For their first cross-label release, Creator-Destructor Records and Maggot Stomp team together to bring the Bay Area brutal death metal/hardcore band SNUFFED ON SIGHT and their first album, "Smoke." The first taste of the album's obscenely brutal beatdown is "Time 2 Dip." SNUFFED ON SIGHT has contaminated the globe with a stifling variety of material since its creation, including demos, singles, EPs, a... read full bio
Former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, Testament and Sadus bassist Steve Di Giorgio, Willowtree singer Joel Ekelof and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis comprised the founding lineup of Soen. Soen's Music has been characterized as "melodic, heavy and intricate" by founding member and percussionist Martin Lopez. Soen has never shied away from exploring and analyzing oneself or society as musicians or expressionists since Lopez and Joel Ekelof... read full bio
Sofia Camara, a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, is all about music. The Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter started developing her gift by drawing inspiration from vocal powerhouses such as Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera, Adele, and Ariana Grande. Her early enthusiasm for music was inspired by the rock tunes of Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana that filled her West End Toronto... read full bio
The L.A.-based artist Softest Hard has taken it upon herself to impart a sense of presence on her newest song in an age where overstimulation and short attention spans keep people locked in a continual state of distraction. Stacy Barthe, a Grammy-nominated superstar, lends her lovely vocal abilities to the song "Do Over," which captures the spirit of living life... read full bio
With their distinctive sound and engaging live performances, the Swedish modern metal band Solence has captivated audiences everywhere. Four people make up the group: David Strääf on vocals, Johan Swärd on guitar, Alexander Stlund on bass, and David Vikingsson on drums (drums). When their first song, "Empire of the Sun," was published in the beginning of 2019, Solence, who were founded... read full bio
Sons of Daughters is a country musical duo from Vancouver that consists of members Chrystal Leigh and Jimmy Thow. Currently, the duo has moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue their musical career even further in the city of country music. Sons of Daughters rose to fame after the release of their debut EP, “Love In a Bar,” which features their... read full bio
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
A skilled five-piece force from Florida, Southpaw FLHC set out to bridge the gap between the old and new generations of hardcore. With an aggressive lyrical delivery, the tracks feature elements of punk, beatdown, metal and hip hop, as evidenced by our two biggest singles, "Truth Be Told" and "S.I.N." Southpaw has set out to send some of its strongest content as... read full bio
Since he began making waves more than 20 years ago, SP:MC has established himself as one of the most well-known and active MCs on the scene. When the renowned MC GQ heard one of his early mixtapes [with Jubei] and made them residents at his Emcee Sessions event at Digwalls in Camden, he suddenly became well-known. After extensive traveling with... read full bio
Sydney's SPEED was founded in 2019 with a clear mission: to positively grow the hardcore scene by questioning cultural norms, embracing diversity, and fostering compassion across political and racial lines. SPEED is an injection of vital energy into the hardcore scenes of both Australia and the rest of the world. The majority of SPEED members are of South-East Asian heritage,... read full bio
If you grew up in the 90’s and failed to recognize the rock group Spinal Tap, don’t worry. The band never existed. Spinal Tap is a fictitious band created for Rob Reiner’s 1984 satirical movie ‘This Is Spinal Tap’. The film stars included actors and comedians Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ poked fun at... read full bio
Being the author of a hit song is one thing, but sustaining that popularity is quite another. It's common to hear stories of bands being swallowed up and spat out by the music industry for not living up to the hype. This fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, can destroy artists and suffocate their creativity before... read full bio
Squnto is an electronic artist from Holliston, Massachusetts. He releases most of his music through Soundcloud where he releases mixes, his own music, and EPs “Stay Locked”, “Hybrid”, “Weapon”, “Dragon Noises”, and more. Some of his most popular songs include, “Thunderdome”, “Wall of Death”, “Sayim”, and more. Squnto has toured with Boogie T, Snails, and has performed at festivals such... read full bio
Stabbing Westward is a band from the United States that plays industrial rock. They started out as a band in Chicago, Illinois, in 1985, but didn't start recording until the 1990s. The band performed at various times with KISS, Sponge, and The Sex Pistols, and their album Wither, Blister, Burn & Peel was certified gold in 1996. Additionally, the band's... read full bio
Stacey Augmon “Plastic Man” is a retired NBA player. He gained his nickname plastic man for his athletic ability to stretch his arms. Augmon has played for the Atlanta Hawks, the Detroit Pistons, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Charlotte Hornets, the New Orleans Hornets, and the Orlando Magic. Over his sixteen year long career Augmon went to the playoffs eleven... read full bio
Stacy, who was given a scoliosis diagnosis at age 11, spent more than six years wearing a rigid plastic back brace, taking it off only to play golf. She had a metal rod and five screws surgically fused into her spine when the bracing technique failed. She underwent nine months of rehabilitation before joining the Arkansas golf team, and only... read full bio
In the ever-unfolding and expanding musical lives of multi-platinum Massachusetts-based band STAIND, CHAPTER V opens the book on a new phase of their journey. The 12-song album, produced by David Botrill (Tool, Godsmack) features the first single, the classic, mid-tempo and dynamic 'Right Here,' as well standouts like the edgy, dark 'Falling,' the poignant, retro-feeling 'Schizophrenic Conversations,' and the soaring... read full bio
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
Few acts in the alternative world have had the same catastrophic effect as Static Dress during the last year. Their debut project Prologue... set the stage for what is one of the UK's most exciting creative forces; a comic book and official soundtrack that built the foundations for an alternate universe that they have teased with imaginative puzzles and lore... read full bio
Steel Panther is a Los Angeles based glam metal parody band, founded by former LA Guns vocalist Ralph Saenz (Michael Starr). Originally formed as Metal Skool and Metal Shop, they’re known for their energetic live show- the longest running metal show on the Sunset Strip. Panthers are territorial animals, fiercely patrolling their stalking lands. The Sunset Strip, circa 1988, was... read full bio
Steelheart’s “I’ll Never Let You Go” propelled them to stardom, rising to No. 14 on the Billboard charts, and becoming one of MTV’s most requested videos. Miljenko “Mili” Matijevic’s powerful vocals and dynamic range is celebrated as the heart and soul of the band. Steelheart was initially formed as a hair/metal band, but in recent years Mili has freshened up... read full bio
The Finnish country band Steve 'n' Seagulls performs bluegrass covers of popular songs originally recorded by hard rock and heavy metal artists. The band first gained widespread recognition in the summer of 2014, when videos of their performances were uploaded to YouTube. The band's cover of AC/"Thunderstruck," DC's which currently has more than 130 million views on YouTube, is one... read full bio
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, “Demon of Screamin,” is recognized as one of rock’s greatest performers. His high screams and wide vocal range sets him apart from any other vocalist, as well as his on-stage acrobatics. Steven’s invigorating live shows include bright, colorful ensembles, with his signature scarves hanging from his microphone stand. With Aerosmith, Steven rose to fame alongside groundbreaking... read full bio
Born out of Des Moines, Iowa, Stone Sour is a heavy metal known band known for their fiercely heavy metal/rock sound full of guitar riffs and harmonies, double bass drum patterns, and screaming and singing combinations. In Stone Sour’s early years, founding members worked on a few demo tapes before recording their self-titled debut album. After recording their first album,... read full bio
Stone Temple Pilots line up currently consists of brothers Robert and Dean DeLeo, along with Eric Kretz. Based out of San Diego, CA, the band signed with Atlantic Records, and released their first album, Core, the following year. The band's heavy riffing, grunge reminiscent hard rock music found them immediate success. Core, certified eight-times platinum by the RIAA and led... read full bio
Rock group Tale of the Year was established in 1995 in St. Louis, Missouri. The group was first known as 67 North, then went by Big Blue Monkey until settling on Tale of the Year in 2002. With the publication of their EP, Tale of the Year, on the independent label Criterion Records, they decided to alter their name. Big... read full bio
Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California. Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, the band soon changed their musical message to reflect their Christian beliefs, and the band's name was also changed to Stryper. They went on to become the first overtly Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream. To Hell with the... read full bio
The controversial punk rock group Suicidal Tendencies was established in Venice, California, during the start of the 1980s. Mike Muir, the band's leader, was renowned for his frankness and forceful onstage presence. Suicidal Tendencies were first known for their ferocious hardcore music, which developed a devoted fanbase among skateboarders and contributed to the development of the skatepunk subgenre. They eventually... read full bio
Deathcore, a hybrid genre combining elements of metalcore and death metal, is performed by Suicide Silence. Black metal, grindcore, mathcore, and groove metal are some of their influences. The band's music features intricate time signatures and a variety of speed shifts, which are indicative of mathcore elements. Black metal's high-pitched screams and death metal's death growls are alternated throughout the... read full bio
American DJ and heavy metal artist Keaton Prescott, better known by his stage name Sullivan King, has been making waves in the music industry with his distinctive fusion of electronic dance music and heavy metal. Sullivan King's live performances are renowned for being able to unite metalheads and ravers thanks to his distinctive sound, which combines electric guitar riffs and... read full bio
Salvatore Paul ""Sully"" Erna is the American lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the American hard rock band Godsmack. He is also a guitarist, percussionist and pianist, performing these on albums and at live shows. He was ranked 47th in the Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists by Hit Parader. Hit songs include 'Keep Away', 'Voodoo', 'Bad Religion', 'Awake', 'Whatever', 'Time... read full bio
Rarely does a band's name so perfectly express the essence of the group as does Sun Room from California. Sun Room accomplishes this in a similar fashion to how Rage Against The Machine introduces themselves before "Killing In The Name Of" ever reaches your ears. The four Californian men's music and spirits both radiate the sunshine that their moniker alludes to.... read full bio
A well-known experimental metal group from Seattle, Washington is called Sunn O))). The band, which was founded in 1998, is known for its distinctive sound, which combines several musical styles—doom metal, drone, black metal, dark ambient, and noise rock—in a slow and heavy manner. Sunn O))) is known for its infamously loud and visually stunning live performances, where the band... read full bio
Since their release of "Climbing The Colossus," SUNNATA has continued to forge their own path. The quartet creates a grandiose and hallucinogenic sound that can only be characterized as "heavy and ritualistic," fusing grunge-infused vocals, dark psychedelic and doom metal. The band gained even more traction with their captivating sophomore album "Zorya." Meanwhile, their third album, "Outlands," masterfully revealed even more... read full bio
The reviews are in for Sunset Strip, one of the hottest 80s tribute bands out there. Sunset Strip hails from Rockford, Illinois, where they became the recipients of the Hall of Fame RAMI, or the Rockford Area Music Industry Award, five different times (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, all for “Best Tribute Band”). If you’re looking to celebrate the... read full bio
Frederick S. Burton, better known as his stage name Supa Bwe, is an American hip-hop recording artist, producer, singer-songwriter, and audio engineer from Chicago, Illinois. Supa Bwe found his love for music at a young age and listening to a wide variety of genres that his mother showed him which included punk, alternative rock, and metal, whereas his father would... read full bio
With their brand-new full-length album Moonflowers, Finnish torchbearers Swallow the Sun have returned from the deepest reaches of the abyss to enchant us once more. When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light, the group's eagerly awaited follow-up to their instantly successful #1 (Official Finnish Albums Chart) and Emma Gaala-nominated (Finnish Grammys) album, surpasses their prior hits, "Firelights," "Stone Wings,"... read full bio
Swizz Beats is an artist, p roducer, designer and p hilanthropist. Swizz Beatz isn't defined by any title; they all just describe him. Since writing his first successful song in the early 1990s, he has built a career that is difficult to sum up in a single word but simple to comprehend in another: unique. He has produced hit songs for... read full bio
Sworn In is a metalcore band from Illinois, made up of members Tyler Dennen (vocals), Eugene Kamlyuk (guitar), Derek Bolman (bass), and Chris George (drums). They recently signed with Fearless Records and released their third album, All Smiles. Previous album releases include The Death Card and The Lovers/The Devil, both which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart... read full bio
Sxmpra, a cult favorite phonk rapper whose identity has been a mystery since his debut, is a mysterious figure in the underground rap scene who lets his music speak for himself. SXMPRA was born in Hamilton and is currently based in Wellington, New Zealand. During his formative years, the artist frequently moved between small-town New Zealand cities and Australia, but the... read full bio
From Reading, Berkshire, Sylosis is a British metalcore band that was originally formed in 2000 as a melodic death metal group. Over the years, they have included a variety of musical genres into their work. Originally, they based their sound on 1980s thrash metal combined with more contemporary genres like metalcore and melodic death metal, which they skillfully blended together... read full bio
In New Jersey, Michael Romeo founded Symphony X. Later that year, they launched their self-titled debut. The Damnation Game, a sequel, was released the following year. The Divine Wings of Tragedy, their following album, was well lauded when it was released. This album received both critical acclaim and became the group's greatest selling album to date. The band went to... read full bio
"System of a Down is an American alternative metal band, formed in 1994 from Los Angeles, California. All four members are of Armenian descent, and are widely known for their outspoken views expressed in many of their songs confronting the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire and the ongoing War on Terror by the US government. The band... read full bio
"Travis Tatum Mills better known by his stage-name Travis Mills (or T. Mills) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Riverside, California. After he had signed a deal to Uprising Records, Mills released his first album, independently titled Ready Fire Aim (2010). When he signed a deal to Columbia Records, he released two EPs; Leaving Home EP and All I... read full bio
Ted Nugent is a musician, guitarist, and outspoken political activist from Detroit, Michigan. He originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes before embarking on a lengthy solo career. As a musician, his career has been lucrative, and he has released a number of albums as a solo artist. He is also noted for his conservative political... read full bio
Jaten Dimsdale, better known as his stage name, Teddy Swims, is an American singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. While growing up, Swims played football, was in musical theater, and while in high school, he played in a number of various bands from country alternative bands, to metal bands. Swims began his career touring as a hip-hop artist alongside his best friend... read full bio
Teen Mortgage, a grunge band from Washington, DC, has released a new grunge-rock album titled "Tuning In." The song exhorts listeners to start depending on their own thinking rather than the propaganda of powerful businesses. JEFF The Brotherhood, Mike Krol, The Coathangers, Alex Lahey, Ron Gallo, Surf Curse, Big Business, Bass Drum of Death, The Chats and the pair opened for... read full bio
The gritty force known as TEETH was born out of a musician's desire to re-envelop their life in the heaviness that is metal and to reacquaint themselves with a channel that may be considered detrimental in today's terrible culture. The band's co-founders Chris LeMasters and Blake Louis Prince have been working together on the road for more than 20 years,... read full bio
Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1991, rock/metal band Tenacious D is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass. Black and Gass met in while both were members of the Los Angeles-based theater troupe, The Actors' Gang. The band first gained major popularity in the late 90s when they starred in their... read full bio
Tesla is an American hard rock band originating from Sacramento, California. The band formed in 1984 as City Kidd and was renamed to Tesla during the recording of their first album on the advice of their manager. According to the Love Song Songfacts, their name comes from Nikola Tesla, the legendary scientist and inventor who quite possibly is single-handedly responsible... read full bio
A diverse, energetic and well-hydrated progressive rock band from New Jersey is called Thank You Scientist. Terraformer, the boy-like septet's forthcoming album, finds them at their most ambitious and unexpected. By presenting an incredibly ambitious and continually engaging 84 minutes of experimental rock and roll music, the band has advanced its experimental, genre-defying sound. The group was started by guitarist and... read full bio
Although Thantifaxath has never been easily listened to or approachable, they appear to have taken a step in the direction of both a more intense and clear sound in this instance. They have abandoned many of the noisy inspirations that typified their previous work and are now more focused on their discordant death edge. They resemble Portal, if Portal were... read full bio
Some bands, it could be argued, actually represent a certain atmosphere or feeling. The Acacia Strain, a long-running powerhouse from Massachusetts, unquestionably personifies rage. And that is more evident than ever before on their most recent album, "Wormwood." This is the band's fourth full-length for Prosthetic Records and their fifth overall; their actual sound and vibe are fiercer than ever.... read full bio
The Almost, the emo-driven alt-rock solo project of Aaron Gillespie, the former drummer and sporadic lead singer for Underoath, the Christian metalcore band he co-founded, first appeared in the late 2000s. While Southern Weather was mostly a Gillespie solo project, later albums saw the Almost develop into a real band, giving rise to the more collaborative sound seen on Monster... read full bio
The Aqua Experience is unlike anything an audience has seen before. Imagine, a large metal structure covered in a rapidly flowing waterfall on stage. Combine this structure with the acrobatic and dance prowess of performers, and you have the Aqua Experience. In this show, performance art and visual effects are combined with water to create a spectacle. Dancers and acrobats... read full bio
The Boyz (or THE BOYZ, as it is often stylized) is a k pop sensation consisting of eleven talented musicians, singers, dancers, and rappers: Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, and Sunwoo. Yet, there sound is a bit more complex and eclectic than you’d expect from a typical k pop band. They’ve been known to add... read full bio
The Cybertronic Spree are a very unique tribute band that performs theme music from films, animes, and video games. The tribute band dresses up like Transformers and each robot is named Hotrod, Arcee, Rumble, Unicron, Soundwave, Bumblebee, Shockwave and Quintesson. The Cybertronic Spree performs hits from the 80’s which include 80’s metal music as well. The Cybertronic Spree mostly performs... read full bio
The Darkness is a British rock band composed of Justin Hawkins (Lead vocals, Lead and rhythm guitars, Keyboards), Dan Hawkins (Rhythm guitar and backing vocals), Frankie Poullain (bass, backing vocals) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums). The Darkness gained notoriety with the release of their debut album “Permission to Land”. The album won three Brit Awards: Best British Group, Best... read full bio
From their beginnings with Rise Records, to performances at Warped Tour and with the likes of Underoath and Saosin, hardcore band The Devil Wears Prada shows no signs of stopping. They have released six albums, two EPs, a DVD, sixteen singles, and thirteen music videos, showing just how dedicated they are to creating new music for their fans. One of... read full bio
The Dirty Nil is a Canadian alternative rock band from Dundas/Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The band consists of members Luke Bentham, Ross Miller, and Kyle Fisher. The members met in high school and began playing together locally before forming The Dirty Nil. After forming, they released their debut single, “Fuckin’ Up Young”. This led to them touring all over North America... read full bio
Three brothers Ollie, Timothy, and William Walter form a blues rock band called The Family Rain. The brothers were inspired to form a band as teenagers after seeing the hard rock/glam metal band The Darkness perform. The band of brothers started out doing covers of other band’s songs, but they eventually transitioned into writing their own music. Prior to calling... read full bio
The Gazette is a visual kei band that plays mostly alternative metal with a hint of cinematic influence and a penchant for light-hearted artistic experimentation like jazz-rock splattering. With the release of their most recent album, "NINTH," in 14 different global locations, The Gazette topped iTunes charts and made it into the top 10 in 27 other nations, including Japan. The Gazette is... read full bio
Under the name A Dying Dream, the Los Angeles-based metalcore group The Ghost Inside was founded in 2004. Jonathan Vigil on vocals, Zach Johnson and Chris Davis on guitars, Jim Riley on bass, and Andrew Tkaczyk on drums make up the band. In addition to their most recent self-titled album, which marked their comeback from a break in 2020, they... read full bio
The HU is a Mongolian rock band from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, that consists of members Gala, Jaya, Enkush and Temka. Their music is a mixture of folk metal, heavy metal, and folk rock and the band performs using Mongolian instrumentation such as the Morin khuur, and performs Mongolian throat singing. The band rose to fame after releasing two videos through YouTube,... read full bio
In an article by NPR, the band THE HU was highlighted as "a band from Mongolia that merges the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing," elaborating on the significance of culture and the band's distinctive musical identity. Gala, Jaya, Temka and Enkush are a modern rock band with roots in Mongolian culture that was founded in Ulaanbaatar.... read full bio
Suede, known as The London Suede in the United States, is an English rock band from London, England, that consists of members Brett Anderson, Mat Osman, Simon Gilbert, Richard Oakes and Neil Codling. The band was formed after Anderson and former members Justine Frischmann met while studying at the University College London. They then added in Osman and began playing... read full bio
The Lounge Orphans are a tribute band based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. The group performs the greatest hits from decades starting for the 60’s to now. The Lounge Orphans have been featured on the Best of Las Vegas and consists of the duo G and Marija who are both vocalists and multi-instrumentalists. The duo performs with several technical gadgets... read full bio
In 1983, the American band The Melvins was founded. Normally a trio, they have recently expanded to a four-piece set with two drummers. Buzz Osborne (commonly known as King Buzzo), the band's singer and guitarist, and Dale Crover, its drummer, have been its constant members since 1984. The supervisor at a Thriftway in Montesano, Washington, where Osborne also worked as... read full bio
The Mojo Gurus sound of the high-octane energy of '60's rock combined with early roots rock and with their 'have-a-good-time-all-the-time' vibe - is an infectious combination. The first single from the new album, “WHERE YOU HIDIN’ YOUR LOVE” is a horn driven, funk rocker that was produced by Tommy Henricksen (Alice Cooper, Lou Reed). The record was mastered by Stephen... read full bio
The Murlocs are a garage rock group that play with a simple swagger while also demonstrating a desire to experiment with many genres and influences. The band, which includes former members of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and ORB, began with their debut album Loopholes by playing simple rock & roll; subsequent albums saw them pushing the boundaries of... read full bio
The Pink Stones, who match their frontman's extensive musical vocabulary while putting their own spin on spacey honkytonk, pedal-to-the-metal trucker anthems, and ecstatic gospel, are almost entirely composed of Athens musicians who play in other bands around town (including former members of the Drive-By Truckers and the Glands). They embrace the spirit of artistic independence that has fueled the local... read full bio
A well-known American rock group from New York City, The Pretty Reckless was founded in 2009. Mark Damon plays bass, Taylor Momsen plays rhythm guitar, Ben Phillips sings backup vocals, and Jamie Perkins plays drums for the group. Light Me Up, the group's first studio album, was released in August 2010. The hits from the album, such as "Make Me Wanna... read full bio
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 are an American rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana. The band consists of eight members and started their career when guitarist Zack Feinberg met vocalist David Shaw. Along the way they met other artists in the now formed band and they went to independently release their first few records, which include the self-titled EP and their debut album... read full bio
Formed by a group of college friends, The Rezillos broke onto the scene at the rise of British punk rock. They classify themselves as new nave beat" because they didn't follow the nihilistic agendas of other punk bands at the time, instead choosing to write songs about B movies and Science Fiction, much the US bands The Cramps and the... read full bio
2008 saw the formation of the punk-folk group The Rumjacks in Sydney, Australia. The group, which is well-known for its boisterous and upbeat live performances, has put out five studio albums, two live albums, a number of EPs, and a number of singles. The Rumjacks moved to several locations in Europe in 2016, where they now reside and perform. "An... read full bio
The Scarlet Opera is a gothic metal band that was formed in New York City in 2004. The band's music is characterized by a unique blend of heavy metal, gothic rock, and classical music, and is known for its dramatic and theatrical style. The Scarlet Opera released their debut album, "Tales of Sin," in 2007, which features a number of tracks... read full bio
The Scratch are a four-piece acoustic band from Dublin that got its start as a lighthearted experiment in a Perrystown home's kitchen. The Scratch, who hailed from Ireland, had a passion for metal, acoustic guitar and traditional Irish music. They have fashioned victorious melodies with the rhythm and ferocity of metal. The journey began with the band busking at the Rory Gallagher... read full bio
The SoapGirls, a Cape Town-based duo of French-born sisters, are widely regarded as the hardest-working pair in the world. Despite being placed under lockdown, they continued to conduct over 400 live streams including a variety of theme nights and dark comedy. The SoapGirls' intensity, rawness, and sincerity live, along with their memorable melodies and infectious choruses, have given them a... read full bio
The Soul Rebels are an American eight-piece New Orleans band that mixes sounds of jazz, funk, hip-hop and pop. The Soul Rebels are known for their numerous collaborations over the years with numerous major artists all over the world some of which include Metallica, Nas, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Roots, Galactic, Kanye West, Bruno Mars, Snoop Dogg, Arcade Fire,... read full bio
Nashville-based country music band The Steel Woods are known for their own take on the Southern Rock genre; they combine elements of soul, heavy metal, R&B, blues, bluegrass, and gospel into their signature musical sound. The band was co-founded by Jason “Rowdy” Cope and Wes Bayliss, and after forging a friendship, the two started writing music together with the help... read full bio
The Struts are an indie rock band who formed in Derby in 2009. They are described as a mix between Primal Scream and Hard-Fi. The band however talk about a broad range of influences from 60's and 70's Rock n Roll to soul and motown. Known for their epic live show, massive indie anthems and a lead singer with both... read full bio
The leader of The Sun's Journey Through the Night, whose real identity has always been concealed and veiled, is the creator of the song. Although the project's gloomy figure has gone by several names, "No One" is the one that has remained the most true to it. No One has been producing his distinctive brand of wild, cathartic black metal for... read full bio
The Sword is a heavy metal band from Austin, Texas, whose music transports listeners into a new world. Their music reflects the band's view that everyone needs to escape. Music is the perfect medium for a brief escape from everyday life. The Sword has released five albums: Age of Winters, their first Billboard 200 entry Gods of the Earth, the... read full bio
The three members of The Violent are rock musicians Mike Protich, Dave McGarry, and Pat Gerasia. The world as we knew it quickly fell into the pandemic's deep pit. For singer-songwriter Mike Protich, who was looking for a new music release and to extend his creative muscles, the lockdown period was a creative catalyst. David McGarry on guitar and Patrick Gerasia... read full bio
The Warning is an alternative hard rock band from Monterrey, Mexico, that consists of sisters Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra Villarreal. They became well-known after the release of their cover of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” which they posted on their YouTube. The cover has since gone on to have over 20 million views on YouTube and has gained the attention of bands... read full bio
Theory of a Deadman released its debut Theory of a Deadman and was soon embraced as a new force in articulate, emotional hard rock. Songs like Nothing Can Come Between Us, Make Up Your Mind, and The Last Song received strong rock radio play, and the two years of touring that followed tightened the group's sound and strengthened its chemistry.... read full bio
Welsh rock group Those Damn Crows was established in Bridgend, Wales, in 2014. During appearances at festivals including Steelhouse and BBC Radio Wales playtime, the band swiftly built a devoted fan base. They were designated "Ones to Watch" by Planet Rock radio station in November 2017, while Metal Hammer magazine awarded them "New Band of the Week" the following year.... read full bio
Thursday is a hardcore metal band made up of vocalist Geoff Ricky, guitarists and singers Tom Keeley and Steve Pedulla, bass guitarist Tim Payne, keyboard player Andrew Everding, and drummer Tucker Rule. Thursday has released six studio albums, five of which have charted in the US, and a hand full of EPs. After fifteen years together the group disbanded for... read full bio
Tom Keifer is a musician from Springfield Pennsylvania. He is most commonly known for being the lead singer for the hard rock band Cinderella. As a kid Keifer always dreamed about becoming a successful musician. He started the band, Cinderella alongside friend Eric Brittingham. The legendary Jon Bon Jovi then discovered the band. The band released four albums. Their debut... read full bio
Rock 'n' roll has the ability to alter people, as demonstrated by Tom Morello. Whether performing solo or as an original member of the rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave—two acts responsible for multiple Grammy Awards and a combined 30 million albums sold worldwide—Mello is a trailblazing artist known for his inventive guitar solos and thunderous chords. Elastic... read full bio
Tommy Lee and DJ Aero pair up to give audiences an extreme DJ-ing experience. Influenced by his past as one of the members of the Motley Crue, Tommy Lee DJs with a wide variety of genres. From techno, progressive, breakbeat, and hip-hop. Lee’s history in the music industry gave him the incredible talent of reading a room- he is able... read full bio
Tommy Shaw is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer most well known as a member of the legendary rock band, Styx. Though he has done quite a bit of solo work, Tommy is also known for his time with groups such as Damn Yankees and Shaw Blades. Growing up in Montgomery, Alabama, Tommy started his early music career playing with local... read full bio
American rock group Too Close to Touch was founded in 2013 and is from Lexington, Kentucky. Drummer Kenneth Downey, bassist Travis Moore, guitarists Mason Marble and Thomas Kidd, and vocalist Keaton Pierce make up the group. Both their debut full-length album, Nerve Endings, and their debut EP, Too Close to Touch, were distributed through Epitaph Records. While the band only came... read full bio
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Throughout four lauded studio albums, Touché Amoré has dug through anxiety, alienation, disease and death. Lament, the band's gloriously gruff fifth album, finds the light at the end of the tunnel after more than a decade of battling through the dark. Touché Amoré explores its past via 11 songs and uses its hard-won optimism to inspire its audience with hope and... read full bio
American rock band, Trapt, has been rocking audiences all across the world since their 1997 formation. Lead singer, Chris Taylor Brown, and Bass guitarist, Pete Charell, are the only members who have stuck with the band throughout their careers. As friends in high school, Chris Taylor Brown, Siomon Ormandy, Peter Charell, and David Stege, would hang out everyday after school.... read full bio
American heavy metal group Tremonti was started in 2012 by guitarist and lead vocalist Mark Tremonti. Tremonti is accompanied by rhythm guitarist Eric Friedman, bassist Tanner Keegan, and drummer Ryan Bennett. Tremonti is best known as the lead guitarist of the rock bands Creed and Alter Bridge. Bassist Wolfgang Van Halen and drummer Garrett Whitlock were past members of the... read full bio
Triumph stands out as a visionary, uniquely influential entity among their fellow brethren. Virtuoso musicianship, soaring melodies and exceptional songs with a positive perspective. Their creative prowess manifested itself in other outlets as well. ... read full bio
From Orlando, Florida, Trivium is a hugely popular American heavy metal band made up of Matt Heafy, Corey Beaulieu, Paolo Gregoletto, and Alex Bent. Since their formation, they have released eight studio albums as well as an EP. Due to their enormous popularity in the UK, the albums "Ascendancy" and "The Crusade" were awarded BPI Gold certification. "In Waves," Trivium's fifth... read full bio
Trooper is a rock band from Canada that formed when Ramon McGuire and Brian Smith decided that wanted to start a band. They went on to record some huge hits in Canada such as ""Raise a Little Hell"", ""Janine"", ""3 Dressed Up as a 9"", ""Two for the Show"", ""The Boys in the Bright White Sports"", and many many more.... read full bio
The London-born band Tropic Gold has established itself as a dynamic force that blends hard-hitting rock music with a compelling fusion of atmosphere and intensity. They create a sound that deeply connects with fans by working together to push the genre's boundaries. Tropic Gold's musical journey is one that is marked by originality and ingenuity. The band expertly combines subtle melodies,... read full bio
Chris Georgiadis (vocals and synthesizers), Andy Ghosh (guitar), Lianna Lee Davies (bass guitar), and Blake Davies (drums) make up the Bristol-based English rock group Turbowolf. Turbowolf, their debut album, was made available via Hassle Records on November 11, 2011. Due in part to the band's wide range of influences, the media has thus far had difficulty classifying the music of the... read full bio
Vocalist Phil Mogg formed the British metal rock band U F O, named after a popular London club. Their first albums found great success in Japan, France and Germany. American audiences discovered U F O and their smash hit release Lights Out" launched their U.S. concert and AOR career! Today Mogg and keyboardist Paul Raymond record and tour with the... read full bio
The unholy trio Ulthar is based in Oakland, California. Ulthar carved out a distinct place for themselves in the underground metal scene with their first two albums, Cosmovore and Providence, creating an unholy cross between technical death metal and fierce black metal. The extreme metal community has taken notice of Ulthar's breathtaking rise as she deftly blends the heaviness and precision... read full bio
Underoath is an American rock band from Tampa, Florida that consists of six talented musicians, Aaron Gillespie, Christopher Dudley, Timothy McTague, Grant Brandell, James Smith, and Spencer Chamberlain. Currently, they have released eight studio albums and two live albums. Their fourth and fifth albums, “They’re Only Chasing Safety” and “Define the Great Line” have reached US certified Gold. Some of... read full bio
Unpeople is a project full of passion and fervor about the situation of the world and how it affects people. Bassist Meg Mash and drummer Richard Rayner were enlisted by guitarists Jake Crawford and Luke Caley with the intention of fusing heavy riffs and sincere lyrics with appealing melodies and lush harmonies.Their moniker, "unpeople," which refers to a group of... read full bio
German progressive metal band Unprocessed has been causing a stir in the metal community with their intense sound and engaging live performances. The group was formed in 2014 and consists of drummer Jonas Schmid, guitarist Christoph Schultz, bassist David Levy, and vocalist Manuel Gardner Fernandes. The distinctive blend of technical mastery, powerful riffs, and soaring melodies defines Unprocessed's sound. They are... read full bio
Since its founding, Until I Wake have been gradually rising through the hard rock ranks. The band has amassed 5 million global listens to date thanks to its gritty, guitar-driven choruses and its appearances on Spotify's New Core, New Metal Tracks and New Blood playlists. Additionally, its song "Mixed Signals" was chosen for SiriusXM Octane's Test Drive. Following their signing with Fearless... read full bio
When Charlie Rocket, a former music manager for one of the largest music management organizations, received a brain tumor diagnosis while weighing more over 300 pounds, his life experienced a radical change. He chose to pursue his childhood passion of becoming an athlete in spite of the prognosis. Through perseverance and hard work, he was able to reverse his brain... read full bio
Upchurch is a comedian, rapper, and singer-songwriter from Cheatham County, which is outside of Nashville. Upchurch gained popularity mostly as a comedian, making videos for many platforms to get followers and support. He created the term "raise hell and eat cornbread" and marketed goods. Considered a "country rapper" at first, Ryan Upchurch has expanded into a variety of genres, including... read full bio
Uriah Heep is a hard rock band that has reached cult status all over the world. This band was formed in London. Their progressive-art rock-heavy metal fusion's distinctive features have always been massive keyboards sound, strong vocal harmonies and, in the early years, David Byron's quasi-operatic vocals. Twelve of the band's albums have made it to the UK Albums... read full bio
Jesse Hughes, better known as his stage name, Vanic, is a Canadian DJ and producer from New Westminster, British Columbia. Vanic performs a mixture of future bass, trap, and house music and at the age of four, he began learning how to play the piano. Later on in life, he found a love for metal music and then later began... read full bio
Vanilla Fudge is an American rock band from Long Island, New York, that consists of members Mark Stein, Vince Martell, Carmine Appice and Pete Bremy. Vanilla Fudge started in the late 60’s and since then having taken breaks and come back together after around four times. Over the years, Vanilla Fudge has released nine albums. Their self-titled debut album was... read full bio
Legendary rapper Vanilla Ice made his musical debut in 1990 with the publication of his ground-breaking debut album, "To The Extreme," on SBK Records. Vanilla Ice's legendary career began with this album, which featured top-charting singles including "Ice Ice Baby" and "Play That Funky Music." "To The Extreme" broke records as the fastest-selling hip-hop album in history despite receiving mediocre... read full bio
Coming of age in the Bay Area in the mid 90s, VAST front man Jon Crosby was exposed to an eclectic mix of alternative music, global consciousness, coffeehouse culture, and the Internet. It was in this atmosphere he began experimenting with mixing electronic, world, classical, metal, and pop to create a sound that music critics found impossible to classify. Hit... read full bio
Vastive, also known as the Bully on the Block, is an east coast native who personifies the harmony between order and chaos. The Bully, whose foundations are all things bass and metal, brings home a sound driven by unadulterated passion and introduces a fresh perspective on storytelling to the bass scene. The Bully has demonstrated repeatedly that whether he is in... read full bio
The renowned American metalcore group Veil of Maya is from Chicago, Illinois. Members of the defunct melodic death metal band Insurrection, including lead guitarist Marc Okubo, drummer Sam Applebaum, and bassist Kris, came together to establish the band in 2004. In 2005, they began recording their first independently released demo after enlisting the help of guitarist Timothy Marshall and singer... read full bio
Velvet Revolver began with a spring 2002 jam session that reunited ex-Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash (guitar), Duff McKagan (bass), and Matt Sorum (drums) on-stage. Dave Kushner (Wasted Youth, Dave Navarro) joined up as second guitarist. Troubled STP-er Scott Weiland came on board next. He and the band clicked immediately and recorded a hyper piece of glitter metal for the... read full bio
Vernon Reid is an English American guitarist, songwriter, composer, and bandleader. Best known as the founder and primary songwriter of the rock band Living Colour, Reid was named No. 66 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Critic Steve Huey writes, [Reid's] rampant eclecticism encompasses everything from heavy metal and punk to funk, R&B and avant-garde jazz,... read full bio
