In the modern world of Rock music there are acts that simply standout in the crowd, and Sweden’s tAKiDA one of them. Formed twenty-five years ago, the name may not be too well-known to an international audience, but within Sweden, tAKiDA has dominated the Rock scene for quite some time now. In fact, they have earned six platinum singles (one which went four times platinum), three platinum selling albums, as well as five #1 albums.
Very impressive, it has to leave those who know little about the band curious – What is all the buzz about? Well, in truth tAKiDA are really quite diverse in many regards.
Mixing Hard Rock, some dark Metal, Pop Rock, their discography since 2006 has been varied. Writing often very catchy Modern Hard Rock tunes, some may look to compare them to successful North American bands like Nickelback, but honestly, tAKiDA are still something different.
“The Agony Flame” is the upcoming tAKiDA new album with the potential to make them international stars. The CD embodies the distinctive, unmistakable tAKiDA sound, modern rock but rich in melody with infectious, huge choruses.
1. Third strike
2. The other side
3. Sacred spell
4. In time
5. Your blood awaits you
6. Nothing but a misplace
7. The loneliest hour
8. Sickening
9. Isolated (smoke & mirrors)
10. On the line
11. Second fiddle
Robert Pettersson – Vocals
Tomas Wallin – Choirs, Guitars
Mattias Larsson – Guitars
Chris Rehn – Bass, Keyboards, Guitars, Programming and Arrangements
Kristoffer Söderström – Drums