Formed in 1976, the English-American rock band Foreigner achieved massive success with multi-platinum albums and hit singles like Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, Urgent, Jukebox Hero, and the chart-topping I Want to Know What Love Is. Having sold over 80 million records, the group continues performing.
Formed in 1989 in Oss, Netherlands, The Gathering evolved from doom and gothic metal into an eclectic atmospheric triprock band. Known for their unique sound and self-run label Psychonaut Records, they have released 11 studio albums and toured worldwide.
Unpeople is a UK-based rock band formed in London, blending metalcore, pop-metal, and alternative rock with earnest lyricism, hefty riffs, catchy melodies, and harmonies. Known for energetic live shows, their music channels discontent. Notable songs include "waste," "smother," and "the garden." They released a self-titled EP and received Heavy Music Award nominations for Breakthrough Artist.
The Hellacopters is a Swedish garage rock band formed in Stockholm in 1994. The group originally consisted of Nicke Andersson, Dregen, Kenny Håkansson, and Robert Eriksson. They are widely recognized as one of the most important and influential Swedish bands in the garage rock revival, gaining mainstream traction with their Grammis Award-winning 1996 debut album Supershitty to the Max!.
MAJESTICA is a symphonic and power metal band from Sweden. They debuted in 2019 with Above The Sky, which amassed over 17 million streams. In 2020, they released the Christmas musical power metal album A Christmas Carol, blending their signature style with theatrical storytelling.
Floor Jansen is a versatile rock and metal vocalist best known as the former lead singer of Nightwish, whom she fronted for 14 years. She also built her career through her early work with After Forever and ReVamp, establishing herself as a defining voice in the metal genre.
Swedish death metal pioneers Grave broke through with 1991’s Into the Grave; led by Ola Lindgren. Key releases: Soulless, Hating Life, Back from the Grave, Out of Respect for the Dead.
Joan Jett formed Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, earned 8 platinum and gold albums and 9 Top 40 singles, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Known for “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ’N’ Roll” and more.
Helloween are German pioneers of melodic speed metal, active since 1984. They’ve released 15 studio and 4 live albums, earned 21 Gold/Platinum awards, and sold over 10 million records. Their Keeper albums are power metal milestones.
Formed in 1978 Newcastle, Venom shaped extreme metal with raw, satanic thrash. Key albums: "Welcome to Hell", "Black Metal". Influenced death/black metal scenes deeply.
Southern Sweden heavy metal band Ambush revives old-school classic HM. Albums: Firestorm, Desecrator, Infidel. Formed 2013; signed High Roller, Napalm.
Vreid, a Norwegian black metal band from Sogndal, formed in 2004 from Windir's legacy. They play "Sognametal," blending melodic black 'n' roll with 70s/80s rock influences. Themes often involve war. Albums "Wild North West" and "The Skies Turn Black" are notable. They collaborated with Djerv on "Loving the Dead" and released "Kraken" for a movie.
German metal singer Udo Dirkschneider, who fronted Accept during their 1980s commercial peak, has performed and recorded as U.D.O. since 1987. In 2016 he toured as Dirkschneider playing only Accept songs; Live: Back to the Roots documents a 2016 Brno show.
The Hard-Ons, from Punchbowl, Sydney, rose to fame in the '80s with their energetic punk sound and irreverent style, blending metal influences. Known for sharing stages with Nirvana and the Ramones, they achieved 17 consecutive #1s on the Australian indie charts and hit the NME top 5. Celebrating nearly 40 years, they're now on their 13th album featuring Tim Rogers.
New Jersey thrash metal band Overkill emerged in 1985 with Feel the Fire. Known for brutal speed, they built an underground following with Under the Influence and Years of Decay. D. D. Verni and Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth are longtime constants.
Swedish prog-rock legends The Flower Kings, led by Roine Stolt, explore vintage themes in their new album. With drummer Mirko DeMaio and keyboardist Zach Kamins, they reunite Roine with his brother Michael Stolt on bass. Known for prog influences like Yes and Genesis, the band continues their storied 25-year journey through reflective, rich compositions.
Robin McAuley, famed hard rock singer from Grand Prix and MSG, known for hits like "Perfect Timing," joined Survivor, Michael Schenker Fest, and supergroup Black Swan.
Swedish metalcore band ADEPT blends aggression and melody with intense live shows. Known for albums like Another Year of Disaster and Sleepless, they’re a top heavy export.
Korslagda är en svensk supergrupp bildad 2019 efter en resa hem från Slovenien, med Älvdalssonen och debutanten Ubbe Näslund på sång. Bandets sound blandar punk och Svensktoppsrock, någonstans mellan AC/DC och Eddie Meduza.
