When Blur's Damon Albarn and animator Jamie Hewlett debuted their virtual rock/hip-hop band in the late nineties, many brushed it off as a novelty act. Since then, Gorillaz has grown to be one of the most respected and innovative bands in the world. Now returning to North America, they will be hitting the stages near you in support of their new album 'The Mountain', supported by Little Simz and Deltron 3030.

Experiencing Weezer's unmistakable sound live, as the pioneering alt-rock band continues to define generations of guitar-driven music. Formed in 1992, Weezer has built a formidable catalogue , anchored by their iconic self-titled debut, The Blue Album. With fun hit tracks like 'Buddy Holly' and 'Say It Ain't So', nothing compares to a Weezer show!

Of all the major alternative rock bands of the early '90s, the Smashing Pumpkins were the group least influenced by traditional underground rock. Lead guitarist/songwriter Billy Corgan fashioned an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop, creating a layered, powerful sound driven by swirling, distorted guitars. With iconic albums 'Siamese Dream' and 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness' - Corgan and co solidified themselves one of the greatest alternative rock bands of all time. In fact, the Smashing Pumpkins became the model for alternative rock success. Now, far into the 21st century, The Smashing Pumpkins have remained beloved by fans of alternative music.

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy and his poetic vision has proved a huge success both in his home territories and stateside. The talented musician easily conjures up lyrical explorations of life and death, love and loss, mashing the heady indie arrangements with production elements reminiscent of modern hip hop. He's a beautiful juxtaposition that's equal parts Bon Iver-esque and Drake, and his music is utterly addictive whether you're singing along to the chorus at a concert or alone in the car.

Punk rock icons Sex Pistols return to North America, fronted by Rattlesnakes and Gallows singer Frank Carter! Taking over from Johnny Rotten, Carter first joined original Pistols members Glen Matlock, Steve Jones and Paul Cook last year for a special run of UK shows performing the Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols album in full. Following the tour's roaring success - proving that punk is indeed not dead - it's only right that they bring the noise back this side of the pond!

Styx has been rocking around the world for the last four decades with a back catalog of hits powering them through 100+ shows a year! Formed in 1972 in Chicago, Styx has become a mainstay in any rock fan's collection. Now, with more than four decades under their belts, the power rock pioneers show no sign of slowing down as they bring the party to a stage near you!