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
Mother's Finest has never been a band that can be forced into boxes with fictitious labels. Mothers Finest, one of the most dynamic and captivating bands to make a significant impact on the music industry, pushes limits and establishes a unique style. Mother's Finest rips through the pocket like a Mack truck and rips the paint off the... 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
Natalie Cuomo, who was born and raised in Queens, New York, has made rapid progress in the New York City stand-up comedy scene. Shut Up You Loved was her debut album. It debuted at the top of the iTunes comedy charts after being released by The Stand Comedy Club Records. Natalie was selected as one of the "Comics To Watch"... read full bio
Natanya, who was born in North West London, has always thought of music as a second language. At the age of four, she started taking classical piano lessons and soon found her ideal pitch. She created her first tunes while attending the Julian Joseph Jazz Academy on the weekends as a teenager. She began creating beats with friends after being... read full bio
Nathan James is a self-employed photographer and a "Photographer Rockstar." Nathan is a representation of the popular outsider who wants to use music and photography to transform all experiences—good and bad—into "MORE ART." Nathan James, a native of Denver, Colorado's Mile High City, has always been putting his creative energy out there for the world to see. establishing a reputation as... 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
Never Easy is a new nu-metal and shoegaze band that combines nostalgia from the early 2000s with a contemporary edge. Inspired by alternative, video game, and skate cultures, this combo, who was formed less than a year ago, combines the raw intensity of nu-metal with dreamy shoegaze sounds. Their music creates a sound that is both inventive and nostalgic by capturing... 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
The Sydney, Australia-based metal band Northlane has won numerous awards and is at the top of the charts. On their own terms, Northlane has emerged as a global leader in heavy music through unwavering creativity and bold progression. The band's six critically praised albums include the #1 ARIA Chart hits Obsidian and Node, as well as the #3 debuts of... 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
Australian metalcore group Ocean Sleeper, headquartered in Rural Victoria, is known for their thunderous riffs, guttural yells, and epic choruses. After bursting into the underground scene with the release of Breaking Free, the group released the long-player Don't Leave Me This Way, solidifying their status as one of Australia's best-kept secrets. The band, Karl Spiessl (vocals), Ionei Heckenberg (guitars/vocals), Stan Liagourdis... 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
Most people identify the relaxed energy and country-fied twang of their hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, with ORTHODOX's sound. Learning to Dissolve, the debut album from Century Media, established ORTHODOX's unique, nu-metal-tinged brand of metallic hardcore. From the start, ORTHODOX was a remarkable band, combining Easterling's direct, Jonathan Davis-like yells with guitars that wouldn't be out of place on a Slipknot... 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
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
One of those bands whose name really fits the music and style of the band is Pain of Truth. Even for the die-hard audience, the band's aggressive hits cause the listener to pause. Michael Smith, a young man who is undoubtedly one of the busiest people in the hardcore underground, is the group's frontman. He sings in Pain of Truth, plays... 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
Palms is an American rock band that features Deftones' vocalist Chino Moreno and three members of the post-metal band Isis: bassist Jeff Caxide, drummer Aaron Harris and guitarist Bryant Clifford Meyer. After the demise of Isis, Caxide, Harris and Meyer decided they wanted to continue making music together. Moreno would later join the band and said he was always a fan... 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
TechnoMetal is a raw mix of harsh techno and metal that Paolo Ferrara, an Italian DJ and producer, makes. His passion of music started when he was very young. His grandfather's record store had a lot of famous recordings and platinum discs, like Pink Floyd. That little bit of interest grew into a full-blown fixation with sound. His breakout song, "Last... 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
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
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
Powerplant is the only project by Theo Zhykharyev, who was born in Ukraine and now lives in London. It stands out because of its crazy bass, sizzling synth, and sad vocal hooks. Powerplant keeps changing genres and evolving its sound, but it always stays catchy and fun. For example, their first album, People in the Sun, was a lo-fi synth-punk... 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
The Canadian punk rock group Propagandhi was founded in 1986 by drummer Jord Samolesky and guitarist Chris Hannah in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Guitarist Sulynn Hago and bassist Todd Kowalski complete the band, which is presently based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In recent years, Propagandhi records have shifted toward a harder and more technical sound influenced by heavy metal, although their previous... 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
Czech Republic-based producer of alternative hip-hop songs. REDZED has been in existence for some time. He has already published seven full-length albums. The title of the final one that was released is "NOISE AT A FUNERAL". He has such a wide variety of sounds. He generally blends aspects of 90s nu metal and doom metal with contemporary underground rap. He's... 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
Since its founding, REZN has combined the kaleidoscopic pleasures of psychedelia, prog rock, and shoegaze with the bleak monochromatic depths of underground metal. They explore the darkest, most profound depths of their sound with their most recent album, Burden, while maintaining a connection to the universe. Burden, an album of immense amp-worshipping weight and intoxicating instrumentation, is the result of... 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. 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 as Quicksand, Gorilla... 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
Born in 1972, Rogan Gregory's artistic expressions are a reflection of his enduring fascination with abstract shapes, geology, ecology, evolution, biology, and the effects of human activity on the environment. Gregory creates repeatedly, mimicking the cyclical processes of life growth, and is inspired by the manner in which components and the passage of time alter our world. In order to attain... 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
This UK group has produced a sound designed for sweat-soaked goth club dancefloors by fusing raw industrial power, dark elegance, and hedonistic, body-moving intensity. Their visceral vision is fueled by a bold and courageous mentality. With a distinctive sound influenced by the intensity of Nine Inch Nails, the genre-bending chaos of Poppy, and the euphoric, cinematic storytelling of Lorde, London-based Saint Agnes... 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 band’s 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
