15. Baby Godzilla are a live act like no other. Self described as 'General Extreme Noise' their live sets are utter chaos and always leave a huge impression. Signed to Ambush Reality, they're going to be an highlight of the Kerrang! Fresh Blood Stage.
14. Japanese electronic metallers Crossfaith have become a phenomenal live act. With songs like 'Jagerbomb' causing chaos, they've become well versed in surprising the unwitting people who come across them. Catch them on the Monster Energy Stage.
13. Bury Tomorrow might be the fastest rising British Metal band of the past couple of years, and with their live show it's easy to see why. Having sold out Camden Koko last year, they've been drafted in last minute to replace Emmure and it's an inspired booking. They play the Monster Energy Stage.
12. With epic new album 'ARK' We Are The Ocean are finally back and ready to kick on. The title track of their latest album could've been a James Bond theme and with an early set, We Are The Ocean are sure to kickstart the day in incredible fashion. They play the Main Stage.
11. Finch are an institution. They're one of the most seminal bands of the early 2000s and never disappoint in a live setting. Currently promoting their third album, Finch return to the UK and look ready to show the rest of the line up how it's done. They play the Monster Energy Stage.
10. Having been called 'The British Brand New', Moose Blood will bring the emo to Slam Dunk. Their brand of melancholy pop punk will bring the crowd together, lighters in the air and swaying. They headline the Kerrang! Fresh Blood Stage.
9. Set Phasers to Nostalgia! Taking Back Sunday are back once again, and with latest album 'Happiness Is...' they're back with some absolute bangers. Taking Back Sunday have a reputation of being an interesting live act and you can catch them on the Main Stage this year.
8. Fort Hope were born out of the ashes of Glam Pop Punk band My Passion, Fort Hope have all the potential in the world to be massive and they deserve it. Nailing the quiet-loud dynamic with massive choruses, these guys could be your new favourite band. They play the Kerrang! Fresh Blood Stage.
7. Beartooth are Caleb Shomo's latest project, and they're quickly becoming one of the most must see bands in the scene. Sounding like A Day To Remember is never a bad thing, and they're the one band who are guaranteed to put in 100% to their set. They appear on the Monster Energy Stage.
6. As It Is are the next big Pop Punk band to hail from the UK. With YouTube sensation Patty Walters as their singer, they play infectious, heart-on-the-sleeve anthems and have an incredible stage presence for a band so young. They open the Macbeth Stage.
5. Having just finished a co-headline tour with Cancer Bats, including a sold out headline performance at The Forum, While She Sleeps are on the brink of being the premier Metal band in the UK. Live, they have a no holds barred attitude and will leave the crowd astounded by their set. They play the Monster Energy Stage.
4. The cheeky chaps from Bedford, Gigwise favourites Don Broco bring the party to Slam Dunk. Having toured near enough non-stop for the last 5 years, even recording on the road in their van to save time, Don Broco have become the must-see band for a good time. With new album 'Automatic' launching in August, catch some new songs on the Main Stage.
3. Pvris are the band with the single most hype around them at Slam Dunk. Having only just got to the UK, their debut shows earned rave reviews, and their synth-pop rock combination is very welcome. Vocalist, Lynn Gunn is a star in the making. Catch them on the Main Stage.
2. Headlining the whole festival, You Me At Six will begin to bring a close to their Caviler Youth tour cycle. Their number one album has taken them to headlining the O2 Arena, and they're a Slam Dunk favourite. With their debut album 'Take Off Your Colours' hitting 10 years old, they've promised some older cuts in their set. They close the Main Stage.
1. Architects have become a phenomenon. Six albums in, they're finally getting the respect they deserve, and after a non-stop tour schedule, it's easy to see why. 'Lost Together // Lost Forever' has finally seen them become the monster metal act they have always threatened to become. For what could be their last UK date for the foreseeable future, they headline the Monster Energy Stage.