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2Cents
2Cents is a Heavy metal music, metal band from Malibu, California. The band is known for their energetic live performances and extensive touring history. History 2Cents was formed by brothers, Adam and Dave O’Rourke who shared a mutual love of metal bands like Pantera and Slayer as well as Southern California punk bands such as Pennywise (band), Pennywise and Black Flag (band), Black Flag. The band released their first album ''Victims Of Pop Culture'' on Centsless Records in 2003. The band first gained national attention with the release of ''Lost At Sea'' on Gotizm/Atlantic Records in the summer of 2006. The record, produced by veteran producer Matt Hyde (British producer), Matt Hyde, received positive reviews from the metal community but little promotion from the label. The band took matters into their own hands, embarking on a grueling tour schedule for over two years which found 2Cents appearing at festivals such as Rock on the Range and the HFStival with some of the big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manntis
Manntis is an American metalcore band. History Manntis originally formed in 2000 as a four-piece group. The band gathered mainstream attention in 2004 when they were one of the contestants on MTV's Battle for Ozzfest. Their lead guitarist, Adair Cobley, was picked as the representative for the band on the show. Ultimately, Manntis finished in third place (behind Curse Your Name and eventual winners A Dozen Furies). On April 1, 2005, it was announced that the band signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records.Blabbermouth.net"MANNTIS Sign Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS", Posted April 1, 2005. Their debut album ''Sleep in Your Grave'' was released on June 28, 2005. The tracks "Axe of Redemption" and "Weathered Souls" were released as singles, with music videos accompanying each. The band announced that their next album, tentatively titled ''Master of Ceremonies,'' was due for a 2007 release, but that did not happen. Despite being mostly inactive since the anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock On The Range
Rock on the Range was an annual rock festival that was held at two locations. The first and main location was in Columbus, Ohio, United States at Mapfre Stadium (originally Columbus Crew Stadium; renamed in 2015) from 2007 to 2018, while the other was in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the Canad Inns Stadium from 2009 to 2011. Rock on the Range debuted in Columbus on May 19, 2007, and in Winnipeg on June 27, 2009. The Columbus festival was always held in May, while the Winnipeg festival was pushed back to August in 2010. In May 2019, Rock on the Range was replaced by the Sonic Temple (festival), Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival. Columbus The first Rock on the Range was held on May 19, 2007, at Columbus Crew Stadium. The sold-out festival ran all day, beginning around noon and ending after 11:00 pm. Due to such success, Rock on the Range was turned into an annual event by returning to Columbus Crew Stadium in 2008. The second festival was a two-day event held on the weekend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch, also abbreviated as 5FDP or FFDP, is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2005. The band originally consisted of vocalist Ivan Moody, rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory, lead guitarist Caleb Andrew Bingham, bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer (drummer), Jeremy Spencer. Bingham was replaced by guitarist Darrell Roberts in 2006, who was then replaced by Jason Hook in 2009. Bassist Matt Snell departed from the band in 2010, and was replaced by Chris Kael in 2011. Spencer then departed the band in 2018 due to recurring back issues, and was replaced by Charlie Engen, making rhythm guitarist Bathory the only remaining founding member of the band. In October 2020, British guitarist Andy James became the band's lead guitarist, replacing Jason Hook. Five Finger Death Punch's debut album ''The Way of the Fist'' was released in 2007, which achieved rapid success and sold over 500,000 copies in the United States. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall is an American metalcore band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 1996. Although Shadows Fall has experienced several line-up changes, for most of its recording career, Shadows Fall has been composed of guitarists Jon Donais and Matt Bachand, bassist Paul Romanko, lead vocalist Brian Fair and drummer Jason Bittner. Shadows Fall has released seven studio albums, three compilation albums, and two DVDs. The band's first album featured Philip Labonte (of All That Remains) on lead vocals, but he was soon replaced by Fair. Shadows Fall's first two studio albums featured David Germain playing drums; however, in 2002, Bittner joined the band full-time. In February 2008, the band was a Grammy Award nominee in the category Best Metal Performance for the song "Redemption" from the album '' Threads of Life''. Their most recent studio album, ''Fire from the Sky'', was released on May 15, 2012, and was the first to be produced by Adam Dutkiewicz since the band's first stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otep
Otep was an American nu metal band. The band was formed in November 2000 in Los Angeles by frontwoman Otep Shamaya. The band is noted for their style of "art-house nu metal", and their strong political stances. Throughout the course of several lineup changes over the years, Shamaya was the only constant member in the band. After being selected by Sharon Osbourne to appear at Ozzfest 2001, Otep was signed to a record deal with Capitol Records without a Demo (music), demo in March 2001. Otep released two albums through Capitol, ''Sevas Tra'' (2002) and ''House of Secrets (album), House of Secrets'' (2004); both albums were moderate successes, and sold a combined total of 400,000 copies worldwide by 2006. Otep's third album, ''The Ascension (Otep album), The Ascension'', was due to be released through Capitol in March 2007, but was delayed indefinitely following the label's consolidation into Capitol Music Group two months prior to its planned release date; the band subsequently p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace is a Canadian Rock music, rock band formed in Asphodel–Norwood, Norwood, Ontario, in 1992 originally as Groundswell. Groundswell played in various local Norwood backyard parties and area establishments before disbanding in 1995 and regrouping in 1997 under its current name. Based in Toronto, the band's original line-up consisted of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. In 2003, Barry Stock was recruited as the band's lead guitarist, making them a quartet. In 2013, Gontier left the band and was replaced by Walst's younger brother Matt Walst, Matt, who was a longtime songwriter for the band and was previously the lead singer of My Darkest Days. In 2024, Gontier officially rejoined the band with Walst also remaining as a singer, making them a dual-vocalist band, as well as a quintet for the first time since their genesis as Groundswell. Currently signed to RCA Records, they have released s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwar
Gwar, often stylized as GWAR, is an American heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 1984, composed of and operated by a frequently rotating line-up of musicians, artists, and filmmakers collectively known as Slave Pit Inc. Since the death of frontman Dave Brockie in 2014, the collective has continued recording and performing without any of its founding artists or musicians. Identified by their distinctively grotesque costumes, Gwar's core thematic and visual concept revolves around an elaborate science fiction-themed mythology which portrays the band members as barbaric medieval Nordic, mythological, biblical or interplanetary warriors, a narrative which serves as the basis for all of the band's albums, live shows and media. With over-the-top violent, sexual, and scatological humor typically incorporating social and political satire, Gwar has attracted both acclaim and controversy for its music and stage shows, the latter of which notoriously showcase enactments ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buckcherry
Buckcherry is an American hard rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The band released two albums, ''Buckcherry (album), Buckcherry'' (1999) and ''Time Bomb (Buckcherry album), Time Bomb'' (2001), before dissolving in 2002. Buckcherry's first album ''Buckcherry'' was DreamWorks' first album to go gold. In 2005, lead vocalist Josh Todd (musician), Josh Todd and lead guitarist Keith Nelson reformed Buckcherry with a new lineup and released a new album in 2006, ''15 (Buckcherry album), 15''. It contained Buckcherry's biggest crossover hits to date, "Crazy Bitch", and their first Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top ten hit, "Sorry (Buckcherry song), Sorry". The band continued to record albums, releasing seven between 2008 and 2023: ''Black Butterfly (Buckcherry album), Black Butterfly'' in 2008, ''All Night Long (Buckcherry album), All Night Long'' in 2010, ''Confessions (Buckcherry album), Confessions'' in 2013, ''Rock 'n' Roll (Buckcherry album), Rock 'n' Roll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Cooper
Vincent Damon Furnier (born February 4, 1948), known by his stage name Alice Cooper, is an American rock singer and songwriter whose career spans sixty years. With a raspy voice and a stage show that features numerous props and stage illusions, Cooper is considered by music journalists and peers to be "The Godfather of Shock Rock". He has drawn from horror films, vaudeville, and garage rock to pioneer a macabre and theatrical brand of rock designed to shock audiences. Originating in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1964, Alice Cooper was originally a band consisting of Furnier, guitarists Glen Buxton and Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway, and drummer Neal Smith. The band released seven albums from 1969 to 1973 and broke up in 1975. Having legally changed his name to Alice Cooper, Furnier began a solo career that year with the concept album '' Welcome to My Nightmare''. During his career he has sold over 50 million records. Cooper has experimented with various musical styles, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God Forbid
God Forbid is an American metalcore band formed in East Brunswick Township, New Jersey, East Brunswick, New Jersey in 1996. Initially breaking up in 2013, they have been semi-active since reuniting in 2022. History Early career (1996–2004) Building up a following in the late 1990s by touring with bands such as GWAR, Nile (band), Nile, Cradle of Filth and Candiria, God Forbid's first full album ''Reject the Sickness'' was released by 9volt Industries in 1999. This album received heavy rotation from WSOU-FM in the South Orange, New Jersey area and the band was subsequently signed to Century Media Records, releasing the album ''Determination (God Forbid album), Determination'' in 2001. They played on the MTV2 ''Headbangers Ball'' tour with Shadows Fall and Lamb of God (band), Lamb of God. Breakthrough (2004–2013) In 2004, they released ''Gone Forever'', which, along with a slot on Ozzfest's second-stage, increased their profile considerably. The next year, they released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DragonForce
DragonForce are a British power metal band from London, formed in 1999. They are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics and retro video game-influenced sound. The band themselves refer to their music as "extreme power metal". DragonForce's current lineup comprises guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman, vocalist Marc Hudson, drummer Gee Anzalone, and bassist Alicia Vigil. The band have been through several lineup changes throughout their career; longtime members in vocalist ZP Theart, keyboardist Vadim Pruzhanov, drummer Dave Mackintosh and bassist Frédéric Leclercq are among the former members of the band. DragonForce has released eight studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, one live DVD and one demo. Their third album, '' Inhuman Rampage'' (2005), was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI); its lead single, " Through the Fire and Flames", is their bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
