PeelingFlesh
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
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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
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
Peyton Parrish
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
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
Poison the Well
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
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
Power Trip
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
Powerglove
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
Propagandhi
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
Psycroptic
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rammstein
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
Rebuke
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
RED
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
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
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
Reliqa
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
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
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
Richie Kotzen
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
Richie Sambora
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
Rival Schools
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
Riverside
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
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
Roger Taylor
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
Royal Tusk
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
Royale Lynn
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
Saint Asonia
"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
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
Savage Master
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
Saxon
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
Scarlxrd
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
Scars On Broadway
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
Scene Queen
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
Scorpions
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
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 Of Creed
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
Sebastian Bach (of Skid Row)
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
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
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
Sevendust
Sevendust never goes in a straight line. Instead, they keep pushing their own channel with a proven one-two punch of rumbling grooves, unexpected riffs, and stirringly soulful vocals that are unlike anything else in hard rock. Their music goes right to the heart, as shown by their full-contact live shows and devoted "family" of fans. They've been around since 1994,... read full bio
Shattered Sun
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
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
Show Me The Body
The ecClesiastical hardcore trio Show Me The Body is located in New York City and is made up of Jackie McDermott, Harlan Steed, and Julian Cashwan Pratt. Through their intense, ceremonial live performances, underground punk and hip-hop hybrid tours, and their CORPUS NYC platform, the band has extended their work to a global audience. They have also developed non-traditional, intentional... read full bio
Showing Teeth
Showing Teeth, a metalcore artist from Nashville, has put out her first single, "Labyrinth." The song mixes the aggression of deathcore with the sensitivity of melody. The single is out and it signals the start of a solo project that focuses on being honest with your feelings and having creative freedom. Showing Teeth is known for her wide vocal range and style... read full bio
Silly Goose
Currently dominating the scene is the nu-metal group Silly Goose, who play gigs wherever they feel like it. The Goose's rebellious actions have affected McDonald's, Subway, and a gated community. They have even been trailing some well-known bands on tour and doing quick sets in the parking lot after the show. The band plays some of its shows from their trailer... read full bio
Skid Row
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
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
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
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
Slash
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
Slaughter
In 1990 Slaughter hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away , and their first hit single, Up All... read full bio
Slayer
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
Sleep
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
Slift
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
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
Smash Into Pieces
Swedish rock band Smash into Pieces dominated the charts with their futuristic look and catchy music, which fused electro-rock and slick pop-metal. Unbreakable, their Top Ten first album, was published after they were formed in Örebro. Before leaving big label Gain and going independent, they released three more records: Rise and Shine, Evolver, and The Apocalypse DJ. Through the release... read full bio
Smashing Pumpkins
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
Snuffed on Sight
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
Soen
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
Sophie Lloyd
The idea of a "bedroom" guitarist is being redefined by pioneer Sophie Lloyd. Sophie, who received a First Class Honours BMus in Popular Music Performance from BIMM, is a gifted composer and competent performer. She went from creating material to gaining millions of fans and performing on some of the greatest venues in the world as guitarist for Machine Gun... read full bio
Southpaw
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
SPEED
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
Spinal Tap
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
Spiritbox
Being the author of a hit song is one thing, but sustaining that popularity is quite another. It's common to hear stories of bands being swallowed up and spat out by the music industry for not living up to the hype. This fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, can destroy artists and suffocate their creativity before... read full bio
Stabbing Westward
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
Staind
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
Starset
With nearly 5 billion streams worldwide, the visionary cinematic rock group STARSET has been building a loyal worldwide fan base quickly. Their enormous songs and innovative live performances, which are framed by a dystopian, futuristic story that blurs the boundaries between science and fantasy, have captured the attention of listeners all over the world. The mysterious master and Ph.D. candidate... read full bio
Static Dress
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
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
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
Steve'n'Seagulls
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
Steven Tyler
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
Stone Sour
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
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
Storm Large
Storm Large is a novelist, writer, musician, and actor. As a contestant on the CBS program Rock Star: Supernova, Storm gained widespread recognition. Although she was ousted the week before the finale, she developed a following that now follows her across the globe. She appeared on America's Got Talent as well. Storm sang in clubs all throughout San Francisco during the... read full bio
Story of the Year
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
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
Suicidal Tendencies
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
Suicide Silence
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
Sullivan King
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
Sully Erna
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
Sunn O)))
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
Sunnata
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
Swallow the Sun
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
Sylosis
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
Symphony X
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
T. Mills
"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
Ted Nugent is a musician, guitarist, and outspoken political activist from Detroit, Michigan. He originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes before embarking on a lengthy solo career. As a musician, his career has been lucrative, and he has released a number of albums as a solo artist. He is also noted for his conservative political... read full bio
Teen Mortgage
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
Teeth
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
Tenacious D
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
TesseracT
The ability of music to capture the moment continues to be its most crucial quality as time inexorably passes. UK progressive metal giants TesseracT have reached the most important and innovative point in their career to date, five years after the release of their most recent studio album. War Of Being is a bold, ambitious, and comprehensive collection of work... read full bio
Thank You Scientist
A diverse, energetic and well-hydrated progressive rock band from New Jersey is called Thank You Scientist. Terraformer, the boy-like septet's forthcoming album, finds them at their most ambitious and unexpected. By presenting an incredibly ambitious and continually engaging 84 minutes of experimental rock and roll music, the band has advanced its experimental, genre-defying sound. The group was started by guitarist and... read full bio
Thantifaxath
Although Thantifaxath has never been easily listened to or approachable, they appear to have taken a step in the direction of both a more intense and clear sound in this instance. They have abandoned many of the noisy inspirations that typified their previous work and are now more focused on their discordant death edge. They resemble Portal, if Portal were... read full bio
The Acacia Strain
Some bands, it could be argued, actually represent a certain atmosphere or feeling. The Acacia Strain, a long-running powerhouse from Massachusetts, unquestionably personifies rage. And that is more evident than ever before on their most recent album, "Wormwood." This is the band's fourth full-length for Prosthetic Records and their fifth overall; their actual sound and vibe are fiercer than ever.... read full bio
The Boyz
The Boyz (or THE BOYZ, as it is often stylized) is a k pop sensation consisting of eleven talented musicians, singers, dancers, and rappers: Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, and Sunwoo. Yet, there sound is a bit more complex and eclectic than you’d expect from a typical k pop band. They’ve been known to add... read full bio
The Browning
THE BROWNING has assiduously and resolutely pushed the limits of heavy music since assuming consciousness on their full-length debut Burn This World. They have done this by seamlessly automating industrial, electronic, rock, and metal sounds as well as video game score-style expanse. With Isolation, they achieved a new height, garnering praise from publications like New Noise Magazine and amassing millions... read full bio
The Callous Daoboys
The audaciously free-spirited ensemble from Atlanta, Georgia, indulges in intense extremism, producing music that is simultaneously dense, impenetrable, chaotic, and yet attractive. An unmistakable, life-affirming joy is evident as each song exuberantly traverses genre boundaries. The Callous Daoboys resurrect noisy rock as if conjuring the deceased. Indeed, every band asserts the fusion of the most formidable heavy riffs with the most... read full bio
The Darkness
The Darkness is a British rock band composed of Justin Hawkins (Lead vocals, Lead and rhythm guitars, Keyboards), Dan Hawkins (Rhythm guitar and backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass, backing vocals) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums). The Darkness gained notoriety with the release of their debut album “Permission to Land”. The album won three Brit Awards: Best British Group, Best... read full bio
The Devil Wears Prada
From their beginnings with Rise Records, to performances at Warped Tour and with the likes of Underoath and Saosin, hardcore band The Devil Wears Prada shows no signs of stopping. They have released six albums, two EPs, a DVD, sixteen singles, and thirteen music videos, showing just how dedicated they are to creating new music for their fans. One of... read full bio
The Gazette
The Gazette is a visual kei band that plays mostly alternative metal with a hint of cinematic influence and a penchant for light-hearted artistic experimentation like jazz-rock splattering. With the release of their most recent album, "NINTH," in 14 different global locations, The Gazette topped iTunes charts and made it into the top 10 in 27 other nations, including Japan. The Gazette is... read full bio
The Ghost Inside
Under the name A Dying Dream, the Los Angeles-based metalcore group The Ghost Inside was founded in 2004. Jonathan Vigil on vocals, Zach Johnson and Chris Davis on guitars, Jim Riley on bass, and Andrew Tkaczyk on drums make up the band. In addition to their most recent self-titled album, which marked their comeback from a break in 2020, they... read full bio
The HU
The HU is a Mongolian rock band from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, that consists of members Gala, Jaya, Enkush and Temka. Their music is a mixture of folk metal, heavy metal, and folk rock and the band performs using Mongolian instrumentation such as the Morin khuur, and performs Mongolian throat singing. The band rose to fame after releasing two videos through YouTube,... read full bio
The Hu
In an article by NPR, the band THE HU was highlighted as "a band from Mongolia that merges the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing," elaborating on the significance of culture and the band's distinctive musical identity. Gala, Jaya, Temka and Enkush are a modern rock band with roots in Mongolian culture that was founded in Ulaanbaatar.... read full bio
The Melvins
In 1983, the American band The Melvins was founded. Normally a trio, they have recently expanded to a four-piece set with two drummers. Buzz Osborne (commonly known as King Buzzo), the band's singer and guitarist, and Dale Crover, its drummer, have been its constant members since 1984. The supervisor at a Thriftway in Montesano, Washington, where Osborne also worked as... read full bio
The Mojo Gurus
The Mojo Gurus sound of the high-octane energy of '60's rock combined with early roots rock and with their 'have-a-good-time-all-the-time' vibe - is an infectious combination. The first single from the new album, “WHERE YOU HIDIN’ YOUR LOVE” is a horn driven, funk rocker that was produced by Tommy Henricksen (Alice Cooper, Lou Reed). The record was mastered by Stephen... read full bio
The Murlocs
The Murlocs are a garage rock group that play with a simple swagger while also demonstrating a desire to experiment with many genres and influences. The band, which includes former members of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and ORB, began with their debut album Loopholes by playing simple rock & roll; subsequent albums saw them pushing the boundaries of... read full bio
The Pretty Reckless
A well-known American rock group from New York City, The Pretty Reckless was founded in 2009. Mark Damon plays bass, Taylor Momsen plays rhythm guitar, Ben Phillips sings backup vocals, and Jamie Perkins plays drums for the group. Light Me Up, the group's first studio album, was released in August 2010. The hits from the album, such as "Make Me Wanna... read full bio
The Pretty Wild
Sisters Jyl and Jules are the members of the Las Vegas metal band The Pretty Wild. Their music continually embodies defiance entwined with poignant words, transcending genre boundaries. This bold attitude produces a powerful energy that goes against the grain. With their songs on disillusionment, industry hardships, and the quest for authenticity outside societal constructs, The Pretty Wild enthralls listeners yearning... read full bio
The Revivalists
The Revivalists are an American rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana. The band consists of eight members and started their career when guitarist Zack Feinberg met vocalist David Shaw. Along the way they met other artists in the now formed band and they went to independently release their first few records, which include the self-titled EP and their debut album... read full bio
The Rezillos
Formed by a group of college friends, The Rezillos broke onto the scene at the rise of British punk rock. They classify themselves as ""new nave beat"" because they didn't follow the nihilistic agendas of other punk bands at the time, instead choosing to write songs about B movies and Science Fiction, much the US bands The Cramps and the... read full bio
The Rumjacks
2008 saw the formation of the punk-folk group The Rumjacks in Sydney, Australia. The group, which is well-known for its boisterous and upbeat live performances, has put out five studio albums, two live albums, a number of EPs, and a number of singles. The Rumjacks moved to several locations in Europe in 2016, where they now reside and perform. "An... read full bio
The Scarlet Opera
The Scarlet Opera is a gothic metal band that was formed in New York City in 2004. The band's music is characterized by a unique blend of heavy metal, gothic rock, and classical music, and is known for its dramatic and theatrical style. The Scarlet Opera released their debut album, "Tales of Sin," in 2007, which features a number of tracks... read full bio
The Steel Woods
Nashville-based country music band The Steel Woods are known for their own take on the Southern Rock genre; they combine elements of soul, heavy metal, R&B, blues, bluegrass, and gospel into their signature musical sound. The band was co-founded by Jason “Rowdy” Cope and Wes Bayliss, and after forging a friendship, the two started writing music together with the help... read full bio
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