Vans Warped Tour, founded by Kevin Lyman in 1995, fused skateboarding culture with punk rock. It became the longest-running touring music festival in North America, evolving to embrace diverse genres like pop-punk, emo, and metalcore. Known as "punk rock summer camp," it launched careers for artists such as Blink-182, Katy Perry, and Paramore.
Formed in Memphis in the mid-1990s, psychedelic funk band Big Ass Truck features core members Steve Selvidge and Robert Barnett. They built a Southern following through extensive touring and released albums like Kent, The Sack Lunch EP, Who Let You in Here, and The Rug.
Forming in 2008 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, metalcore band Gideon debuted with 2011's Costs. Known for incorporating melodic hardcore and punk, they released Milestone, Calloused, Cold, and Out Of Control before issuing their sixth album, MORE POWER. MORE PAIN.
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.
Formed in 2014 in Santa Cruz, hardcore band Drain features frontman Sammy Ciaramitaro, guitarist Cody Chavez, and drummer Tim Flegal. Known for high-energy live shows, they released their debut album California Cursed in 2020, followed by Living Proof in 2023.
Formed in Boulder, Colorado by Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte, 3OH!3 is best known for platinum-certified hits like DONTTRUSTME, STARSTRUKK, and My First Kiss. Blending hip-hop bravado and pop hooks, the duo has performed at Coachella and Warped Tour.
Blessthefall is an Arizona quartet featuring Beau Bokan, Eric Lambert, Jared Warth, and Elliott Gruenberg. Known for achieving top chart positions and millions of streams with previous albums, the band returned from a hiatus with their single Wake The Dead.
Four Year Strong hails from Massachusetts, known for their pop-punk energy and hardcore spirit. Notable album "Brain Pain" showcases hits like "aftermath/afterthought" and "uncooked." They've teamed with producer Will Putney, blending '90s alt-rock and metal with reggae elements, and featuring distinct vocals by Dan O’Connor and Alan Day.
Formed in Baltimore in 2003, pop-punk band All Time Low rose to prominence with albums like So Wrong, It's Right and the chart-topping Future Hearts. Known for energetic shows and emo-pop hooks, they earned Alternative Press' Band of the Year in 2008 and released enduring records spanning two decades.
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.
Formed in 1994 in Wichita Falls, Texas, pop punk band Bowling for Soup achieved worldwide fame with hits like the Grammy-nominated Girl All The Bad Guys Want and 1985. They also recorded theme songs for Jimmy Neutron and Phineas and Ferb.
Games We Play, aka Emmyn Calleiro, resides in Los Angeles and is known for his humor and philanthropy. He’s a self-made millionaire, passionate volunteer, and dog dad.
Cofounded in 2001 by frontman Craig Owens and named after the Chiodo Brothers, Chiodos released their debut All's Well That Ends Well in 2005. Their 2007 album Bone Palace Ballet debuted at No. 1 on the Rock chart and No. 5 on the Billboard 200.
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.
Formed in high school as Megatron, Fishbone became known for chaotic, high-energy live shows. Signed to Columbia Records in 1984, they released the debut EP Fishbone and went on to put out four albums and two more EPs.
Boys Like Girls are a Boston suburbs rock/pop/punk band. Their 2006 debut Boys Like Girls neared multi-Platinum; 2009’s Love Drunk hit #1 Top Rock Albums and Top 10 Billboard 200. Known for “The Great Escape,” “Love Drunk,” and Taylor Swift duet “Two Is Better Than One.”
Alexandria, an artist from Western Australia, crafts music with an angelic voice and poetic lyrics. Her independent songwriting is a hallmark of her style. She gained recognition for her breakout track "Always an Angel," which achieved viral success through its boygenius interpolation. Her repertoire includes the song "Fire and Ice."
Escape the Fate, formed in Las Vegas in 2004, is an American rock band known for its dynamic post-hardcore, metalcore, and hard rock sound. Key songs include "One For the Money" (Platinum), "Situations," and "Broken Heart". Their album "Dying Is Your Latest Fashion" achieved Gold status, and their self-titled album topped the Hard Rock Albums chart. Albums include "Out of the Shadows" (2023) and "Redefined" (2025).
Dance Hall Crashers, born in Berkeley, CA, is a ska-punk band known for energetic tunes like "Lockjaw," led by vocalists Elyse Rogers and Karina Denike. Initially formed by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, they reformed in 1992, releasing albums under MCA's 510 division.
