Legendary hard rock masterpieces and popular songs etched in the history of music

Rock You like a HurricaneScorpions

Scorpions – Rock You Like A Hurricane (Official Music Video)

The wave of hard rock spread not only in the UK and the US but also across various parts of Europe.

Germany, a heartland of classical music, produced uniquely dark music in progressive rock and psychedelic rock that differed from what was found in the UK and the US, and its hard rock also retained a pronounced heaviness.

letting goPRAYING MANTIS

Praying Mantis – Letting Go [OFFICIAL VIDEO] (1993)

A veteran five-piece from the UK with satisfying twin-guitar harmonies and backing vocals.

Even on this album—polished throughout with no filler—this track is a standout.

Colin Peel’s husky, plaintive vocals match perfectly with the somewhat melancholy, wet mood of the song.

Highly recommended for fans of wistful, bittersweet tunes.

Still of the NightWhitesnake

Still of the Night (2018 Remaster)

A leading British hard rock band formed around former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale.

This hard-hitting track, included on their 1987 album Whitesnake (Serpens Albus), which became a worldwide hit, showcases their global popularity.

Centered on a cool, Led Zeppelin-esque guitar riff, its dynamic, over–six-and-a-half-minute, ebb-and-flow arrangement makes it an irresistibly impressive masterpiece.

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freak of the weekFreak Kitchen

Freak Kitchen – Freak of the Week – Official Music Video

A Swedish trio led by Mattias Eklundh, famed as an eccentric/virtuoso guitarist.

Their catchy melodies riding atop a thick, three-piece-defying sound are highly addictive.

What they do is technically very demanding, yet the distinctive melodies that make you forget the difficulty are a unique hallmark found only in this band.

SURRENDERCheap Trick

CHEAP TRICK【SURRENDER】1978

Speaking of Cheap Trick, they’re famous for first catching fire in Japan before their home country, the United States.

Their classic 1978 live album, Cheap Trick at Budokan, also helped make the name “Nippon Budokan” known worldwide.

Among their releases from 1978 is one of Cheap Trick’s signature songs, included on the album Heaven Tonight.

It’s a superb masterpiece that perfectly fuses hard-rock dynamism with irresistibly catchy melodies, encapsulating the charm of a band often hailed as the originators of power pop.

When you’re feeling down or can’t get in the mood, listen to this song and lift your spirits!

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Mr. CrowleyOzzy Osbourne

OZZY OSBOURNE – “Mr. Crowley” 1981 (Live Video)

A masterpiece etched into the history of heavy metal that countless guitarists have tried to copy.

Many listeners likely awakened to metal after hearing this song, released in 1980 by the British artist Ozzy Osbourne.

From Don Airey’s majestic keyboard intro to the transition into the breathtakingly dramatic guitar solo by the gone-too-soon genius Randy Rhoads, it’s nothing short of overwhelming.

The mysterious lyrics, which pose questions about occultists, also ignite the listener’s imagination.

Experience the very essence of metal through this performance, celebrated as a historic tour de force!

Rising ForceYngwie Malmsteen

Rising Force

In the hard rock/heavy metal scene—where the guitar came to the point of determining a band’s popularity—speedsters emerged who showed off blistering fast playing.

Yngwie Malmsteen is a prime example; trained in classical guitar, his technique was exceptional.