DevilDriver
DevilDriver is a metal band from California, United States. The group was started by Dez Fafara, formerly of the band Coal Chamber, as a result of frustrations stemming from the more mainstream direction his former band mates were attempting to take their music. After the demise of Coal Chamber, DevilDriver became his main focus. Their debut album, the self-titled "DevilDriver", was released on October 23, 2003 under Roadrunner Records.
Suicidal Tendencies
Suicidal Tendencies is a hardcore punk band formed in 1982 in Venice, California. Sometimes regarded as the progenitors of skate punk, they later incorporated significant heavy metal and thrash elements. The group, led by Mike Muir ("Cyco Miko"), had a rough start that included being voted "Worst Band/Biggest Assholes" in Flipside in 1982. Using the opposition to fuel creativity, they quickly gained a following, performing larger and larger gigs.
Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch was formed in 2005 by guitarist Zoltan Bathory (formerly of U.P.O.). Other members recruited to the band include former Motograter & Ghost Machine vocalist Ivan Moody, former W.A.S.P. members guitarist Darrell Roberts and drummer Jeremy Spencer, and former Anubis Rising/Deadsett bassist Matt Snell.
The band recorded their debut album The Way of the Fist in 2006 with Stevo "Shotgun" Bruno (Mötley Crüe, Prong) and Mike Sarkisyan (Spineshank). The record was mixed and mastered by former Machine Head/Soulfly guitarist Logan Mader.
Warpath
The band's first EP, entitled "Cataclysm", was recorded in December 2005 at Bridgerow Studios with producer Andy Coughlan. In the aftermath of its release, the band amassed favourable reaction from the European metal community. Large-scale self-promotion and feature privileges in renowned metal magazines such as Terrorizer, Zero Tolerance and Powerplay have since brought the band much exposure. Warpath's perfect balance of sharp-edged guitars and extreme drumming has also been found on Zero Tolerance Magazine's covermount compilation CD...
Iced Earth
Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band that combines power metal and speed metal/thrash metal genres in its music. The band was formed by Jon Schaffer, the lead songwriter and rhythm guitarist, in Tampa, Florida in 1984. The original name of the band was Purgatory but was then changed to Iced Earth. Iced Earth’s music is often described as Iron Maiden combined with 80’s thrash metal. The most distinctive element of the band’s sound is the stuttering right-hand gallop of rhythm guitarist Jon Schaffer...
Heathen
1.) Heathen is a North American thrash metal band originating from the Bay Area California, founded in 1984 by guitarist Lee Altus and drummer Carl Sacco. They have released two critically acclaimed albums, "Breaking The Silence" (1987) and "Victims Of Deception" (1991). First Era (1984-1992) Heathen was formed in 1984 by two friends, guitarist Lee Altus (who was a native of Russia) and drummer Carl Sacco (formerly of Metal Church).
Shrapnel
1. Shrapnel (crossover/hardcore/grind band) formed in 1998 and comes from Almada, Portugal. Lineup:
Ricardo Pedro - Vocals
MIGUEL BORREGO - Guitar
João Madeira - Bass
Nuno Silva a.k.a. Franjas - Drum More info: http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=52910 2. '79 Powerpop/glam/punk band from USA with Phil Caivano and Dave Wyndorf on vocals. The band dressed in army camouflage, sang about fighting in Vietnam, and employed wild stage theatrics.
Thirteenth Sign
Thirteenth Sign are a Melodic Death/Thrash Metal band from the United Kingdom (Nottingham and Norfolk). They released an EP in 2006 and their debut album in 2008, both entitled 'Oracles Of Armageddon'. Official Website
Dirge Within
DIRGE WITHIN formed in March of 2007 by founding members Shaun Glass, Jimmy Knight, and Jerms Genske. With the additions of Paz, and Matt Szlachta to follow in late April 2007. Immediately DIRGE WITHIN recorded the 3 song demo including the songs "Forever the Martyr" "Complacency Strain" and "Ties That Bind" at Mercenary Studios in Zion, IL. (Engineered by Scott Creekmore). The demo was mixed and mastered by James Murphy (Testament/Death) at Safehouse Productions.
In June of 2007 DIRGE WITHIN played their first show in Milwaukee, WI.
