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Silverchair

Silverchair is recognized as one of the most celebrated and accomplished bands in Australian music history. Originating from the Newcastle surf suburb of Merewether, the group’s members, including singer/guitarist Daniel Johns, drummer Ben Gillies, and schoolmate Chris Joannou on bass, began their musical journey in primary school. Their major breakthrough came in the mid-1994 after winning a national demo competition hosted by SBS TV show Nomad and triple j.
Since their inception in 1994, Silverchair has attained remarkable global success, exceeding six million in album sales across their notable albums such as Frogstomp, Freak Show, Diorama, Neon Ballroom, and Young Modern. Their album, Young Modern, marked a significant milestone by becoming the fastest-selling record of their illustrious career. With an impressive record of 21 ARIA Awards, the band holds the record for the most awards won by any artist in history, and they boast the highest number of #1 albums among Australian bands. Notably, Daniel Johns stands as the sole recipient to clinch the esteemed APRA Songwriter Of The Year Award three times.

Myles Kennedy

Myles Kennedy, a prolific songwriter, powerhouse vocalist, and proficient guitar player, has made a significant impact in the music industry over the past two decades. As the frontman of Alter Bridge, his soaring vocals, open-hearted lyrics, and airtight riffs have propelled the band to global success, earning gold certifications and filling arenas worldwide. Since 2010, he has showcased his towering vocal range as the lead singer for Slash and The Conspirators, consistently mesmerizing audiences. Known for his versatility, Kennedy has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, from Disturbed to Gov’t Mule, accumulating over 1 billion streams and achieving gold and platinum certifications on a global scale. His sophomore album, ‘The Ides of March,’ released in ’21, dominated the charts with four #1 debuts in three countries, solidifying his reputation as a musical powerhouse recognized by Classic Rock Magazine. With successful solo projects and sold-out tours, Kennedy’s keen intuition shines through in his upcoming third album, ‘The Art of Letting Go,’ featuring the lead single ‘Say What You Will.’

The Glorious Sons

The Glorious Sons have resolutely manifested all of rock ‘n’ roll’s most positive principles from their very start – creativity and adventure, passion and truth, energy and expression, individuality and spirit of community. Now, after a four-year journey fraught with multiple stops and starts, the Kingston, ON-based band returns with Glory, an album co-produced by Brett Emmons and Frederik Thaae, that fully captures the depth and breadth of their vast artistic vision. Fired by a remarkably vivid sonic approach and raw, heartfelt lyricism, stellar new songs burn bright with incandescent emotional truths that are somehow both deeply personal and wholly universal.

Ice Nine Kills

Like the undead slashers celebrated in their songs, Ice Nine Kills return with The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood, a sequel of gruesome movie-sized proportion to The Silver Scream. The new album carves out a fresh, bloody homage to the VHS celluloid classics that possessed singer Spencer Charnas at an early age, with a devilish new twist.
Ice Nine Kills make music both timeless and timely, mixing metal, hardcore, and punk, with accessible power. New anthems like “Rainy Day” and “Hip To Be Scared” demonstrate Spencer’s fascination with fright, pop culture obsession, and his expertise with inescapably wicked melodic hooks and clever twists of phrase. Producer Drew Fulk returned for Welcome To Horrorwood which includes cameos from members of Papa Roach, Cannibal Corpse, Atreyu, Fit For A King, and Senses Fail.
Decadent, devious, and fiercely insane, Ice Nine Kills celebrate pop culture’s darkest edges, mining a cinephile library’s worth of iconic horror on The Silver Scream and its sequel. The creative marriage made in hell of music and fiction began in earnest with the Every Trick In The Book, which brought the previous three records’ themes to new levels.
The band’s synergy of music and lifestyle draws favorable comparisons to Slipknot and Rob Zombie. Visionary trailblazers and multimedia raconteurs, INK built a thrilling world for a growing legion of devoted true believers, with theatrical shows, high-concept videos, and inventive band-to-fan communion.

Dorothy

Gifts From The Holy Ghost, Dorothy Martin’s third studio album as frontwoman for the pseudonymous, rock band Dorothy, is the album she’s always wanted, and has perhaps been destined to make. Born from a sense of divine, spiritual urgency, it’s Dorothy’s most bombastic and victoriously rock and roll work yet.
While the band’s first, irreverently named album ROCKISDEAD, was made on a combination of whiskey and heartbreak—inspiring Rolling Stone to name them one of rock’s most exciting new acts, and JAY-Z to sign them to his label Roc Nation—Gifts was built on sobriety, health and spiritualism, in a way that reverses the clichéd ‘good girl gone bad narrative’.
Balanced on a great rock and roll spectrum, encompassing everything from swampy blues to ‘90s alternative, on Gifts, Dorothy has fulfilled her purpose as an artist, entertainer and spiritual being. She’s conquered darkness with light, numbness with feeling, disharmony with unity—all while delivering one of this year’s most fun rock and roll records.

Oxymorrons

OXYMORRONS is an innovative and boundary-pushing musical duo that seamlessly blends genres to create a unique and refreshing sound. With a name that embodies contradictions, OXYMORRONS challenge traditional norms and redefine expectations in the music industry. Comprised of two talented individuals, the duo brings together diverse influences to craft a sound that is both energetic and thought-provoking.
Known for their dynamic performances and electrifying stage presence, OXYMORRONS captivate audiences with their infectious energy and infectious beats. Their music resonates with listeners on a deep level, touching on themes of identity, self-expression, and the human experience. With a growing fan base and critical acclaim, OXYMORRONS continue to push boundaries and inspire listeners to embrace their individuality.

Shallow Side

Since bursting onto the rock scene in 2012, Shallow Side has built a diverse musical portfolio, comprising multiple EPs, a full-length album, a compilation album, as well as an array of cover songs and singles. Hailing from the quaint town of Cullman, Alabama, the band has been delivering their unique blend of rock n’ roll passion.
Noteworthy milestones include their 2017 EP, ONE, which spawned three radio singles – Rebel, Renegade (an impactful Styx cover), and Can You Hear Me – catapulting them to prominence and earning the coveted title of Loudwire’s ‘Best New Artist of the Year’. In 2019, Shallow Side unveiled their inaugural full-length album, SAINTS & SINNERS, highlighted by the chart-topping track, Sound The Alarm, produced by the acclaimed Michael “Elvis” Baskette. Despite facing setbacks due to the global pandemic, the band persevered, marking 2024 with the release of their second full-length album, REFLECTIONS, featuring 11 captivating tracks produced by a lineup including Kile Odell and Chris Dawson/James Beattie.

Skillet

After nearly three decades, eleven albums, and thousands of shows worldwide, Skillet play louder, fight harder, and sound more rebellious than ever. As of 2024, the band have received two-time GRAMMY® Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Selling over 22 million units worldwide, they have notched multiplatinum, platinum, or gold RIAA certifications for a total of 12 singles and four full-length albums. Not to mention, they have regularly attracted 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, boasting “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time” with the 5x-platinum “Monster.” Their presence has impressively surged throughout popular culture with syncs by WWE, Marvel, ESPN, and NFL in addition to coverage from USA Today, The New York Times, and more.
As a live force of nature, Skillet has touched down on four continents and in 26 countries, packing arenas everywhere from the Middle East to Russia. Not to mention, Skillet expanded their world with the graphic novel series EDEN. The first installment stood out as Z2 Comics’ best-selling book of all-time. Now, the global hard rock quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals, bass], Korey Cooper [guitar, keys], Jen Ledger [drums, vocals], and Seth Morrison [lead guitar]—deliver an insurgent, infectious, and inimitable body of work with their twelfth full-length offering and first-ever independent album, Revolution, led by the single “Unpopular.”

10 Years

For nearly two decades, 10 Years have been at the forefront of modern rock music, consistently pushing boundaries and evolving their sound. The band’s significant breakthrough came with their gold-selling album ‘The Autumn Effect’ in 2005, featuring the chart-topping hit ‘Wasteland.’ This track not only went gold but also topped the Billboard Hot 100 and secured the #1 spot on both the Active Rock Radio and Billboard Alternative Songs Chart. Subsequent albums like ‘Division’ [2008], ‘Feeding the Wolves’ [2010], and ‘Minus the Machine’ [2012] further solidified their position in the industry, with each album producing multiple Top 30 entries on the prestigious Billboard Top 200 chart. In 2017, the band reunited to release ‘(How to Live) As Ghosts,’ which was met with great acclaim. The album debuted in the Top 5 of the US Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and spawned the hit single ‘Novacaine,’ which soared to the Top 5 of the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs Chart. Impressively, the song accumulated over 16 million streams on Spotify alone, with a total of 29 million streams across all digital service providers (DSPs). The collective streams for all tracks from ‘How To Live (As Ghosts)’ surpassed 51 million plays, illustrating the band’s enduring popularity and influence in the music scene. Throughout their career, 10 Years have captivated audiences with sold-out headline shows and have shared the stage with renowned acts like Korn, Deftones, Stone Sour, Chris Cornell, and Linkin Park. Their latest album, ‘Violent Allies,’ sees them collaborating with the acclaimed GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Howard Benson, known for his work with artists such as My Chemical Romance, Halestorm, Papa Roach, and Three Days Grace.

Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden, an iconic band with a legacy spanning over 50 years, is renowned for embodying fearless creative independence, delivering spectacular live performances, displaying unwavering dedication to their fans, and maintaining a jovial disregard for critics, all of which have garnered them a massive global fanbase.
Their extensive discography features legendary albums like ‘Iron Maiden,’ ‘Killers,’ ‘The Number Of The Beast,’ ‘Piece Of Mind,’ ‘Powerslave,’ ‘Somewhere In Time,’ ‘Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son,’ and their latest release ‘Senjutsu.’ This impressive collection of music has served as inspiration for timeless hits including ‘The Trooper,’ ‘Wasted Years,’ ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name,’ ‘The Number Of The Beast,’ ‘Wasting Love,’ ‘Run To The Hills,’ ‘Aces High,’ ‘Rime Of The Ancient Mariner,’ and ‘2 Minutes to Midnight.’ As the band wraps up their The Future Past world tour in 2024, they are gearing up for the upcoming Run For Your Lives tour in 2025/26 to celebrate their 50th anniversary, promising performances at some of the largest venues they have ever played.

Blue Öyster Cult

Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band that originated in Long Island, New York, in 1967, specifically in the hamlet of Stony Brook. Known for their unique fusion of hard rock and psychedelia, the band gained fame for their occult and fantastical lyrics, which had a significant impact on the heavy metal music scene. Although Blue Öyster Cult has sold over 25 million records globally, with 7 million in the United States alone, their commercial success was somewhat limited. Hits like ‘(Don’t Fear) The Reaper’ (1976) and ‘Burnin’ for You’ (1981) became classic rock staples, along with tracks such as ‘Godzilla’ (1977). The band was also an early pioneer of music videos, with their videos receiving widespread recognition on MTV during its early years.
Throughout the 1980s, Blue Öyster Cult continued to release studio albums and tour, despite experiencing a decline in popularity that led to them being dropped by CBS/Columbia Records after the underperformance of their eleventh studio album, ‘Imaginos’ (1988). Despite this setback, the band maintained their presence through live performances and occasional soundtrack contributions. In 1998, they released ‘Heaven Forbid,’ their first album of original material in a decade. Following a period of sparse studio recordings due to lackluster sales of ‘Curse of the Hidden Mirror’ (2001), Blue Öyster Cult remained active as a live act. They released two more studio albums in the 2020s, namely ‘The Symbol Remains’ (2020) and ‘Ghost Stories’ (2024), which is rumored to be their final album. The band’s lineup has seen changes over the years, with Donald ‘Buck Dharma’ Roeser and Eric Bloom being the longstanding members. The collaborative efforts of their manager Sandy Pearlman and rock critic Richard Meltzer, both from Stony Brook University, played a crucial role in crafting the band’s iconic lyrics.

The Funeral Portrait

The Funeral Portrait is a loud emotional rock outfit from Atlanta, Georgia with a mix of theatrics and Devotion to their passion for loud uncompromising anthemic music. The band stands to represent the outcasts from all walks of life, offering a sense of community, a place to belong, and a space where they can feel safe and accepted for their differences. The members of The Funeral Portrait all grew up as ‘the weird kid’ who was saved by music and alternative culture, and now they feel obligated to return this support to the younger generation. This powerful message is conveyed to the masses through their over-the-top theatrics and dramatic, almost blown-out, presentation.