Skid Row
Skid Row is a band formed in 1986. The Jersey rockers were successful in the late 80’s and early 90’s having their first two albums “Skid Row” and “Slave to the Grind” certified multi-platinum. It was hit songs like “I Remember You”, “Youth Gone Wild” …
Avenged Sevenfold
In 1999 the band Avenged Sevenfold was formed in Huntington Beach California, their name was derived by M. Shadows referring to the story of Cain and Abel found in Genesis 4.24 in the Bible, even though the band did not play religious music. The origin …
KISS
KISS is regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all-time. The band holds honors as one of America’s top gold record champions, selling over 100 million albums worldwide in their 40 year career. KISS’ career milestones are stagger …
Starset
Starset was formed in 2013 in Columbus, Ohio, USA. They are Dustin Bates’ child, which is also a member of Downplay. Taking over the vocals and keyboards, he is the leading songwriter of the band. His interest in space, can be reflected in Starlet’s name as well as photo shoots apart from their music itself. Certainly, he is an electrical engineering PhD holder. On July 8, 2014 their debut album Transmissions was released. Their current line-up consists of Bates, as well as Brock Richards on the guitars, Ron DeChant on the bass and Adam Gilbert on the drums. Their musical style is dominated by a strong cinematic atmosphere, blending powerful guitar riffs with electronic and symphonic elements. Hans Zimmer, Muse, Sigur Ros, Nine Inch Nails and Breaking Benjamin have been cited as influences by Bates.
Collective Soul
Although probably remembered from their hit single, “Shine”, originally from Stockbridge, Georgia and currently Atlanta-based Collective Soul, are recording and touring for more than two decades. The group consists of main songwriter and frontman Ed Ro …
Chevelle
Chevelle is a band that formed in Grayslake, Illinois in 1995. Their first line-up was composed by: Pete Loeffler (vocals and guitar), Sam Loeffler (drums) and Joe Loeffler (bass). Joe left the band in 2005 and he was replaced by Pete and Sam’s brother-in-law, Dean Bernardini. This would come to be their current line-up. Despite several Tool comparisons, the band cites Helmet, Tool, and The Cure as their major influences. Their music style has been classified as hard rock, alternative metal and post-grunge.
ZZ Top
ZZ Top is an American rock band that formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. The band features guitarist and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons, bassist and vocalist Dusty Hill and drummer Frank Beard. Having held the same lineup for more than 40 years, ZZ Top is o …
Rod Stewart
“Rarely has a singer had as full and unique a talent as Rod Stewart — a writer who offered profound lyricism and fabulous self-deprecating humor, teller of tall tales and honest heartbreaker, he had an unmatched eye for the tiny details around which li …
Aranda
Aranda is a band from Oklahoma City, USA. Brothers Dameon and Gabe Aranda have been composing music since their youth. After performing with various local bands, Aranda was established in 2001. Armando Lopez was their original drummer which left in 200 …