AMPLIFY MUSIC MAGAZINE

Photos by Caitie Corkal – For over two decades, Huntington Beach heavy metal titans Avenged Sevenfold—vocalist M. Shadows, guitarists Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ, and drummer Brooks Wackerman—have forged one of the most dynamic and unpredictable trajectories in modern rock. Emerging from the metalcore underground with breakthrough albums like Wak...

Photos by Devon Anderson – For over two decades, Canadian indie-rock trailblazers Metric—comprising Emily Haines, Jimmy Shaw, Joshua Winstead, and Joules Scott Key—have carved out an extraordinary trajectory defined by fierce creative independence and genre-defying synth-rock anthems. Known for their razor-sharp lyrics, pulsating rhythms, and explosive live performances, the ...

Photos by Orest Dorosh – Formed in 2005 in Wyckoff, New Jersey, the Jonas Brothers—comprising brothers Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas—rose to global superstardom in the late 2000s through breakout Disney Channel appearances, hit pop-rock albums, and chart-topping singles like “S.O.S.” and “Burnin’ Up”. After taking a break in 2013 to pursue solo projects, the trio made a monument...

Photos by Orest Dorosh – Jessie Murph’s trajectory through 2026 has cemented her status not just as a streaming powerhouse, but as an undeniable force on the global touring circuit. Honored on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Music list for 2026, the 21-year-old artist has leveraged her massive billion-plus streaming success into explosive live performances. Her signature blend of suga...

Ireland’s The Mary Wallopers share new track “Kit Kat Club,” a track that rides in on the back of a primal guitar riff – think heavy rockabilly music built in Ireland specifically for the 21st century gig goer – and proceeds to tell the tale of a drinking mission that “sent them down to Hell.” That domain is a place full of “demons drinking pints of stout,” and somewhere the ...