Employing a lethal mix of no-frills hard rock and riff-driven heavy metal, New York City's Tower bring the party via chops, attitude, and hooks. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Sarabeth Eve Linden, and featuring the talents of James Danzo (guitar), Zak Penley (guitar), and Philippe Arman (bass, backup vocals), the band, who formed in 2015, cites Slade, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, and Scorpions as influences. Tower inked a deal with Manhattan indie the End shortly after forming, and released their much anticipated eponymous debut album in 2016. ~ James Christopher Monger