Two of the biggest bands in punk/pop join forces for one high-velocity evening of power chords and unbridled enthusiasm. Experience the irreverent and rowdy Good Charlotte and the emo-infused enthusiasm of Boys Like Girls and prepare to party!

Experience the experts of honed, toned, consistent and consistently fun garage rock when the highly compressed, high-contrast sound of The Hives invades your senses. This instantly-recognizable black-and-white-clad quintet from Sweden provides a stellar alternative for those frustrated by contemporary rock’s monochromatic staleness.

Killswitch Engage sculpts some of the meatiest heavy metal since the glory days of Metallica and Slayer.

Return to the old school of ‘80s rock with one of the era’s finest. Rollicking, aggressive and confident, Skid Row is one of the hardest and most original hair metal bands and have remained relevant since slamming into the national scene with hits like “18 and Life,” “I Remember You” and “Youth Gone Wild.”

An eclectic fusion of hip-hop lyrics and a groove-fusing rhythm section, the Flobots explore and expand the frontiers of hip-hop. Progressive in style and substance, this visionary, battle-hardened band has earned a reputation for both originality and authenticity and are set to start a new musical culture, one mind at a time.

New York’s punk/electro-industrial/rap-metal group Mindless Self Indulgence have an over-the-top sound and equally outrageous stage presence. If you appreciate snarling, loud party music with an extra helping of outlandishness, this band’s for you.

Prepare to meet Reeve Carney. His band Carney has been selling out their weekly shows at Molly Malone's in Los Angeles. They draw a crowd of fans that range from eager college students to trend-setting hipsters and industry heavyweights. Their first Milwaukee appearance is this Friday night at The Rave Bar.

Thrice’s tightly-wound emo center emits bursts of classic British metal, 80’s thrash and post-punk melodies. Get lost in the incendiary screech of these quickly-rising stars. Come see them play songs from their new CD "The Alchemy Index, Vol 3 & 4" which debuted as the top Hardcore CD this week!

After Creed’s dissolution, guitarist Mark Tremonti and drummer Scott Phillips tapped bassist Brian Marshall for a new incarnation of the band’s once spectacular rock presence. Return to the roots of rock ‘n’ roll with Alter Bridge.

For seven years, the acclaimed Honda Civic Tour has been revered as the “must see” music extravaganza, and this year will prove the best yet when Panic! at the Disco headlines a star-studded lineup of emo and punk-rock, including the rising stars Motion City Soundtrack and The Hush Sound.

The Jägermeister Music Tour is back: louder, heavier and darker than ever. Running twice a year for six years straight, this Spring Tour continues the momentum with a co-headlining bill featuring undisputed heavyweights of hardcore metal, Hatebreed, and the kings of goth metal, Type O Negative.

Brightly brash melodies and endlessly witty turns of phrase abound in Cute Is What We Aim For. Hailed by Alternative Press as one of the Bands You Need to Know, this New York group strings sentiments that poke at their existence and superficiality over an upbeat base.