Metal Churchs first album was released in 1984. The group was formed when the thrash metal genre was still evolving. Best exemplified on their early releases, Metal Church's guitar work and vocals were very aggressive while retaining a degree of melodicism that many other American thrash bands had abandoned. Lyrically, the band's themes are usually dark, with early topics such... read full bio
Scrap Metal is a super group of today's classic rock singers, including members of bands such as Nelson, Slaughter, Night Ranger, Vixen, Mr. Big, and many more. It features all lead singers and front men who were 'the' voices and faces of rock'n'roll in America for the good-time rock generation. These are the actual lead singers of #1 hits like... read full bio
Rap duo $uicideboy$ from New Orleans emerged from the underworld, fusing hip-hop with a punk and occult style appropriate for both clubs and graveyards. They published their formal full-length studio debut, I Want to Die in New Orleans, after releasing dozens of projects (including at least 20 iterations of their Kill Yourself EP series). Without much media notice, they dominated... read full bio
Tennessee rockers 10 Years first made their mark in the early 2000s with a diverse combination of post-grunge, hard rock and alternative metal. They provide a Southern perspective on the melancholy atmosphere, seismic heaviness and aggressive dynamics of current rock. The Autumn Effect, the group's gold-certified third studio album, launched them into the public eye. Since then, they have maintained their status... read full bio
The dynamic alternative metal duo 2 Shadows, comprised of singer Glen Clarke Bridden and guitarist Tryst Germaine, hails from Vancouver, Canada. The band made a name for themselves in the metal scene very fast by combining potent contemporary metal sounds with visually stunning shows. With inspiration from classic bands like Slipknot, Rammstein, and Korn as well as more recent artists... read full bio
36 Crazyfists is a metal band from Anchorage, Alaska. The band is currently formed of members Brock Lindow, Steve Holt, Mick Whitney, and Kyle Baltus. Since their formation in the early 1990’s the band has gone on to release eight studio albums, four EPs, and several singles. Although from the US, 36 Crazyfists has had a lot of popularity in... read full bio
Super group A Perfect Circle is a rotating collective of various well-known rock bands including Tool, Ashes Divide, Pixies, Queens of the Stone Age, Primus, and the Vandals. The various rockers came together at the turn of the century and released four albums together: Mer de Noms (2000), Thirteenth Step (2003), Emotive (2004), and the 2013 release of their greatest... read full bio
The American Symphonic deathcore band A Wake In Providence was founded in New York City. Adam Mercer on vocals, D'Andre Tyre on guitar, Jordan Felion on drums and Jessie McEnneny on orchestration make up the band. There are bands that utilize evil and aggressiveness as a facade to gain a following and then there are bands like A Wake in Providence who don't... read full bio
A Wilhelm Scream (abbreviated as AWS) is a melodic hardcore band from New Bedford, Massachusetts. Many people have referenced Strung Out, Hot Water Music, Propagandhi, and Strike Anywhere as the band's similar artists. Their name is a reference to the Wilhelm scream, a famous stock sound effect which is used in films. The band previously went by the names Smackin'... read full bio
Emerging from Seattle, Abney Park is a steampunk band that incorporates elements of industrial dance, world music, and steampunk-influenced lyrics within their work. The band has been deemed the quintessential representatives of steampunk culture. Since their formation, they have released eighteen studio albums. Their songs The Change Cage, Black Day and No Life all peaked at No. 1 on the... read full bio
The band ACCEPT, which had its beginnings in Solingen, a city of sound, has long been a global music sensation. They continue to wow with steel-hard sound and razor-sharp guitar solos. The group wrote several metal anthems, including "Balls To The Wall" and "Metal Heart." The band's status as one of the finest, hottest and loudest live bands ever was solidified by... read full bio
Ace Aura, AKA Eric Seall, is a DJ with a focus on bass music and dubstep. He actually is referred to as a pioneer with the melodic and future riddim kind of dubstep. From an early age, Eric was big on music – it’s always been an important part of his life, growing up in Texas. In just a few... read full bio
Throughout his career, Alejandro Aranda (f/k/a Scarypoolparty) has gone through several pivotal moments. After making an appearance on the seventeenth season of American Idol, Alejandro's life was thrown into a state of near constant motion, going from performing bars and backyards to sold-out headline tours and enormous festival stages. Simultaneously, Alejandro was showered with praise from critics after three consecutive... read full bio
Alex Varkatzas, well-known for his work as Atreyu's former lead singer and other contributions to the music industry, is getting ready to debut his eagerly anticipated project, Dead Icarus. The project's lead single, scheduled to drop on Friday, August 11th, will be the center of attention. Varkatzas made headlines in 2021 when he revealed Dead Icarus, a project that had... read full bio
Alexisonfire (“Alexis on Fire,” not “Alex is on Fire”) is a post-hardcore metal band from St. Catharines, Ontario. Like many emo bands, they got their start in the early 2000’s. The band is comprised of George Pettit on vocals, Dallas Green on vocals and guitar, Wade MacNeil on guitar, Chris Steele on bass, and Jordan Hastings on drums. Fans of... read full bio
Alice Cooper brought show business and rock & roll together in ways never seen before, and rarely seen since -- and the shock waves he created are still shaking the foundations of both. Which is why the legend of Alice Cooper is still living and continues to thrive strong and unabated. Just a few of the hits include ""Eighteen,"" ""School's... read full bio
In many ways, Alice in Chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early '90s, known for their unique vocal style. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of post-Van Halen metal and the gloomy strains of post-punk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers. They are hard enough for... read full bio
Critics frequently list Oakland-based deathcore hexad All Shall Perish as one of the greatest bands in the genre. The band was formed in 2002. A variety of styles, such as metalcore, deathgrind, and death metal, are combined in All Shall Perish. Three records by All Shall Perish are available through Nuclear Blast. Amputated Vein Records, a Japanese record label, initially... read full bio
In the proper hands, darkness and sorrow may be a fertile setting for creation. Alluvial, an Atlanta-based band, has embraced the melancholy and gloom that the world has to give via a finely calibrated fusion of quick-fire polyrhythms, eerie, sluggish atmospheres and tightly wrapped grooves since its beginning in 2017. With their EP, Death Is But a Door [Nuclear Blast], the band—composed... read full bio
Alter Bridge is one of the most iconic heavy metal rock bands that emerged from the start of the millennium. Their debut album “One Day Remains” was under the Wind-up Records label and was released in 2004. It was a pretty big success, charting across Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, U.K. and the U.S. and going on to... read full bio
American Nightmare is an American heavy metal and hardcore band hailing from Boston. The band got their start back in the late 90’s and released music until 2004, when they ultimately disbanded. This happened just after they announced that they had cancelled their European tour. Seven years later, American Nightmare got back together and started releasing new music, following two... read full bio
Since the last decade of the 20th century, Amorphis from Finland have been the standard bearers of Nordic metal. They were formerly thought of as a death metal group, but as soon as they released Tales From The Thousand Lakes in 1994, they started fusing progressive metal, folk and Viking influences into their music. Further, Am Universum, a band heavy on... read full bio
The ambitious sights and sounds of Andy Black's debut album combine timeless American iconography with broadminded arena bravado of sophisticated pop, devilishly intimate seduction of dark-wave dedication and the biting style of music's sharp-tongued and best-dressed paramours. These elements are combined with crisp leather jackets, vintage Hollywood, teen idols and rebels of every stripe. Andy's music fires a melodic adrenaline shot across the... read full bio
Ann Magnuson is an actress, performance artist, singer, writer, and one half of the former psychedelic rock group Bongwater. She had a brother, Bobby, who died in 1998 of complications from AIDS. After graduating from Denison University in 1978, she moved to New York City and was a DJ and performer at Club 57 and the Mudd Club in Manhattan... read full bio
As the leader singer of legendary rock band Heart, Ann Wilson has been named among the Top Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time by Hit Parader magazine. Along with her sister Nancy on the guitar, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers took the world by storm with their hit “Crazy on You”. They’ve released sixteen albums, selling over 35... read full bio
Anthrax is the thrash metal band that put thrash metal on the map. They are credited with being one of the only heavy metal bands to receive critical praise. They are seen as the leaders of the thrash metal movement, brining it into the forefront of the rock scene. During their up and coming years they played many shows with... read full bio
Little Green House, the new album from Anxious, was created with the luxury of time, which is something very few bands have when creating their debut record. Grady Allen on vocals, Dante Melucci and Ryan Savitski on guitars, Sam Allen on bass and Jonny Camner on drums made up the band. With extensive touring plans put on hold and daily life... read full bio
Apocalyptica is famous for being a band that took metal in a completely different direction. As highly talented cello players, the band combines heavy European metal with string instruments and orchestras in a way that’s never been done before. The band is also looking for uncharted territories when it comes to music. Apocalyptica got its start in 1993 at the... read full bio
Architects is a Brighton-based metalcore band formed by twins Dan Searle and the late Tom Searle back in 2004. They were very active in the East Sussex music scene, but after breaking out of their local community, they’ve become known by critics and fans as one of the greatest U.K. hardcore bands of their generation. Architects made their studio debut... read full bio
Northern Californian progressive death metal band Arkaik was founded by Jared Christianson and Chance Strickland as part of the emerging Bay Area Tech Death scene, which would soon have an impact on many of the top bands of the present day. Arkaik conveys nuggets of arcane knowledge through intricate storytelling and their distinctive musical style, continuing to take each listener on an... read full bio
When Arrival Of Autumn first formed, their goal was to play music without apology and to establish their own path in the music industry. Being from a tiny community in Northern Canada, the band didn't grow up in a scene with regular promoters, venues and fans in a big metropolis, therefore this was a required tactic. The band started planning their next... read full bio
As I Lay Dying is an American metal band from San Diego, California. The band consists of members Tim Lambesis, Jordan Mancino, Phil Sgrosso, Nick Hipa, and Josh Gilbert. They have released six albums, with their most recent being “Awakened” which peaked at number 11 on US Billboard 200. Some of their most popular songs include, “Parallels”, “A Greater Foundation”,... read full bio
Asking Alexandria is a British metal rock band from York, North Yorkshire, England, that consists of members Ben Bruce, James Cassells, Cameron Liddell, Sam Bettley, and Danny Worsnop. Asking Alexandria was formed by Ben Bruce while in Dubai, and the band originally consisted of completely different members. After their formation, Asking Alexandria released their debut single, “The Final Episode (Let’s... read full bio
Asuna are building a name for themselves with their post-hardcore and metalcore sound. They are originally from the Hudson Valley region of New York. During the time that members of many New York bands were living together, Asuna was conceived. Due to the fact that all of the band members are seasoned veterans of the New York live music scene... read full bio
The brothers Federico and Nicolò Vese founded the instrumental group Asymmetric Universe with the intention of pushing the boundaries of current progressive music by fusing disparate genres in a logical way. Their objective is to produce intricate music that is yet understandable to the audience. Their genres include chamber orchestration, avant-garde jazz, fusion, current prog metal and emotive ambient. Gabriele Bullita... read full bio
At the Gates quickly rose to fame and solidified themselves as one of the most iconic Swedish death metal bands in history – an international famous sub-genre already teaming with immense talent. So, suffice it to say, At the Gates is worth your time. The band formed in 1990 in Gothenburg, where they perfected their melodic death metal sound. Their... read full bio
Avenged Sevenfold is a heavy metal rock band from Huntington Beach, California. The band is known for its unique rock sound and dramatic artistic works. Their sound can be described as metalcore, as it is a compilation of heavy metal and hardcore rock. Avenged Sevenfold’s albums have hit the Billboard 200, UK Albums chart, and Finnish, Brazilian, Canadian, and Irish... read full bio
Hailing from Denmark, Baby in Vain is comprised of three ladies, Lola Hammerich, Benedicte Pierleoni, and Andrea Thuesen. The trio combines sounds of grunge, blues, and indie to create their noise rock. Their sound has been compared to sludge and heavy metal, drawing connections to the sounds of the 90s. The band has been mentioned by publications like Vice and... read full bio
BABYMETAL is an all-female kawaii metal band, consisting of teenagers “Su-metal”, “Yuimetal”, and “Moametal”. With their singing backed by heavy metal instrumentation played by the Kami Band, BABYMETAL has released two albums- their debut self-titled album and Metal Resistance. The young group became the first Japanese act to headline Webley Arena, with the largest sale of merchandise for a single... read full bio
Bad Omens is an American metalcore band from Richmond, Virginia, which was formed by artists Noah Sebastian, Nicholas Ruffilo, and Vincent Riquier. The band currently consists of members Sebastian, Ruffilo, Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson and Nick Folio. After the formation of Bad Omens, the band released a demo EP which went on to catch the attention of Sumerian Records. The record... read full bio
In addition to being a band, Bad Wolves are a sonic wrecking ball that is obliterating everything in their path. The band, which consists of drummer John Boecklin (ex-Devildriver), vocalist Tommy Vext (Divine Heresy, Snot), guitarists Doc Coyle (ex-God Forbid), Chris Cain (Bury Your Dead) and bassist Kyle Konkiel (ex-In This Moment), may appear to have just appeared on the scene,... read full bio
Band-Maid is a Japanese-based all-female rock band who’s been slinging great songs since 2013. Regardless of their very unique and bubblegum style and eccentric fashion choices, there’s nothing that separates them from other heavy metal peers. They are highly skilled musicians, songwriters, and rockers with incredible sound. They shred on their guitars and pound their drums and their loud hooks... read full bio
Banks Arcade are a great mix of things: hardcore, metalcore, and electro. The band – consisting of Joshua O’Donnell on vocals, Jason meadows on guitar, Harlan Allen-Jones on bass, Kenny Powerz on synth, and James Feekes on drums – got their start in New Zealand but eventually made their way to Australia. They take their inspiration from a very eclectic... read full bio
Savannah, Georgia- based heavy metal band, Baroness received a nomination at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in the category of Best Metal Performance, for their song Shock Me. They have released four albums: Red Album, Blue Record, Yellow & Green, and Purple, each increasingly more successful than its predecessor. Purple rose to No. 1 on Billboards Indie Albums chart, No.... read full bio
Bat is a project from Meat Loaf. Bat is the hit songs from Meat Loaf performed by his band, The Neverland Express plus American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson. What Johnson brings to the table, is a unique take on classic Meat Loaf singles such as, “Bat Out Of Hell”, “Paradise By the Dashboard Light”, and “I Would Do Anything For... read full bio
Battlesnake is a septet of cult metal artists from Australia, formed in the depths of the underworld. The band immediately became well-known for their exuberant live performances and epic, dramatic lyrics, with a sound that can only be described as the genetically altered cyborg superchild of Queen, King Gizzard and Judas Priest. Battlesnake has self-produced seven albums since its founding, all of which... read full bio
The "devastating riffs and catchy hooks" game is played by a select few bands, but Beartooth's music is the difference between life and death. These young men may come across as laid-back, endearing and gregarious, yet there is an inner agony simmering beneath that is only quenched by the brutal music they perform. Songs like "Fed Up," "Sick of Me" and... read full bio
Bella Electric Strings is an all-female classical band that has performs solos and unique arrangements. Over the course of their careers, the Bella Electric Strings have performed alongside names such as Beyoncé, Shakira, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, and have even performed on “America’s Got Talent”. Bella Electric Strings perform on Yamaha instruments and they have comprised sections for Deep Purple... read full bio
Ben Bruce is an English musician, singer, actor, and clothes designer who is best known for being the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band Asking Alexandria. Bruce was born in Wandsworth, London, England, and when he was six years old, he moved with his family to Dubai before later moving back to England at 17 years old.... read full bio
Ben Katzman has seen it all when it comes to the music business. He is the creative force behind DeGreaser, a shred-tacular metal band. He's had major hits with Mannequin Pussy, Colleen Green, and Guerilla Toss. He has composed jingles, gone on international tours, and even started his own record company, the cult-favorite BUFU Records. Although all of these encounters... read full bio
Between the Buried and Me is an American metal band that has sounds of progressive metal, technical death metal, avant-garde metal, and more. The band currently consists of members Tommy Giles Rogers Jr., Paul Waggoner, Dustie Waring, Dan Briggs, and Blake Richardson. They have released nine studio albums, three live albums, and an EP. Their two most recent albums, “Automata... read full bio
Billy Idol is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Prior to working solo, Idol spent some time as a guitarist for the band Chelsea. Since recording as a solo artist, Idol has released seven studio albums with the first four having a ton of success around the world. His self-titled debut album went certified Gold in the US and his... read full bio
Biohazard is an iconic heavy metal band from Brooklyn, New York who paved the way for genre crossing musicians with their early use of hip-hop elements in their hardcore sound. Like any heavy metal or punk band, Biohazard began their raid on the music industry with controversy, and after a poorly marketed release of their debut album, Biohazard left their... read full bio
Bison, formerly known as Bison B.C., is a heavy metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia, that consists of member James Farwell a.k.a. “Gnarwell,” Dan And, Shane Clark, and Matt Wood. Bison was formed by Farwell, and they began their career after being signed to Metal Blade Records. Bison first rose to fame with the release of their first album “Earthbound.”... read full bio
Black Label Society is a heavy metal band consisting of John DeServio, Dario Lorina, Jeff Fabb, and Zakk Wylde famous for being Ozzy Osbourne’s lead guitarist. With Ozzy, Zakk produced eight albums from 1988 to 2007’s “Black Rain”. During that time, he started Black Label Society and launched his solo career. As a solo artist, he released “Book of Shadows”... read full bio
The Black Veil Brides have been described as shock rock, glam metal, hard rock, metalcore, and everything in-between. But one thing is certain, they continue to see success with their take on classic glam metal from the 80s, for which they draw inspiration (think the stage personas of Kiss and Mötley Crüe). Their dedication back their shock value with a... read full bio
BLACKGOLD's vintage nu metal sound and intriguing anonymity have caused a sensation when they burst onto the scene just two years ago. In addition to working with FEVER 333 and Hyro The Hero, they have landed tours with heavyweights like LIMP BIZKIT and SKINDRED, appeared on legendary festivals like Download, Graspop, Rock For People, Copenhell, and more. They have also... read full bio
The group has performed at festivals including Bluedot, ArcTanGent, Supersonic, Lytham and Desert Fest while touring widely in support of their first album, "How To Let Go." They have supported artists like Zeal & Ardor, Polyphia, Cellar Darling and Tides of Man. Their most recent project, which was created by talented musicians, filmmakers, designers and soundtrack artists, expands on the post-rock foundation of the... read full bio
Slayer, Lamb of God, Testament, Exodus and many more 80s thrash metal bands are inspirations on Bleed the Fifth. They perform original music, although they also know a few covers. Currently, the band consists of Joe Tobin on drums, Chris Tobin on guitar, Henry Yanez "HYT" on bass and backing vocals, Derek Ferreal on lead vocals, Eric Borkovec on guitar and Larry... read full bio
Blessthefall is an American metalcore band that was founded in Phoenix, Arizona, and is currently signed to the Rise Records label. Prior to 2013, the band was known simply as blessthefall or BLESSTHEFALL. In 2004, guitarist Mike Frisby, drummer Matt Traynor, and bassist/vocalist Jared Warth created the groundwork for the band's future success by laying the foundation. On April 10,... read full bio
Indeed, the Long Island, NY- based band Blue Oyster cult is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Oyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it's one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The band is... read full bio
Body Count was founded by Ice-T, best known for his contributions to the hip hop genre. Ice-T founded the group out of his interest in heavy metal, and took on the role of vocalist for the group, writing the lyrics for most of the group's songs, while the music was written by lead guitarist Ernie C. The group's self-titled debut... read full bio
Borgore is an Israeli dubstep producer and DJ. As Borgore calls it ""Gorestep"", his music is a mixture of triplet drum patterns with heavy metal elements. Borgore debuted with three EPs that were crude both lyrically and sonically. Ice Cream was issued on Trill Bass, while Borgore Ruined Dubstep and Borgore Ruined Dubstep, Pt. 2 were the first releases on... read full bio
Rock band Boston is one of the most successful of all time, having enjoyed their greatest commercial success in the 1970s and 1980s. The transition of the music industry from heavy metal in the 1970s to the prominent power pop of the 1980s is frequently regarded as having been influenced by the music of Boston, namely the band Boston. When... read full bio
Alt metal band Breaking Benjamin is the brainchild of Benjamin Burnley. The Pennsylvania native formed the group in 1998 and they have since released four studio albums with a fifth set for release in the summer of 2015. They signed with major label Hollywood Records in 2002 and have since amassed two platinum records, one gold, and one gold single.... read full bio
Brett Scallions is an American musician who has been the lead vocalist, guitarist and lyricist of the band Fuel. Scallions was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, and he began to gain fame after performing with Fuel. After 13 years with Fuel, Scallions left to play bass for bands The X’s and then Circus Diablo. He only recorded one album with each... read full bio
"July 19th 1947, that's a really big day for the pop-world. On that day in the small town of Twickenham in England, one of the worlds greatest guitarists of all times, Mr Brian May was born. His mother says that he in the beginning wanted to be a surgeon, but Brian himself has no memory of that. But one thing... read full bio
Brian Welch, better known as stage name Head, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Head is best known as one of the guitarists and founding members of Korn. In addition he also has his own solo project Love and Death. Welch was apart of Korn until he went down a rough road and became addicted to drugs and it... read full bio
Bring Me The Horizon better known by the acronym BMTH are a British rock band. The group currently consists of vocalist Oliver Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia, bassist Matt Kean, drummer Matt Nicholls, and keyboard player Jordan Fish. Their early music is described as deathcore but over the years they have taken on a more electronic sound. They have released five... read full bio
Bruce Dickinson is an English musician, broadcaster, author, airline pilot, and philanthropist, known primarily for his work as the lead vocalist in the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Dickinson's music career began in the 70's when he performed as the frontman of several small pub bands. In 1981, he joined Iron Maiden and their album, The Number of the Beast, became... read full bio
Stijn, Peter and Stefanie founded Brutus. While participating in various bands from the same area of Leuven (Belgium), they all became friends. They have created a powerful unity, both musically and interpersonally, by fusing their disparate viewpoints and musical preferences. The band's drummer and vocalist Stefanie Mannaerts blends math-rock flourishes with black-metal blast beats, belting out the most passionate vocals that can go from appearing... read full bio
British metalcore band Bury Tomorrow was formed in Southampton, Hampshire, England, and they were determined to bring back the metalcore genre back in style. Their unique sound has often been described as melodic metalcore. The debut EP, The Sleep of the Innocents, and their debut album, Portraits, under Artery Recordings. After departing from Artery Recordings due to feeling the... read full bio
Pedro Winter, best known as Busy P, is a French DJ, producer, record label owner, and manager. Apart from making his own music, Winter has managed artists like Daft Punk and Cassius. Winter owns and runs Ed Banger Records. Winter draws music influences from heavy metal, hip-hop, and rock genres. He creates an eclectic mix of music in his DJ... read full bio
Butcher Babies is a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, that is as well-known for its music as for their controversial live performances. The band, which is led by Heidi Shepherd and includes guitarist Henry Flury, bassist Jason Klein, and drummer Chase Brickenden, combines furious thrash and groove metal with a sensual live show that draws inspiration from the... read full bio
CABAL, a band from the chilly north of Denmark, unleash their menacing fury on their third studio album, Magno Interitus. CABAL has established itself as a band at the forefront of the extreme metal scene, prepared to shatter down all genre boundaries. The band's roots are in a diverse range of musical inspirations, from black metal and hardcore to death... read full bio
By their own admission, TesseracT guitarist James Monteith and longtime friend and associate bassist/MC Jon Reid initially began the group as nothing more than a bedroom endeavor. Cage Fight was merely an outlet for their anger and a fond remembrance of the bands from their youth, like Slayer, Terror, Hatebreed, Biohazard and Stampin' Ground. After adding drummer Nick Plews, French vocalist Rachel... read full bio
Australian band Caligula's Horse, from Brisbane, are innovators in the field of modern progressive metal. With inspirations as varied as King Crimson, Steely Dan, Opeth and Jeff Buckley, their vibrant and emotive music has formed a strong and enduring relationship with listeners all over the world. Every time they put out a new album, Caligula's Horse made bold steps, continuing their ongoing... read full bio
Cancer Bats is a hardcore punk, southern rock, and sludge metal band from Toronto, Canada consisting of Liam Cormier, Mike Peters, and Jaye R. Schwarzer. The band has seven studio albums and six EP’s. Since 2009, Cancer Bats has been nominated for five different awards in different categories. They released their self-titled EP in 2005, which helped make Cancer Bats... read full bio
Candlemass is a Swedish epic doom metal band that consists of members Leif Edling, Mats Bjorkman, Johan Langqvist, Jan Lindh, and Lars Johansson. The group was formed in Stockholm, Sweden by Leif Edling who just left his first band, Nemesis. He pulled together a few members and started Candlemass and within a few years they released their debut album, “Epicus... read full bio
Cannibal Corpse is easily one of the most iconic and recognizable American death metal bands in the world. With fifteen studio albums, two box sets, four video albums, and two live albums under their belt, it’s easy to see why. Cannibal Corpse has garnered a massive cult following after the releases of their early albums “Butchered at Birth” and “Tomb... read full bio
An Irish girl with a voice that packs a powerful punch, Carly Smithson began cultivating her rich, soulful style from the time she was a child. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Carly Smithson, is one of the more experienced singing pros in the American Idol Season 7. Carly Smithson was a sixth place finalist and she has finished the American... read full bio
Carpenter Brut is an electronic music artist from France. Carpenter Brut has made music his priority, keeping other information about himself out of his appearance. He has released a total of three EPs, released at the same time under the name ‘Trilogy’ and an album ‘CARPENTERBRUTLIVE’. His music has also been included on several video game soundtracks, including on ‘The... read full bio
Casey Deidrick is an American actor and singer who is best known for playing Chad DiMera on the television soap opera “Days of Our Lives”. Deidrick started his career as a skateboarder and eventually became sponsored and competed in the Vans World Amateur Competition after a few years. After a severe concussion, Deidrick quit skateboarding and went on to pursue... read full bio
Leeds post-hardcore quartet Caskets, who have already emerged from the UK rock scene as internationally acknowledged emerging artists, blew up with their amazing, emotionally charged third album, "The Only Heaven You'll Know." They are already one of the most intriguing up-and-coming bands in Britain thanks to their blend of current metallic force, lush post-hardcore, and edges coated with electronics that evoke... read full bio
Cauldron originated in the hardcore community of Birmingham. The UK group is strongly influenced by the chaotic end of the sound spectrum, which is reminiscent of the metalcore scenes of the late 1990s and early 2000s. With their Last Words: Screamed From Behind God's Muzzle EP, Cauldron—which consists of guitarists Dec Breckon and Jon Dyke, drummer Zak Jenkins, bassist Perry Wattis and... read full bio
Cost Of Sacrifice, CHAMBER's debut album, was praised by Kerrang! as "a baptism of fire, one that will thrill, bruise, and possibly disgust," and it was a lesson in blunt-force savagery. The Nashville-based metalcore quartet's Pure Noise Records album propelled them to new heights in the underground, winning them praise from critics like Revolver and BrooklynVegan as well as spots... read full bio
Charlie Simpson is an English singer-songwriter and musician who is known for being a member of the band Busted, as well as a member of the band Fightstar. Simpson was born in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, and was born into a musical family. Simpson previously studied at Framlingham College’s school Brandeston Hall and at Uppingham School. He rose to fame as... read full bio
Cherie Currie is more famously known as the lead vocalist of the all-female rock band, The Runaways. The American singer/songwriter started her career with The Runaways. She started with the band at the young age of 15. They were apart of the West Coast punk rock scene. Their single “Cherry Bomb” gained them commercial success and became the teenage rock... read full bio
Circus Trees possess a beckoning agony. Instead of closing in on itself and droning through a heavy grief, their musical magic extends a hand and extends an open welcome to anybody who enjoys the company of the miserable. Giuliana, Finola and Edmee, three sisters who make up the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based band, have continued to turn their melancholy into drab post-rock in... read full bio
The alternative metal group CKY was founded in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and is occasionally styled as cKy. The band, which has historically been composed mostly of Deron Miller (vocals, guitar), Chad I. Ginsburg (guitar, vocals) and Jess Margera (drums), shares its name with a series of skating and stunt videos created by Bam Margera, the drummer's brother. CKY is strongly associated... read full bio
Although both bands were formed around the same time and are excellent representations of the scene's overall sound, Coal Chamber emerged from the Los Angeles alternative metal scene with a sound frequently compared to Korn: heavy, detuned guitars like the murkiest Black Sabbath; grungy, noisy textures like White Zombie or Tool; white-knuckle intensity like Pantera and hardcore punk; and perhaps... read full bio
Rapper Terrell "Cochise" Cox, whose songs include "Knicks," "Hatchback," "TELL EM" and "Pocket Rocket," is a rising star. The success of "Hatchback" on social media led to Cochise signing a record deal with Columbia Records. The first song by Cochise to receive a Gold certification from the RIAA was "TELL EM." The second was "Hatchback". Currently residing in Fort Collins, Colorado,... read full bio
Code Orange is a hardcore metallic band from Pennsylvania. The band performs intense, screaming punk songs containing heavy drums and guitar. They started out as a “straightforward punk band” but moved into a darker, deeper type of punk metal when Bob Rizzo joined the band. Code Orange has released three studio albums, two EPs, and several other independent releases. Their... read full bio
After releasing an EP and a full-length album, Cognitive joined Unique Leader Records and released Deformity, an album that displayed the band's commitment to their art while telling the story of their home state's own Jersey Devil folklore. The band intensified their touring schedule while continuing to write and push the boundaries of the genre with their songwriting, technicality, speed, brutality and brutality.... read full bio
"Coheed and Cambria is a band completely different than any other. Their songs tell a very long story. Their story is an ""ongoing saga of an alternate intergalactic netherworld, its main characters being an archetypal husband and wife named Coheed and Cambria"". Their two albums ""The Second Stage Turbine Blade"" and ""In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3"" have sold... read full bio
When it comes to influencing and leading the Canadian and global modern punk and hardcore scenes and sounds, COMEBACK KID has been praised as one of the key counterparts throughout the past 20 years. Over the past 21 years, the band has produced some of the most praised songs in the genre after releasing their initial demo and swiftly attracting the... read full bio
Conan are as massive as interplanetary thunder reverberated through Azathoth's raging black hole. Conan is a tremendously violent three-piece that follows in the great lineage of all the sacred three-piece compositions throughout history. It commands an iron grasp and plays with extreme synchronization over the tempo changes and power chord changes of the anti-holy trio of bass, drums and guitar. The... read full bio
The future of British metal is secure with CONJURER, who persist in their ascent as the nation's most exhilarating young metal band with their remarkable new album Páthos (Nuclear Blast). CONJURER's inaugural full-length album, Mire, was launched to widespread attention within the metal community, receiving substantial praise from Metal Hammer UK, Kerrang!, BBC R1, Visions Mag (DE), MetalSucks, Metal Injection, Loudwire,... read full bio
Hard rock band CONQUER DIVIDE creates music that is bound for success. The band, which consists of five ladies from the US, UK, and Canada, uses powerful, soaring melodies that are instantly memorable to battle both external and psychological demons. These songs are ideal for anyone going through a difficult time. Their fusion of fiery metalcore and energetic arena rock... read full bio
American Christian metalcore band Convictions hails from Ohio. Michael Felker on vocals and Zachary Schwochow on drums make up Convictions. The band characterizes their approach as "Aggressive Worship," which is a spiritually charged fusion of hardcore and ambience. The group's debut album, I Am Nothing, was released not long after the group's formation. The band released their Unworthy EP shortly after... read full bio
Corey Taylor is an American metal singer-songwriter, actor, and author who is best known for his work as a vocalist and lyricist for bands Slipknot and Stone Sour. Taylor has been featured in Hit Parader’s Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time and he’s also been listed as the seventh greatest heavy metal frontman by NME. He has been awarded... read full bio
Corrosion of Conformity a metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina. The sludge metal, southern rock, and “stoner rock” band formed all the way back in 1982. While they’ve had multiple line-up changes throughout their time on the scene, they’ve remained consistent with their musical output (with the exception of a four-year hiatus between 2006 and 2010). Guitarist Woody Weatherman remains... read full bio
Counterparts is one of the most popular hardcore bands out there, whose two latest albums, The Difference Between Hell and Home and Tragedy Will Find Us, have been praised by Rock Sound and Exclaim! magazines. Two years after forming, Counterparts was signed by Shane Told to his Verona Records label. They released their first album Prophets, and toured throughout North... read full bio
Cradle of Filth is an English band that is perhaps one of the most famous extreme metal bands known far and wide. Their musical style and sound has evolved originally from its conception in 1991, when they were a black metal band, to a cleaner fusion of gothic metal and symphonic metal. Cradle of Filth stylizes itself around themes of... read full bio
After launching with System At It, Charlie Hinton and Otto Balfour of the duo CRASHFACE went on to release other tracks via Spotify and an EP called Heavy Infectious. Punk and hardcore rock/metal are combined in the duo's music, which draws inspiration from groups like BRING ME THE HORIZON and NINE INCH NAILS. CRASHFACE has been influenced by bands like... read full bio
Crossfade is a prominent American rock band from Columbia, South Carolina, established in 1991. The band, who fully embraced the name Crossfade in 2002 following previous iterations as The Nothing and Sugardaddy Superstar, features Ed Sloan as the authoritative main vocalist and guitarist. Les Hall, an accomplished guitarist and keyboardist, enhances Sloan's performances with his supporting vocals. Mitch James establishes... read full bio
Crown The Empire swung wildly between hard rock, screamo, and breakdown-driven metal for ten years, ranging from radio-banger Sudden Sky to metalcore classic The Fallout. The quartet split the gap in breathtaking splendor on the fifth album, DOGMA. The sleek and beautiful DOGMA delivers every impassioned element that propelled The Fallout, The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways, Retrograde, and Sudden Sky... read full bio
The energetic five-piece band Crystal Lake was founded in Tokyo in 2002. Their unique sound combines a strong hardness with catchy melodies, drawing inspiration from hardcore and metalcore genres. Their outstanding music has achieved global acclaim that transcends national borders. Crystal Lake never lets up with their captivating stage presence, captivating audiences all around the world. With the arrival of John... read full bio
CURRENTS create new benchmarks for discord, dissatisfaction, and existential dread with unrelenting fury, leveling everything in their path with crushing intensity and unvarnished emotional confession. The band plays an overwhelming and astounding blend of electronic texture, forceful melody, and metallic hardcore. With their frank analyses of heartbreak, failure, and one's duty to the world, Currents isn't scared to delve inward.... read full bio
Dalton Domino’s musical style is a gritty blend of fast, energetic southern rock with a hint of everything from Americana, Red Dirt, and Texas Country to Delta Blues and Soul. He grew up surrounded by music, with the hymnal singing from his Grandmother, the 1950’s Sun Records his Grandfather would play, and the heavy metal his step father often listened... read full bio
Dan Lancaster is a London-based artist, producer, mixer and songwriter who has received two Grammy nominations. In the previous three years, he has been engaged in songs with over 1.3 billion Spotify streams and has written, produced and mixed a number of Radio 1 A-listed songs. At the Heavy Music Awards, he has been nominated for Producer of the Year twice. With the releases... read full bio
Cookeville, Tennessee is home to singer-songwriter Dan Spencer. With a new song out called "Fat Vampire," he is under the management of Post Malone's group. His sound is somewhere between Electric Feel and Grey Area (Universal), and he is signed to Feeling Grey Records. He has performed at CMA Fest and Bonnaroo. Dan has also appeared at the second annual... read full bio
Inspired by the eerie and apocalyptic settings of vintage cult horror and science fiction movies, Justin Pointer and Tony Kim set out on a musical adventure that cuts over genre lines. This dynamic pair, who are from Irvine, California, have been creating synth anthems driven by dark electronic metal for more than ten years. The Halloween night release of DANCE... read full bio
The hellish war machine known as Dark Funeral, one of the most powerful Black Metal groups ever, was created by Lord Ahriman and Blackmoon in 1993. At Dan Swanös Uni-Sound Studio, the renowned, self-titled and independently funded first mini album was recorded. That year, it was dropped on the unaware populace. The band made a name for themselves as a band... read full bio
David Coverdale is a rock vocalist, best known for his work with the British hard rock band Whitesnake, and his earlier band Deep Purple. After sending a demo tape to Deep Purple, the band was impressed with his deep blues timbre and recruited Coverdale to share duties with bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. After the band split up, Coverdale started recording his... read full bio
Superheaven, which was formerly known as Daylight, began writing their first songs which would end up on their Demo and later on an EP called Sinking, which was self released on Get This Right Records. From there the band began with a small 2 week tour throughout the east coast and mid west. Later that year, the band went on... read full bio
Several seasoned musicians make up the American rock ensemble Dead Cross, which plays hardcore punk at breakneck pace. Drummer Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Fantômas) first proposed the concept of forming a straightforward hardcore punk band to guitarist Mike Crain (Retox), bassist Justin Pearson (the Locust, Head Wound City, Retox) and singer Gabe Serbian (the Locust, Head Wound City, Retox). The next year,... read full bio
When his almost twenty-year run as the lead singer of Atreyu came to an unexpected end, Alex Varkatzas found himself in such a predicament. The Californian, who had spent his whole adult life defining himself by music and other people, made the decision to start again without any ties to those things. The end product is DEAD ICARUS. Before launching a... read full bio
DEADLANDS is a band from New York that adds new and surprising energy to traditional post-hardcore. Kasey Karlsen, the founding member and lead singer, is used to being open about her feelings. Since high school, she has been singing about her bad relationships, friendships, problems, and current events—basically everything that is important to her. She has more than a million... read full bio
