Breaking Benjamin has been a dominant force in mainstream hard rock since Ben Burnley formed the band in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 1999. Their albums 'Phobia' and 'Dear Agony' produced a string of rock radio hits built on Burnley's distinctive vocal tone, massive guitar hooks, and lyrics that explore inner turmoil with anthemic resolve. Despite extensive lineup changes over the years, Burnley's singular vision has kept the band's sound remarkably consistent and commercially potent.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's Fuel scored a string of massive rock radio hits in the late '90s and early 2000s with 'Shimmer,' 'Hemorrhage (In My Hands),' and 'Bad Day,' blending accessible post-grunge melodies with Brett Scallions's earnest vocal delivery. Their platinum-selling album 'Something Like Human' helped define the mainstream rock sound of the era alongside Creed and 3 Doors Down.