Mr. Big combined two popular musical trends of the rock scene in the 1980s: a particular brand of hard rock, focused on melodies and listener-friendly choruses, and impressive technical proficiency, then called shredding. .. Read More at http://www.last.fm/music/Mr.+Big/+wiki
There are a few bands called “Now”, with four listed here: one from the UK, one from Belgium, one from Sweden and one from Korea. The first “Now” is a band from London, UK. The band was formed in 1998 by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Justin Paton. The band is known for their powerful, energizing live performances during which members of the audience are sometimes invited to join manic extended improvisation parts. Their music has been described as krautrocky, catchy, contemporary, inventive, exotic, melodious and harmonious and disharmonious 21st century pop music.
Hardcore Superstar are a hard rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden with heavy sleaze influences. The band was formed in 1997 and have released seven albums to date. Besides a short break, Hardcore Superstar have continuously toured and recorded since their formation. Hardcore Superstar formed in autumn 1997 in Gothenburg and signed to Gain soon afterwards. Their debut album was recorded and released in Sweden.
Men Without Hats is a Canadian alternative / Synthpop group from Montreal, Quebec, Canada formed in 1977 who were popular in the 80s. They were characterized by the deep, expressive vocals of their lead singer Ivan and their elaborate use of synthesizers and electronic processing. Men Without Hats were always, at the core, Ivan Doroschuk (also released solo as Ivan) and his brother Stefan Doroschuk, with various other members, including a third brother, Colin Doroschuk, as well as Jeremy Arrobas, tracy howe, Roman Martyn and Allan McCarthy.
Guitarist Joel Schneider and drummer Ethan Jacobson epitomize the purest distillation of rock, blues, and punk. They both hail from other notable Seattle bands, but their particular sonic chemistry became immediately apparent when they began playing together.
Mivvi are a four piece guitar based indie pop/rock band from the midlands. We've been on kerrang radio's unsigned show, and ugly phil's breakfast show, and we do this because we love doing it!
System of a Down is an American alternative metal band, formed in 1994 from Los Angeles, California. All four members are of Armenian descent, and are widely known for their outspoken views expressed in many of their songs confronting the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire and the ongoing War on Terror by the US government. The band consists of Serj Tankian (vocals), Daron Malakian (vocals, guitar), Shavo Odadjian (bass, vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums).
Locomotives was a norwegian rockband established in 1991. The band was started by the guitarists K
Shirukume are a 5 piece progressive Math/Hardcore band from Worcestershire in the UK.
The band formed in early 2007, and after several line-up changes, released their first demo entitled 'Maria' in March 2008.
They are currently working on their first EP, to be released Winter 2009/10 in the UK on Mother Should Know Records.