Hailing from Mikkeli, Finland, the six-piece melodic death metal band Bloodred Hourglass blends metalcore, alternative metal, and electronic elements. Known for their high-energy sound, they earned their third Finnish Grammy nomination for WE SHOULD BE BURIED LIKE THIS.
Bring Me The Horizon, formed in Sheffield, England in 2004, is a British rock band known for evolving from deathcore to metalcore, alternative metal, and electronic rock. Their latest album, "Post Human: NeX GEn," was released in 2024. In 2026, they released a concert film "L.I.V.E. In São Paulo," collaborated on ILLENIUM's album, and are currently touring.
Bad Omens — an American metalcore/alternative metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia in 2015. Known for their genre-blending sound incorporating R&B and electronic elements, they rose to prominence with their 2022 album "The Death of Peace of Mind" and platinum hit "Just Pretend". They have released new singles in late 2025 and are actively touring globally.
Oh wow! From Eastern Scotland, Alestorm's 'Pirate Metal' has captivated fans worldwide from New Zealand to Lithuania with their humorous, party-friendly anthems.
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.
Danish-Swedish VOLA mixes electronic, progressive, and pop-infused metal. Known for 'Witness' and sold-out shows in Europe/North America, their sound is mixed by Jacob Hansen.
Formed in Helsinki in 1990, the Finnish heavy metal sextet Amorphis consists of Esa Holopainen, Tomi Koivusaari, Tomi Joutsen, Santeri Kallio, Olli-Pekka Laine, and Jan Rechberger. Known for expanding musical boundaries, their fifteenth studio album is Borderland, produced by Jacob Hansen.
Formed in Sweden, progressive titans Opeth are known for never repeating themselves over a three-decade career. Led by songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt, the band released their 14th concept album, The Last Will & Testament, featuring their first death metal growls since 2008.
Formed in Western Australia, Voyager is a progressive pop metal quintet known for blending 80s-infused vocals, keytars, and melodic fretwork. After years of attempts, the band represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest, securing a notable ninth-place finish.
Formed in 2007 in Halle, Germany, modern metalcore band Annisokay blends crushing riffs, electronics, and haunting melodies with clean and unclean vocals. Led by Rudi Schwarzer and Christoph Wieczorek, the international group is known for albums like Arms and Aurora.
Formed in Finland, metal band Stam1na are multi-platinum and gold-selling artists who have won seven Emma awards. Known for playing hundreds of mostly sold-out shows across the country, they have released ten albums.
Formed in Finland in 1995, Sonata Arctica is a power metal band known for their melodic sound inspired by Nordic nature. Led by vocalist Tony Kakko, the group has released ten albums and the acoustic projects Acoustic Adventures in 2022.
Formed in Catalonia in 2003, alternative metal band Ankor features an international lineup. Named best newcomer by La Heavy in 2014, they gained widespread acclaim through albums like Beyond the Silence of These Years, White Dragon, and Shoganai, leading to major festival appearances across Europe and Asia.
Warsaw's Riverside, influenced by Pink Floyd and Rush, crafts unique music about loneliness and resilience. Known for charismatic concerts across Europe and the Americas, they've released eight albums and won acclaim for their evolution in style.
Swedish rock band SOLENCE blends high-energy, optimistic rock with hits like "Blackout" and "Animal in Me." Known for spirited live shows and topping SiriusXM’s Octane.
Founded by Manuel Gagneux, Zeal & Ardor is a band renowned for its unique fusion of genres and evolving style. Garnering critical acclaim, they've amassed millions of streams.
Perth, Australia metal band Make Them Suffer blend deathcore, melodic death metal & metalcore; known for “Ether,” “27,” “Hollowed Heart”; worked with producer Drew Fulk (WZRDBLD).
German symphonic metal band Beyond the Black broke through with 2015 debut Songs Of Love And Death (Metal Hammer Award Best Debut). Albums include Lost In Forever (#4 DE), Horizons (#3), and Beyond the Black (2023, #2 DE). Toured Europe and played Wacken.
