Max Cavalera, born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is a heavy metal icon. He co-founded Sepultura, pioneering Brazilian thrash and groove metal with aggressive vocals and tribal rhythms. He also leads Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, Nailbomb, and Killer Be Killed. Known for songs like "Roots Bloody Roots" and "Eye for an Eye," he has collaborated with many artists. His work includes re-recordings of early Sepultura albums and releases with Soulfly.
Formed by vocalists B-Real and Sen Dog and producer DJ Muggs, hip-hop group Cypress Hill released their game-changing, self-titled debut album in 1991. The landmark release shaped the course of hip-hop history and established their signature sound.
Electric Callboy is a heavy band combining metalcore, EDM, and humor. Known for gold-certified anthems like Hypa Hypa, We Got The Moves, and their chart-topping #1 album TEKKNO, they have achieved massive global streaming success. Their viral hits include collaborations like RATATATA with BABYMETAL.
Formed in 2013, Band-Maid is a five-piece, all-female hard rock band known for their skilled musicianship, shredding guitars, and catchy hooks. The group has sold out international shows across the US, UK, and Europe, amassed over 200 million YouTube views, and released albums including Epic Narratives.
Originating in St. Louis, post-hardcore band Story Of The Year features Dan Marsala, Ryan Philips, Josh Wills, and Adam Russell. Their million-selling debut, Page Avenue, featured the anthem Until the Day I Die. They toured with Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance.
Formed in 2014 within Santa Cruz's DIY hardcore scene, Drain features frontman Sammy Ciaramitaro, guitarist Cody Chavez, and drummer Tim Flegal. The band released their debut album California Cursed in 2020, followed by Living Proof in 2023.
Slay Squad, from Rialto, California, crafts "ghetto metal," a raw blend of hip-hop, deathcore, trap, and punk. Known for their DIY ethic and intense live shows, the collective includes vocalists Brahim Gousse and Keilo Kei. Their work features tracks like "Seishin," "Beam," and "Fye Fye Fye," and they collaborated with A$AP Rocky on "STFU."
Pendulum is an Australian electronic rock band formed in Perth in 2002, known for blending drum and bass with hard rock. Key members include Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, and Paul "El Hornet" Harding. After hits like "Hold Your Colour" and "In Silico," they reunited in 2016. Their latest album, "Inertia," was released recently, and the band is currently touring globally.
Daughtry is a best-selling rock band known for high-energy live shows and collaborations with Slash, Lzzy Hale, and Papa Roach. Their 2023 EP Shock to the System earned critical acclaim and their first Active Rock radio number ones with Artificial and Pieces.
Limp Bizkit, formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994, is a pioneering nu metal and rap rock band. Fronted by Fred Durst, with Wes Borland, John Otto, and DJ Lethal, they are known for hits like "Nookie" and "Break Stuff." Founding bassist Sam Rivers passed in October 2025. The band remains active, with members pursuing individual projects and the group currently touring, maintaining their influential presence.
Originating in Florida, Rain City Drive is an alternative rock and post-hardcore band known for hits like Talk to a Friend and Heavier from their 2020 album To Better Days, as well as their 2022 self-titled release.
Country duo Lakeview, featuring Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy, blends metal-core roots with early 2000s rock-influenced country. Known for songs like Home Team and What I Know Now, the blue-collar tandem bridges traditional and non-traditional country fans.
Hollywood Undead, a Los Angeles rap rock band formed in 2005, is known for their masked personas and genre-blending sound. They combine hip-hop, rock, and metalcore with provocative lyrics. Popular songs include "Undead" and "Everywhere I Go." Their albums include "Hotel Kalifornia" (2022). They have RIAA platinum and gold certifications and collaborated with artists like Tech N9ne and Papa Roach.
Formed in North Carolina, Corrosion of Conformity pioneered the fusion of punk and metal in the 1980s. Known for albums like Deliverance and Wiseblood, the band shifted toward a Black Sabbath-influenced alt-metal sound in the 1990s, earning mainstream success and touring with Metallica.
Formed in Washington, D.C. in 2005 by guitarist Misha Mansoor, progressive metal band Periphery is known for their heavy, technically complex djent sound. Their acclaimed releases include the Grammy-nominated album Periphery III: Select Difficulty.
Silly Goose is an Atlanta, Georgia-based rap-rock/nu-metal band known for high-energy, chaotic live shows and guerrilla performances. Their sound blends alternative metal, hip-hop, and grunge. Popular songs include "Bad Behavior," "Keys To The City," and "Cowboy." Albums like "Keys To The City" and the "Bad Behavior - EP" showcase their distinctive style. The band is recognized for its innovative approach and engaging stage presence.
Creeper is an English rock band from Southampton, formed in 2014. Known for their theatrical horror punk, gothic rock, and glam rock sound, they craft compelling concept albums. The band released "Sanguivore" in 2023 and its sequel, "Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death," in 2025, and is currently touring.
Formed in 2009, Silent Planet is an award-winning heavy music quartet blending hardcore, post-rock, metal, and ambient textures. They won Best Underground Band at the 2017 APMAs and released acclaimed albums including The Night God Slept and Iridescent.
Memphis rock and R&B outfit Sleep Theory features Cullen Moore, Paolo Vergara, Daniel Pruitt, and Benjamin Pruitt. Known for their debut Afterglow and Paper Hearts EP, they won the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Artist and landed five songs in Billboard's Mainstream Rock Top 10, including three number-one hits.
Paleface Swiss, from Zürich, Switzerland, formed in 2017, delivers a crushing blend of beatdown hardcore, deathcore, and nu metal. Known for aggressive riffs and intense live shows, the band gained international recognition. Their discography features albums like "Cursed" and EPs such as "The Wilted", alongside popular tracks like "The Orphan" and "Please End Me".
James and the Cold Gun, from Cardiff, Wales, delivers high-energy garage-punk and alternative rock. Known for their raw, guitar-driven sound, they blend 90s alt-rock with infectious melodies. Formed by James Joseph and James Biss, they gained recognition for songs like "Chewing Glass" and "Guessing Games". Their albums include their self-titled debut and "Face in the Mirror". Signed by Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, they have supported major acts and received critical acclaim.
Nasty is a Belgian-German beatdown hardcore and metalcore band formed in November 2004 in La Calamine, Belgium. Originally emerging from the remnants of the local act Van Damme, the band is known for their aggressive, breakdown-heavy sound and socially critical lyrics. Their discography includes several studio albums such as Declaring War (2006), Aggression (2008), Menace (2020), and Heartbreak Criminals (2023).
Formed over 30 years ago, British rock band Feeder has sold over 7 million records and secured 26 Top 40 UK hits, including Buck Rogers and Just a Day. Led by Grant and Taka, the enduring act is known for albums like Comfort in Sound and Red Black.
Holywatr, originating in Los Angeles, delivers a dynamic blend of alternative metal, emo, and rock. Known for emotive vocals and powerful riffs, their music explores themes of love and self-discovery. Albums like "Deo Gratias" and "red heifer" define their distinctive style. They've collaborated with artists such as juuku and Iann Dior.
Formed in 1995, UK hardcore band Stampin Ground emerged as a leading force in the late 90s scene, blending Slayer-influenced traditional metal with hardcore. Known for heavy releases like Demons Run Amok and An Expression Of Repressed Violence, the band built a fierce live reputation through extensive international touring.
Vianova, a German metalcore band from Berlin, formed in 2014, is celebrated for its genre-bending sound. They fuse metalcore with elements of soul, jazz, R&B, and electronic music. Their debut album, "Hit It!", features popular tracks like "Wheel of Fortune" and "Uh Yaya". The band earned a Nik Nocturnal Award for Best Breakthrough Band and nominations for the Heavy Music Awards, recognized for their innovative style and engaging visuals.
A British-Italian alternative metal duo formed in Brighton, England in 2021, known for their genre-blending sound that fuses alternative metal, metalcore, hyperpop, and electronic influences.
New York-born Scene Queen, Hannah Rose Collins, pioneers "bimbocore," a metalcore subgenre blending pop, hyperpop, and trap with feminist themes. Popular songs include "Pink Rover" and "Barbie & Ken" (with Set It Off). Her discography features EPs "Bimbocore" and "Bimbocore Vol. 2," plus the album "Hot Singles in Your Area." She earned Rock Sound's Breakthrough Artist and Heavy Music Awards' Best International Breakthrough Artist. She is known for commanding live shows.
Nashville-based rock band Halestorm formed in 1997 by Lzzy and Arejay. Known for Lzzy’s brutally honest, vulnerable songs. They’ve earned a GRAMMY win, another nomination, and seven #1 rock radio hits.
Ipswich, U.K. alternative-rap artist blending hip-hop, grime, punk, rock & metal; known for chaotic full-band shows. Played BBC Introducing at Reading/Leeds; toured w/ Skindred; MOBO-nominated.
Headwreck, an Australian metalcore band from Brisbane, formed circa 2019. Members Connor Hickman, Jamo Benadie, Colby Horton, and Dayne Paix blend metalcore, nu metal, and electronicore with pop and hip hop, known for their glitch-heavy sound. EPs include "Glamourise Demise," "Reflection Room," and the ARIA Top 50 charting "Attitude Adjustment." Popular songs are "Freefall," "Buzzsaw," and "Filet-O-Fish." They are recognized for their unique mark in alternative music.
FFXIV official rock band formed in Japan (2014), led by Masayoshi Soken. Members incl. Koji Fox, GUNN, Iwai, Tachibana; album THE PRIMALS (2018).
