Jackyl and Vallejo

Jackyl, from Kennesaw, Georgia, is renowned for their Southern hard rock and no-frills heavy metal. Fronted by chainsaw-wielding Jesse James Dupree, they gained fame with hits like "Down on Me" and "The Lumberjack." Their 1992 debut went platinum, and they've toured with Ted Nugent and Aerosmith. Collaborations with AC/DC's Brian Johnson are notable, along with albums like Cut the Crap. Despite mainstream fading, they maintain a devoted fanbase.

The rock band Vallejo, formed by brothers A.J., Alejandro, and Omar Vallejo, hails from El Campo, TX. Known for hits like "Shining Sun" and "Beautiful Life," they expanded in 1995 upon moving to Austin. Signed to TVT and later Emilio Estefan's Crescent Moon label, they won Austin's Best Rock Band in 2000.