EYES SET TO KILL

Formed in 2004 by sisters Alexia and Anissa Rodriguez, Arizona's Eyes Set to Kill set out to create their own take on the screamo genre. To fill out the lineup, vocalist and guitarist Alexia Rodriguez and bassist Anissa Rodriguez recruited vocalist and synth player Brandon Anderson, guitarist Greg Kerwin, and drummer Caleb Clifton. The group combines the driving emotion of Thursday and Thrice with technical hardcore reminiscent of Walls Of Jericho and Poison the Well. The result is a fusion of the heavy and the melodic, with Alexia Rodriguez's vocals soaring high over the thunder of chugging guitars and Anderson's tortured screaming, creating a sound that expands the boundaries of the genre, moving away from the screamo blueprint. The year 2006 was a busy one, with the group self-releasing the EP When the Silence Is Broken the Night Is Torn as well as playing dates on the Vans Warped Tour. In 2008 the band released its full-length debut, Reach, on Break Silence, and set out on a nationwide tour in support of Otep. The group’s third studio outing, Broken Frames, arrived in 2010, followed by White Lotus in 2011, and Masks in 2013, the latter of which would be the band's first outing for Century Media. 2017 saw the departure of co-founder/bassist Anissa Rodríguez, as well as the release of the single "Break," in anticipation of the arrival of the group's eponymous sixth studio long-player, which dropped later that spring. ~ Gregory Heaney, Rovi

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SICKSENSE

SICKSENSE is a modern metal force blending the aggression of metalcore, the groove of nu metal, and the precision of djent into a sound that is entirely their own. Fronted by the dynamic vocal duo of Vicky Psarakis and Robby J. Fonts, the band has built a reputation for explosive chemistry, genre-defying songwriting, and an unapologetic DIY mentality that has fueled their rise from independent newcomers to one of heavy music’s most exciting emerging acts.

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TWIST IT

Twist It is a hard-hitting hard rock band hailing out of Philadelphia, PA blending a unique combination of clean vocals and djent-y instrumentals. Drawing inspiration from genre-bending acts like Poppy, Evanescence, Flyleaf, and Spiritbox, Twist It crafts a sound that’s dark, dynamic, and unapologetically powerful.

Behind the three piece’s heavy hitting drum dynamics and captivating social media content is founder SARA HIGGINS. Vocalist and powerhouse front-woman, KAYLA HALLMAN, draws you in with her catchy melodies and high energy. LOGAN SMITH is the mastermind behind insane guitar riffs and production intricacies that leave everyone wanting more.

The band made waves with their debut EP Breathe, which has amassed over 1,000,000 streams across all platforms, earning them airplay on SiriusXM Octane and a fast-growing fanbase. Known for their explosive live shows and magnetic stage presence, Twist It has shared the stage with national acts such as The Word Alive, From Ashes to New, and Red.

Twist It stands at the forefront of a new wave in hard rock and is quickly becoming a name to watch out for in the modern rock and metal scene.

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