Summer of Loud with Killswitch Engage, Beartooth, and more

Killswitch Engage, formed in Western Massachusetts in 2000, revolutionized heavy music with European guitar pyrotechnics and East Coast hardcore. Known for albums like "Alive Or Just Breathing," which is among Decibel's "Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade," they received GRAMMY® nominations in 2005 and 2014. Their albums "The End of Heartache" and "As Daylight Dies" achieved gold status. Their top albums include "Killswitch Engage" (2009), "Disarm The Descent" (2013), and "Incarnate" (2016). Members include Adam Dutkiewicz, Joel Stroetzel, Mike D’Antonio, Justin Foley, and Jesse Leach.

I Prevail, formed in Southfield, Michigan in 2013, is an American rock band known for its blend of metalcore, post-hardcore, and hard rock. They gained popularity with a metal cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" and hits like "Bow Down" and "Hurricane." Their Grammy-nominated album "Trauma" and "Violent Nature" showcase their raw energy and emotional depth, captivating audiences.

The Amity Affliction, formed in 2002 in Brisbane, is an Aussie metalcore band known for emo-tinged, confessional lyrics. Albums like Chasing Ghosts and This Could Be Heartbreak topped Australian charts. They collaborated with artists like Louie Knuxx and Andrew Neufeld. The band is celebrated for its powerful live performances and topped the ARIA charts multiple times.

Alpha Wolf is an Australian metalcore band formed in Burnie, Tasmania, in 2013, now based in Melbourne. Known for their intense sound, blending metalcore with nu metal and beatdown hardcore, they deliver aggressive riffs and emotional lyrics. Their discography includes albums like "Mono," "A Quiet Place to Die," and the 2024 release "Half Living Things," which features the single "Sucks 2 Suck" with Ice-T. The band is currently active and recognized for their powerful live performances.