "Do Over," which captures the spirit of living life... read full bio
With their distinctive sound and engaging live performances, the Swedish modern metal band Solence has captivated audiences everywhere. Four people make up the group: David Strääf on vocals, Johan Swärd on guitar, Alexander Stlund on bass, and David Vikingsson on drums (drums). When their first song, "Empire of the Sun," was published in the beginning of 2019, Solence, who were founded... read full bio
Sons of Daughters is a country musical duo from Vancouver that consists of members Chrystal Leigh and Jimmy Thow. Currently, the duo has moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue their musical career even further in the city of country music. Sons of Daughters rose to fame after the release of their debut EP, “Love In a Bar,” which features their... 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
Since he began making waves more than 20 years ago, SP:MC has established himself as one of the most well-known and active MCs on the scene. When the renowned MC GQ heard one of his early mixtapes [with Jubei] and made them residents at his Emcee Sessions event at Digwalls in Camden, he suddenly became well-known. After extensive traveling with... 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
Squnto is an electronic artist from Holliston, Massachusetts. He releases most of his music through Soundcloud where he releases mixes, his own music, and EPs “Stay Locked”, “Hybrid”, “Weapon”, “Dragon Noises”, and more. Some of his most popular songs include, “Thunderdome”, “Wall of Death”, “Sayim”, and more. Squnto has toured with Boogie T, Snails, and has performed at festivals such... 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
Stacey Augmon “Plastic Man” is a retired NBA player. He gained his nickname plastic man for his athletic ability to stretch his arms. Augmon has played for the Atlanta Hawks, the Detroit Pistons, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Charlotte Hornets, the New Orleans Hornets, and the Orlando Magic. Over his sixteen year long career Augmon went to the playoffs eleven... read full bio
Stacy, who was given a scoliosis diagnosis at age 11, spent more than six years wearing a rigid plastic back brace, taking it off only to play golf. She had a metal rod and five screws surgically fused into her spine when the bracing technique failed. She underwent nine months of rehabilitation before joining the Arkansas golf team, and only... 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
Rarely does a band's name so perfectly express the essence of the group as does Sun Room from California. Sun Room accomplishes this in a similar fashion to how Rage Against The Machine introduces themselves before "Killing In The Name Of" ever reaches your ears. The four Californian men's music and spirits both radiate the sunshine that their moniker alludes to.... 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
The reviews are in for Sunset Strip, one of the hottest 80s tribute bands out there. Sunset Strip hails from Rockford, Illinois, where they became the recipients of the Hall of Fame RAMI, or the Rockford Area Music Industry Award, five different times (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, all for “Best Tribute Band”). If you’re looking to celebrate the... read full bio
Frederick S. Burton, better known as his stage name Supa Bwe, is an American hip-hop recording artist, producer, singer-songwriter, and audio engineer from Chicago, Illinois. Supa Bwe found his love for music at a young age and listening to a wide variety of genres that his mother showed him which included punk, alternative rock, and metal, whereas his father would... 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
Swizz Beats is an artist, p roducer, designer and p hilanthropist. Swizz Beatz isn't defined by any title; they all just describe him. Since writing his first successful song in the early 1990s, he has built a career that is difficult to sum up in a single word but simple to comprehend in another: unique. He has produced hit songs for... read full bio
Sworn In is a metalcore band from Illinois, made up of members Tyler Dennen (vocals), Eugene Kamlyuk (guitar), Derek Bolman (bass), and Chris George (drums). They recently signed with Fearless Records and released their third album, All Smiles. Previous album releases include The Death Card and The Lovers/The Devil, both which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart... read full bio
Sxmpra, a cult favorite phonk rapper whose identity has been a mystery since his debut, is a mysterious figure in the underground rap scene who lets his music speak for himself. SXMPRA was born in Hamilton and is currently based in Wellington, New Zealand. During his formative years, the artist frequently moved between small-town New Zealand cities and Australia, but the... 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
"System of a Down is an American alternative metal band, formed in 1994 from Los Angeles, California. All four members are of Armenian descent, and are widely known for their outspoken views expressed in many of their songs confronting the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire and the ongoing War on Terror by the US government. The band... 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
Jaten Dimsdale, better known as his stage name, Teddy Swims, is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. While growing up, Swims played football, was in musical theater, and while in high school, he played in a number of various bands from country alternative bands, to metal bands. Swims began his career touring as a hip-hop artist alongside his best friend... 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
Tesla is an American hard rock band originating from Sacramento, California. The band formed in 1984 as City Kidd and was renamed to Tesla during the recording of their first album on the advice of their manager. According to the Love Song Songfacts, their name comes from Nikola Tesla, the legendary scientist and inventor who quite possibly is single-handedly responsible... read full bio
