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

Whole Lotta LoveLed Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love (Official Music Video)

With its biting guitar riff, this is Led Zeppelin’s signature song “Whole Lotta Love.” It’s a hugely popular track endorsed by Rolling Stone.

Among its distinctive elements, the descending guitar riff is said to be a particular obsession of Jimmy Page.

By using a metal slide with reverse echo, he crafted a sound reminiscent of a racing car.

Page has said, “It’s commonplace now, but at the time, I was the first to create that sound.” It’s a track where you can really feel his creativity, and the guitar tone is especially cool.

Smoke On The WaterDeep Purple

Deep Purple – Smoke On The Water (HD)

You all recognize this intro—the most famous one in rock history, right? This is Smoke on the Water by the British hard rock band Deep Purple.

It’s such a catchy track that you still hear it all the time across various media.

Smoke on the Water is about an incident that happened at a Frank Zappa concert in 1971.

It tells the whole story—of a massive event where the stage burned down—through a gritty rock sound.

A flashy song that perfectly fits a sensational incident.

Back In BlackAC/DC

AC/DC – Back In Black (Official 4K Video)

This mid-tempo track with a riff that irresistibly pulls you in with its weight and groove is “Back in Black” by AC/DC, the legendary Australian rock band renowned worldwide.

With their overwhelming performance power, they’ve captivated rock fans across the globe.

The late Bon Scott’s aggressive, high-register vocals could fairly be called a voice made for singing rock.

And then there are the famous Young brothers on guitar—Angus, who delivers jaw-dropping technique in a schoolboy uniform, and Malcolm, who firmly held things down from behind.

Although Malcolm was later diagnosed with dementia and was replaced by his nephew Stevie, the sight of the two brothers—whether or not they always got along perfectly—playing with perfect chemistry will continue to be remembered in rock history.

Paradise CityGuns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses – Paradise City (Official Music Video)

Guns N’ Roses, a band from Los Angeles that took the 1980s hard rock scene by storm.

They rocketed to stardom with vocalist Axl Rose’s high-tone voice and guitarist Slash’s charismatic playing.

Among their many hits, the exhilarating rock tune “Paradise City” is especially popular.

It’s a favorite of the members, and they say they always perform it at the end of their setlist.

While struggling to make it in the harsh, jungle-like environment of Los Angeles to achieve their dreams, Axl, who was born in Indiana, envisioned his home state as the “Paradise City,” singing with thoughts of his hometown.

Beneath the roaring rock sound, you can sense a certain weariness and poignancy.

Walk This WayAerosmith

Aerosmith – Walk This Way (Live From The Office Depot Center, Sunrise, FL, April 3, 2004)

When this song was released in September 1975, Aerosmith was still a relatively unknown band, and it didn’t become a chart hit.

A year later, with the release of the album “Rocks,” the single was re-released and became a major hit.

In 1986, it was covered by Run-DMC and became one of the first rap songs to achieve worldwide success.

the name of the roseTen

Ten – The Name Of The Rose (HQ Video)

It starts quietly with an electro-acoustic intro and gradually builds, then after a held-back moment it bursts into a full-on sprint at the end.

The vocals are the type that deliver in a steady manner, mainly in the low to mid range.

But above all, the song itself is great—dramatic.

And the raw, rugged guitar solo is fantastic.

You can feel the emotion poured into the instrument at an extraordinary level.

The performance is incredible.

we all fall downBlue Murder

Blue Murder – We All Fall Down

A band led by John Sykes, known for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake.

As a guitarist who has embodied hard rock, his sense for choosing melodies is outstanding.

The rhythm section backing him—Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice—adds rock-solid stability.

It’s a classic song brimming with a sense of speed.