alternative metal
Fair to Midland
Fair to Midland is an American art rock band formed in 1998, consisting of Darroh Sudderth (vocals), Cliff Campbell (guitar), Jon Dicken (bass), Brett Stowers (drums) and Matt Langley (keyboards). According to the band's official website, their name comes from "...an old Texan play on the term 'fair to middling'." The group has released two independent albums, one studio album and an EP. Live at Coachella 2007 the band performed a live improvisational version of their song "Walls of Jericho" featuring the guest vocals of Serj Tankian.
69 Chambers
69 Chambers are heavy riffing guitars counterpointed by Nina Treml's pop-oriented vocals, while the driving bass and the blasting drums form a tight and solid wall of sound. The Swiss rock/metal-threepiece was formed in Zurich by the guitar-playing frontlady in 2001 and soon made a loud impact at the «Universal Breakthru Contest», recorded an EP as well as a video and gave their international debut at the «Pentaport Festival» in Incheon, South Korea amongst reknowned bands like «Muse» and «Testament».
Forever Never
Originally formed in late 2004, Forever Never are a metal band from Essex, UK with something a little bit extra than your average metal band, drawing influences from a much wider scope than you might expect. Rhythmical, heavy and dripping with melodic twists and technical turns, FN take inspiration from Meshuggah, Michael Jackson and Machine Head in equal measures. As likely to hear a 3 part vocal harmony...
SCREW
SCREW is a visual kei band from Japan.
They originally started out in March 2006 under Speeddisk label and are now signed under the 'Indie PSC' label (PS COMPANY Co.,Ltd). SCREW expresses the concept that "everybody has darkness inside -- the poisonous chemicals of darkness have to be screwed out of the body." They were originally a four-piece band, but became a twin guitar band when Manabu joined in June 2007. At the start of 2010, their new bassist Rui (ex Ｊｅｗｅｌ joined the band, after their previous bassist Yuuto left the band in the beginning of the year.
JLS
There are two artists with this name: 1.JLS (Jodio Loco Sucio) is a power trio originally from Santo Domingo Dominican Republic and founded by Leo Susana. 2. JLS (Jack the Lad Swing) are a four-piece boy group. 1. They have released 3 albums of hard rock / metal all with different line-ups.
The first album, Testigos de la Historia was recorded in Midilab Studios ( famous for it's use by major latin artists of all genres ) and released in 1997. It contains the now classic cuts in the dominican rock scene "Enemigo de la Sociedad", "Patra", "Dame tu Sexo", "Me da la gana".
Halestorm
Halestorm is a rock band from Pennsylvania (US) that signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records, a major recording label, on June 28, 2005. The group has been consistently active, writing and performing original music since the mid-1990's and becoming increasingly successful. They have achieved international airplay, having been featured on the Lord Litter show in Germany. The band has been the featured artist, appearing on the cover of Pennsylvania Musician magazine three times (August 1999, March 2000, and February 2003).
SOiL
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) SOiL is a five-piece Alternative Metal band from Chicago, formed in 1997 by ex-members of renowned death metal acts Broken Hope and Oppressor. After three efforts (the EP SOiL, the EP El Chupacabra and the first album Throttle Junkies), they gained international success with their album Scars. Their success was helped by singles such as Halo and Unreal, which bear their distinctive harsh but emotional and melodic sound. The gloves are off, and Soil have come out swinging.
Refused
Refused is a hardcore punk band originating from Umeå, Sweden, formed in 1991. The band's final lineup comprised its founding members, vocalist Dennis Lyxzén and drummer David Sandström, as well as guitarists Kristofer Steen and Jon Brännström. Their lyrics were often of a non-conformist and politically far-left nature. The band released five EPs and three albums before initially splitting up in 1998.
