With this generation, we’re seeing a massive rise in people rediscovering bands and heavy music, something we haven’t seen on this scale since the early 2000s. Signs of a rock and metal resurgence in the mainstream are becoming impossible to ignore. Festivals like Louder Than Life and Download Festival featuring legacy acts like Metallica and Slipknot are constantly selling out, while Gen Z is starting their own bands inspired by genres like hardcore, metalcore, and grunge. Songs from iconic bands like Pantera, Nirvana, and My Chemical Romance are going viral on platforms like TikTok, bridging the gap between generations. In a groundbreaking moment for heavy music, Knocked Loose, a hardcore band, recently performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, shocking audiences and sparking controversy reminiscent of the rebellious energy of the 80s. Could this be the new golden age for rock and metal? What are your thoughts?