post-grunge
Shinedown
Shinedown is a Southern Hard Rock band that originated in Jacksonville, Florida. Shinedown was formed in early 2002 by Brent Smith, Jasin Todd, Brad Stewart, and Barry Kerch. They were signed by Atlantic Records. On July 13, 2003, the band released their debut album Leave a Whisper. The album sold the popular singles "Fly From the Inside" and "45." Leave A Whisper was re-released on June 15, 2004, to capitalize on the strength of a new single: A cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man".
Theory of a Deadman
Theory of a Deadman (also known as TOAD or simply as Theory) is a rock band from Delta, British Columbia, Canada signed by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger to 604 Records. The band also includes traits of other music styles, such as country, metal and more acoustic elements. The band's lead singer, Tyler Connolly, gave Chad Kroeger a demo tape of their music while at an after-show party. So far, they have a total of 4 top 10 hits on the Mainstream Rock Chart.
Breaking Point
Breaking Point are an alternative rock band formed in Memphis by singer/guitarist Brett Erickson and guitarist Justin Rimer. They couple straight forward musicianship coupled with well written, heart felt lyrics. They are also a Straight Edge Hardcore band from Southern England, the UK's answer to The Mongoloids. www.myspace.com/thenotoriousbxp As for the Memphis band....
It all started when the founding members decided to jam together. They went to a garage in Memphis and "rocked out". Then realising the potential they had, soon after they started auditions for a bassist.
Godsmack
Godsmack is a hard rock/alternative metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States which formed in 1995. They are often mis-categorized as post-grunge or nu metal. The band comprises founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its formation, Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP, four DVDs, and one greatest hits collection.
Virgil
From the ashes of Elephant Ride, Andrew Paul Woodworth formed a new band Virgil in 2000. In 2001, Virgil released its debut album, Virgil, and then "My Paradise" (2004) and quickly carved a niche for themselves in the alternative rock scene. In 2004, Woodworth was honored with "Male Vocalist of the Year" at the LA Music Awards, and Virgil took home the "Independent Rock Album of the Year" Award. During that year, Virgil's music was heard on Television, including Roswell, ESPN, and Buffy, The Vampire Slayer.
Zico chain
Zico Chain are a rock band from London, United Kingdom, formed in 2002. To date, they have released one full album entitled Food and one self titled EP. The band opened the main stage at The Download Festival on Friday the 8th of June. They have their own headlining tour in the winter in 2007 and supported Velvet Revolver on their 2007 summer tour of the UK in support of their new album "Libertad".
Octane
1. Octane is a melodic metalcore Band from Solingen, Germany. 2. Octane is a local band from Philadelphia, PA. They started out playing covers and now have quite a bit of original songs. They have released 2 CD's and a new single is now out. Their music has some similarities to Tool, Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin.
The Rising
1. The Rising is an alternative rock band fronted by Michael Lee (aka Michael Johns), dropped from Maverick Records before their unreleased debut album "future unknown" (2004) hit the stores. http://www.myspace.com/therisingband
2. The Rising are a 4 piece band from Blackburn who have just released their debut album called 'Past Midnight'. Playing the main stage for the 2nd time, The Rising have gone from strength to strength. Check them out at www.therisingonline.
