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.
Citizen Soldier, born in 2016 in Salt Lake City, crafts music with emotional lyrics on mental health. Led by Jake Segura, the band includes Duffney, Hanosky, Wonitta, and Persell.
Nashville's Jelly Roll, a 4x GRAMMY® nominee, blends country and rock. Known for hits like "Liar," his album Beautifully Broken topped Billboard 200. With 20+ awards, he's acclaimed for his impactful music and humanitarian efforts, contributing a studio to a juvenile detention center and engaging with rehab centers.
Ohio-based powerhouse BEARTOOTH, known for their unique blend of hard rock and hardcore, gained fame with hits like “The Past is Dead” and “Fed Up.” Their album Below topped charts in 2021. With over 900 million streams, they deliver emotional confessions through electrifying noise-rock chaos. Rolling Stone named them a must-know new artist, and their latest single “Riptide” epitomizes their battle with mental health and self-acceptance.
Chicago-based rock band Ignescent, led by Jennifer Benson, is known for hits like "Remnant" and "Not Today," charting on Billboard and touring widely with big names like Megadeth and Flyleaf.
Citizen Kane, a rock band from Tri-Cities, Tennessee, blends British metal and American rock with heavy guitars, thundering bass, and powerful vocals. Known for two albums and a self-titled EP.
Zosia West, known for dark, impactful songs like "Dysmorphia," addresses themes of anger and self-conflict in her music. Renowned for critiquing industry standards.
Toronto-based metal band LIVING DEAD GIRL, created by vocalist Molly Rennick, burst onto the scene with their debut album "Exorcism". Produced by Mitchell Marlow and mastered by Howie Weinberg, the album features the hit single "Alive", which topped the Billboard charts. Their success earned them features in top magazines like Revolver and Outburn.
Illusions of Grandeur, a theatrical hard rock/fantasy metal band from Lancaster, PA, is known for "The Siren Saga," mixing Greek and Norse myths in lively shows. Their debut album, "The Songs of the Siren," dropped in 2019, building a passionate fanbase dubbed "The Siren Nation." Fans also enjoy bands like In This Moment and Godsmack.
Los Angeles band Dirty Honey, known for their hard rock style, gained fame with debut single "When I'm Gone," the first unsigned act to top Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. They toured with Guns N' Roses and The Black Crowes, and worked with producer Nick DiDia.
Born from the fusion of hard rock and metalcore, Sleep Theory blends energetic riffs with Cullen Moore's massive vocals. Celebrated by Jelly Roll and David Draiman, they’ve toured with Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, and more. Their hits Afterglow and Paper Hearts EP showcase anthemic bangers and emotional ballads. Named an Artist to Watch by Revolver, Loudwire, and Amazon Music, they’re the fifth most-played Active Rock radio artist in just two years.
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.
Switzerland’s Cowboys from Hell, founded in 2005, blend funk, rock, and electronics. Influenced by Zappa and Rage Against the Machine, they craft vibrant, multi-genre music. Members Chrigel Bosshard and Marco Blöchlinger have played with Lunik, Marc Sway, and more, while Christoph Irniger tours globally with his jazz group.
Of Mice & Men have topped Billboard's Rock and Indie Charts and hit No. 4 on the Top 200. They've toured with Metallica, Linkin Park, and Slipknot, amassing 5M followers.
Sevendust, born in Atlanta, is known for their unique hard rock style with groovy riffs and soulful vocals. They've sold seven million albums, achieved three gold albums, three Top 15 Billboard 200 debuts, and a GRAMMY nomination. They've played major festivals like Woodstock and OZZfest and collaborated with artists from Deftones and Alter Bridge to Xzibit. Their acclaimed album Blood & Stone was praised as their best in years. Members include Lajon Witherspoon, Clint Lowery, John Connolly, Vince Hornsby, and Morgan Rose.
Wilkes-Barre's Another Day Dawns, a heavy rock band known for catchy riffs, gained fame with hits like “Taste of Heaven,” chart-topping EPs, and toured with Sevendust.
Seattle's Ayron Jones, known for blending gritty rock with raw emotion, rose independently and signed with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. His debut single "Take Me Away" hit Top 5 at Rock Radio, followed by "Mercy." He broke barriers for black artists in rock, playing with Run DMC, Public Enemy, Jeff Beck, and opening for Guns N’ Roses and B.B. King.
Shinedown, featuring Brent Smith, Zach Myers, Eric Bass, and Barry Kerch, is a multi-platinum modern rock powerhouse known for their #1 hits and dynamic evolution.
Southern California's Atreyu, formerly Retribution, is known for their melodic post-hardcore sound. Their popular albums include "Lead Sails Paper Anchor" and "Baptize."
Chevelle, the Chicago alternative rock trio with brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, boasts 7 #1 hits, 17 top 10 songs, and multiple platinum albums, making rock history.
From Ashes To New, a Lancaster, PA band, fuses hard rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative music, earning acclaim and millions of streams since 2013.
I SEE STARS, a band from Michigan, is renowned for their electronic hardcore music (EHM). They gained fame with "digital_renegade," collaborating with producer Joey Sturgis, and spotlighted on Alternative Press and Substream. Known for blending aggressive rock with techno/dubstep, they performed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and toured with Black Veil Brides.
Thirty Seconds to Mars, formed by Jared and Shannon Leto, debuted in 2002. Known for hits like "Walk on Water," they've sold over 15M albums and won MTV and Billboard awards.
Raised on metal, classic rock, and emo, Texas-based Meade blends soulfulness with rock ’n’ roll. Known for hits like “Happier Alone,” he’s a skilled guitarist and frontman.
Parkway Drive, formed in Byron Bay in 2003, are an Australian metal band known for hits like "Darkest Still." They've released 7 albums, earned multiple Gold records, topped ARIA charts, and won the 2023 ARIA for Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album.
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, known for intense, melody-rich hard music and cult-like aesthetics, features masked members and frontman "L" in body paint. Known for aggressive, captivating performances.
Born in Macomb, IL, Stabbing Westward is an industrial rock band known for dark atmospherics and hits like "What Do I Have to Do?" and "Shame." Their 1996 album *Wither Blister Burn & Peel* achieved gold status. After disbanding in 2002, they reunited in 2016, releasing *Chasing Ghosts* in 2022. The band has toured with Depeche Mode and collaborated with notable artists and producers.
San Antonio's Upon A Burning Body, known for mosh-ready deathcore and infectious riffs, debuted with "The World Is Ours." They've released hits like "Til the Break of Dawn."
