Formed in Southern Maryland in 1996, the band Good Charlotte earned a record deal with Epic Records by 1999. Their notable albums include Good Charlotte, The Young and The Hopeless, Cardiology, and Good Morning Revival.
Currents is a post-metalcore band known for exploring internal struggles and chaos through pounding riffs. They have amassed over 80 million streams and toured with Acts like Parkway Drive and Beartooth. Their 2020 sophomore album, The Way It Ends, reached No. 2 on Billboard's Top New Artist chart.
Scottish band Dead Pony is known for defying industry expectations with a unique sound. Famous for impactful music, they've made a mark with a debut album focused on originality.
Youth Fountain is a Canadian emo and pop-punk solo project founded in Vancouver by Tyler Zanon. Known for raw, vulnerable songwriting, the project released albums including Letters to Our Former Selves and Together in Lonesome. They have toured with major acts like Story of the Year and Hawthorne Heights.
Formed in Richmond, Virginia, pop-punk outfit Broadside delivers punchy hooks and emotionally charged alt-rock. Fronted by Oliver Baxxter, the band built a dedicated following with standout tracks like "Coffee Talk" and "Heavenly," alongside acclaimed albums "Old Bones" and "Hotel Bleu."
Bury Tomorrow, from Southampton, England, is a metalcore band celebrated for high-energy performances, blending thundering guitars with vulnerable vocals. Known for hits like "Black Flame" and "Cannibal," their albums such as "Runes" and "Will You Haunt Me, with That Same Patience" highlight their melodic metalcore style. They earned a Kerrang! Award for Best British Newcomer. The band is touring internationally.
Formed 17 years ago, heavy music heavyweights Cancer Bats have released seven acclaimed studio albums, including Psychic Jailbreak. Known for relentless global touring and party metal anthems, the hard-working band has earned five JUNO Award nominations.
Singer Christopher Carrabba formed the emo project Dashboard Confessional in Boca Raton, Florida. Known for vulnerable acoustic musings and the platinum-selling MTV Unplugged 2.0, the group achieved mainstream success with hit singles like Hands Down and Vindicated.
Formed in Winnipeg, Canada, Comeback Kid is a melodic hardcore powerhouse renowned for frenetic energy and roaring gang vocals. Propelled by anthems like "Wake the Dead" and albums such as "Heavy Steps", the band defined modern Canadian punk through relentless global touring.
Pest Control is an English crossover thrash and hardcore punk band from Leeds, formed in 2020. Known for energetic live performances, they released their debut album "Don't Test the Pest" in 2023 and the "Year Of The Pest" EP in 2024. They are recognized for their fierce blend of metal and punk influences.
Formed in South Wales in 2014, Punk Rock Factory is a punk rock band known for reimagining classic hits, from Meat Loaf to Disney, in a 1990s and 2000s punk style. The members handle all production themselves and have collaborated with guests from Bowling for Soup and Mest.
Formed in Orange County in the early 2000s, post-hardcore band Saosin features guitarist Beau Burchell, guitarist Phil Sgrosso, bassist Chris Sorenson, and drummer Alex Rodriguez. They are best known for their self-titled album and the gold-certified single You Are Not Alone.
Albany, New York's State Champs, formed in 2010, are pop-punk torchbearers known for energetic anthems, vocal harmonies, and layered guitar riffs. Their albums include "The Finer Things," "Around the World and Back," "Living Proof," "Kings of the New Age," and their self-titled 2024 release. They earned Alternative Press Music Awards and collaborated with Alex Gaskarth and Mark Hoppus.
Static Dress, from Leeds, England, formed in 2018, crafts intense post-hardcore, metalcore, and emo. Celebrated for their immersive multimedia world-building and dynamic live shows, they released albums like Rouge Carpet Disaster and Injury Episode. They earned Kerrang!'s Best New Band and Heavy Music Awards' Best Breakthrough Live Artist. Collaborations include Underoath.
Boston Manor, a British rock band from Blackpool, England, formed in 2013. They blend alternative rock, emo, and post-hardcore, known for energetic performances and emotionally charged lyrics. Their discography includes albums like "Datura" and "Sundiver." Popular songs include "Halo" and "Foxglove." The band earned nominations for Kerrang! and Heavy Music Awards, and collaborated with artists such as John Floreani.
Formed in 1988, Sublime is a reggae-punk band known for hits like What I Got and their self-titled album. After frontman Bradley Nowell passed away in 1996, the band returned in 2023 with his son, Jakob Nowell, as frontman alongside original members.
Taking Back Sunday is a band known for selling millions of albums, achieving hundreds of millions of streams on multiple tracks, and touring the world several times. They have performed at major festivals and released their eighth studio album, 152, featuring ten vulnerable and reflective tracks.
Stand Atlantic is an Australian pop-punk band from Sydney, formed in 2012. Known for their infectious energy and emotive songwriting, they blend pop-punk with modern rock and emo. Albums include Skinny Dipping, Pink Elephant, F.E.A.R., and Was Here. Popular songs feature collaborations with artists like nothing,nowhere. and Royal & the Serpent. Vocalist Bonnie Fraser champions authenticity in music.
The Home Team is a Seattle, Washington rock band formed in 2013, known for their "heavy pop" sound blending rock, pop-punk, R&B, and post-hardcore. Comprising Brian Butcher, John Baran, Ryne Olson, and Daniel Matson, they released albums like "Better Off," "Slow Bloom," and "The Crucible of Life." Popular songs include "Worthy" and "Loud." They have shared stages with acts such as Don Broco and Neck Deep.
Formed in 2006, The Menzingers are a modern punk band featuring Greg Barnett, Tom May, Eric Keen, and Joe Godino. With two decades together, they have become a defining voice shaping the emotional landscape of modern punk music.
Malevolence, from Sheffield, England, is a metalcore band known for explosive live shows and brutal riffs, blending hardcore, sludge, and groove metal. They released albums like "Malicious Intent" (2022) and "Where Only The Truth Is Spoken" (2025), which hit #1 on UK rock charts. Popular songs include "Keep Your Distance" and "Silhouette." They have collaborated with artists such as Randy Blythe and Bryan Garris.
Formed in 1993, Los Angeles band Goldfinger helped ignite the US ska-punk explosion of the mid-to-late 90s. Known for chaotic live shows and relentless touring, they broke out with the hit single Here in Your Bedroom. They earned a Guinness World Record for performing 385 shows in a single year.
The Suicide Machines are known for the albums Destruction by Definition and Revolution Spring. Their politically charged, heavy, and catchy sound blends edge and anger with reckless joy. They released a split LP titled GEBO GOMI with Tokyo band Coquettish on Bad Time Records.
PRESIDENT is an anonymous English rock band known for blending metalcore with electronica, alternative metal, and alternative pop. Originating in 2025, they are recognized for masked performances and a cryptic online presence. Their debut EP, "King of Terrors," features popular songs like "In the Name of the Father" and "Fearless." The band earned the 2025 Rock Sound Award for Best New Artist, with their frontman widely speculated to be Charlie Simpson.
Formed in the Bay Area, pop-punk and hardcore band Set Your Goals features vocalists Jordan Brown and Matt Wilson, guitarists Dave Yoha and Audelio Flores, Jr., bassist Joe Saucedo, and drummer Michael Ambrose. They released albums including Mutiny!, This Will Be the Death of Us, and Burning at Both Ends.
Formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2001, alternative rock band Hawthorne Heights blends post-hardcore and emo. Fronted by JT Woodruff, they are best known for enduring anthems like Ohio Is for Lovers and Saying Sorry, and two Gold albums.
Unpeople is a UK-based rock band formed in London, blending metalcore, pop-metal, and alternative rock with earnest lyricism, hefty riffs, catchy melodies, and harmonies. Known for energetic live shows, their music channels discontent. Notable songs include "waste," "smother," and "the garden." They released a self-titled EP and received Heavy Music Award nominations for Breakthrough Artist.
Formed in 2004, Japanese rock band SiM blends nü-metal, hard rock, and reggae punk. They achieved major US success with their #1 hit The Rumbling, written for Attack on Titan. Signed to UNFD, the group released six studio albums, including PLAYDEAD.
Hands Like Houses is a Canberra alternative rock five-piece featuring Matt Cooper, Alex Pearson, Josh Raven, Joel Tyrrell, and Matt Parkitny. Known for modern stadium rock, the band has achieved ARIA success, critical acclaim, and a triple j feature album over a decade together.
Madina Lake is an American alternative rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 2005. Known for their conceptual storytelling centered on the fictional town of Madina Lake and the mystery of Adalia, their music blends alternative rock, pop-punk, and post-hardcore. They won Best International Newcomer at the Kerrang! Awards 2007. Popular songs include "House of Cards" and "Here I Stand". Their discography includes albums like "From Them, Through Us, to You" and EPs such as "The Beginning of New Endings".
Origami Angel is a Washington, D.C. punk and emo duo formed in 2016 by vocalist and guitarist Ryland Heagy and drummer Pat Doherty. Known for their genre-blending style, they released the album Feeling Not Found, produced by Will Yip.
La Habra, California's Zebrahead, formed in 1996, is famed for its high-energy punk rock and hip-hop fusion. With dual vocalists, they've built a global following, notably in Japan where albums like MFZB earned gold. Known for dynamic performances, they contributed to "Sonic the Hedgehog" and previously garnered a Grammy nomination. Their recent EPs include "O".
Hailing from Manchester, UK, Guilt Trip is a metallic hardcore and metalcore force. They blend scorching thrash riffs with aggressive breakdowns, known for intense live energy. Signed to Roadrunner Records, their discography includes "Severance" and "Armour of Angels." Popular tracks like "Thin Ice" and "Tearing Your Life Away" showcase their sound. Collaborations feature Sonny Sandoval and LANDMVRKS.
Call Me Amour is a UK rock band with members from the Isle of Man, Chester, and Liverpool. They fuse classic and alternative rock with dark electronica, drum n' bass, pop, and rap. Known for powerful vocals and intricate guitar riffs, their popular songs include "Wrong Direction" and "Good Day" (feat. Mikey Chapman). They released a self-titled EP and "Revolution" EP. The band earned Amazon Music's breakthrough artist recognition.
Driveways, a pop-punk/post-hardcore band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed around 2015. They craft energetic riffs and a nostalgic sound, blending pop-punk with post-hardcore and emo-pop. Popular songs include "Skeletons," "Drop Dead," and "October Forever." Albums such as "October Forever," "Skeptic," "Into the Past," and "Tempest" showcase their distinctive style. They gained early notice for punk renditions of hip-hop tracks.
Dying Wish is a Portland metalcore quintet known for maintaining a DIY ethos. After gaining underground notoriety, they released the albums Fragments of a Bitter Memory and Symptoms of Survival, propelling them to the forefront of the hardcore scene.
Minneapolis pop-punk heroes Motion City Soundtrack: catchy, accessible punk; 6 acclaimed albums, gold hit “Everything Is Alright”; toured worldwide; feat. Patrick Stump.
A Loss for Words, a pop punk and easycore band from Boston, Massachusetts, captivates with energetic sound and heartfelt lyrics. Known for dedicated touring and a DIY ethos, their discography features albums like "The Kids Can't Lose," "No Sanctuary," and "Crises." Popular songs include "Distance" and "Stamp of Approval," and they have collaborated with artists such as Lynn Gunn.
UK heavy/metal quartet Heriot: Profound Morality (2022) broke them globally; sold-out UK tours; supported Architects, Lamb of God; NME/Kerrang! cover stars.
Trash Boat are an alternative rock quintet whose third album Don’t You Feel Amazing? (2021) hit Kerrang! and Upset covers and earned 19m global streams. Their fourth album Heaven Can Wait (2024) refined an explosive, cinematic sound.
Angel Du$t, hailing from Baltimore, formed in 2013 as a punk supergroup with members of Turnstile and Trapped Under Ice. Known for their energetic blend of melodic hardcore, pop punk, and alternative rock, they continually expand genre boundaries. Their 2026 album "COLD 2 THE TOUCH" features collaborations with artists like Frank Carter and Scott Vogel.
Australian pop-punk band Tonight Alive, formed in Sydney in 2008, is known for hits like "Human Interaction." Their albums hit top charts in Australia and the U.S.
Queens-based rock band Bayside built a 25-year career with albums like Sirens And Condolences, The Walking Wounded, and Killing Time. Known for anthemic choruses and Anthony Raneri’s lyrics, they teamed with Ice Nine Kills’ Spencer Charnas on “How To Ruin Everything (Patience).”
Formed in Louisville, Knocked Loose is a hardcore quintet known for uncompromising heaviness and intensity. Comprising vocalist Bryan Garris, guitarists Isaac Hale and Nicko Calderon, bassist Kevin Otten, and drummer Kevin Kaine, the band has brought their underground sound to major stages like Coachella and Bonnaroo.
Beauty School is a Yorkshire alt-rock six-piece blending 90s radio-rock, pop-punk, and Midwest emo. Imbedded in the Leeds rock scene, the band has toured with The Wonder Years, Hot Mulligan, and State Champs, while performing at Slam Dunk, Download, and 2000 Trees festivals.
VUKOVI is a Scottish rock band from Kilwinning, known for their explosive energy and genre-blending sound. Comprising Janine Shilstone (vocals) and Hamish Reilly (guitar), they mix heavy riffs with melodic vocals. Popular songs include "La Di Da" and "I EXIST." Their album "Nula" won Best Production at the Heavy Music Awards, and "MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN" was released in 2025. They are celebrated for powerful performances and infectious hooks.
Deaf Havana, formed in 2005 in Norfolk, England, is an alternative rock band known for evolving from post-hardcore to folk and pop-punk styles. Their honest, lyric-driven music features popular songs like "Trigger" and "Sinner." Notable albums include "Fools and Worthless Liars," which topped the UK Rock Album Chart, "All These Countless Nights," and "We're Never Getting Out". They collaborated with Sierra Annie on "Car Crash".
