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takes place at Allianz Parque in São Paulo Monsters of Rock 2026. After the historic 30th anniversary edition held in 2025, the festival returns for a new marathon of shows throughout the day with a line-up that includes names from various eras of rock and metal.

To kick off the program, two up-and-coming acts took to the stage: Jayler and Dirty Honey. Although they have less than a decade of experience, both groups have already gained visibility, recognition from veterans, and stand out as acts that deserve the attention of anyone who is a fan of good old rock and roll. 

Jayler 

Founded in 2022, and therefore the youngest band in this edition, Jayler emerges as the newest viral phenomenon in hard rock. With a pure essence of 1970s rock, the British group has a strong musical and visual inspiration in names like Led Zeppelin and even Greta Van Fleet in its DNA, which justifies its exponential growth on social media.

The quartet is led by vocalist and guitarist James Bartholomew, whose performance and appearance directly recall the iconic Robert Plant. Despite being the first act of the day, the group delivered great moments and captured the attention of the already filled stadium audience, especially with the guitar solos and James' interactions, who described the Brazilians as "one of the best audiences in the world." Beyond the clear influence of giants of the genre, Jayler deserves recognition for keeping the spirit of classic rock alive and renewed.

Dirty Honey 

Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Dirty Honey will celebrate a decade in the music industry in 2027, but they already boast an unprecedented achievement: being the first independent band to top the Billboard. Inspired primarily by Aerosmith, The Black Crowes, and the blues, the American quartet has released two studio albums and has opened for acts like The Who and KISSlisteners for the group Spotify.

Under the leadership of the charismatic Marc LaBelle — who even sang close to the barrier — the group delivered a solid performance, underpinned by the band's chemistry and the work of guitarist John Notto, who won over the audience with his versatility and technique. With hits like "When I'm Gone," Dirty Honey continues to showcase rock and roll in its purest form.

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A Journalism student and fan of Rock, especially Heavy Metal, he likes bands such as Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and particularly Iron Maiden, a band he has seen three times, has followed since he was 12, and dreams of seeing a show in London. His first contact with heavy music came playing Guitar Hero, and he never stopped. He has always enjoyed writing and music is one of his passions. Within the genre, he considers Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford, and Ozzy Osbourne his idols.

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