A B B A, the iconic Swedish pop supergroup formed in 1972, achieved global fame with hits from 1974 to 1982. Comprised of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni Frid Lyngstad, they won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, marking Sweden's first victory. Their discography includes several successful albums, solidifying their status in music history.
Wagakki Band, a Japanese rock group, uniquely blends traditional Japanese instruments with modern rock music. Initially known for adapting Vocaloid songs, they have since created original compositions. Their popular music videos, including " Tengaku" and " Senbonzakura," have garnered millions of views on You Tube. The band has performed live across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. In 2001 Marko Hietala joined to Nightwish as a vocalist and a bass player. In May 2007 Nightwish announced Anette Olzon as Turunen's replacement.
Dogs of War captures Saxon at their most battle hardened and uncompromising. The album channels the band’s classic heavy metal roots into a darker, more aggressive atmosphere, driven by galloping riffs, commanding vocals, and lyrics steeped in conflict, power, and survival. There is a sense of urgency throughout the record — songs feel like war cries rather than nostalgia, proving that Saxon’s strength lies in endurance and discipline rather than excess. This playlist is a testament to traditional heavy metal standing firm against time, sharpened by experience and conviction.
Forever Free is the eleventh studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1992. Continuing the resurgence that began with Solid Ball of Rock, the album reinforces Saxon’s return to a heavier, more traditional metal sound rooted in their N W O B H M legacy.
