Formed in Texas, Pantera evolved from an 80s glam outfit into a dominant 90s metal powerhouse defined by vocalist Phil Anselmo and guitarist Dimebag Darrell. Their major-label breakthrough came with 1992s Vulgar Display of Power, followed by the chart-topping Far Beyond Driven in 1994. Known for their singular groove metal style, the band dissolved after internal tensions and tragic deaths.
Formed in Riverside, California in 2002, Suicide Silence is an American deathcore band known for punishing albums like their 2007 debut The Cleansing and the chart-topping The Black Crown. Blending deathcore with black metal, grindcore, and mathcore, the group signed with Century Media and built a major extreme metal following.
Detroit hard rock quintet Eva Under Fire features vocalist Amanda Eva Marie Lyberg, lead guitarist Rob Lyberg, rhythm guitarist Chris Slapnik, bassist Ed Gawlik, and drummer Dave Miller II. Best known for their 2022 debut album Love, Drugs and Misery, their hit song Blow featuring Spencer Charnas reached the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay Top 15.
Formed in Cleveland in 1993 by drummer Skinny, Mushroomhead is an alternative metal band known for their theatrical live shows, black masks, and fusion of industrial, punk, and goth. They have sold over two million albums worldwide, featuring notable releases like XIII and The Righteous & the Butterfly.
Ice Cube (born O’Shea Jackson), raised in South Central Los Angeles, helped shape N.W.A by writing “Boyz-N-the-Hood.” His solo run includes platinum releases AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted, Death Certificate and The Predator, featuring “It Was a Good Day.”
Australian-born hard rock guitarist Orianthi rose to fame in her teens, opening for Steve Vai and jamming with Carlos Santana. She backed Michael Jackson and gained global success with her 2009 hit According to You. She has released several solo albums and collaborated with Richie Sambora.
Fame on Fire blends rock, hip hop, and heavy music, known for their honest and bold style. Their debut album, LEVELS, showcases emotionally charged, diverse tracks.
Appalachian-rooted Southern rock/metal band fusing outlaw Americana grit with heavy riffs; famed for electric live shows and raw, whiskey-soaked anthems.
Minneapolis-based all-women rock band reviving rock’s golden era with a modern edge—screaming guitars, big choruses, fun stage presence—touring nationwide.
In This Moment are a modern hard rock band known for their spectacle-driven visual identity. They’ve earned a GRAMMY nomination, platinum and gold certifications, multiple Billboard Top 25 albums, and over 1.3 billion career streams.
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).
Carbellion, a heavy rock band from Southeastern Wisconsin since 2004, blends grunge and thrash with classic rock, drawing comparisons to Clutch and Alice In Chains. Known for gritty, anthemic songs, the band delivers powerful melodies and stories from society's edge.
