Formed in late 2018 by co-lead guitarists Jason Schultz (Wraith, Mind's Horizon) and Martin Bowman (Farwatch), Idol Throne is a band with a sonic mission and vision; the blending of elements from U.S. Power and Bay-Area Thrash Metal, combined with a progressive sense of songwriting, guitar-forward arrangements and a strong focus on melody. Joined by drummer/percussionist Aaron Grove (Axxios) in early 2019, and vocalist Jake Quintanilla (Mind's Horizon) in 2020, the band made the most of the extended downtime caused by the global pandemic to record demo “Proof of Life” in the Fall of 2020, which was released on streaming platforms January 1st, 2021. Bassist Trevor Kuta (Xenopredator) joined the band in early 2022, and solidified Idol Throne’s live lineup. The band’s debut LP “The Sibylline Age” was released in July of 2022 on Stormspell Records, to positive reception, and saw the band begin to define the eclectic mix of styles, genres, and influences that make up their sonic palette. Now in 2023 the band is hard at work on the follow-up to “The Sibylline Age” and is focused on live performances around the U.S. Stay tuned for new music to come in 2024 and beyond. Indiana Thrash/Power/Prog Since 2018

Formed in 2000, when Doomy G. Blackthrash met Vic. Mike joined in 2002. Sauron plays extreme, blackened thrash in the vein of German thrash bands. In the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, Sauron was Morgoth's abominable lieutenant during the First Age. He was also the creator of the Rings of Power and the Dark Lord of Mordor, whom the Fellowship of the Ring sought to defeat. Victor "Lore Lord" Ruiz- guitar Mike "Skinthrasher" Hudson- drums Doomy G. Blackthrash- bass/vocals

Hard Rock from Chicago

Flamethrower Action Rock from Chicago, IL. Get ready for live drinking music to shake your ass to. Get it!

THE RODS are a classic heavy metal band that rocked their way through the 80's with a powerful, raw energy that led them on tours with some of today's greatest metal bands—Judas Priest, Ozzy, Motorhead, and Metallica, to name just a few. Listeners will find that THE RODS are still a force to be reckoned with today, as they continue on at full-throttle, with a new line-up and a forceful, vintage sound. THE RODS are: David "Rock" Feinstein - Guitar, Lead Vocals Freddy Villano - Bass, Vocals Carl Canedy - Drums, Vocals

(Playing Riot "Fire Down Under" in full) Riot Act features former Riot guitarist Rick Ventura, Don Chaffin-vocals, Paul Ranieri-bass, Claudio Galinski-drums. Riot Act is hard driving Rock-n-Roll! The band made their live debut January 2020 at the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame Gala. Their strong performance made a lasting impression on host Eddie Trunk. Catch it on Amazon Prime! Riot Act tragically lost founding member Lou Kouvaris as the band was about to release an EP and embark on a European tour.After a few dark months and facing a world in quarantine, the band decided to go on, releasing a tribute video of the early Riot classic “Overdrive”. The band was ready to rock again! Currently working on a new album and video, Riot Act ushers in a new era in hard driving rock! Stay tuned!

Sumerlands are a Philadelphia-based heavy metal quintet comprising scene veterans whose sound is rooted in 1970s hard rock and classic power metal from the '80s and '90s. Their acclaimed sound weds vintage metal styles to modern production thanks to guitarist Arthur Rizk. Following an acclaimed 2014 demo they signed with Relapse for their 2016 eponymous debut album. After touring, a personnel change, and the pandemic, they returned with a new singer for 2022's Dreamkiller. Sumerlands was the brainchild of guitarist/producer/engineer Arthur Rizk (War Hungry), and veteran vocalist Phil Swanson (Hour of 13, Seamount). They enlisted drummer Justin De Tore (Devil's Dare, Boston Strangler), guitarist John Powers, and bassist Brad Raub (both ex-Leather). The Guardian Demo was issued in the summer of 2014, followed by a self-titled debut for Relapse in 2016. The album sold well and provided touring opportunities across the U.S. and Europe for several years. The always-busy Swanson left Sumerlands amicably in 2020 to form Smith & Swanson with guitarist Tim Schmidt. Rizk recruited veteran vocalist Brendan Radigan (Battering Ram, Nachtstille, ex-Magic Circle) to replace him. After rehearsals, they played select dates further integrating him into their sound and approach. In April 2022, Sumerlands issued the Ageless Life EP, that included the original "Heavens Above" and an inventive cover of Fleetwoot Mac's "I'm So Afraid." They followed it with the single and video for "Dreamkiller" in July. In September, the Rizk-produced full-length, also titled Dreamkiller, appeared from Relapse, followed by a North American tour. ~ Thom Jurek, Rovi

White Magician, the Ultimate Magic and Friendship Experience.

Emerald Eye is a Kansas City-based heavy metal band formed in 2020 by members of Midwest underground staples such as Vänlade, Relic, and Alsatia. Brett Scott - Vocals/Keyboards Nick Poffinbarger - Bass Alex Moran - Guitars Nolan Weber - Drums For fans of Queensrÿche, Dio, Helloween, Lost Horizon, and Iron Maiden

Melodic metal from Raleigh Infinity Dream is: Chris Bennett - lead vocals and guitars Dina Altum - backing vocals and keys John Wooten - bass Marc Anthony - drums

Speed metal/thrash n' roll trio from the savage underground of south-central Texas! We aim to play the loudest, rowdiest rock n roll steel at breakneck speed inspired by the likes of VENOM, BROKEN BONES, & TANK; laced with riffs with a healthy respect for the gods BLACK SABBATH & JUDAS PRIEST.

Siege Laden Heavy Metal hailing from Colorado. Sent from the Emerald Gods

Hard Livin', Glasses Wearin', QD Shoppin' Lansing Rock Dudes

Traditional heavy metal band conquering Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.

(first show in the world with new singer, first show anywhere in over 3 years) Formed in San Francisco in 1980, Metal Church consisted of vocalist David Wayne, guitarists Kurdt Vanderhoof and Craig Wells, bassist Duke Erickson, and drummer Kirk Arrington. Their 1985 self-titled debut album, recorded when the thrash/speed metal genre was still evolving, made a huge splash on the scene, as did its follow-up, The Dark. However, the band really hit its stride when Wayne left and was replaced by Mike Howe on 1989's Blessing in Disguise; Vanderhoof left after the album due to his dislike of touring and was replaced by Metallica guitar tech John Marshall. Vanderhoof remained the group's designated composer on 1991's The Human Factor, possibly the band's most socially conscious album yet. However, the advent of alternative rock and problems with their record label contributed to a loss of direction on 1993's Hanging in the Balance, and Metal Church ended up disbanding. In 1999, the group's original lineup -- Wayne, Vanderhoof, Wells, Erickson, and Arrington -- reunited and released the album Masterpeace. The ensuing years saw the group undergoing numerous lineup changes and assorted members tending to other projects. In 2004, the band issued their seventh full-length LP, the critically acclaimed Weight of the World, which marked the debut of new vocalist Ronny Munroe. Tragically, former vocalist David Wayne died the following year from complications resulting from a car accident. 2006's A Light in the Dark included a re-recording of 1986's "Watch the Children Pray" as a tribute to their fallen comrade. Shortly after the release of 2009's This Present Wasteland, the band announced that they would be going their separate ways once again. A reunion show in 2012 eventually led them back to the studio. The resulting Generation Nothing, their tenth studio long-player, arrived the following year, and the aptly named XI appeared in early 2016, marking the return of vocalist Mike Howe. A concert album culled from the XI tour featuring Howe appeared the following year under the title Classic Live. Continuing their prolific run, they issued their 12th set, Damned If You Do, in late 2018. Vocalist Mike Howe died at his home in Eureka, California on July 26, 2021. He was 55 years old. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi

(members of The Skull, Trouble, COC, Pentagram, St Vitus playing classics from all) Legion of Doom is a Doom Metal Supergroup featuring members of Trouble, The Skull, Saint Vitus, COC, Leadfoot, Blood of the Sun, Lie Heavy, and Sacred Dawn!! Have you ever wanted to hear all the heavy in one place? From its origins onward?  After the untimely passing of Eric Wagner (Trouble, The Skull), one of doom metal’s most notable and esteemed singers and songwriters, The Skull bassist and bandleader, Ron Holzner contemplated long and hard on whether it would be possible to carry on. Nine months and a lot of soul searching later, an idea was born.  Recalls Holzner, “I decided I want to honor the memory of Eric by still playing some of the songs that he crafted, and ones that Lothar and I wrote with him. I want his spirit to become eternal through his words and melody. And I also want to play many songs from the catalogs of everyone involved.”  Alongside guitarist Lothar Keller (The Skull, Sacred Dawn) and drummer Henry Vasquez (The Skull, Saint Vitus, Blood Of The Sun), Holzner decided to reach out to his longtime comrade, vocalist Karl Agell (Corrosion Of Conformity, Blind, Leadfoot, Lie Heavy) as well as vocalist Scott Reagers (Saint Vitus). And so LEGION OF DOOM has come to exist with an all-star lineup of some of doom’s most prestigious figureheads, here to share their ultimate heavy truth, taking the genre from what is known into uncharted territories.  "I would like to keep an open rotating guitar spot within the band", notes Holzner, "This will keep us on our toes and keeps things fresh and different and ever changing. We have many friends we would like to jam with. Victor Griffin ( Place of Skulls, Death Row) was first to jump aboard, but conflicting schedules forced him to step aside for now.  Comments Keller, “Continuing The Skull in some kind of form seems like the right thing to do. LEGION OF DOOM is a perfect way to continue bringing doom metal to the fans! There is new music to finish and it’s important for us to follow through with bringing it out for everyone to hear.”  “This is gonna be a monster,” adds Vasquez.  “I have always gravitated towards heavier music. I have been involved with making it for over four decades,” reflects Agell. “When Ron asked me to join him in carrying on the doom metal tradition that he was part of and established first with Trouble and then The Skull, there was only one path forward. It’s been a great honor to sing Eric Wagner’s words and melodies and I truly look forward to performing songs from the massive legacy of all the members of LEGION OF DOOM.”  “Ron approached me and asked if I would be interested in participating in first a tribute to Eric Wagner who was a dear friend of mine and then a new musical adventure,” recalls Reagers. “We both concluded that we were not done with metal. How could I say, ‘no?!’ Karl, whom I respect and admire, adding his incredible vocals to this ensemble. My dear friend and bandmate Henry,  the great Lothar Keller, and Ron whom I have known forever… This venture is gonna be fun. I look forward to working with these gentlemen!”  Concludes Holzner, “We are all seasoned veterans of the music business and prefer to let our music do the talking… And our music is gonna be speaking loudly! All the fans and bands…We are family. Combined, we are all the Legions Of Doom!”  LEGION OF DOOM will make its debut appearance at Legions Of Metal Fest in Chicago this June before heading overseas for a performances at Hellfest in France and The Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium.......with more live dates to be announced in the weeks to come.  ron

Remember when we could afford to live in Manhattan? Before it became a clean, safe, lipsynched island of trust fund babies? Remember when we could walk down Avenue A swilling a 40oz, or when we COULDN'T walk down Avenue B, for fear of our lives? Remember when the dirty East Village streets influenced a sound that was as real as the City was? Remember the name Spread Eagle? That's right, SPREAD FUCKING EAGLE! Well, the seminal roving Streetmetal gang is back with an even badder attitude. They're pissed off about what's happened to their city, and have something to remind us about. In a time when everyone's wondering where New York is headed, what you really need is a glimpse of where it came from. Where WE came from. Spread Eagle promise to put the word DANGER back into the absent minds of rock and roll. The first order of business is the highly acclaimed new studio album "SUBWAY TO THE STARS". Dig your claws in and take a look back...to the future of New York City ROCK.

Hailing from Chicago, Witchslayer consists of 4 of Chicago's best Metal musicians. Jeff Allen - Vocals, Ken Mandat - Guitars, Mick Lucid - Bass, Gabriel Anthony - Drums

Already a cult curiosity via their 2018 Thundermark EP debut and initial self-release of their 2020 Far Flung Realm first full-length, Massachusetts power metallers Adamantis quickly entered the collective global melodic metal conscience when they signed with Cruz Del Sur Music. The first order of business was to re-release Far Flung Realm. In doing so, Adamantis was immediately thrust to the top of various “best newcomer” lists — proper accolades for an album that so brilliantly recaptured the spirit of 1990s European power metal. Looking to strike quickly and with unexpected time on their hands thanks to the pandemic, Adamantis is back with the four-song The Daemon’s Strain EP, set to be released in April 2022. No longer one of American power metal’s best-kept secrets, Adamantis has crafted an EP of depth and triumph — a sterling display of memorable, anthemic melodic metal. It is the next logical step for a band that has displayed that the sky is the limit through two EPs and one triumphant full-length.

HEAVY METAL THUNDER

Arcane and mystical Seattle epic heavy metal!

A REBIRTH'S BEGINNING... Shield of Wings is Chicagoland's premier Epic Symphonic Metal band. Infused with melodic, folk, and death metal, it is a fresh twist on the genre, sure to perk your ears. In 2022 the band released their debut full-length album, Unfinished, which has brought into view 10 new bombastic compositions of poetic exploration. Each song from Unfinished explores themes of growth through self-examination, regret, sacrificial death and rebirth. Shield of Wings is: Lara Mordian – Vocals Aliyah Daye – Support & Harsh Vocals, Keys James Gregor – Guitar & Orchestrations Patrick Eulitz – Drums Alex Luke – Bass Guitar