INKcarceration is a rock and metal festival originating in 2018 in Mansfield, Ohio. It uniquely combines live music with a tattoo convention, held at the historic Ohio State Reformatory. Known for its distinctive atmosphere, the festival offers diverse bands, acclaimed tattoo artists, and tours of the famous "Shawshank Redemption" filming location. It has earned a Tourism Award of Excellence.
Breaking Benjamin, a hard rock, post-grunge, and alternative metal band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999. Led by Benjamin Burnley, they are known for powerful riffs, melodic hooks, and emotionally charged lyrics in hits like "The Diary of Jane" and "So Cold." Albums such as Dark Before Dawn and Ember achieved significant success, contributing to multiple platinum and gold certifications. Their recent single "Awaken" continues their consistent sound.
The Offspring are iconic innovators of the southern California punk rock sound who have sold over 45 million albums worldwide, released over ten studio albums, and toured relentlessly. The band features Dexter Holland, Noodles, Todd Morse, Brandon Pertzborn, and Jonah Nimoy.
ILL NIÑO are an American Latin metal sextet formed in 1999 by drummer Dave Chavarri. Their debut Revolution, Revolución (Roadrunner) spawned “What Comes Around,” which hit #1 on Mediabase Active Rock; “How Can I Live” appeared in Freddy vs. Jason.
Like Moths To Flames, formed in 2010 in Columbus, Ohio, is a metalcore band known for its aggressive yet melodic sound. They blend heavy guitar riffs, abundant breakdowns, and emotionally raw lyrics. Notable albums include "The Cycles of Trying to Cope" and "No Eternity in Gold." Popular songs feature "I Don't Want to Be Here Anymore" and "Salting the Earth." Their albums have charted on Billboard.
Poison The Well are a melodic hardcore/metalcore band known for balancing brutality with emotion. Their 1999 debut The Opposite of December… A Season of Separation is widely listed among the most influential metalcore albums.
Formed in Hollywood in 2009 by Michael Vampire, metal band VE blends horror movie themes with music. They gained attention with their 2010 video Immortal Love, leading to a Century Media signing. VE has toured with Black Veil Brides, X Japan, and played the Vans Warped Tour.
Kingdom Collapse is a San Antonio, Texas hard rock band formed by vocalist Jonathan Norris and bassist Aaron Smith. They are best known for their breakout track Uprise and the 2022 independent EP Unbreakable, featuring their hit single Unbreakable.
Fronted by Kat Leon, Holy Wars blends alt-metal, industrial pop, and cinematic intensity. The group has toured with Evanescence and The Warning, and performed at major rock festivals including Download, Rocklahoma, and Knotfest Iowa.
Dark Divine is a hard rock band from Orlando, FL, signed to Thriller Records. Known for tracks like Dancing Dead and Drown, they released their debut album, Deadly Fun, produced by Zach Jones. They have shared the stage with bands such as The Word Alive and Limbs.
Oakland's Machine Head, formed in 1991, pioneered the new wave of American heavy metal with aggressive groove and thrash. Known for "Davidian" and "Imperium," their influential catalog includes "The Blackening," an Album of the Decade, and "Unatoned." They boast a Grammy nomination and over 5 million albums sold, celebrated for uncompromising live performances.
Chicago alternative rock trio Chevelle has 7 number one hits, 17 top 10 songs, and over 4 million U.S. records sold. Albums La Gargola and The North Corridor hit #1 on Billboard rock; band includes brothers Pete Loeffler and Sam Loeffler.
NYC’s Biohazard: hardcore/metal pioneers fusing punk, hip-hop & heavy riffs; known for aggressive, socially conscious lyrics and major critical acclaim.
Chimaira, from Cleveland, Ohio, is a key 2000s American metal band known for thrash, groove, and metalcore. Famous for albums like The Impossibility of Reason.
Formed in Ohio, Attack Attack! fused dance/electronica with metal, crafting unique anthems that resonated globally. Famous for rule-breaking songwriting, the band's impact grew post-2013 hiatus. Known for energizing live shows and influential style.
Formed in Cleveland in 1993 by drummer Skinny, Mushroomhead is an alternative metal band known for theatrical live shows, black masks, and a sound blending industrial, techno, goth, and hip-hop. They have sold over two million albums, including XIII and Savior Sorrow.
Nashville hard rock band Bad Wolves: crushing riffs + huge melodies. Founded by John Boecklin (2018). 3x-Platinum, 2 Gold, 6 #1s, billions of streams; collabs: Daughtry, Ice Nine Kills.
Cultus Black is an aggressive, hard-hitting music project that identifies as a cult. Led by frontman “L,” their intense sound mixes mesmerizing melodies with an eerie, ritualistic stage show featuring body paint and masked members.
Florida industrial-metal pioneers since 1996; fierce riffs + electronic edge. Debut “Synthetic Division” spawned MTV2/MTVX hit “Underlined,” Billboard-nominated; toured w/ Rammstein, Static-X.
