Berlin, Germany

Formed in Berlin out of a shared love for acts like Pantera, Nickelback, Billy Idol, and Klaus Lage by musicians Hagen Stoll and Sven Gillert, both of whom used to perform rap (under the names Joe Rilla and Tyron Berlin, respectively), German hard rock outfit Haudegen, which translates to "Warhorse," describes its musical style as gutter poetry. The band released an eponymous debut EP in 2010, before inking a deal with Warner for 2011s full-length studio album, Schlicht & Ergreifend. ~ James Christopher Monger