Formed in the Pacific Northwest in the mid-1990s, alternative rock band Everclear is led by founder, vocalist, and guitarist Art Alexakis. Known for platinum albums like Sparkle and Fade and hits including Santa Monica, the band earned a Grammy nomination and sold over 6 million records.
Formed in 2000 in Belton, Texas, hard rock band Flyleaf is known for soaring vocals by Lacey Sturm and potent anthems balancing despair and hope. Their 2005 platinum debut spawned hits like I'm So Sick and All Around Me. After various lineup changes and a hiatus, Sturm rejoined for a 2022 reunion.
Formed in Sheffield in 1977, Def Leppard emerged from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal into a globally successful rock band blending glam rock and pop-metal. They achieved massive blockbusters with Pyromania and the chart-topping Hysteria.
Formed in Derby, England in 2012, British rock band The Struts feature Luke Spiller, Adam Slack, Jed Elliott, and Gethin Davies. Known for the hit Could Have Been Me, they have released three albums, collaborated with major artists, and opened for rock icons like The Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters.
Trapt, formed in Los Gatos, California, delivers hard rock, post-grunge, and alternative metal. Known for "Headstrong," their self-titled debut achieved platinum status. Other popular songs include "Still Frame" and "Stand Up." Their discography features albums like "Someone in Control," "Only Through the Pain," "Shadow Work," "The Fall," and "Resurrection." The band is recognized for melodic hooks, introspective lyrics, and powerful riffs.
Formed in 1991, multi-platinum rock band Puddle of Mudd has sold over seven million albums worldwide. Known for a hard-hitting sound, they have released chart-topping hits including Blurry, She Hates Me, Psycho, Famous, Drift and Die, and Control.
Lacey Sturm rose to fame in early 2000s hard rock band Flyleaf, whose multi-platinum hits include I'm So Sick and All Around Me. After leaving in 2012, she released solo LP Life Screams (2016), topping Billboard’s hard rock album chart.
BUSH are a rock band with over 20 million records sold, 1 billion streams, and a GRAMMY nomination. Known for hits like Glycerine and Machinehead. Their debut Sixteen Stone went 6x platinum; Razorblade Suitcase hit #1 on Billboard 200.
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.
Royale Lynn, a self-described “metalhead from a small town,” makes nostalgic alt-metal influenced hard rock and is part of the Epitaph Records family. Her single “DEATH WISH” featuring Danny Worsnop hit #27 on rock radio charts.
Kat Von D, born in Mexico, is known for her gothic post-punk music style. Her debut album "Love Made Me Do It" features tracks like "Exorcism" and "Protected." Collaborations include Linda Perry and Peter Murphy, with mixing by Dan Haigh. Her creative works span tattoos, TV, books, and beauty.
Boston hard rock quartet Extreme (Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Badger, Kevin Figueiredo) blend fret-burning rock and introspective ballads. They’ve sold 10 million records, hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.
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.
