ABOUT BEARTOOTH:
Caleb Shomo first turned the pain of his struggle with mental health and self-image into music in 2013. Beartooth began as a living document, a diary, a journal of repressed rage and depression. Alone in his basement studio, screaming and singing, playing all the instruments, and self-producing a batch of furious but melodic songs filled with reflection and confession, the Ohio native stared into the abyss, initially with no intention of returning to the heavy music world that burned him as a teen. Over a decade later, the different pieces of his body of work connect in title, sound, and spirit. As the frontman hit 30, Beartooth's fifth album, The Surface, completed this era in 2023. Even more importantly, it kicked off a new chapter filled with surprising optimism and just as honest. Depression is a sick, disgusting, aggressive disease below the surface. Caleb stood ready to bask in the light. The Surface debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative and Hard Music charts and No. 2 on the Current Album Sales, Current Rock Albums, and Vinyl Albums charts. "Might Love Myself" and "I Was Alive" went to No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Airplay and Mediabase charts. "I Was Alive" was the No. 6 most played song on Rock Radio, and Beartooth was the eighth most-played artist. Like Nine Inch Nails, BEARTOOTH remains a one-person band in the studio. Following the introductory Sick EP (2013), Disgusting (2014) produced BEARTOOTH's first platinum single, "In Between." Aggressive (2016) and Disease (2018) expanded on the desperation and pain, each a step closer to balancing the blood and tears of classic recordings with the shimmer of modernity. Rolling Stone heralded BEARTOOTH as one of 10 Artists You Need to Know. The rabid response to Caleb's music demonstrated how many people related to his struggle for self-acceptance.Below (2021) topped the Rock and Alternative charts and several Best Rock/Metal Albums of the Year lists.
ABOUT I PREVAIL:
I Prevail have established themselves as the forerunners of the genre in the 21st century. Their latest record was once again produced by Tyler Smyth, features the sort of stadium-sized riffs that will rattle your teeth loose from your gums and unforgettable, supremely catchy melodies that will camp out in your brain for weeks at a time. The band also alternately mixes screamed vocals that sound as though they crawled from the depths of hell with soaring, emotional vocals and heartfelt, intimate lyrics that go so deep, they hit marrow. The end result is an album that resonates with the listener in the most personal way. Rising to an arena level and receiving two Grammy nominations — Best Rock Album for Trauma and Best Metal Performance for crushing lead single "Bow Down" — I Prevail proved that they were built to last. To date, they've racked up more than 4.2 billion global streams, are approaching 850 million YouTube views, and saw both "Hurricane" and "Bad Things" singles top Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in 2020 and 2022 respectively. A number of their singles and album Lifelines have now been certified Gold and Platinum, and they have been praised by press far and wide, including Forbes, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Playboy, Muscle + Fitness,and NPR. I Prevail have affirmed their position among the genre's elite.
ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE:
Killswitch Engage first shook the structure of heavy music upon climbing out of snowy industrialized Western Massachusetts in 2000. A musical outlier, the band pioneered a union of thrashed-out European guitar pyrotechnics, East Coast hardcore spirit, on-stage hijinks, and enlightened lyricism that set the pace for what the turn-of-the-century deemed heavy. 2002's Alive Or Just Breathingbecame avowed as a definitive album, being named among "The Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade" by Decibel and celebrated by everyone from Metal Hammer to Revolver. Not only did they bust open the floodgates for dozens to follow, but they also garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations in the category of "Best Metal Performance" in 2005, 2014, and 2019, respectively, a gold certification for The End of Heartache [2004], and a platinum certification for As Daylight Dies [2006]. The group landed three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with Killswitch Engage [2009], Disarm The Descent [2013], and their career high best bow at #6 with Incarnate [2016]. The latter two releases, along with 2019's Atonement, would also both capture #1 on the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. The band's total streams are nearing 3 billion to date, while they've remained consummate road warriors who've sold out countless headline tours and have shared stages with everyone from Iron Maiden to Slipknot to Slayer to My Chemical Romance to Mastodon to Parkway Drive, which is a testament to their ability to cross genres and appeal to all fans of hard rock. KsE have remained a featured attraction at every major North American and European festival through the years. The band is celebrating an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the '00s and continues its incredible legacy. This Consequence is out now.
ABOUT PARKWAY DRIVE:
Parkway Drive is an Australian metal band formed in 2003 in Byron Bay, Australia who have grown from an underground sensation into one of the most successful heavy bands in the world. Their early albums, like Killing with a Smile (2005) and Horizons (2007), cemented their place in the metalcore scene, while later releases such as Ire (2015) and Reverence (2018) showcased a shift toward a more cinematic and anthemic sound. Their 2022 album, Darker Still, further expanded their musical range, incorporating orchestral elements and melodic influences. The band are known for their high-energy live performances, headlining major festivals and selling out arenas worldwide, solidifying their status as a dominant force in modern metal.
ABOUT SOUND TALENT GROUP:
A top-tier independent agency founded on authenticity, commitment, and shared passion, Sound Talent Group brings together more than a century of combined experience at large-scale talent firms, record labels, management companies, and entertainment-driven creative organizations. Co-founded by veteran talent agents Tim Borror, Dave Shapiro, and Matt Andersen, Sound Talent Group combines a large firm's expertise, relationships, and resources with the hands-on attention of a boutique indie. The Sound Talent Group roster boasts over 400 innovative artists representing diverse styles. These are acts with career-long resonance in different subcultures and the mainstream alike. From clubs and theaters to festivals and stadiums, streaming playlists, and the top of the Billboard 200 chart, these artists earn their fans' trust and support through connectivity, consistency, dedication, and loyalty. The roster includes Pierce The Veil, Lamb of God, I Prevail, Sum 41, Hanson, Vanessa Carlton, Beartooth, Steve Vai, Movements, Clutch, Citizen Cope, Ice Nine Kills, The Front Bottoms, Killswitch Engage, Motionless In White, Story of The Year, Alexandra Kay, In This Moment, Destroy Boys, Parkway Drive, Struggle Jennings, Black Label Society, Citizen, and dozens more. Since launching in 2018, STG has grown to more than three dozen employees with offices in New York City, Nashville, and San Diego. Most importantly, what distinguishes Sound Talent from many companies is the family-like atmosphere fostered by STG's three co-founders. The artist comes first, with an eye toward long-term relationships which build each respective client's business in adventurous and creative ways.
