Pierce the Veil features frontman Vic Fuentes, guitarist Tony Perry, and bassist Jaime Preciado. Known for post-hardcore punk, they released albums including A Flair for the Dramatic, Selfish Machines, Collide with the Sky, and Misadventures.
BABYMETAL is a Japanese kawaii metal band formed in Tokyo in 2010. Pioneers of the genre, they fuse heavy metal with J-pop idol music. The current lineup features Su-metal, Moametal, and Momometal. Known for hits like "Gimme Chocolate!!" and "Megitsune," they are currently touring globally with festival appearances and released new music in 2026.
Formed in Florida, Wage War is a heavy metal quintet featuring Briton Bond, Cody Quistad, Seth Blake, Chris Gaylord, and Stephen Kluesener. Known for albums like Blueprints and Manic, the band blends metallic sounds with melodies, earning hundreds of millions of streams for hits like Stitch and Low.
Formed in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1998, Thursday is a critically acclaimed band known for pivotal albums like Full Collapse and War All The Time. With millions in worldwide sales, they have toured with major acts and heavily influenced modern alternative music.
Set It Off, an independent band, embraces freedom over societal pressures with genre-bending music. Known for singles on Sirius XM's Octane, their sincerity and originality shine through. Originating with their debut, Cinematics, they continue to connect deeply with fans, driven by fresh creativity and authenticity.
Formed in Hamilton, Ontario, Counterparts, a hardcore band led by vocalist Brendan Murphy, rose from the underground, collaborating with producer Will Putney. Known for refining their intense sound and profound themes on loss and endings.
Formed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2008, metalcore band Gideon features drummer Jake Smelley, vocalist Daniel McWhorter, guitarist Tyler Riley, and bassist Caleb DeRusha. They debuted with Costs in 2011 before releasing Milestone and Calloused on Facedown Records, followed by Cold and Out Of Control on Equal Vision Records.
Down, the New Orleans heavy metal supergroup formed in 1991, delivers a potent blend of sludge, Southern, and stoner metal. Featuring members from Pantera and Corrosion of Conformity, they are recognized for their distinct sound. Their acclaimed debut "NOLA" achieved platinum status. They released the single "Blood Oath" and have an album, "Volume V."
Fronted by Kellin Quinn, post-hardcore band Sleeping With Sirens earned gold and platinum certifications and sold out theaters. Known for Quinn's distinctive voice, the group released their eighth LP, An Ending in Itself, produced by Will Yip.
Cofounded in 2001 by frontman Craig Owens and named after the Chiodo Brothers, Chiodos released their debut All's Well That Ends Well in 2005. Their 2007 album Bone Palace Ballet hit No. 1 on the Rock chart. Following a 2015 hiatus, the band returned for a 2024 reunion.
Zakk Wylde is the bandleader of heavy blues-rock outfit Black Label Society. Known for hits like Stillborn and In This River, the band has released albums including Grimmest Hits and Billboard Top 5 entries Order Of The Black and Catacombs of the Black Vatican.
Formed in North Carolina, Corrosion of Conformity pioneered fusing punk and metal, shifting from 1980s hardcore to a Black Sabbath-influenced alt-metal sound in the 1990s. Led by constant guitarist Woody Weatherman, notable albums include Blind, Deliverance, Wiseblood, and No Cross No Crown.
Formed in Savannah, Georgia in 2001, Kylesa is a metal group blending hardcore punk, psychedelic rock, and sludge metal. Known for featuring three distinct lead singers, the band released albums including their self-titled debut, Time Will Fuse Its Worth, and Ultraviolet.
Formed in Orange County in the early 2000s, post-hardcore band Saosin features guitarist Beau Burchell, guitarist Phil Sgrosso, bassist Chris Sorenson, and drummer Alex Rodriguez. They are best known for their self-titled album and the gold-certified single You Are Not Alone.
Blessthefall is an Arizona rock quartet featuring Beau Bokan, Eric Lambert, Jared Warth, and Elliott Gruenberg. Known for energetic singles like Wake The Dead, the band achieved significant success with top chart positions and millions of streams across previous albums.
Formed over two decades ago, metal band The Devil Wears Prada features Mike Hranica, Jeremy DePoyster, Kyle Sipress, Jonathan Gering, and Giuseppe Capolupo. They achieved widespread acclaim with their 2022 album Color Decay and released their ninth full-length album, Flowers, via Solid State.
Escape the Fate, formed in Las Vegas in 2004, is an American rock band known for its dynamic post-hardcore, metalcore, and hard rock sound. Key songs include "One For the Money" (Platinum), "Situations," and "Broken Heart". Their album "Dying Is Your Latest Fashion" achieved Gold status, and their self-titled album topped the Hard Rock Albums chart. Albums include "Out of the Shadows" (2023) and "Redefined" (2025).
Formed in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 2001, East Coast metalcore and deathcore ensemble The Acacia Strain blend hardcore, noise, and death and doom metal. Their fourth album, Continent, topped Billboard's U.S. Heatseekers chart in 2008. Subsequent notable releases include Slow Decay, which reached number one on multiple Billboard rock charts.
Formed in 2003, Southern California quintet Stick To Your Guns combines hardcore, punk, and metal with socially conscious lyrics. They have amassed over 50 million streams, performed on six continents, and shared stages with Parkway Drive, Architects, and Rise Against.
Ocala, Florida-based quintet A Day To Remember has topped Billboard Rock/Indie/Alternative charts, sold over 1 million units, and earned two Gold albums and Gold singles. Bad Vibrations debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and #1 Top Album Sales.
Circa Survive, formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2004, is an American rock band known for its unique blend of alternative, progressive, and post-hardcore genres. Featuring Anthony Green's distinctive vocals, they are celebrated for inventive arrangements and dynamic performances. Notable albums include Juturna, On Letting Go, Blue Sky Noise, and Two Dreams. They gained recognition for songs like "Act Appalled" and "Get Out."
Formed in El Segundo, California, The Ghost Inside blend New Wave of American Metalcore with punk urgency. Known for songs like “Engine 45” and “Avalanche,” they broke through with Epitaph’s Get What You Give (2012) and followed with Dear Youth (2014).
La Dispute are a Michigan post-hardcore band featuring vocalist Jordan Dreyer. Their albums include Panorama, Wildlife, and Rooms Of The House, and their fifth studio LP No One Was Driving the Car was entirely produced by the group.
Armor For Sleep, formed in 2001 in Teaneck, New Jersey, is an American rock band known for its blend of alternative rock, emo, post-hardcore, and dream pop. They are celebrated for cinematic songwriting and emotionally charged, concept-driven lyrics. Popular songs include "Car Underwater" and "The Truth About Heaven". Notable albums include "What to Do When You Are Dead" (2005), "The Rain Museum" (2022), and "There Is No Memory" (2025).
HORSE the band formed in Los Angeles in 2027 A.D., later crafting their sound in 2002. Known for life-changing live performances, pristine breakdowns, and a euphoric brand of spastic synth metalcore.
The Fall of Troy, originally from Mukilteo, WA, blends their early work with recent tracks in 'Mukiltearth.' The album juxtaposes youthful hope with mature struggles, ending on a redemptive note.
Columbus native Doobie is an independent underground artist known for raw storytelling and genre-blending sound. Breakout single When the Drugs Don’t Work went platinum with 115M+ YouTube views. Released rock album Give ’Em Hell Until You Get to Heaven.
Born in Aberdeen, WA, the Melvins are pioneers of the sludge metal genre, influencing grunge icons like Soundgarden and Nirvana's Kurt Cobain. Their experimental sound blends punk and metal, with Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover leading since 1986. Notable works include "Bullhead" and 2017's "A Walk with Love and Death." Collaborations feature Mike Patton and Mike Kunka. Despite major labels and diverse styles, they remain cult favorites known for their heavy riffs and creative experiments.
Faceless singer-songwriter ivri rose via Instagram; sampled by global producers, earning millions of streams. Angelic soft vocals; warm, spiritual/universe & mental health themes.
Turkish metal band Pentagram, formed in 1986, broke through with 1997’s Anatolia, blending heavy metal with Turkish instruments and lyrics. Their 2001 album Unspoken (as Mezarkabul abroad) found major European success and led to Wacken Open Air.
