Rock Bands five hundred groups, ranked

Architects of progressive rock concept albums and immersive live experiences.

The longest-running rock band, central to the British Invasion and beyond.

Widely regarded as the most influential rock band in history.

Underground New York pioneers whose influence on indie rock is incalculable.

Pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal whose sound defined a decade.

Mod-era originators of the rock opera and explosive live performance.

British blues band that became a transatlantic pop-rock juggernaut.

Surf-pop pioneers turned studio innovators with peerless vocal harmony.

The band that broke grunge into the mainstream and reshaped 1990s rock.

Restless art-rock innovators reshaping what guitar music could be.

Hendrix's London trio reinvented the electric guitar in three studio LPs.

Stadium-filling Irish rockers who fused post-punk drive with anthemic ambition.

Punk's most musically expansive band, fusing reggae, dub, and rockabilly.

Ray Davies' London band whose riff-rock prefigured punk and metal.

Simon & Garfunkel were an American musical duo comprising the singer-songwriter Paul Simon and the singer Art Garfunkel. They were one of the best-selling musical acts of the 1960s.

CBGB art-school nerds who pushed rock into funk and global rhythm.

L.A. jingle-jangle pioneers who fused Dylan's lyricism with electric guitars.

Manchester icons whose four albums defined British indie.

Their work, which blended elements of funk, soul, psychedelic rock, gospel, and R&B, became a pivotal influence on subsequent American popular music. Their core line-up was led by singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist…

The Birmingham band credited with inventing heavy metal.

Jim Morrison-fronted psychedelic rock unit blending poetry and dark blues.

Riff-driven hard rock perfectionists with one of the best-selling catalogs in music.

Bay Area swamp-rock kings who turned out hit after hit in just a few years.

New York noise-rock pillars who connected the underground to the mainstream.

Known for helping establish the punk movement in the United States and elsewhere, the Ramones are often recognized as one of the first bands of the genre. Although they never achieved significant commercial success during their…

California country-rock harmonizers behind some of the best-selling albums ever.

Sunset Strip rockers whose debut became one of the best-selling debuts ever.

They were composed of Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, Adam "MCA" Yauch, and Michael "Mike D" Diamond.

R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe, who were students at the University of Georgia.

Clapton-Bruce-Baker supergroup who defined the rock power trio.

Studio perfectionists fusing jazz harmony with cynical rock songcraft.

The biggest thrash metal band, defining heaviness for generations of metal fans.

Southern rock progenitors whose dual-guitar jams reshaped American rock.

Stockton lo-fi indie cornerstone whose albums remain indie-rock canon.

Loud-quiet-loud Boston quartet who taught alternative rock how to be weird.

Known for their eclectic style that fused elements of rock, blues, jazz, folk, country, bluegrass, rock and roll, gospel, reggae, and world music with psychedelia, the band is famous for improvisation during their live performances, and…

Goth-tinged post-punk turned arena-filling alternative rock.

Americana pioneers whose rural rock recast the country's musical past.

Minneapolis ramshackle rockers beloved for songwriting and chaos in equal measure.

Detonators of UK punk whose brief career rewired popular music.

Trent Reznor's industrial-rock juggernaut whose 'Downward Spiral' is genre-defining.

Bay Area trio who reignited mainstream punk and wrote a punk-rock opera.

Iggy Pop's Detroit band, proto-punk torchbearers of confrontational rock.

Boston's bad-boy hard rockers with a multi-decade comeback.

The band has had various recording and performing line-ups in its history, with Santana being the only consistent member. After signing with Columbia Records, the band's appearance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 increased their…

Led by Arthur Lee, the band's primary songwriter, they were one of the first racially diverse American rock bands. Their sound incorporated styles including psychedelic rock, folk rock and garage.

Face-painted New Yorkers whose theatrical shows scaled rock to spectacle.

Bleak Mancunian post-punk whose two albums shaped a generation.

Robert Fripp's restless prog institution and a touchstone of the genre.

The genre-defining shoegaze band whose 'Loveless' remains untouchable.

Manchester post-Joy-Division project who fused dance music and rock.

Montreal collective whose 'Funeral' is a 2000s indie cornerstone.

CBGB-bred New Yorkers who fused punk, disco, and hip hop into pop hits.

The Mamas & the Papas were an American-Canadian folk rock vocal group that recorded and performed from 1965 to 1968, with a brief reunion in 1971. The group was a defining force in the music scene of the counterculture of the 1960s.

New York post-punks whose 'Marquee Moon' rewired guitar interplay.

NYC band of Afro-pop-inflected guitars and preppy literary pop.

Theatrical rock virtuosos behind some of the most-performed anthems ever.

Led by keyboardist/vocalist Rod Argent and lead vocalist Colin Blunstone, the group had their first British and American hit in 1964 with "She's Not There". In the US, two further singles—"Tell Her No" in 1965 and "Time of the Season"…

New York garage-rock revivalists who set the 2000s indie template.

Symphonic prog architects whose long suites defined the genre's ambition.

Harmony-rich supergroup whose softer rock defined a folkier strand of the era.

They were described as "perhaps the biggest supergroup of all time".

One of the pioneering bands of psychedelic rock, the group defined the San Francisco Sound and was the first from the Bay Area to achieve international commercial success. They appeared at the Monterey Pop Festival (1967), the first…

Seattle's enduring grunge standard-bearers with a deep catalog.

Scottish dream-pop pioneers whose ethereal vocals shaped 4AD aesthetics.

The original lineup consisted of Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Ricky Wilson, and Keith Strickland. Ricky Wilson died of AIDS-related illness in 1985, and Strickland permanently switched from drums to lead guitar.

Twin-guitar New Wave of British Heavy Metal champions and global metal ambassadors.

Courtney Love-led L.A. band whose 'Live Through This' is a 90s pillar.

Basildon synth-pioneers who darkened pop into goth-tinged stadium fare.

The line-up comprises Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek (guitar) and James Krivchenia (drums). During live performances, the band is joined by bass guitarist Joshua Crumbly.

Short-lived L.A. supergroup that seeded country-rock's rise.

L.A. funk-rockers turned long-running alternative rock institution.

L.A. hardcore touring monsters whose DIY ethic shaped American punk.

Theatrical British prog band who later became 1980s pop hitmakers.

The band comprises Beth Gibbons (vocals), Geoff Barrow, and Adrian Utley (guitar). Dave McDonald, an audio engineer who helped produce their first two albums, is sometimes regarded as the fourth member.

Brooklyn duo of clever, durable alt-pop across many decades.

Long Island progressive-metal flagship of arena-scale shred.

Genre-blending L.A. rockers whose debut redefined post-grunge radio.

Speed-and-fury L.A. thrash icons among the genre's most influential.

The band originally comprised lead singer and rhythm guitarist Tom Petty, lead guitarist Mike Campbell, keyboardist Benmont Tench, drummer Stan Lynch and bassist Ron Blair. In 1982, Blair, weary of the touring lifestyle, departed the band.

Formed on May 9, 1965, their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Originally an R&B band called the Soul Giants, the band's first lineup comprised Ray Collins, David…

Armenian-American L.A. quartet weaving folk, metal, and political rage.

Bryan Ferry's stylish art-rockers who pre-figured post-punk and synth pop.

Trashy NYC glam pioneers whose sleaze inspired both punk and metal.

Marc Bolan's glam-rock band who turned boogie riffs into chart gold.

Chrissie Hynde's Anglo-American band of jangly New Wave craft.

Kevin Parker's Perth project who took psychedelic rock into pop's mainstream.

Initially a synth-pop group, Talk Talk's first two albums, The Party's Over (1982) and It's My Life (1984), reached top 40 in the UK and produced the international hit singles "Talk Talk", "Today", "It's My Life", and "Such a Shame".

Dave Grohl-led rock workhorse, the most successful post-Nirvana band.

Baltimore dream-pop duo whose woozy guitars define the modern genre.

Foundational hard rock outfit whose riffs anchor metal's lineage.

Las Vegas synth-rockers behind one of the defining 2000s debuts.

They were active until 1998, and then from 2013 to 2015. The band's music featured a deliberately low-quality sound, influenced by indie rock and psychedelic folk.

James Murphy's NYC dance-punk band of restless, witty disco-rock.

Reid brothers' fuzz-pop project, an indie touchstone whose noise inspired shoegaze.

New Jersey theatrical emo whose 'Black Parade' defined the era.

Josh Homme's hooky desert-rock project and rock radio mainstay.

Paul Weller's mod-punk band who topped UK charts in three short years.

Olympia riot-grrrl trio whose post-punk crackle defined a feminist indie generation.

Sacramento metallers blending shoegaze textures with crushing weight.

Power-pop nerds with two iconic 90s records and a long, divisive run.

X is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles. The original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist-bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.

Massachusetts indie noise legends whose loud-soft template shaped 90s alt-rock.

Led by Stuart Murdoch, Belle and Sebastian have released twelve studio albums. The band are often compared with acts such as the Smiths and Nick Drake.

The Breeders are an American alternative rock band based in Dayton, Ohio, consisting of members Kim Deal, her twin sister Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs and Jim Macpherson (drums).

Austin indie-rockers of taut, minimalist groove and crisp production.

Sheffield indie-rockers whose internet-fueled rise rewrote breakthrough playbooks.

Iowa nine-piece whose theatrical brutality redefined extreme metal performance.

Derek and the Dominos were an English–American blues rock band formed in the spring of 1970 by singer-guitarist Eric Clapton, keyboardist-singer Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. All four members had previously…

Texas groove-metal monsters who reshaped post-thrash heaviness.

D.C. post-hardcore exemplars of integrity, dynamics, and DIY ethics.

They produced a distinctive soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging, and composition. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded 10 albums along with many singles and…

London band whose nu-folk anthems reignited mainstream banjo-pop.

Mark Knopfler's understated bar-rock outfit became a global mass-market act.

They were pioneers in bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture.

The group was originally formed in 2009 by lead vocalist Tyler Joseph along with Nick Thomas and Chris Salih, who both left in 2011. Since their departure, the line-up has consisted of Joseph and drummer Josh Dun.

The band consists of lead vocalist Brendan Yates, guitarists Pat McCrory and Meg Mills, bassist Franz Lyons, and drummer Daniel Fang.

Akron blues-rock duo whose retro grit became a 2010s mainstream sound.

Reggae-tinged New Wave trio whose tight songwriting topped charts globally.

They featured several vocalists, including American Malcolm Mooney (1968–70) and Japanese Damo Suzuki (1970–73). They have been hailed as pioneers of the German krautrock scene.

Bombastic British trio fusing prog ambition and arena spectacle.

Composed of guitarist/vocalist D. Boon, bassist/vocalist Mike Watt, and drummer George Hurley, Minutemen recorded four albums and eight EPs before Boon's death in an automobile accident in 1985; the band broke up shortly thereafter.

Chicago dream-grunge band of double-album scale and shoegaze color.

Kitee symphonic-metal pioneers and a global flagship for the subgenre.

Flute-fronted British prog band fusing folk, hard rock, and theatre.

D.C. Black hardcore innovators who fused reggae and lightning-fast punk.

Brisbane indie-pop band of literary jangle and slow-burn international acclaim.

Its lineup consists of lead vocalist Fred Durst, drummer John Otto, guitarist Wes Borland, and turntablist DJ Lethal. The band's musical style is marked by Durst's angry vocal delivery and Borland's sonic experimentation.

It consists of Oberst, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis, arranger, composer, trumpet and piano player Nate Walcott, and a rotating line-up of collaborators drawn primarily from Omaha's indie music scene.

Berlin Neue Deutsche Härte titans of pyro spectacle and martial riffs.

Trailblazing post-punks whose icy art-rock paved goth's path.

Brooklyn-via-Minneapolis bar-rockers of literary Craig Finn songwriting.

The band currently consists of lead singer Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, and bassist Ben McKee. Their debut single, "It's Time", was released in February 2012, reaching the Top 20 of various charts around the world.

Although the group is known for its connection to band founders Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman, the group underwent many personnel changes and has existed in various incarnations. Now officially known as the Burrito Brothers the band…

Hamburg fathers of European power metal whose 'Keeper' albums are foundational.

San Diego trio synonymous with 2000s mainstream pop punk.

Cleveland avant-rockers whose sci-fi unease built post-punk's American wing.

It consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Adam Levine, rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine, drummer Matt Flynn, keyboardist PJ Morton, and bassist and keyboardist Sam Farrar. Original…

Ghost was an experimental rock group formed in Tokyo, Japan, in 1984.

Detroit duo whose stripped-down blues garage revived rock's primal urge.

Sub Pop heavyweights bridging grunge and 1970s metal.

Brooklyn art-rockers fusing post-punk, soul, and electronic experimentation.

Vegas band whose vaudevillian emo-pop dominated late-2000s charts.

Lemmy's furious power trio fusing punk speed with metal volume.

Sheffield band who arc-ed from deathcore to arena rock crossover.

Manchester swagger and Beatlesque hooks at the center of Britpop.

Sheffield band whose Jarvis Cocker-led wit and class observation defined Britpop.

The band's current lineup consists of vocalist M. Shadows, guitarists Zacky Vengeance and Synyster Gates, bassist Johnny Christ, and drummer Brooks Wackerman.

Manchester band whose self-titled debut anchored Madchester and shaped Britpop.

Consisting of keyboardist Chris Lowe and vocalist Neil Tennant, they have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and were listed as the most successful duo in UK music history in the 1999 edition of The Guinness Book of Records.

Atlanta art-rock band of restless reinvention and Bradford Cox songwriting.

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1970 by multi-instrumentalists Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood and drummer Bev Bevan. Their music is characterised by a fusion of pop and classical arrangements…

Smith, still under contract with record label Atlantic Records, recruited the band's original lineup of Jasin Todd as guitarist, Brad Stewart on bass, and Barry Kerch on drums. Consistent for the first two album cycles, several lineup…

New Jersey arena rockers behind the most enduring 80s glam-metal hits.

Part of San Francisco's psychedelic music scene, the band merged elements of rock and roll, folk music, pop, blues, and country. They were one of the few groups of which all members were lead vocalists and songwriters.

Low was an American indie rock band from Duluth, Minnesota, formed in 1993 by the husband and wife duo of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker.

Manchester harmony-pop veterans of the British Invasion.

Norwood post-grunge mainstays of 2000s active-rock radio.

Anglo-French band fusing Marxist lyricism with motorik grooves and lounge.

Sunset Strip excess incarnate, the genre's biggest tabloid stars.

The band is composed of vocalist Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Jeremy Freedman and Zach Abels, bassist Mikey Margott and drummer Brandon Fried. After releasing two EPs, I'm Sorry...

It was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbanding of Before Today, which formed out of the San Diego punk scene. Jaime Preciado and Tony Perry joined the group in 2007, on bass and lead guitar respectively.

In addition to their primary instruments, each is proficient in several others.

As of 2026, the band consists of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and drummer John "Hoffer" Hoffman. Primus originally formed in 1984 with Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth, later joined by drummer Jay Lane,…

Hoboken indie lifers fluent in everything from drone to bossa nova.

Berman was the only constant band member. During the last few albums, Cassie Berman became a regular member of the band.

Richmond groove-metal heavyweights who carry post-Pantera weight forward.

Texas blues-rock trio whose long beards and tight grooves became iconic.

Northampton band whose 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' essentially launched goth rock.

Hanna, Alberta band whose post-grunge anthems made them global hitmakers.

Suicideboys were founded in 2013 by cousins Scott "Scrim" Arceneaux Jr. and Aristos "Ruby da Cherry" Petrou.

Newcastle British Invasion band famous for their take on 'House of the Rising Sun'.

A Perfect Circle released three of their four studio albums in the early 2000s: their debut Mer de Noms in 2000; a follow-up, Thirteenth Step, in 2003; and an album of radically re-worked cover songs, Emotive, in 2004. Shortly after…

Icelandic ambient-rock band whose bowed guitars feel weather-borne.

Boston band whose Ric-Ocasek-led catchiness dominated late-70s rock radio.

The band consists of founding members Gordon Gano and Brian Ritchie, joined by multi-instrumentalist Blaise Garza, and drummer John Sparrow. Former members of the band include drummers Victor DeLorenzo, Guy Hoffman (1993–2002), and…

London band of androgynous glam-tinged alt-rock and 90s-into-2000s prominence.

Synth-pop duo behind some of the most enduring 80s hits.

Florida southern-rock standard-bearers whose anthems define the genre.

Chicago industrial-metal pioneers whose grinding output reshaped extreme rock.

The band includes guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren, lead vocalist David Draiman, and bassist John Moyer. Donegan and Wengren have been involved in the band since its inception, with Draiman replacing original lead vocalist…

Chris Cornell-RATM supergroup of brawny post-grunge rock.

Helsinki goth-rock band whose 'love metal' brand crossed Atlantic borders.

Ajax, Ontario pop-punks who later embraced harder metal sounds.

5 Seconds of Summer, often shortened to 5SOS, are an Australian pop rock band formed in Sydney in 2011. The group consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Luke Hemmings, lead guitarist Michael Clifford, bassist Calum Hood, and…

Aurora is a punk band formed in Győr, Hungary in 1983.

British R&B incubator that launched Clapton, Beck, and Page.

Winnipeg pioneers behind 'American Woman' and Canadian rock's first big export.

Mark E. Smith's prolific Manchester institution of acerbic post-punk.

Politically charged rap-rock whose riffs fused funk-metal and protest.

Steven Wilson's Hertfordshire band, modern prog's most-cited reference.

The founding members are Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites ; cellist and vocalist Neyla Pekarek joined the band in 2010, and was a member until 2018. The Lumineers emerged as one of the most popular folk-rock/Americana artists during…

Wigan band whose 'Urban Hymns' is one of Britpop's biggest sellers.

The band consists of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, drummer Jon Fishman, and keyboardist Page McConnell. All four members perform vocals, with Anastasio being the primary lead vocalist.

The group was founded after their former band Fleshbind broke up. They later recruited Mike Chiplin on drums, Mike Lewis as rhythm guitarist, Stu Richardson on bass guitar and Jamie Oliver on turntables and keyboards.

The band consists of brothers Jared Leto and Shannon Leto, with various line-up changes throughout its history, most notably involving Tomo Miličević.

Melbourne septet of relentless output across psych, metal, and microtonal experimentation.

Atlanta progressive-metal band whose concept albums redefined modern heavy.

British shoegazers of glacial beauty whose reunion rebuilt the genre's audience.

Palm Desert pioneers whose desert sessions birthed stoner rock.

London indie-rockers of jagged guitars and political restlessness.

The first lineup of the band also included guitarist Aaron Fink and bassist Mark James Klepaski. This lineup released two albums, Saturate (2002) and We Are Not Alone (2004), before Hummel was replaced by Chad Szeliga in 2005.

The lineup currently consists of Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, Drew Brown, Brent Kutzle, Eddie Fisher and Brian Willett.

The band consists of lead vocalist and bassist Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Mike Kennerty, and drummer Chris Gaylor. Wheeler and Ritter serve as the band's…

Benning left in 2000 and was replaced by JD Samson. They mixed punk's directness and politics with playful samples, eclectic pop, and lo-fi electronics.

The band achieved wide popularity in the San Francisco Bay Area and, through their recordings, with psychedelic rock enthusiasts around the globe, and several of their albums ranked in the Top 30 of the Billboard Pop charts. They were…

Twin Cities trio who proved hardcore could carry melody and ambition.

They moved to England and settled in London in 2008, shortly before their self-titled first album was released. The band currently consists of Matt Shultz (vocals), his older brother Brad Shultz, Nick Bockrath, Matthan Minster, Daniel…

The group's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe and drummer Brandon Barnes. Rise Against's music emphasizes melody, catchy hooks, an aggressive sound and…

The group was formed in 1977 in Lodi, New Jersey, by vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist Glenn Danzig. Shortly after, bassist Jerry Only joined, and the pair remained the core members through numerous personnel changes over the next…

The band is fronted by founding member and lead vocalist Dan Bejar, with a collective of regular band members and collaborators joining him in the studio and during live performances. Alongside Bejar, Destroyer currently includes…

After a few early shifts, the band initially stabilized with the lineup of lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix, drummer Dave Buckner, guitarist Jerry Horton, and bassist Tobin Esperance. This lineup remained consistent for nearly a decade.

Cincinnati-via-Brooklyn band of literary baritone indie rock.

Barenaked Ladies (BNL) is a Canadian rock band formed in 1988 in Scarborough. The band developed a following in Canada in the early 1990s with their cassette Barenaked Ladies (1991) and their debut album Gordon (1992).

The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki. The lineup has been stable outside of the 2011 departure of…

British blues-rock outfit whose 'All Right Now' became a hard-rock standard.

Glasgow-formed band whose 'Chasing Cars' became a global radio staple.

The band currently consists of husband and wife John Cooper and Korey Cooper along with Jen Ledger and Seth Morrison. The band has released twelve studio albums, two of which, Collide and Comatose, received Grammy nominations.

Toronto synth-rock band of Emily Haines vocals and propulsive hooks.

Gothenburg melodic-death-metal pillars who shaped 2000s metalcore overseas.

Bay Area skate-punk lifers and indie-label standard-bearers.

Ritchie Blackmore's post-Purple project bridging hard rock and neoclassical metal.

Hereford glam-rock band whose 'All the Young Dudes' became a generational anthem.

Long Island band whose ambitious arc brought literary emo to indie spaces.

Babymetal , stylized in all caps, is a Japanese kawaii metal band formed in Tokyo in 2010. It consists of Suzuka Nakamoto as "Su-metal", Moa Kikuchi as "Moametal", and Momoko Okazaki as "Momometal".

Toronto-formed band whose 'Born to Be Wild' coined 'heavy metal thunder'.

Toronto indie-rock collective and 2000s Canadian indie hub.

The band was formed in 1999 by lead singer Joakim Brodén, bassist Pär Sundström, guitarists Oskar Montelius and Rikard Sundén, and drummer Richard Larsson, but has gone through multiple lineup changes with Brodén and Sundström remaining…

The band was formed in 2004 by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips. After their former band Creed became inactive in 2003, Tremonti and…

Norwegian black-metal innovators of orchestral grandeur.

Originally named From Behind These Walls, it was renamed Falling in Reverse shortly after formation. They are currently signed to Epitaph Records.

London band drifting between dream pop, grunge, and indie folk.

Buffalo alt-rockers turned soft-rock hitmakers behind 'Iris'.

Stockholm prog-metal mainstays of long-form composition and dynamics.

They are known for blending melodic hard rock guitar with acoustic guitar, synthesizers mixed with acoustic piano, upbeat tracks with power ballads, and incorporating elements of international musical theatre. The band established…

The creation of the Plastic Ono Band, which began in 1967 with Ono's idea for an art exhibition in Berlin, allowed Lennon to separate his artistic output from that of the Beatles.

Florida band who blended metalcore breakdowns and pop-punk choruses.

L.A. all-women punk-grunge band whose 'Bricks Are Heavy' is a 90s classic.

Brighton indie-poppers of breezy melodic chops.

Bullet for My Valentine, often abbreviated as BFMV, are a Welsh heavy metal band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is currently composed of Matthew Tuck, Michael Paget, Jamie Mathias (bass) and Jason Bowld (drums).

Belo Horizonte band whose 'Roots' fused thrash with Brazilian rhythm.

They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name", and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes".

Montreal pop-punkers among Canada's biggest 2000s rock exports.

Sacramento alt-rockers of trumpet-flecked deadpan and unmistakable groove.

Their debut studio album, How to Save a Life (2005) was released by Epic Records and received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), as well as platinum certification in Australia,…

Consisting of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alex Gaskarth, lead guitarist Jack Barakat, bassist/backing vocalist Zack Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson, the band took its name from lyrics in the song "Head on Collision" by New Found…

Issaquah indie-rockers whose oddball songcraft became a 2000s mainstream act.

Florida band whose Rob Thomas-led adult-alternative dominated late-90s radio.

The duo is a collaboration between Luke Steele of alternative rock band The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore, of electronic dance band Pnau.

Britpop chameleons whose restless reinventions outlasted the era.

Its members include founder and frontman Mark Foster and keyboardist Isom Innis.

Their music has a mixed style which includes punk rock, alternative rock, electronica, techno, industrial, hip hop, and breakbeat hardcore. The band features Jimmy Urine on vocals, Steve, Righ? on guitar, Lyn-Z on bass guitar, and Kitty…

The band comprises Tom Chaplin, Tim Rice-Oxley, Richard Hughes and Jesse Quin. Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001.

It consists of lead guitarist Will Swan, drummer Matthew Mingus, harsh vocalist Jon Mess, and lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Andrew Wells. The band formerly included lead vocalists Jonny Craig, Kurt Travis, and Tilian Pearson, and…

The band was formed by vocalist and bassist Peter Steele, guitarist Kenny Hickey, keyboardist Josh Silver, and drummer Sal Abruscato, who was later replaced by Johnny Kelly. Their lyrical emphasis on themes of addiction, death,…

Bayonne progressive-death-metallers acclaimed for environmental concept albums.

Leicester indie-rockers of swaggering, electronic-leaning rock.

Eddie Van Halen's tapping techniques rewired what hard rock guitar could do.

The band consists of Taylor Momsen, Ben Phillips, Mark Damon (bass), and Jamie Perkins (drums). In August 2010, the band released their debut studio album, Light Me Up.

Detroit-Nashville rock band led by Jack White and Brendan Benson.

Cave's Berlin-formed band of literary, often gothic alternative rock.

Technical thrash titans led by Dave Mustaine after his Metallica exit.

Welsh rockers whose literary, politicized arena-indie outlasted their dramatic 90s.

Wilson sisters-led hard rock band among the most successful female-fronted ever.

Oxford indie band whose 'Heat Waves' became a streaming-era smash.

Oxford trio whose 'I Should Coco' captured Britpop's youthful rush.

The lineup consists of co-lead vocalist Ken Casey, drummer Matt Kelly, co-lead vocalist Al Barr, rhythm and lead guitarist James Lynch, lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Tim Brennan, multi-instrumentalist and rhythm guitarist…

Five Finger Death Punch, also abbreviated as 5FDP or FFDP, is an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2005. The band originally consisted of vocalist Ivan Moody, guitarists Zoltan Bathory and Caleb Andrew Bingham,…

Chris Carrabba's confessional acoustic-emo project, a 2000s phenomenon.

The band consists of Laura Lee Ochoa, Mark Speer, and Donald "DJ" Johnson. The trio is known for blending global music influences, such as Thai rock, Iranian pop, and dub, with American soul, rock, and psychedelia.

Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed on Long Island, New York, in the hamlet of Stony Brook, in 1967. They have sold 25 million records worldwide, including 7 million in the United States.

Fronted by songwriters Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding, the band gained popularity during the rise of punk and new wave in the 1970s, later playing in a variety of styles that ranged from angular guitar riffs to elaborately arranged…

British supergroup behind a string of bluesy hard-rock hits.

Chuck Schuldiner's Florida band who effectively invented death metal.

The band is composed of Simon Neil and twin brothers James and Ben Johnston. During live performances, the trio are joined by longtime touring musicians Mike Vennart and Richard "Gambler" Ingram.

Solingen metal veterans behind 'Balls to the Wall' and a steady career arc.

Its members have been in bands such as Carcass, Armageddon, Carnage, Mercyful Fate, Spiritual Beggars, The Agonist, Nevermore, Eucharist, and Once Human. It was founded by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, who were…

Orange County post-hardcore band whose technical chops set a 2000s template.

The band is led by identical twin sisters, Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin. Both musicians are songwriters and multi-instrumentalists.

Formed in 1998, the band consists of Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre de Reeder, and Jason Boesel.

Sydney rock band whose funk-rock crossover defined Australian rock's 80s peak.

After releasing independent EPs and a demo CD as a duo in the late 1990s, Evanescence released their debut studio album, Fallen, on Wind-up Records in 2003. Propelled by the success of hit singles including "Bring Me to Life" and "My…

John Lydon's post-Pistols project, a foundational post-punk band.

The group consists of members Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily. Brian McFadden was a member of the band before leaving to pursue a solo career in March 2004.

The band's creative core comprises three long-time members; vocalist and guitarist Matt Heafy, guitarist Corey Beaulieu, and bassist Paolo Gregoletto. The band has changed drummers numerous times, with Alex Rüdinger becoming the most…

Buffalo death-metal mainstay and one of the genre's biggest bands.

Detroit revolutionaries whose live energy lit the fuse for punk.

D.C. straight-edge hardcore short-timers whose influence vastly outsizes their run.

Cwmaman, Welsh rock veterans of working-class Britpop carried into the 21st century.

One of the most commercially successful bands of the late 1960s, the group was conceived in 1965 by television producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the NBC situation comedy series of the same name. Music credited to the band…

NYC trio whose Karen O-led art-punk became a 2000s indie touchstone.

They formed after Small Faces lead singer and guitarist Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie, and the remaining Small Faces— bassist Ronnie Lane, drummer Kenney Jones, and keyboardist Ian McLagan—recruited lead singer Rod Stewart and…

Espoo melodic-death/power band of virtuoso shred and chilled hooks.

The band originally performed under the name Saron Gas until 2002, when they moved to the United States and changed it to Seether to avoid confusion with the deadly chemical known as sarin gas. Lead vocalist and guitarist Shaun Morgan…

After years of lineup changes in the early and mid-1990s, the songwriting duo of Stephan Jenkins and Kevin Cadogan signed the band's first major-label recording contract with Elektra Records in 1996. The band released their self-titled…

Manchester band fusing 80s pop sheen with confessional indie.

Long Island band whose comic-book concept arc spans many records.

The band was originally composed of two brothers, Pete Loeffler and Sam Loeffler, along with Matt Scott. Scott was replaced by Sam and Pete's brother, Joe Loeffler, in 1996.

Long Island emo-rockers behind a string of mid-2000s genre-defining LPs.

Starting from the foundation, the band's music genres were pop rock and alternative rock; since 2014, the band began to perform electropop and synth-pop.

Sleze went through several lineup changes before changing their name in 1986, and recording demos, with the lineup of Staley, guitarists Johnny Bacolas and Nick Pollock, bassist Mike Mitchell, and drummer James Bergstrom. The band broke…

The band currently consists of Danny O'Donoghue ,Benjamin Seargent and Ben Weaver (guitar). Glen Power has not been with the band since early 2025, current drummer unknown.

Utah post-hardcore band of howling melodrama and Warped-tour catharsis.

The band was formed by previous members of the punk and ska band The Gadjits, brothers Brandon, Adam, and Zach Phillips, and Mike Alexander.

Måneskin are an Italian rock band formed in Rome in 2016. The band is composed of lead vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi, and drummer Ethan Torchio.

Birmingham metal lifers who codified the leather-and-steel metal aesthetic.

All of the band members use pseudonyms and previously wore their own unique mask, most of which were based on the common hockey goaltender design. The band currently consists of five members: J-Dog, Funny Man, Johnny 3 Tears, Charlie…

The band's best known line-up consisted of lead vocalist Perry Farrell, bassist Eric Avery, drummer Stephen Perkins and guitarist Dave Navarro. Jane's Addiction was one of the first bands from the early 1990s alternative rock movement…

Presented as a musical collective and supergroup of singer-songwriters and musicians from multiple projects, the band currently consists of Carl Newman, Neko Case (vocals), John Collins (bass), Todd Fancey (guitar), and Kathryn Calder.

Notorious Norwegian black-metal originators whose 'De Mysteriis' is canonical.

Chicago pop-punks whose hooks pushed emo onto mainstream radio.

Umeå polyrhythm masters whose sound spawned djent.

The group originally consisted of Peter Hayes, Robert Levon Been, and Nick Jago (drums). Jago departed the band in 2008 and was replaced by Leah Shapiro.

Their official lineup currently consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ryan Key, who was previously a guest vocalist, lead guitarist Ryan Mendez, bassist Josh Portman and violinist Sean Mackin. Mackin is the only remaining…

Beginning their career playing pop-punk, the band consisted of twelve year old twin brothers Ned and Ben Russin (drums), as well as Jamie Rhoden. In 2005, the band began to gain local attention, coinciding with the addition of Shane…

The band is currently composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Sam Koltun and drummer Wade Murff. Since its formation, Godsmack has released nine studio albums, one EP, four DVDs,…

Pendulum originally formed in the city of Perth, Western Australia, by Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen and Paul "El Hornet" Harding. The band was later expanded to include members Ben Mount, Peredur ap Gwynedd and KJ Sawka.

Bellingham indie-rockers of melancholy melodicism.

The band's lineup consisted of lead vocalist Harriet Wheeler, guitarist David Gavurin, bassist Paul Brindley, and drummer Patrick Hannan.

Its lineup since 2009 has consisted of Pop, "Evil" Jared Hasselhoff (bass), Daniel P. Carter (guitar), Harry "DJ Q-Ball" Dean Jr.

Quorthon's solo-vehicle Swedish project that pioneered Scandinavian black metal.

Wolverhampton glam-rock chant-makers who fueled British 70s pop.

The band is led by Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals. The group had a string of mid- to late-1970s hit singles that are staples of classic rock radio, as well as several earlier psychedelic rock albums.

The line-up has fluctuated over the years, but was long held constant with band founder, frontman, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Wayne Static until his death in 2014.

Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The band released ten studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only…

The band performed for five years before disbanding in 1997. They reunited in 2000; since 2015, the group has consisted of lead vocalist Corey Taylor, rhythm guitarist Josh Rand, drummer Roy Mayorga, bassist Johny Chow and lead…

Suffolk extreme-metal theatre with literary horror at its core.

They play a fusion of rock and roll and heavy metal. Their current line-up consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Michael Poulsen, drummer Jon Larsen, bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen, and guitarist Flemming C.

The band's current line-up is composed of guitarist Cameron Liddell, drummer James Cassells, vocalist Danny Worsnop, and bassist Sam Bettley.

The band has charted on mainstream rock, Christian pop, and Christian rock charts. They performed around the US in 2003 before releasing their eponymous debut album, Flyleaf, in 2005.

The band currently consists of Cameron Winter, Emily Green (guitar), Dominic DiGesu (bass) and Max Bassin (drums). During live performances, the band is joined by keyboardist Sam Revaz.

The band has undergone various lineup changes, with Muir as the only remaining and sole constant original member. Their current lineup includes Muir, guitarists Dean Pleasants and Ben Weinman, bassist Tye Trujillo, and drummer Xavier…

Bangor indie-rockers of bright, danceable guitar-pop.

Baltimore experimental-pop collective whose 'Merriweather' is a 2000s touchstone.

Originally from Pahrump, Nevada, the group currently consists of drummer Robert Ortiz, lead vocalist Craig Mabbitt, and guitarists Matti Hoffman, Erik Jensen. Ortiz is the only founding member remaining in the band.

Buenos Aires trio who became Latin America's biggest rock band.

The band's music is primarily described as horror-themed metalcore, but incorporates many other musical styles. It was originally a ska punk band called Ice Nine, formed in 2000 by high school friends Spencer Charnas and Jeremy…

They have also been classified under other genres, with critics praising the band's experimentation and musical versatility. By 2016, the band had sold more than 3.5 million albums worldwide.

After gaining success in Sweden throughout the 1990s, they rose to worldwide prominence in the early 2000s during the garage rock revival. The band's line-up—consisting of Howlin' Pelle Almqvist (vocals), Nicholaus Arson, Vigilante…

Versailles indie-rockers whose 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix' broke France big.

Omaha-via-LA band fusing reggae, ska, and rap-rock into a cult enterprise.

Tennessee pop-rockers whose evolution carried emo's hooks into the 2010s.

Leeds indie-rockers of rabble-rousing chants and post-punk rhythms.

They became popular during the 1970s initially on album-oriented rock charts and later with hit singles such as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind". The band has produced nine gold albums, three multi-platinum albums, one…

Mississauga melodic-punk-rockers and a Canadian rock radio mainstay.

Seattle emo originators whose 'Diary' shaped second-wave emo.

The band was formed in 1994 and was originally composed of Steve Harwell, Kevin Coleman (drums), Greg Camp (guitar), and Paul De Lisle (bass). Harwell's departure in 2021 left De Lisle as the sole remaining original member.

P.O.D. is an American Christian nu metal band formed in 1992 and based in San Diego, California.

Parkway Drive have released seven studio albums, one EP, two DVDs, a split album and one book, titled Ten Years of Parkway Drive. The band's latest three albums have reached number 1 of the Australian ARIA Charts – Ire (2015), Reverence…

The band consists of vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka, bassist/keyboardist Sam Kiszka, and drummer Danny Wagner. The Kiszkas are brothers, and Josh and Jake Kiszka are twins.

The band was formed in 1991 by vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn, who remains the only original member of the band. Machine Head's aggressive musicianship made it one of the pioneering bands in the new wave of American heavy metal.

Rüfüs Du Sol is an Australian alternative dance group from Sydney, that consists of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt.

Florida Christian-scene-turned-mainstream post-hardcore titans.

Solo black-metal project whose lo-fi atmospherics shaped the genre's sound.

The band currently consists of Kellin Quinn, Nick Martin, Justin Hills, Matty Best, and Tony Pizzuti. The band was formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know and Paddock Park.

Mike Scott's pan-Celtic 'big music' band of folk-rock grandeur.

The band is composed of Brian Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Christopher Guanlao, and Joe Lester.

Its official membership consisted of producer, audio engineer, musician and composer Alan Parsons, and singer, songwriter and pianist Eric Woolfson. They shared writing credits on almost all of their songs, with Parsons producing or…

They are known for hit singles in the 1980s, making them one of the most successful pop-rock groups of the decade. The band’s biggest commercial successes include "Walk Like an Egyptian" (1986), which became a worldwide phenomenon,…

Winnipeg blue-collar hard-rockers behind 'Takin' Care of Business'.

The band emerged from a surrealist musical theatre troupe, the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, that Elfman had previously led and written material for.

To date, the band has released twelve studio albums, two live albums, two compilation albums, one EP, and three video albums.

Oklahoma City psychedelic-rock band of cosmic ballads and confetti-cannon shows.

The band consists of Ryan Guldemond on guitar and vocals, Molly Guldemond and Jasmin Parkin on vocals and keyboard, Ali Siadat on drums, and Mike Young on bass. Longtime bassist Jeremy Page left the band in 2016.

AllMusic described The Prodigy as "the premiere dance act for the alternative masses" and "the Godfathers of Rave". They are considered to be pioneers in a number of breakbeat led musical genres including breaks and breakbeat hardcore.

10cc are an English rock band formed in 1972 by four musicians who had written and recorded together at their own studio, Strawberry Studios, in Stockport near Manchester since 1968. The group initially consisted of Graham Gouldman,…

The band consists of Jaret Reddick, Gary Wiseman, and Rob Felicetti. The band is best known for its singles "Girl All the Bad Guys Want", "1985", "Almost", "Punk Rock 101", and "High School Never Ends".

They achieved popularity during the 1990s, with four top-10 hits on the UK Singles Chart and nine top-10 placings on the UK Albums Chart. The band's best-known singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", "She's a Star" and "Laid".

Siblings Lzzy and Arejay founded the band in 1997. The group's self-titled debut album was released in 2009 through Atlantic Records.

Anaheim band whose Gwen Stefani-led ska-punk crossover defined late-90s mainstream rock.

Limerick band fronted by Dolores O'Riordan whose 90s alt-rock hits remain ubiquitous.

Columbia, S.C. band whose 'Cracked Rear View' was a 90s mass-market behemoth.

Florida shock-rock provocateur whose late-90s peak roiled mainstream culture.

Florida pop-punks of consistent hooks and breakdowns.

Bôa is an English alternative rock band formed in London in 1993 by drummer Ed Herten, keyboardist Paul Turrell, and guitarist/vocalist Steve Rodgers. The band have progressed from playing funk to rock over the years, as bassist Alex…

Tokyo visual-kei pioneers whose theatrical metal made them Japan's biggest rock band.

The band takes their name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom, a volcano in J. R.

The band started as a studio-only project for the duo, as an outlet for their love of death metal. Increasing popularity led them to add more band members for live performances, though outside of the band's founders, the lineup was a…

They are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics and retro video game-influenced sound. The band themselves refer to their music as "extreme power metal".

The band currently consists of vocalist Takahiro Moriuchi, guitarist Toru Yamashita, bassist Ryota Kohama, and drummer Tomoya Kanki. Former members include drummer Yu Koyanagi and guitarist Alexander "Alex" Reimon Onizawa.

They were signed to Island Records from 2001 to 2012 and have released six albums and one EP to date. Their most recent album, Push Pull, came out in May 2018.

The group was formed in 2004 by identical twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso.

Known for their sonic experimentation, face and body paint, masks and uniforms, the band has sold over five million records worldwide. The group consists of lead guitarist Greg Tribbett, drummer Matthew McDonough, lead vocalist Chad…

The band consists of Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano and Tosh Peterson (drums).

Formed in 1983 under the name Legacy, the band's current lineup includes rhythm guitarist Eric Peterson, lead vocalist Chuck Billy, lead guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist Steve Di Giorgio and drummer Chris Dovas. Testament has…

Philadelphia band of Springsteen-meets-Krautrock heartland indie.

Orange County punks whose 'Smash' is the best-selling indie record ever.

Krefeld bards turning Tolkien epics into shredding speed metal.

GN'R-Weiland supergroup who briefly revived 90s arena hard rock.

Seattle quartet with bleak harmonies and crushing riffs.

British alt-rockers turned global stadium-pop colossus.

Founded in 1999, the band consists of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney.

Boston dream-pop band whose three records remain quietly enormous.

Soundgarden-Pearl-Jam tribute project whose lone album is a grunge cornerstone.

In 2003, guitarist Rory Clewlow joined the band to complete its current line-up, and it adopted its current name.

The band is composed of Damian Kulash, Tim Nordwind, Dan Konopka, and Andy Ross, who joined the band in 2005 following the departure of original guitarist Andy Duncan.

The band took their name from the Back to the Future character Marty McFly. The band consists of Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd (drums).

4 Non Blondes is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1989. Their lineup comprises Linda Perry, Christa Hillhouse (bass), Dawn Richardson (drums) and Roger Rocha (guitar); previously in the band were founding members Shaunna…

Inspired by the capital's post-punk underground dance scene, they emerged at the start of the 1980s as The Applause, playing "European dance music" as the house band for the "Blitz Kids" club night. They became one of the most…

Their self-titled debut album was released in November 2006 and reached number one on the Billboard 200. The album went on to sell more than six million copies in the United States, and has been certified six times platinum by the RIAA.

Hannover hard-rock band whose 'Wind of Change' soundtracked the post-Cold-War era.

St. Catharines post-hardcore band of dual vocal interplay.

Their music combines pop rock with traditional Irish themes. They are from Dundalk in County Louth, Ireland.

London band fronted by Skin, whose Britrock crunch broke into late-90s charts.

Max Cavalera's post-Sepultura tribal-metal project.

British prog band whose 'Snow Goose' is a melodic mid-70s gem.

Seattle indie-rockers of widescreen Americana and harmony.

It was formed in San Francisco in 1990 and has featured a revolving cast of members since forming.

L.A. session-musician supergroup behind 'Africa' and other studio classics.

The band consists of Will Toledo, Ethan Ives, Seth Dalby (bass), and Andrew Katz.

Now based in Atlanta, the group consists of the brothers Ed and Dean Roland, Will Turpin (bassist), Johnny Rabb (drummer), and Jesse Triplett. Formed in 1992, the original lineup consisted of the Roland brothers, bassist David Neal,…

REO Speedwagon, or simply REO, was an American rock band formed in Champaign, Illinois, in 1967. The band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s.

Bellevue, Washington band whose 'Operation: Mindcrime' defined prog metal.

The band's current line-up consists of guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, clean vocalist Brandon Saller, bassist and unclean vocalist Marc "Porter" McKnight and drummer Kyle Rosa.

They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground with Vader and Hate.

Oxford band whose math-rock interplay matured into stadium-rock anthems.

The group's current line-up is composed of lead singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, and bassist Andy Prince. Hull is the band's only original member, having overseen every iteration of the…

Aylesbury prog torchbearers and pioneers of fan-funded album campaigns.

The duo is noted for their quirky approach to songwriting; their music is often accompanied by sophisticated and acerbic lyrics—sometimes containing literary or cinematic references—and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence,…

Loose, swaggering rock-and-roll duo with a sense of humor.

Initially an experimental electronic outfit, the group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and later attained widespread commercial success with their third album Dare in 1981 after restructuring their lineup. The album produced the hit…

The band consists of Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman, and Dominic "Dot" Major. Their debut extended play, Metal & Dust, was released in 2013 by Metal & Dust Recordings; their debut album, If You Wait (2013), reached No.

The group consists of guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage, bassist Clay Gober, and drummer Clay Aeschliman. Rooted in a heavy metal sound in their early releases, the band's music evolved into a more progressive rock style in their…

For most of its tenure, the band has consisted of Edward Droste, Daniel Rossen, Chris Taylor, and Christopher Bear. The band have employed both traditional and electronic instruments, and their sound has been categorized as chamber pop,…

Initially Keenan was the only permanent member and he considered the project to be his "creative subconscious". Later, frequent collaborators Mat Mitchell and Carina Round became permanent members.

Since their formation in 1994, the group has had two name changes, being previously known as Sleep of Right and Ethereal, and they have recorded ten studio albums, two extended plays, two live albums, two compilation albums, one video…

Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy and mythology as well as numerous songs celebrating the genre and its core audience. The band is also known for a loud and emphatic sound.

It has released ten full-length albums and evolved through a succession of sounds, all in its main style of industrial metal. Over the years, the band has seen frequent changes in its lineup, with lead vocalist Burton C.

The band was named after the 1975 film The Drowning Pool. Since its formation, the band has consisted of guitarist C.J.

Their discography includes ten studio albums, four live albums, and several charting singles. The band was signed to Def American Recordings in 1989 by producer George Drakoulias and released their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker,…

Supporting members include Dimitrius Collins and Andrew Perusi (bass), who have toured and performed live with the band since 2007.

Daryl Hall & John Oates, commonly known as Hall & Oates, were an American pop rock duo formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1970. Daryl Hall was generally the lead vocalist, while John Oates primarily supplied electric guitar and…

The band consists of the Hawkins brothers Justin Hawkins & Dan Hawkins (guitar), Frankie Poullain (bass) and Rufus Tiger Taylor (drums).

The band is currently composed of three classically trained cellists Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso. Originally a classical-style Metallica tribute band, the band eventually adopted a neoclassical metal style…

The band formed in 2012 at Drexel University and released their first album, Sports, on Lame-O Records that same year. Their following albums, You're Gonna Miss It All and Holy Ghost, were released on Run For Cover Records in 2014 and…

The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and lead guitarist Teppei Teranishi while they were in high school.

Birmingham grindcore originators whose blast beats redefined extremity.

For most of its history, the group consisted of multi-instrumentalists Clay Parton and Canaan Dove Amber alongside drummer Jason Albertini before Albertini left the band in 2022.

Founding members are Joel O'Keeffe, younger brother Ryan O'Keeffe (drums), and David Roads. They were joined by Justin Street in mid-2004.

The band came to mainstream prominence with their 2000 single "Hanging by a Moment", which led their debut studio album, No Name Face (2000). The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, won a Billboard Music Award for Hot…

Formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire, in 1988, they are considered to be among the pioneers of the death-doom genre, and regarded as the main influence for the later gothic metal movement. As of 2005, Paradise Lost have sold over two…

The band consists of guitarists Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn, drummer Glen Graham, vocalist Travis Warren and bassist Nathan Towne. They are best known for their 1993 hit "No Rain", and enjoyed critical and commercial success in…

The group formed in 1997 when Travie McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley during their high school gym class. The band's music displays a wide variety of influences, including hip hop, rock, funk, and reggae.

Downpatrick band whose '1977' is a beloved Britpop-era melodic-rock LP.

Their music has garnered widespread media attention and popularity in recent years due to their esoteric storytelling, vulnerable lyrics, and the inclusion of often two or more genres in their music to create a unique sound. To date,…

Since 2009, the band has released five studio albums, four EPs, and numerous singles. Their third album, Three, reached top 10 on Billboard 200, while singles "Fall in Love" and "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" made top 10 on US Alternative.

From their fourth single, "Sometimes" (1986), Erasure established themselves on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the most successful acts of the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. From 1986 to 2007, the pair achieved 24 consecutive top 40…

They were formed in the summer of 2009 by Josiah Johnson and Jonathan Russell. The band currently includes Russell, Charity Rose Thielen, Chris Zasche (bass), Kenny Hensley (piano), Tyler Williams (drums), and Matt Gervais.

Layered guitar arena rock whose debut became one of rock's biggest sellers.

The Last Shadow Puppets are a British supergroup consisting of Alex Turner, Miles Kane, James Ford, and Zach Dawes.

The band's current line-up consists of guitarists Joe Hawley and Rob Cantor, bassist Zubin Sedghi, keyboardist Andrew Horowitz and drummer Ross Federman. The band is known for its eclectic musical style, extensive use of vocal…

Sydney trio mining Sabbath and Zeppelin riffs for a new generation.

Melbourne band whose 'Down Under' became Australia's unofficial anthem.

The Wombats are an English indie rock band formed in Liverpool in 2003, consisting of Matthew Murphy, Tord Øverland Knudsen, and Dan Haggis.

The group formed in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is currently composed of lead vocalist Andy Biersack, multi instrumentalist Jinxx, lead guitarist Jake Pitts, drummer Christian "CC" Coma and bassist Lonny Eagleton. Black Veil Brides…

London band of Doherty-Barât chaos and Albion-tinged tabloid notoriety.

Norwegian symphonic black-metal band who pushed the genre to mainstream metal.

Keyboard-led prog supergroup of arena-scale ambition.

Originally formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic influences, Epica later incorporated strong death metal elements into their sound. Starting with their third album, progressive metal influences also became evident.

They were later joined by keyboardist Zia McCabe and drummer Eric Hedford. Hedford left in 1998 and was replaced by Taylor-Taylor's cousin Brent DeBoer.

Against Me! is an American punk rock band, formed in 1997 in Naples, Florida, by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. That same year, Grace moved to Gainesville, Florida, which is considered the band's hometown.

Formed in Brisbane, Queensland, in 1993, they were signed to John Woodruff's talent agency and achieved international success with their No. 1 hit singles "I Want You", "To the Moon and Back", "Truly Madly Deeply" (1997), and "I Knew I…

The members are Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas, and Boaz Roberts. Guitarist Drew Shirley was a member from 2005 to 2022.

Their best-known songs include "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock", both of which were associated with music videos noted for their sense of slapstick humour. Besides their music, the band is equally remembered for their…

Formed in 1987 in Lodi, New Jersey out of the latter band, its "classic" lineup included the eponymous vocalist and keyboardist, guitarist John Christ, bassist Eerie Von and drummer Chuck Biscuits. Earning a major hit with a live…

Air Supply are a soft rock duo formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1975, consisting of English singer-songwriter and guitarist Graham Russell and Australian singer Russell Hitchcock.

New Jersey neoclassical prog-metal stalwarts.

The band's current members include Ronnie Winter, K Enagonio, Joey Westwood (bass), Josh Burke, Randy Winter, John Espy, and Nadeem Salam (keyboards). They have released six studio albums to date.

They released their debut EP Heart vs. Mind (2014) and rose to popularity from releasing a metal cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" as a single, which eventually was certified platinum in the US.

Bakersfield band that codified the down-tuned, hip-hop-flecked nu metal sound.

Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and whose work they had read as children. They have released a total of eleven studio albums, seven EPs, a compilation album and…

W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982, emerging from the early Los Angeles heavy metal scene.

Drummer Billy Conway replaced Deupree as the band's live drummer in 1991. Deupree recorded the album Cure For Pain, with the exception of the title track which was recorded by Conway, before being permanently replaced by Conway in 1993.

Angels & Airwaves is an American rock band comprising lead vocalist/guitarist Tom DeLonge, guitarist David Kennedy, drummer Ilan Rubin, and bassist Matt Rubano.

They have released ten studio albums, a live CD and DVD, and have sold over a million records worldwide. Established by vocalist Philip Labonte, the rest of the band consists of lead guitarist Ken Susi, rhythm guitarist Mike Martin,…

Formed by Pledis Entertainment, the group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. Seventeen is considered a "self-producing" idol group, with the…

Cave's pre-Bad-Seeds outfit, post-punk's most violent, theatrical band.

Marked by the individual songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies, the group were distinguished for blending progressive rock and pop styles. The classic lineup, which lasted ten years from 1973 to 1983, consisted of…

London punks who released the first British punk single, then evolved into goth.

Their best-known line-up consisted of lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott and drummer Mick Tucker. As well as having success with singles in the UK and USA, Sweet have sold over 35 million albums…

Their 2000 single, "Teenage Dirtbag" and 2001 cover version of Erasure's "A Little Respect" charted worldwide. Their self-titled album was certified platinum in the United Kingdom.

Their current line-up consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Miland "Mille" Petrozza, drummer Jürgen "Ventor" Reil, lead guitarist Sami Yli-Sirniö, and bassist Frédéric Leclercq. The band's line-up has changed multiple times…

They obtained a major breakthrough in Sweden in 1982 by winning the televised competition Rock-SM ; it was the first time this competition was held, and Europe became a larger success than the competition itself.

The group, originally a trio, consisted of friends Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, and Keren Woodward. In early 1988, Jacquie O'Sullivan replaced Fahey, who went on to form Shakespears Sister.

Beginning with "Pictures of Matchstick Men" in 1968, they have had over 60 chart hits in the UK – more than any other band – with further hits including "Caroline", "Down Down", "Rain", "Rockin' All Over the World", "Whatever You Want"…

The band also includes Josh Mobaraki, Ellis Durand (bass) and Henry Holmes (drums).

The group was formed in 1990 by Vincent and Daniel Cavanagh, bassist Jamie Cavanagh, drummer/keyboardist John Douglas, and vocalist Darren White.

Oakland heavy-rock visionaries who married hardcore weight to ritualistic ambient.

The band consists of Karly Hartzman, MJ Lenderman, Xandy Chelmis, Alan Miller (drums), and Ethan Baechtold (bass). The band's style has been described as a mixture of shoegaze, noise rock and alternative country, while their lyrical…

This lineup was soon augmented by Jimmy Greenspoon (keyboards), Joe Schermie, Michael Allsup (guitar), and Floyd Sneed (drums). The band had 21 Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hits between 1969 and 1975, with three hitting number one.

Since the beginning of 2007, the band consists of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young.

The band has sold over seven million albums. Their second album, Come Clean (2001), spawned the single "Blurry", which peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and remains their signature song.

Blood, Sweat & Tears is an American jazz rock music group founded in New York City in 1967, noted for combining a brass section with rock band instrumentation. BS&T has gone through numerous iterations with varying personnel and has…

The band consists of three unrelated members, who perform under pseudonyms: lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli, bassist Baz Fratelli, and drummer Mince Fratelli. Their debut album, Costello Music (2006) peaked at number two on the…

It consists of Mike Ness, Jonny Wickersham (guitar), Brent Harding (bass), and David Hidalgo Jr. (drums).

Tennessee brothers who arc-ed from southern garage to stadium rock.

Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006 and sold over 50,000 copies without any label support. In July 2007, Mayday Parade released their debut album A Lesson in Romantics.

The band consists of multi-instrumentalists Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement. Beginning as a popular live comedy act in the early 2000s, the duo's comedy and music became the basis of the self-titled BBC radio series (2005) and,…

Glasgow indie-rockers whose dance-punk hooks defined a 2000s sound.

The most successful incarnation of the band consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Bret Michaels, drummer Rikki Rockett, bassist Bobby Dall and lead guitarist C.C. DeVille.