The Poodles is a glam metal/heavy metal band from Sweden. They are best known for their hits Metal Will Stand Tall and Night of Passion, the latter of which was played in the Swedish Melodifestivalen in 2006. The band is formed by singer Jakob Samuel (A.K.A. Jake Samuels) who in the early 90's was Talisman's drummer, bassist Pontus Egberg (ex Lion Share), guitarist Pontus Norgren (also in Talisman, Humanimal) and drummer Christian Lundqvist. They also played in the Swedish Melodifestivalen contest in 2008, this time with E-Type. In addition, they played at the Sweden Rock Festival 2006 and 2008.