We are Rock Around the Orient (R.A.T.O.), a five-piece rock band based in Frankfurt am Main. Our music is rooted in rock, but our sound travels far beyond borders - blending powerful rock energy with oriental melodies and deep emotional expression.

We call our style Oriental Rock. It’s our way of connecting rock, blues, and traditional Anatolian elements, while adding our own modern interpretation. Alongside our original songs, we rework handpicked pieces from the Anatolian Orient, giving familiar melodies a fresh and contemporary character.

Our influences range from Rock and Blues to Indie, Funk, Fusion, and Oriental music. On stage, we focus on intensity, authenticity, and connection - creating live performances that bring cultures together and turn music into a shared experience.