Emo rock legends Hawthorne Heights hit the road across North America with their Behind The Tears: Acoustic Tour! The influential band from Ohio were at the forefront of the mid 2000s emotional post-hardcore movement, with their perfect mix of aggression and vulnerability resonating with a generation of fans seeking music that was both cathartic and relatable.

Alpha Wolf, a metalcore ensemble hailing from Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, has found its current home in Melbourne, Victoria. According to John Arnold, the band's bassist and founding vocalist, the moniker "Alpha Wolf" was inspired by the film "The Grey". Their 2020 album A Quiet Place To Die' put them on the map as one of Australia's strongest metal exports.