Lineup – Malmö Melodic 2025























FM
Please welcome, from London, UK, one of the greatest UK AOR bands of all time, FM!
#FMofficial #MM2025 #nopressure
Formed in 1984, FM are indisputably true legends of the UK rock scene. With some high profile support slots which included Bon Jovi on their UK Slippery When Wet tour, the band quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting UK bands of the era, backed up by the strength of their debut album, Indiscreet (1986) and the follow up Tough it Out (1989). Following a 12 year hiatus the band reunited for Firefest in 2007 and has subsequently released 9 studio albums and become a staple of the UK touring scene. Featuring the sublime vocals of Steve Overland, FM never disappoints and will close out the first day of Malmo Melodic 2025 as our Friday night headliner.
- Indiscreet 1986
- Tough It Out 1989
- Takin’ It to the Streets 1991
- Aphrodisiac (1992)
- Dead Man’s Shoes 1995
- Metropolis 2010
- Rockville 2013
- Rockville II 2013
- Heroes And Villains 2015
- Indiscreet 30 2016
- Atomic Generation 2018
- Synchronized 2020
- Thirteen 2022
- Old Habits Die Hard 2024
Bad Habit
Please welcome from Lund, Sweden, the one and only Bad Habit!!
#BadHabitSweden #MM2025 #nopressure
Bad Habit was formed in Lund back in 1986 and had not one but two hits with both “Rowena” and “More Than a Feeling” from the After Hours album 1989. The beautiful melodic songs performed by Bax Fehling and written by Hal Marabel. There’s always been some kind of myth surrounding Bad Habit, they never competed with the bands from Stockholm. They stayed in the south and never compromised.
After calling it a day 2012, the guys reunited in 2018 for a special unplugged gig at MelodicRockFest Scandinavia that reignited the band leading to a comeback album, “Autonomy”. With new material due in 2025, this will be a performance for the Scandinavian AOR purists to savour! With no doubt we are extremely pleased to see Bad Habit with us at Malmö Melodic.
- Young & Innocent 1988
- After Hours 1989
- Revolution 1995
- Adult Orientation 1998
- Hear-Say 2005
- Above and Beyond 2009
- Atmosphere 2011
- Autonomy 2021
Seventh Crystal
Please welcome back to Malmö Melodic, from Göteborg, Sweden, Seventh Crystal!
#SeventhCrystal #MM2025 #nopressure
Formed during the dark days of the pandemic, the guys connected through social media and various online forums, and began writing together. What started as a cybernetic collection of ideas and visions became a band, once restrictions ended. The chemistry that grew once they started playing together “in the flesh” led to two albums (Delirium 2021 and Wonderland 2023) and an EP(Infinity 2023), all of which received great reviews. With the third album Entity, about to drop, we couldn’t be more excited to have them back at Malmö Melodic, especially after they took the roof of Plan B, clean off as one of this year’s VIP acts! Incredible live, they are a force to be reckoned with!
- Delirium 2021
- Wonderland 2023
- Entity 2024 (8/11)
Cruzh
Please welcome from Helsingborg, Sweden, Cruzh!
#Cruzh #MM2025 #nopressure
Hailing from Helsingborg, these guys are no strangers to the local rock community. They have been around for almost 10 years and have released three albums, the latest of which, The Jungle Revolution, early in 2024. The band has played live mostly in or around their hometown, but featured at Rockingham in 2017. Strong harmonies and sing-a-long songs are their MO and we look forward to them giving us a great show in July!
- Cruzh 2016
- Tropical Thunder 2021
- The Jungle Revolution 2024
Arctic Rain
Please welcome from Sweden, the incredible Arctic Rain!
#arcticrainband #MM2025 #nopressure
Arctic Rain are yet another band from the magical AOR-land of Sweden. Seriously underrated, the band released their first record, The One, in 2020 and their second, Unity, three years later. Live shows have been infrequent so MM2025 is a rare opportunity to catch them on stage and marvel at their contagious, hook laden brand of melodic rock!
- The One 2020
- Unity 2023
State Of Salazar
Please welcome, from Malmö, Sweden, our hometown boys, State of Salazar!
#stateofsalazar #MM2025 #nopressure
State of Salazar started in 2010 by five students from the Malmö Academy of Music who wanted to play rock music made for the big arenas. The singer and songwriter, Marcus Nygren, came up with the concept for State of Salazar in 2009 when a couple of songs that he’d written did not fit his metal-based band 8-Point Rose. They rarely play live so this is kind of exclusive having them here at Malmo Melodic. Who knows, this might be a start of a new era for the band.
- Lost My Way 2012
- All My Way 2014
- Superhero 2018
Treat
Please welcome, the masters of Swedish melodic rock….. From Stockholm, the one and only TREAT!
#treatofficial #MM2025 #nopressure
One of Sweden’s finest and most classic melodic rock acts with a rich musical legacy dating back to the early 80s, Treat really needs no introduction! From the debut, Scratch and Bite through the self-titled 1992 album, Treat delivered the goods every time, with the likes of Dreamhunter and Organized Crime widely considered classics of the genre. Returning to full power with 2010’s Coupe de Grace, the guys have continued to go from strength to strength with album after album of pure gold! With a new album due in 2025, we are absolutely delighted and honoured to welcome Treat into the Malmo Melodic family, as our Saturday night headliner!
We’re in for a treat #seewhatwedidthere!
- Scratch and Bite 1985
- The Pleasure Principle 1986
- Dreamhunter 1987
- Organized Crime 1989
- Treat 1992
- Coup de Grace 2010
- Ghost of Graceland 2016
- Tunguska 2018
- The Endgame 2022
Brother Firetribe
From Kererva, Finland, please welcome Brother Firetribe!
#brotherfiretribeofficial #MM2025 #nopressuure
Formed in 2002 in Finland, and infrequently seen outside of their homeland, this will be the first time Brother Firetribe has played Sweden in 11 years, and only the second time ever! With a back catalogue steeped in quality, they’ll be drawing from a true treasure chest of songs when they take to the stage next July! A band that was on many people’s wish list, we expect their inclusion on the bill to be warmly and enthusiastically received.
- False Metal 2006
- Heart Full of Fire 2008
- Diamond in the Firepit 2014
- Sunbound 2017
- Feel the Burn 2020
Degreed
Please welcome to the party, from Kopparberg / Stockholm, Sweden, Degreed!!!
#degreedmusic #MM2025 #nopressure
Founded in 2005, Degreed started their journey in Kopparberg, Sweden. A band known for their infectious live performances and catchy, modern edged melodic style, we can’t wait to see Degreed join the party in July next year! The band is currently working on a new album with a single release imminent, thus extending their already impressive catalogue.
- Life, Love, Loss 2011
- We Don’t Belong 2013
- Dead But Not Forgotten 2015
- Degreed 2017
- Lost Generation 2019
- Are You Ready 2022
- Public Address 2023
Care of Night
Please welcome back to the party, from Karlshamn & Malmö, Sweden, our second alumni band, Care of Night!
#careofnight #MM2025 #nopressure
Formed in Karlshamn, Sweden back in 2009 after meeting at the music academy in Kalmar, Care of Night released their first EP in 2013, and became an overnight sensation on the local scene leading to them being picked by AORHeaven who released their debut album in 2015.
Since then the band has appeared at multiple festivals including Firefest, Swedish AOR Convention, Sweden Rock Festival & Malmö Melodic 2024 (as a special VIP experience). Many of our 2024 customers, expressed their desire for Care of Night to return in 2025……….and guess what? We listened!! Outstanding live band with a rich catalogue of musical gems!
- Connected 2015
- Love Equals War 2018
- Reconnected 2023
Violet
From Stuttgart, Deutschland! Please welcome Violet to Malmö Melodic 2025!
#violetband #MM2025 #nopressure
Welcome Violet to Malmö Melodic! From Stuttgart, Germany and fronted by Jamie Beckham, Violet are on a mission to be “Bringing back the brilliant sound of the old times!” Violet’s debut album Illusions was released in 2022. If you like 80s AOR music, you will most definitely love Violet!
- Illusions 2022
Arkado
Please welcome, from Helsingborg, Sweden, Arkado!!
#arkadoofficial #MM2025 #nopressure
With origins dating way back to1983 as BB2, the current incarnation has been together since 2018 under the banner of Arkado. Arkado released their debut album, “Never Say Never”, in 2020 to a great response from all over the world. Now, with two great albums under their belts, we are looking forward to classic AOR songs with big choruses and great melodies. Layers of keyboards backed by heavy guitars and big drums and thunderous bass without losing any dynamics, and to top it off with strong vocal melodies!
ARKADO: Philip Lindstrand: Lead Vocals and guitar, Mikael Svensson: Keyboards and backing vocals, Patrik Svärd: Rhythm and Lead guitars, Mikael Skafar: Drums, Christer “Crille” Engholm: Bass guitar, Tony Rohtla: Rhythm and Lead guitars.
- Never Say Never 2023
- Open Sea 2024
Constancia – VIP
Please welcome, from Sweden, and the UK, Constancia!
#constanciasweden #MM2025 #nopressure
A world premiere! The band that was meant to be just a recording project will now, for the very first time, play live! With a new album released by Pride & Joy, Constancia has finally agreed to actually getting together and rehearse, making their live debut at Malmö Melodic. “IV Evermore” is Constancia’s fourth album, preceded by “Lost And Gone” (2009), “Final Curtain” (2015) and “Brave New World” (2021).
Constancia features vocalist Pete Godfrey (Blood Red Saints), accompanied by guitarist Janne Stark (Overdrive, Merryweather Stark, Grand Design, Falling Hazard), drummer “TrumPeter” Svensson (Faith, Heartwind) and keyboard player Mikael Rosengren (Heartwind. Token). On stage, the band will be reinforced by guitarist Patrik Svärd (Cloudscape, Zhiva, Arkado), bass player Stefan Rosqvist (Cloudscape) and keyboard player Marcus Zerath (Alicate, Osukaru).
- Lost And Gone 2009
- Final Curtain 2015
- Brave New World 2021
- IV Evermore 2024
Kissin’ Dynamite
Please welcome from Germany, the one and only Kissin’ Dynamite!!
#kissindynamiterocks #MM2025 #nopressure
Hailing from Germany, these guys started as a school band in 2006 and released their debut album in 2008. Since then , the band have released a further seven albums and cemented their huge popularity in their home country by claiming the No 1 spot on the German album chart with their current album “Back with a Bang” .Kissing Dynamite will be playing on Swedish soil for the first time since 2012 and, as arguably the hottest band on the scene right now, it makes their appearance at Malmo Melodic 25 absolutely unmissable. #Ecstasy #seewhatwedidthere!
- Steel of Swabia 2008
- Addicted to Metal 2010
- Money, Sex and Power 2012
- Megalomania 2014
- Generation Goodbye 2016
- Ecstasy 2018
- Not the End of the Road 2022
- Back With a Bang 2024
Crazy Lixx
Please welcome to the party, the Kings of Malmö themselves, Crazy ****** Lixx!!
#crazylixx #MM2025 #nopressure
Crazy Lixx was founded in late 2002 by Danny Rexon and Vic Zino in Malmö Rock City!! As well as welcoming Crazy Lixx to our festival, we also welcome you to Craxy Lixx City! Rumour has it they even rehearse near Plan B, so that might be where the after show party is! With a deep back catalogue of incredible high energy, sleazy edged melodic rock, Crazy Lixx released their 8th studio album in February 2024. We expect them to be one of the many highlights of MM2025!
Crazy Lixx are: Danny Rexon – vocals, guitar, Jens Anderson – bass, Chrisse Olsson – guitar, Jens Lundgren – guitar & Robin Nilsson – drums.
- Loud Minority 2007
- New Religion 2010
- Riot Avenue 2012
- Crazy Lixx 2014
- Ruff Justice 2014
- Forever Wild 2019
- Street Lethal 2021
- Two Shots at Glory 2024
Nitrate
Please welcome, from Nottingham, UK, Nitrate!
#Nitrateofficial #MM2025 #nopressure
Inspired by the style of 80’s era Def Leppard and Europe, Nitrate was formed in 2015 by Nick Hogg in Nottingham, UK. Since 2021 the Swedish Alexander Strandell (Art Nation) has been handling vocal duties and, as it stands, MM2025 will be their second live gig, the first being at Tower of Fire in the UK, earlier this year.
- Real World 2018
- Open Wide 2019
- Renegade 2021
- Feel the Heat 2023
Rian
Please welcome from Stockholm, Sweden, Rian!
#rianisalive #MM2025 #nopressure
Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, Rian released their debut album through MelodicRock records in 2017, produced by Daniel Flores (Find Me).
Having played MelodicrockFest Scandinavia back in 2018 they subsequently signed to Frontiers Music slr where they have released two more albums. If you are into pure Melodic Rock, Rian will be right up your street!
- Out of the Darkness 2017
- Twenty-Three 2021
- Wings 2023
Daytona
Please welcome, from Sweden, Daytona!!
#daytonaofficial #MM2025 #nopressure
Daytona is a Swedish Hard Rock band that draws inspiration from legendary bands like Foreigner, Giant, and Magnum and even some Icon.
Known for their dynamic performances and powerful sound, the band features Fredrik Werner (AirRaid), Erik Heikne (Miss Behaviour), Johan
Berlin (Eclipse), Niclas Lindblom (Miss Behaviour), and Calle Larsson. Their highly anticipated debut album “Garder La Flamme” will be released on October 25, 2024 and is a contender for album of the year. MM2025 will be their debut live performance!
- Garder La Flamme 2024 (25/10)
Pittman Cole
Please welcome from Malmö, Sweden, our local boys, Pittman Cole!
#pittmancole #MM2025 #nopressure
Pittman Cole is a local up and coming band. Formed In Malmö 2022 these boys has quickly established themself as a solid live act and have played with acts such as Bonafide, Debase & Liar Thief Bandit among others. They just finalised their debut, mixed and mastered by Erik Martensson (Eclipse) and they are looking for an early 2025 release.
House of Shakira
Please welcome, our second VIP-band for the Sunday… From Stockholm; House Of Shakira!!
#houseofshakira #MM2025 #nopressure
House Of Shakira originally got together in Stockholm 1991 and released their debut album, Lint, in 1997. With nine studio albums under their belts, the band has a unique yet infectious sound that brings together elements of AOR, progressive rock, hard rock, and even touches of world music. With over 30 years in the business, House of Shakira continues to evolve and always puts on a great show for the fans!
House Of Shakira are: Andreas Novak – vocals, Per Schelander – bass, Mats Hallstensson – guitar, Anders Lundström – guitar & Martin Larsson – drums
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Lint 1997
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On The Verge 1998
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Best Of Two 2000
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III 2000
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Live 2001
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First Class 2004
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Retoxed 2007
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HoS 2013
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Sour Grapes 2016
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Radiocarbon 2019
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Lint XXV 2022