Winger with (Hed) P.E., Trixter, and more

Formed in Huntington Beach in 1994, (hed) p.e. pioneered "G-punk," blending punk rock with hip-hop. Known for "Broke" and "Blackout," they toured with Korn and System of a Down. Their concept album "New World Orphans" and compilations like "Major Pain 2 Indee Freedom" reflect political themes. The band underwent lineup changes over the years and released hit albums such as "Stampede."

Formed in 1983 in Paramus, NJ, Trixter soared with their MTV-hit debut, featuring tracks like "Give It to Me Good." Went gold in '91, toured with Stryper, Dokken, Warrant, and Firehouse. Known for vibrant hair metal style.

Bulletboys, hailing from Los Angeles, blended glam metal and hard rock, founding in 1987 with Marq Torien. Known for hits like "Smooth Up in Ya," they achieved success with their gold-selling debut. Influences like Van Halen shaped their style. Despite a disband in 1998, they found late-career success with "Elefante" and "From Out of the Skies" led by Torien. Collaborations include ex-King Cobra, Ratt members, and Sebastian Bach. A notable box set of their Warner Bros. era was released in 2021.

New Jersey's Michale Graves rose as a horror rock icon, joining the Misfits in 1996. Known for "American Psycho" and "Famous Monsters," he collaborated with Dr. Chud. After leaving the band, Graves formed Gotham Road and pursued solo projects like "Punk Rock Is Dead." He's a conservative activist and collaborator with Damien Echols.

Canadian rockers Killer Dwarfs debuted in 1982 blending pop, metal, and arena rock. Known for the Juno-winning hit "It Doesn't Matter," they worked under labels like Epic and Sony. Notable albums include "Stand Tall" and "Dirty Weapons." Disbanded in '93 but had reunions and live releases later.