Los Angeles hard rockers Buckcherry formed in mid-1995 after singer Joshua Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson were introduced through their tattoo artist; after cutting their earliest demos, the duo recruited bassist Jonathan "J.B." Brightman and drummer Devon Glenn and began performing live, quickly earning a major following on the L.A. club... [+] Read More

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L.A.'s Flashpoint consists of singer/songwriter Ollie Luttgenau, guitarists Dave Corsile and Tony De Matteo, bassist Chad Peterson, and drummer Kyle Stevenson. Their hard-hitting blend of metal, punk, and hardcore caught the attention of Ozzy Osbourne, who invited the group to join his Ozzfest tour in 1999. This wide exposure helped Flashpoint... [+] Read More

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Upon his exit from Sepultura in late 1996, singer/guitarist/songwriter Max Cavalera almost automatically set out to form his next musical endeavor, the ultra-heavy Soulfly. Besides leaving one of the most popular heavy metal bands in the world, which he co-founded in the early '80s, he also had to deal with the unsolved murder of Dana Wells, his... [+] Read More

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We are a new band comprised of seasoned musicians. The founding guitar player is Matt Camp. He has been writing songs for years and finally found musicians dedicated to doing original music like himself. Matt said when interviewed, "They are all AMAZING musicians and the only people I've met who are talented enough to pull off these songs the... [+] Read More

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Creed emerged from a good-sized pack of post-grunge contenders to become one of the biggest-selling rock bands in America during the late '90s. At a time when many other Seattle disciples were lapsing into inactivity or experimenting with less commercially established sounds, Creed carried the torch of straightforward, grungy hard rock without... [+] Read More

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Along with Limp Bizkit, the Deftones are often considered to be disciples of Korn, but in fact, they've been around for just as long (if not longer). They were also one of the first groups to alternate heavy riffs and screamed vocals with more ethereal music and hushed singing -- spawning a fair amount of imitators in their wake. The group first... [+] Read More

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Korn's cathartic alternative metal sound positioned the group among the most popular and provocative to emerge during the post-grunge era. Korn began their existence as the Bakersfield, CA-based metal band LAPD, which included guitarists James "Munky" Shaffer and Brian "Head" Welch, bassist Reginald "Fieldy Snuts" Arvizu, and drummer David... [+] Read More

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The rap-metal outfit Limp Bizkit was formed in Florida in 1994 by vocalist Fred Durst and his friend, bassist Sam Rivers. Rivers' cousin John Otto soon joined on drums, and guitarist Wes Borland completed the original foursome (later supplemented by DJ Lethal). After Korn played the Jacksonville area in 1995, bassist Fieldy got several tattoos... [+] Read More

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Introducing Minnikin; four guys from Newcastle (UK) bringing forth a mixture of melodic and hard rock combined with unique lyrical backgrounds which offer a new and exciting sound. Thunderous drums, chunky guitars, pounding bass, cut-through vocals and ethereal layered harmonies are only just a few ways to describe the sound experience. From... [+] Read More

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Primus is all about Les Claypool; there isn't a moment on any of their records where his bass isn't the main focal point of the music, with his vocals acting as a bizarre side-show. Which isn't to deny guitarist Larry LaLonde or drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander any credit; no drummer could weave in and around Claypool's convoluted patterns as... [+] Read More

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A band which after six months existence and shortly after the making of their debut album „one“ was voted one of the best 10 bands of Austria by EMI Austria and the biggest Austrian radio Oe 3. Guitar based Pop Rock stamped with an unmistakable voice make up the basic elements of PRISTINE. Statement by the Austrian radio Oe3 music editor Clemens... [+] Read More

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SAINT ASIDE’s power of sound develops by means of fat guitar riffs, catchy hooklines with Smash hit character alternating with profound lyrics, without leaving out musical extravagances and short loosening solo parts. Well-balanced arrangements with enough self-confidence to experiment do not leave any wish behind. This innovative recipe has... [+] Read More

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Seether plays a style of heavy metal mostly associated with the post-grunge era of alternative music, complete with self-obsessed lyrics and a sound that mixes crunchy distortion with brooding texture. Hailing from South Africa, the group was discovered by Wind Up Records and instantly pushed to the moon by the label. They landed a spot on the... [+] Read More

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Straight out of Knoxville, Tennessee, with a new spin on guitar-driven music that is best described as "Hillbilly Rock and Roll" - not to be confused with Rockabilly. It is a "New Southern Rock" sound with songs about everyday life. SellersWray, taking the last name of lead singer and guitarist Craig Sellers and longtime friend and bass player... [+] Read More

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Atlanta-based Sevendust became one of the rising stars in late-'90s heavy metal with an aggressive blend of bottom-heavy riffs and soulful, accessible melodies. The band, comprised of frontman Lajon Witherspoon, John Connolly (guitar), Clint Lowery (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums) first appeared in 1995 as Crawlspace,... [+] Read More

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State the Obvious have been together for 3 years now under various names such as 'Strange Beginnings' and 'Without Reason'. They play alternative, post-grunge rock, with their influences ranging from Pearl Jam to Mogwai. In mid- 2007, their demo was released entitled 'Yesterday's Photograph'. The group are now planning to release an EP entitled... [+] Read More

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Stokley Rose is a high-energy, original rock band with roots from bands like Metallica and Alice in Chains to Dave Matthew’s Band to Black Crowes. We keep our fans guessing with an array of riff-driven power mixed with a funky and melodic feel. The energy and feel of the music is translated into our shows.

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Stone Temple Pilots were able to make alternative rock into stadium rock; naturally, they became the most critically despised band of their era. Accused by many critics of being nothing more than rip-off artists, pilfering from Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains, the band nevertheless became major stars in 1993. And the influences of... [+] Read More

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Co-founders J.R. Lee, Guitarist/Vocals/Songwriter and Daniel Bruehl Guitarist/Songwriter met while in their twenties. "We were at a concert in my hometown," Bruehl recalls. "During the opening group we met thru mutual friends and years later the members of my old band decided to invite J.R. to play, it took no time at all before J.R. was... [+] Read More

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Universal Habit is an all original rock band. With their own brand of idiosyncratic modern hard rock, they shift rhythmic and soulful vocals between simple yet definitive riffs creating a seamless balance of energy and attraction. Being on stage for these guys is like nectar of the Gods, willed into the art of creating a bond between... [+] Read More

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