Maxilla
Lead Vocals · Guitars
Dean Koleszar
Guitars · Bass
Jason Hopper
Drums · Backing Vocals
Genre Influences:
Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Thrash Metal, Power Metal, Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Grunge, Post-Grunge, Punk, Pop Punk
For Fans Of:
Black Sabbath, Pat Benatar, Halestorm, In This Moment, Iron Maiden, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, The Pretty Reckless, Volbeat, The Warning
Manager: Chris Bianchi (chris1@cbent.com)
CB Entertainment / Legend Recordings & Distro
Label/Mgmt:
Notable Venues:
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland, Ohio)
Whisky a Go Go (West Hollywood, California)
Burning Witches, Bonnie Trash, Enuff Z’Nuff, Eva Under Fire, Living Dead Girl, Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger of Halestorm, The Haunt, Normundy, Platinum Moon, Reign of Z, Starkill, Stone Whiskey, Vixen
Support For:
Female Feature Fest (2025, 2026), Heavy Metal Hunger Relief (2025), Thrash Punk Bash (2025), Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Women in Metal Exhibit Opening Event (2026)
Festivals:
Nominated “Best Metal Band” at the 2025 Cleveland Music Awards
PRESS
QUOTES
“Maxilla is a young force in rock and metal whose debut album Anatomy: She has already turned heads with its bold sound and striking presence. With music driven by intensity, heavy riffs, and raw emotion, she is quickly proving herself as one of the most promising new voices in the scene.”
Reuel Way, Executive Editor - FemMetal: Goddesses of Metal
“From the moment Maxilla hit the stage, there was no easing into the set. For a band still carving out its presence on the live circuit, they played with the urgency of a headliner, leaning into heavy breakdowns and punchy transitions that kept the crowd locked in… If this show was any indication, Maxilla isn’t content to stay in the “supporting act” lane for long… They left as a band people will be watching the next time they roll through town.”
Robert Fraser - Deranged Media
“The powerhouse Maxilla… kicked it and took names, and it was incredibly heartwarming to see her idol, Lzzy Hale, aptly watching her performance. Maxilla rocked the joint, and had the crowd amped up when she performed fan fave, "My Creatures." I didn't know you, before this, Maxi, but I definitely know your name now. You're talented, young friend, massively talented… Thank you for the most stellar set.”
Kelly Funk - Funky Photos & Heavy On Cleveland
“Maxilla [brings] a different kind of intensity… You couldn’t take your eyes off her, constantly scanning the crowd and locking eyes with fans throughout the performance.”
Rebecca Clark - Static Noise Magazine

