A Sound Of Thunder: Fronted by the dynamic Nina Osegueda, is known for energetic live performances and sharing stages with Nightwish, Sabaton, and others at venues like The Fillmore Silver Spring and ProgPower USA. Celebrated in Spain for their heavy metal rendition of “Els Segadors”, they performed it at Razzmatazz 2 in Barcelona.
Circuit Villains: This is Circuit Villains – a band from Baltimore, MD and New York, NY whose focus is to create raw and provoking music with a pulse and a groove. Simply put, they get you going. Comprised of Athena Hiotis, Steven Thomas, and Sam Brewer, the band brings together influences across genres to create a unique, hard-hitting sound.
The Last Year: The Last Year is an alternative rock band based in Baltimore, Maryland, fronted by dynamic vocalist Niki Barr. Formed in June 2013 by Niki and bassist Scott Ensign, the band also features BJ Kerwin, known for his work as the drummer for Candlebox. Their sound blends modern and nostalgic tones, drawing comparisons to Garbage, The Pixies, Metric, and Depeche Mode.Ruiness
a female-fronted hard rock and metal band Rocking Central PA & Beyond. Ruiness has performed across the East Coast at venues and festivals, including Gettysburg Rocks and Rock On the Hill Music Fest. They won the Central Pennsylvania Music Award for Best New Artist/Band of 2024.