Welsh rock singer Chez Kane is known for her powerful voice and 80s-inspired melodic rock, celebrated for reviving classic rock with a modern twist. She gained recognition with the band Kane'd and launched her solo career collaborating with producer Danny Rexon. Her albums include her self-titled debut (2021), Powerzone (2022), and Reckless (2026). Her debut album charted at UK Rock Album No. 8.
Formed in London in 1990 by vocalist and guitarist Ginger, British hard rock band The Wildhearts became known for their turbulent career, frequent lineup changes, and acclaimed albums like 1993 debut Earth vs. the Wildhearts and 1995 chart-hit P.H.U.Q.
Toronto-born Anthony Gomes is a Billboard #1 blues artist, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for high-energy shows. His album Peace, Love & Loud Guitars was named Best Blues Album of 2018 by Blues Rock Review and SoundGuardian Magazine.
Hannah Wicklund is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Spanning rock, soul, blues, folk, gospel, and pop, her fourth studio album is War On Women; Calling All Good Men, reflecting her career and personal journey.
Known as the Queen of Metal, German rock and metal singer Doro Pesch gained international fame fronting Warlock before launching a successful solo career with gold-certified albums like Force Majeure. She has collaborated with rock icons like Lemmy Kilmister and Rob Halford, received numerous honors including a Lifetime Achievement Award, and celebrated major milestones at Wacken Open Air.
Formed in South London in 1978, Girlschool is a pioneering all-female heavy metal and hard rock band. They achieved major chart success in the UK with albums like Demolition and Hit & Run, and collaborated with Motorhead on the hit EP The St. Valentines Day Massacre.
Formed in Barnsley in 1975, English heavy metal band Saxon led the new wave of British heavy metal. They achieved multiple UK Top 40 albums during the 1980s, sold over 23 million records worldwide, and found international success.
Founded in 1969, UK rock institution Uriah Heep helped pioneer hard rock and heavy metal. Led by guitarist Mick Box, the band is known for albums like Demons and Wizards and hits including Easy Livin and Stealin, blending progressive structures, heavy guitars, and organs.
Formed in Toronto in 1996, rock band Danko Jones is known for their DIY punk spirit and ten studio albums, including Born A Lion, We Sweat Blood, and Below The Belt. Driven by riffs and melodies, the trio has built a massive international fan base and acclaimed live reputation.
Formed in 1984, British AOR rock band FM is known for big choruses and twin lead guitars, led by vocalist and guitarist Steve Overland. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the self-produced fourteenth studio album Old Habits Die Hard was released in 2024 via Frontiers Records.
Formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1988 by Ricky Warwick, the Almighty blended punk rock and heavy metal. Known for albums like Soul Destruction and the chart-reaching Powertrippin, the hard rock band gained a strong live reputation before going on hiatus in 2008.
German rock band The New Roses are signed to Napalm Records and are known for their song Without A Trace, featured on Sons Of Anarchy. They have toured with Aerosmith and KISS. Their albums Dead Man's Voice, One More For The Road, and Nothing But Wild charted in Germany.
English heavy metal band Tailgunner, formed in 2022 by bassist Tom Hewson, delivers classic NWOBHM, power, and thrash metal. Known for electrifying solos and infectious choruses, their music echoes Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Their debut album, Guns for Hire, charted in the UK. Their acclaimed album, Midnight Blitz, was produced by K.K. Downing.
The Temperance Movement is a British blues rock band formed in 2011, featuring Glasgow-born vocalist Phil Campbell. Known for their raw, soulful, and riff-driven sound, their albums include their self-titled debut (2013) and "A Deeper Cut" (2018). Their "Covers & Rarities" (2021) achieved a UK Top 40 chart position. Popular songs include "Only Friend" and "White Bear." Members have played with acts like Jamiroquai.
Led by frontwoman Sandra Lian, Velvet Rush is a rock band known for gritty hard rock and vintage psychedelic sounds. Their debut single Euphonia was named Best Rock Song of the Week by Classic Rock Magazine UK. They recorded at Chameleon Studios and supported Jerry Cantrell.
Rattlesnakes is a female-fronted heavy metal band from Nottingham, UK, established in 2024. Known for wrath-filled riffs, powerhouse growls, and intoxicating live performances, their style blends 80s NWOBHM with modern speed metal. The band gained critical acclaim for their debut EP, "Deeper Shades Of Torment," released in April 2025. They signed with Listenable Records in January 2026, building a reputation for breaking stereotypes in the heavy metal scene.
Anchor Lane are a Scottish rock band. Their 2023 album Call This a Reality? earned BBC Radio 1 airplay and hit the Top Ten Official UK Rock Albums Chart; debut album Casino also made the Top Ten.
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, an American rock band from Nashville, fronted by Atlanta-born Tuk Smith, delivers a powerful blend of rock and alternative rock. Known for high-energy shows and a sound influenced by punk, glam, and classic rock, their music features hard-hitting guitars and soulful vocals. Notable releases include albums "Ballad of a Misspent Youth" and "Rogue to Redemption," plus the "Troubled Paradise" EP. Smith, formerly of The Biters, also runs Gypsy Rose Records.
Nashville rock band A Thousand Horses fused signature storytelling with 90s-inspired guitar anthems on album White Flag Down, featuring tracks Dead Man Walking and Aaron Gillespie collab Shadows. Platinum-certified, best known for global hit Smoke.
Silveroller burst onto the scene in 2023 with high-energy Rock N Roll. Debut single "Hold" gained acclaim, leading to a UK tour with Jared James Nichols and DeWolff. Second single "Come On, Come In" showcased their range, garnering comparisons to The Rolling Stones and The Black Crowes. They released "At Dawn" in 2024, cementing their status as a band to watch.
Brothers Keith and Stu Xander were discovered on YouTube by ex-Gibson Brands CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. The band held a five-year residency at Liverpool’s Cavern Club, supported acts including Joe Bonamassa and Bon Jovi, and released Order Out of Chaos (2022).
Crow Black Chicken are a Cork City power trio formed in 2009, blending folk, hard rock and blues rock. They played BBC Introducing at Glastonbury 2011. Albums include Rumble Shake (Irish chart No. 12) and live Deep South (top 5 by Classic Rock Blues).
Macclesfield, UK duo The Virginmarys fuse punk/grunge/blues rock; raw social/mental-health lyrics. 3 acclaimed albums; lauded by Slash; collab Frank Turner. Billboard #3.
Kit Trigg is a UK rock three-piece known for chorus harmonies and big guitar solos. They’ve played BBC Radio 1’s Maida Vale Sessions, Reading and Leeds, and Planet Rock’s Winters End, and shared stages with Wolfmother and Reef.
