The chemistry between Takida's chugging, moodily post-grunge guitars and classic, heart-wrenching rock vocals delivered by frontman Robert Pettersson has seen them become a European alt-rock powerhouse. The band hit their stride immediately, blazing onto the scene in the early 2000s and building an adoring audience in Ånge's rock clubs thanks to their up-front attack of metal-tinged rock. But they've stayed restless, mining more virtuosic guitar riffs and inventive drum work—not to mention working with respected U.S. producer Ryan Star—to drive their sound to garner ever-greater popularity.