Arena Rock

Arena rock is a subgenre of rock music characterized by its anthemic sound, grandiose production, and crowd-pleasing performances tailored for large venues. Emerging in the 1970s and peaking in popularity in the 1980s, it emphasizes powerful vocals, sweeping guitar solos, and accessible, hook-laden melodies designed to resonate with massive audiences. The genre often incorporates lush harmonies and dynamic contrasts, combining the raw energy of rock with theatrical elements that engage concertgoers. Bands like Trishula and Landfall exemplify arena rock through their emphasis on emotionally charged lyrics and infectious riffs, creating anthems that aim for both sonic and emotional impact.

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When the Heart Is Calling
Single - Released December 19, 2025

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38 Special
A.C.T
ACROBVT
Aerosmith
Ailafar
Alcatrazz
Art Nation
Asia
BLINDMAN
Bangalore Choir
Barnabas Sky
Battle Beast
Beltane Fire
Bob Catley
Brazen Abbot
Brian May
Brother Firetribe
Care of Night
Cassidy Paris
Cats in Space
Chris Caffery
Chuck W. Chapman
Circus of Rock
Cold Slither
Craig Brooks
Crosson
Crowne
Degreed
Deraps
Doogie White
Dynazty
Enbound
FAIR GAME
FM
Francesco Marras
Frank Dimino
Frank Palangi
Front Row Warriors
GIANT
Ghost
Girish And The Chronicles
Glenn Hughes
Gotthard
Graham Bonnet Band
Guns N' Roses
H.E.A.T
Heart Line
Human Fortress
Jelusick
Jimi Jamison
Joe Lynn Turner
John Wetton
Johnny Gioeli
KISS
Kakkmaddafakka
Khalil Turk & Friends
Lars Eric Mattsson
Lee Fardon
Luke Morley
Mad Invasion
Mantric Momentum
Michael Schenker Group
Mike Tramp
Muse
Mötley Crüe
Nestor
Nightblaze
Ozza
PETRA
Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy
Perfect Plan
Peter Goalby
Ray Of Light
Resolution Alley
Rick Hughes
Rob Moratti
Robin McAuley
Rockwasser
Ronnie Romero
Royal Hunt
Russ Ballard
Rust n' Rage
Rydholm Säfsund
SOLE SYNDICATE
Sandness
Sarayasign
Shiraz Lane
Sign Of The Wolf
Southern Brothers
Stan Bush
Starmen
Steve Plunkett
Stråle
Stutterfly
Sweet
The Chris White Experience
Treat
WWE
Wheels Of Fire
Zebra
Guns N' Roses
Aerosmith
Muse
KISS
Mötley Crüe
The Outfield
WWE
Meat Loaf
38 Special
Quiet Riot
Sweet
Asia
Battle Beast
John Parr
Dynazty
H.E.A.T
Gotthard
Kakkmaddafakka
Eclipse
Brian May
Stan Bush
Red Rider
Anestesia
Kissin' Dynamite
Trooper
Nestor
Montrose
Embrace
Rockwasser
Wig Wam
Kim Mitchell
Brother Firetribe
The Babys
Chickenfoot
Michael Schenker Group
GIANT
The Night Flight Orchestra
Glenn Hughes
Russ Ballard
Crystal
Jimi Jamison
Treat
Paul Stanley
Allen Lande
Art Nation
Zebra
Crowne
Tyketto
Bob Catley
Mike Tramp
Hobbit
Spinal
Joe Lynn Turner
Michael Monroe
Manuel Seoane
Care of Night
John Wetton
The Rockets
Jelusick
Jeff Scott Soto
Perfect Plan
Alcatrazz
Shooting Star
Circus of Rock
Rob Moratti
Joey Tempest
Peter Criss
Back In Black
Shiraz Lane
A.C.T
Saga
Gillan
Degreed
New Horizon
Johnny Gioeli
Michael Sweet
Wildness
The Ferrymen
Q5
Luke Morley
VOWWOW
Robin McAuley
Enbound
Lars Eric Mattsson
Animal Drive
Gamma
Black Paisley
Royal Hunt
Ronnie Romero
Khalil Turk & Friends
Afterburner
Human Fortress
Jakob Samuel
Sisters Doll
Front Row Warriors
It Bites
Zeno
Saffire
Twisted Rose
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