Trondheim Rocks with Stage Dolls, Rival Sons, and more

Stage Dolls, from Trondheim, Norway, formed in 1983, are AOR icons with hits like "Love Cries" and "Love Don't Bother Me." Celebrating 40 years, they blend catchy choruses with raunchy guitar riffs.

Born Vincent Furnier, Alice Cooper revolutionized rock in the '70s with shock rock. Known for gritty hard rock and theatrics, hits like "School's Out" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy," and collaborations with icons like Bob Ezrin, Alice gained fame for his dramatic stage shows. Solo success came with "Welcome to My Nightmare." His later works like "Trash" kept him relevant, collaborating with artists like Desmond Child. A cult legend, he toured with bands like Mötley Crüe and released albums like "Detroit Stories." Cooper's influence shaped music, blending rock theatrics and heavy metal.

Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1993, HammerFall's heavy metal sound features Oscar Dronjak, Joacim Cans, and more. Known for sold-out tours and hits like "Dominion."

English rock band The Darkness, known for their theatrical style and high-energy rock bombast, rose to fame with hits like "I Believe in a Thing Called Love." Fronted by Justin Hawkins, they won numerous awards and reunited in 2011 after a brief split, releasing albums like "Motorheart."