Formed in Western Massachusetts in 2000, heavy music pioneers Killswitch Engage are known for albums like Alive Or Just Breathing and the gold-certified releases The End of Heartache and As Daylight Dies. They earned two Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance and multiple Top 10 Billboard debuts.
Nashville native Jelly Roll is a three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for topping the Billboard 200 with his album Beautifully Broken, featuring hit songs like I Am Not Okay and Liar. He also won a Grammy for his collaboration Hard Fought Hallelujah.
Struggle Jennings is the grandson of country icons Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. Raised in West Nashville, he blended his love for 80s and 90s gangster rap with outlaw country, ultimately returning to his roots in country music.
Beartooth began in 2013 in an Ohio basement as Caleb Shomo's self-produced project. The modern rock act earned gold certification for Hated and platinum for In Between. Their album The Surface debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative and Hard Music charts.
Formed in Atlanta in 1994, Sevendust is a hard rock quintet known for rumbling grooves, unpredictable riffs, and soulful vocals. They have sold seven million albums, earned three gold certifications, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance.
Formed in 2010 by high school friends in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, heavy rock band Another Day Dawns features vocalist Dakota Sean, guitarists Tyler Ritter and Josh Mercado, bassist Jerome Betz, and drummer Nick McGeehan. Known for singles like Bitter, Taste of Heaven, and Forget Me Not, the group charted on Billboard with their 2018 EP A Different Life and performed at major festivals including Aftershock and Louder Than Life.
Seattle guitarist and singer Ayron Jones blends genres in the city's rich musical tradition. After building a following independently, he signed with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records and scored a Top 5 rock radio hit with his debut single Take Me Away. Jones has collaborated with major acts including Guns N Roses, B.B. King, and Run DMC.
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.
Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown features Brent Smith, Zach Myers, Eric Bass, and Barry Kerch. They hold the record for the most number-one hits in Billboard Mainstream Rock and Mediabase Active Rock history, with over ten million albums sold worldwide.
From Ashes To New is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania hard rock, hip-hop, and electronic band formed in 2013. Comprising Matt Brandyberry, Danny Case, Lance Dowdle, and Mat Madiro, the group has amassed hundreds of millions of streams, radio hits, and sold-out shows.
Thirty Seconds to Mars is an award-winning alternative and progressive rock band formed by brothers Shannon and Jared Leto. Known for anthemic hits like The Kill, From Yesterday, and Kings And Queens, the band has sold over 15 million albums worldwide and won numerous MTV Music and Kerrang awards.
Meade is a rock and country artist known for albums like Black Sheep and Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind, plus the EP Pretty Little Waist. His Top 25 rock radio single BLACKOUT helped drive success, alongside the collaborative release Meade-E-Oak'r Mixtape.
Formed in Byron Bay in 2003, Parkway Drive have released seven studio albums on Epitaph, including Deep Blue, IRE, Reverence, and Darker Still. The Australian heavy band won the 2023 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Album and have achieved six Gold-certified albums at home.
Kingdom Collapse is a San Antonio, TX hard rock band founded by vocalist Jonathan Norris and bassist Aaron Smith. They are best known for their tracks Uprise and the chart-topping single Unbreakable from their 2022 Unbreakable EP, and they signed with Mascot Records in 2025.
Hailing from San Antonio, deathcore quintet Upon A Burning Body is known for massive riffs, punishing breakdowns, and hardcore gang choruses. Signed to Sumerian Records, they released albums including The World Is Ours, Red. White. Green., and Southern Hostility.
Hybrid Theory is a dynamic tribute act, formed to honor Linkin Park's iconic nu-metal and alternative rock sound. They are renowned for faithfully recreating hits like "In the End" and "Crawling," delivering energetic performances that capture the essence of Linkin Park's influential music. The band is celebrated for its authentic replication of the original's powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation.
Formed in Los Angeles, rock band Dirty Honey features Marc LaBelle, John Notto, and Justin Smolian. They made history when their song When I’m Gone became the first by an unsigned artist to hit number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart. They have released albums including Dirty Honey and Can’t Find The Brakes, toured with Guns N Roses and The Black Crowes, and earned widespread critical acclaim.
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.
Founded in Switzerland in 2005, the trio Cowboys from Hell blends funk grooves, rock riffs, electronics, jazz, and pop influences reminiscent of Frank Zappa and Rage Against The Machine. The band released their third album, Running Man, showcasing a multi-faceted development and energetic sound.
Of Mice & Men are a band featuring Aaron Pauley and Valentino Arteaga. Their self-produced ninth album, Another Miracle, blends heaviness and melody while expanding their sound with atmospheric arrangements on tracks like Wake Up.
True Villains blend modern rock, pop hooks, and guitar heroics to update classic rock for today’s fans, delivering big, bold, and edgy rock & roll in the 2020s.
Citizen Soldier, formed in 2016 in Salt Lake City, blends emotional rock with mental health themes. Frontman Jake Segura, now a therapist, leads the band.
Until I Wake, a Buffalo, New York post-hardcore and metalcore band formed in 2019, delivers crunchy, guitar-driven anthems addressing mental health. Signed to Fearless Records, they are known for powerful vocals and engaging live shows. Notable albums include "Inside My Head" (2022) and "Renovate" (2024). Popular tracks include "Octane" and "Self Medicated." They garnered millions of streams and praise from Alternative Press.
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.
Midwest hard rock band Siin blends modern throwback sounds with high-energy live shows. Veterans from well-known bands, they've supported Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Styx, and more.
Electronicore pioneers I See Stars are Devin Oliver, Brent Allen, Andrew Oliver, and Jeff Valentine. Nearly a decade after their last album, they returned with the sixth full-length THE WHEEL, produced by David Bendeth and mixed by Zakk Cervini.
LILIAC, hailed as the 'First Family of Rock' from LA, is known for their fresh, classic hard rock sound. Comprised of siblings Melody, Samuel, Abigail, Ethan & Justin, managed by their father. Famous for vibrant street performances and powerful rock storytelling.
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.
Stabbing Westward are an American industrial rock band formed in 1985 in Macomb, Illinois. They broke through with gold album Wither Blister Burn & Peel (1996), featuring "What Do I Have to Do?" and "Shame," followed by gold Darkest Days (1998).
Chicago female-fronted rock band founded by Jennifer Benson. “Not Today” #1 CMW Rock; “Remnant” Billboard Top 50; feat. Sevendust’s Clint Lowery; played Warped Tour.
Citizen Kane is an American hard rock band from Tri-Cities, Tennessee, influenced by early British metal and American rock. Known for analog tube-driven guitars, thunderous bass, and powerful vocals. They’ve released a full-length album and a self-titled EP.
Cincinnati’s Softspoken blend anthemic hard rock + progressive post-hardcore; positive, emotional edge. 10M+ streams, toured US/Japan; standout live.
Sepsiss is a multi-award-winning female-fronted hard rock/metal band from Manchester, NH, known for high-energy shows and uniting fans through authentic, multi-genre music.
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.
Zosia West, known for dark, impactful songs like "Dysmorphia," addresses themes of anger and self-conflict in her music. Renowned for critiquing industry standards.
Orlando alt-metal band Living Dead Girl, led by Molly Rennick; debut Exorcism (prod. Mitchell Marlow, mastered Howie Weinberg). Hit “Alive” went #1 adds, #17 chart.
Los Angeles-based Illusions of Grandeur blends theatrical metal with myth-inspired storytelling. Since 2016, they've rocked festivals and toured with DOPE, Motograter, and more.
Blue Felix, from the Twin Cities, Minnesota, captivates with a dynamic style and new lineup led by mohawked Jake Toxsick, thrilling audiences nationwide.
Japan-born 3‑piece rock band led by classically trained singer Kazuha Oda & guitarist Hideki Matsushige; iTunes Top 100; toured NA/EU/Asia; shared stages.
Amerakin Overdose, an Industrial Metal band from Portland, Oregon, started in 2010 by lead singer Cody Perez. Known for energetic shows, they’ve opened for Korn & toured the US. Notable albums include "The Great Amerakin Dream."
Iowa-based 3-piece rock ’n’ roll band The Rumours blend classic punk vibes with a metal edge. They’ve toured and supported acts like Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Marky Ramone, played Rocklahoma, and released albums Suck It (2020) and Kill or be Killed (2024).
LOCKJAW, a Dallas/Fort Worth metal/hard rock band, emerged over two decades ago from high school friendships. Known for their unique sound, they've drawn comparisons to Machine Head and Slipknot.
