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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Temple Balls
Album - 11 Tracks - Released February 13, 2026

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38 Special
5th Season
A.C.T
ACROBVT
Aerosmith
Ailafar
Alcatrazz
Angel
Art Nation
Asia
BLINDMAN
Bangalore Choir
Barnabas Sky
Battle Beast
Beltane Fire
Black Swan
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
Crowne
Degreed
Deraps
Doogie White
Enbound
FAIR GAME
FM
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
Lou Gramm
Luke Morley
Mad Invasion
Michael Schenker Group
Mike Tramp
Muse
Mötley Crüe
Nestor
Nightblaze
Ozza
PETRA
Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy
Perfect Plan
Peter Goalby
Resolution Alley
Rick Hughes
Rob Moratti
Robin McAuley
Rockwasser
Ronnie Romero
Royal Hunt
Russ Ballard
Rust n' Rage
Ryan Roxie
Rydholm Säfsund
SOLE SYNDICATE
Sandness
Sarayasign
Shiraz Lane
Sign Of The Wolf
Southern Brothers
Stan Bush
Starmen
Steve Plunkett
Stråle
Stutterfly
Sweet
Temple Balls
The Chris White Experience
Treat
WWE
Wheels Of Fire
Zebra
Guns N' Roses
Aerosmith
Muse
KISS
The Outfield
Mötley Crüe
WWE
38 Special
Meat Loaf
Twisted Sister
Quiet Riot
Sweet
Asia
John Parr
Battle Beast
Dynazty
Eclipse
Gotthard
Lou Gramm
Kakkmaddafakka
H.E.A.T
Brian May
Red Rider
Stan Bush
Anestesia
Kissin' Dynamite
Trooper
Montrose
Kim Mitchell
Embrace
Rockwasser
Wig Wam
Nestor
The Babys
Brother Firetribe
Michael Schenker Group
Chickenfoot
Glenn Hughes
The Night Flight Orchestra
GIANT
McAuley Schenker Group
Russ Ballard
Crystal
Paul Stanley
Treat
Jimi Jamison
Allen Lande
Art Nation
Crowne
Zebra
Tyketto
Bob Catley
Hobbit
Spinal
Mike Tramp
Joe Lynn Turner
Michael Monroe
John Wetton
The Rockets
Care of Night
Manuel Seoane
Jeff Scott Soto
Perfect Plan
Alcatrazz
Jelusick
Circus of Rock
Rob Moratti
Shooting Star
Peter Criss
Joey Tempest
Shiraz Lane
Saga
A.C.T
Back In Black
Johnny Gioeli
Wildness
Q5
New Horizon
Degreed
Gillan
The Ferrymen
VOWWOW
Robin McAuley
Temple Balls
Ken Hensley
Luke Morley
Enbound
Animal Drive
Gamma
Black Paisley
Lars Eric Mattsson
Andy Taylor
Royal Hunt
Afterburner
Sisters Doll
Khalil Turk & Friends
Human Fortress
Ronnie Romero
Jakob Samuel
Black Swan