Best Rock Bands of the 2000's
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1Linkin Park
I both like 30 seconds to mars and linkin park the same but I think linkin park is far more better than 30 Seconds to Mars, I mean chester vocals are so perfect that jared can never make this kind of vocals and also the idea to put together rock and nu-metal was better idea than another rock band... But I still like 30 Seconds to Mars
Yeah...! This band deserve this place they are really placed at top of the chart... This is the best band I have ever seen and chester rocks
Best band ever. No one is better than linkin park they rock! This band is meant to be in first place.
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2Green Day
Green Day as a band have matured a lot. Their new album trilogy only cements that fact. As a band that started out at the punk scene in Gilman Street, Green Day have become one of the most influential bands in modern pop punk, punk rock and alternative rock. They've gone from being a local punk outfit, selling their records to an independent label to doing a Broadway Musical! Not many have done that, if at all. They've gone writing and singing songs about masturbation to "Seeing The Light". And in ¡Tré!, Armstrong has succeeded in capturing the essence of his youth from the point of view of a grown up man. Songs like X-Kid, Amanda, Brutal Love and so on reminds us of the punk, the rebel, living inside Armstrong. It reminds us that this is in fact the same person that revived the punk rock scene and the same man who bridged the gap between punk and rock operas. People praise blink-182 so much... But they fail to recognize the fact that these people came about just because of Green Day. They've been around for almost 20 years now, and have written many songs on just about any topic that you could think about. Armstrong, as a songwriter, has gone from writing about his anger against the world, against authority figures, to writing songs that deal with his past relationships and think about it as a bittersweet memory (Amanda off ¡Tré! ). He is bitter in the song Rusty James off ¡Uno!, when he realizes that it's been almost twenty years after they started out at Gilman, with all those other people. Green Day were one of the first bands to ever sign to a major label, there by not allowing them permission to play at Gilman. And when they signed to a major label? All those Gilman punks accused them of back stabbing the Gilman outfit. And Armstrong is bitter. Bitter because he realizes that Green Day is here, twenty years later... And they are not. So he's asking them, what happened to all your morals, all your beliefs, all your values that you helped put down? Did you forget them? So, you have no reason to point at us and call us names. 'Cause we're here, and you're not.
Songs like Carpe Diem and Nuclear Family are songs that deal with immortality. You know songs that say, the nights not yet over, so come on, lets party!
Half the so called punk bands would never have come around if Green Day hadn't had success with their indie hit "Kerplunk! " or their major label debut, "Dookie". And albums like Warning:, Insomniac, and Nimrod. , have some of their most musically mature songs. Like Misery. So yes, you can say that Green Day has influenced some of the major bands now, like blink-182, Sum 41 and so on... And our lives wouldn't have been the same without "Dookie".
Songs like Carpe Diem and Nuclear Family are songs that deal with immortality. You know songs that say, the nights not yet over, so come on, lets party!
Half the so called punk bands would never have come around if Green Day hadn't had success with their indie hit "Kerplunk! " or their major label debut, "Dookie". And albums like Warning:, Insomniac, and Nimrod. , have some of their most musically mature songs. Like Misery. So yes, you can say that Green Day has influenced some of the major bands now, like blink-182, Sum 41 and so on... And our lives wouldn't have been the same without "Dookie".
Green day have been around for almost 20 years and people notice them now. I mean they're recent are hardly metal, but I voted because I love the band for their old songs. While they didn't need any help from blink 182 to revolutionize punk, the only thing that blink 182 did was to make make punk a bit more pop, thus ruining the genre... Punk's dead...
I love these people. I heard em once and ignored them. 4 years later I sing almost every song of theirs including letterbomb and know half of their songs on bass
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330 Seconds to Mars
awesome band
meaningful songs
great album
talented group
caring about the environment
can perform live
what more can you or anybody else ask for? right?
did I 4got to mention jared leto's eyes is freaking amazing
meaningful songs
great album
talented group
caring about the environment
can perform live
what more can you or anybody else ask for? right?
did I 4got to mention jared leto's eyes is freaking amazing
Jared Leto, former actor in the movie "Fight Club", went on to follow his dream of being a rock star. And that he was successful at, when they released "A Beautiful Lie" this showed their true mettle. Songs such as The Kill and From Yesterday simply broke through and gained them wicked popularity.
Sabres18
They saved my life. Really, I never tough that a band will change my life but they did. I just need to say thank you Tomo, Shannon and Jared.
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4Foo Fighters
Again a band that I don't really consider my self a fan of but realize the impact they made. As a matter of fact when they won the 2011 edge bowl I was on the way back from the guitar center and it was about an hour of their songs. I was simply stunned at how many songs I liked and was able to recognize as hits.
Sabres18
By far the #1 band, put on great shows and great albums
sharty
Best Band ever definitely love 'rope and these days'. They are definitely legends in my books! Xx
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5Muse
I voted for Muse For Reasons:
1. They have sick guitar hooks and Matthew Bellamy's vocals can be spectacular if he feels like it.
2. Decent Variety without being too progressive or Alternative, etc... They fit really nicely into the vague "Rock" Genre.
3. MOST IMPORTANTLY, They have the best chance of knocking Linkin Park out of the top spot so then I won't have to kill myself.
Muse, Foo Fighters, and My Chemical Romance are the best True Rock Bands of the decade.
I love bands Like Disturbed and System of A Down but they fall better into a "Metal" type of category.
I also Love bands like Coldplay, Radiohead, and The Shins but they fall into an alternative "Soft" Rock type of genre.
The White Stripes, The Strokes, and Franz Ferdinand are badass but they don't really fit the Rock mold either.
Bottom Line: This list is too vague and Linkin Park should retire before The earth throws itself into the sun just so it doesn't have to here it anymore.
Oh and Nickelback sucks too.
1. They have sick guitar hooks and Matthew Bellamy's vocals can be spectacular if he feels like it.
2. Decent Variety without being too progressive or Alternative, etc... They fit really nicely into the vague "Rock" Genre.
3. MOST IMPORTANTLY, They have the best chance of knocking Linkin Park out of the top spot so then I won't have to kill myself.
Muse, Foo Fighters, and My Chemical Romance are the best True Rock Bands of the decade.
I love bands Like Disturbed and System of A Down but they fall better into a "Metal" type of category.
I also Love bands like Coldplay, Radiohead, and The Shins but they fall into an alternative "Soft" Rock type of genre.
The White Stripes, The Strokes, and Franz Ferdinand are badass but they don't really fit the Rock mold either.
Bottom Line: This list is too vague and Linkin Park should retire before The earth throws itself into the sun just so it doesn't have to here it anymore.
Oh and Nickelback sucks too.
Muse was first considered to be living in Radiohead's shadow and for a while they were a little bit. But with their 3rd studio album absolution songs such as "Time Is Running Out", "Hysteria", and "Stockholm syndrome proved them to be something more. This eventually led to major hits being released on "Black Hole and Revelations" and "The Resistance".
Sabres18
Muse is pretty damn good, Matt can shread solos and can do amazing vocals, Chris can do some good bass, and dom does nice on drums
They also have really good albums so vote for them
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They also have really good albums so vote for them
6Red Hot Chili Peppers
This list is a joke... RHCP should be number 1 and My Chemical Romance should NOT be on this list
habsfan120
RHCP is the most aweosome band for me! they arE cool
and Flea, he's inspired so many man to be a bass player like him specially me.. haha
and Flea, he's inspired so many man to be a bass player like him specially me.. haha
Best Band = Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, Chad Smith.
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7Avenged Sevenfold
I get why people don't like Avenged Sevenfold is because they're too different from everyone else. A lot of artist play the same crap every time (there are bands on the list that do that but I'm not going to point out who) and Avenged Sevenfold takes their time to write songs. And their songs are all different and they all sound great. Avenged Sevenfold should be #1!
Avenged Sevenfold is an amazing band. Their guitarists are AMAZING. The riffs and solos are great. The drumming is very well done and put together and the bass is strong when it needs to be. The singing is just down right awesome. They sound perfect together. This band is better than the ones listed above. Especially 30 Seconds To Mars. I think a7x deserves a little bit more credit.
Every band above Avenged on this list is the same old crap every single album. Linkin Park is far from #1, sure their music was great early in their career but they have fallen far from decent rock music. Green day had a few hit songs, but the rest of their music is okay. Avenged proved with Waking the Fallen that they could play metal music, then with City of Evil they proved they could mix it up and become more mainstream. The self titled album showed a lot of the same abilities from City of Evil and somehow managed to duplicate City of Evil's greatness. The fact that they moved from there and created lyrics that were more meaningful than any band on this list could even dream of touching with Nightmare shows how amazing these guys are as musicians. Notice this bands hasn't failed with an album after Waking the Fallen and that their fans never come out and say that they've gotten worse, its only positive feed back for these guys from their fans.
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8Blink-182
Tom Delonge's unique voice and lyrical ablity along with Mark Hoppus' colorful lyrics and his ability to show his fun personality through his songs just makes this band stand above all the rest. Not to mention Travis Barkers incredible drumming skills to top off all their songs. They have to be one of the top bands of the past 20 years hands down. Some top songs: First Date, What's My Age Again? , All The Small Things, Anthem Pt. 2, Feeling This, I Miss You, Rock Show, Josie, Dammit, After Midnight, Wishing Well, Not Now, Violence, Adam's Song, Pretty Little Girl, Down, Always, I'm Lost Without You, Stay Together For The Kids, Man Overboard, Don't Tell Me It's Over
The definition of growing up in the late 90's and 00's. They are my favorite band because they have amazing songs, even more important. They've grown into men, being in the band for such a long time they never regressed. They always kept their style but obviously matured in a natural way. Unlike Nickelback and Linkinpark either they are still wining about the same stuff from day one or they just changed into something totally different, their not. There's great bands out there but blink is my band!
Really good band, with a variety of genres in each album like punk rock (Dude Ranch), pop-punk (Enema of the State, Take off your Pants and Jacket)and some alternative rock (Self. Titled, Neighbourhoods).
There are so many great hits like Dammit, Josie, All the Small Things, Adam's Song, Dumpweed, Rock Show, First Date, I Miss You, Go, Feeling This, Athem part 2, After Midnight, this list could go on for ever!
I don't know why this is on top 20, this should on top 10 minimum!
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There are so many great hits like Dammit, Josie, All the Small Things, Adam's Song, Dumpweed, Rock Show, First Date, I Miss You, Go, Feeling This, Athem part 2, After Midnight, this list could go on for ever!
I don't know why this is on top 20, this should on top 10 minimum!
9My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is one of the most influential bands of our generation. Singing about hope and death, their music helped many people to hold on in bad times all over the decade. Like Muse and Green Day they are really good live. I hope that My Chemical Romance will continue doing this amazing job.
the most inspirational band of our generation, there is no other band that makes people hold on to their lives like MCR, cause the thing is that there are so many people who listen to this band that is depressed, and MCR really helps them make it through the day. MCR My forever!
Best band ever! They are my inspiration in my life and I don't know what I'd do without them! They're the best! <3!
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10The White Stripes
Just purely amazing, ballsy, fresh, original, and Jack White is as mad a person and a musician as you will find anywhere.
This list makes me want to cry. How can The white stripes be 18? They are by far the best band on the list followed by RHCP, Black Keys, Gorrilaz, then Green Day
In a world filled to the brims with over produced s*** (Nickelback) the white stripes rise above, more specifically Jack White, who's dirty blues guitar riffs and meaningful lyrics' enable him to create one of the most iconic songs and riffs of all time (seven nation army) and be named 17th best guitarist ever by rolling stone magazine. The White Stripes will forever be one of the most iconic garage rock bands of the 21st century.
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11Slipknot
Great band... Psychosocial is the best Hard rock song I've ever heard!
Best band on this planet... They have so many awesome songs.. Just hear before I forget of duality then you will find what is slipknot.
What the hell is the slipknot doing here huh?! It should be in top 3 at least! And how did the Green Day in here huh? This is a list of best rock bands not punks!
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12The Black Keys
The Black Keys should be number one. They do blues rock so much justice. Every song is brilliant in every way. They have a great sound and have heavy meanings behind each and all their lyics. They aren't the usual mindless junk that comes out now-a-days. Haven't heard them yet? Check 'em out. If you enjoy rock, you most definitely will enjoy them.
My favorite band besides nirvana
13Arctic Monkeys
Should be in the top 3. Alex turner is a musical genius and just their sound is brilliant. They are true rockstars with their careless attitudes yet stunning live performances. Nickelback at number 4 is ridiculous they are the worst band I could ever think of. Genius talent isn't reognised in this list foo fighters RHCP, RATM and Nirvana should all be top 10 if this list was serious
If we talk about the bests bands of 2000, this will be one of the top five for their excellent "whatever people say I am that's what I'm not", but clearly the people also votes for bands that were good on the 90's, but haven't do much last years.
best band along whith the red hot chilie pepers
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14Disturbed
Disturbed is the best band of all time. Their music is powerful, strong, and overall, great. Linkin Park is heavily overrated, and has the position that Disturbed deserves.
Generally the pack leader of metal all throughout the decade with inventing a new era of metal, yet staying consistent with their ancestors. Disturbed has created 4 consecutive #1 albums and 8 #1 rock singles.
Sabres18
First band I heard. First band I liked. First band I will never forget. First to be Disturbed!
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15The Strokes
How can you not like The Strokes? They helped influence a lot of indie bands today. Many of the bands existing now were influences by The Strokes. They started during the year 2000, and until now they are still performing and making music. It's impressive especially since there are rarely any bands that make real intelligent songs today. Bands these days aren't even rock any more they're all pop, and the lyrics aren't even poetical and smart. But The Strokes are still keeping it real and doing what they do best. Making nice lyrics, actually knowing how to play the guitar (very well too), and most importantly showing what music is all about.
Why are the strokes not top 10? Like the previous person stated, they helped influence most of the bands today. They have so many good songs, while other bands have only a few. Their lyrics are unique and the instrumentals are different. Even after taking a couple year hiatus they returned with the same quality music. You can tell they're really passionate about making good music, not loads of money.
The Strokes are classical music put into rock form. They have mastered the art of manipulating emotions with the simplest strums and beats. The reason The Strokes aren't the most famous band on the world right now is a mystery to me.
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16Rise Against
Rise Against should be at least #2. Tim's lyrics and Joe's rhythm are the most impressive things in the world. If you don't know why, do yourself a favor and buy The Sufferer and The Witness or RPM. You're welcome.
Rise against has to in the top ten, they have some of the best songs every. Green Day, Muse, and Linkin Park rock, but Rise Against has to be at least number 2.
Better than the majority of these bands, should definitely be in top 10.
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17Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace has been around FOREVER. Why is it number sixteen, I don't know. Those of you who do not agree with me, you guys are LOST. Don't you know good music when you here it?! They have to be in at least the top five. It's not full on heavy metal, but mix metal with punk rock, and you get TDG. Another thing I like about them is that they never stick with one genre. But that's not the point. The point is, YOU GUYS GOTTA GET TDG UP THERE, FOOS!
Why is this down at number 17? Three Days Grace should be in at least the top 5! There's so much emotion in the lyrics and the music just has a unique sound. Their songs are so relatable and are so good to just sit there and listen to. Its not exactly metal, but more Alternative Rock (not that they have a set genre) and that's what makes it so perfect. Every album has a different sound. Oh, and to all the people that say that TDG is emo music.. Have you actually listened to some of their songs?
Guys we need to get Three Days Grace higher up in this list, come on!
Guys we need to get Three Days Grace higher up in this list, come on!
Three Days Grace should be first!
They are the only band nowadays that can be legendary one day... Because they write very influencial and with a lot emotion in them(you can feel Adam's pain) lyrics, great music and they are perfect live(watch the live at the palace concert)
So what else do you want?
THREE DAYS GRACE GREATEST BAND EVER
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They are the only band nowadays that can be legendary one day... Because they write very influencial and with a lot emotion in them(you can feel Adam's pain) lyrics, great music and they are perfect live(watch the live at the palace concert)
So what else do you want?
THREE DAYS GRACE GREATEST BAND EVER
18Paramore
Oh common, this should be in the ten, imagine in just few albums they almost rock the whole world. Our Rock band in school won 4 four consecutive wins by just singing Paramore songs.
Pffft 21, no way minus the 2...
Sammy
Paramore are way up there with AC/DC and Guns 'N' Roses for me, they're amazing
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19The Killers
First band I ever heard and had to buy their album the next day. Seriously, All These Things That I've Done is my most played song in my iTunes for a reason.
The killers- Awesome. They've got so many good songs, such as All these things I've Done, Human, Mr Brightside, Somebody Told Me, When You Were Young. None of these other bands come close to the Killers, apart from maybe Muse. They've never produced a bad song, even there Christmas songs own! VOTE THE KILLERS
Can you argue with this? Their The Killers. Mr. Brightside, When you were Young, Human, Somebody told me. Nuf said.
Sabres18
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20Tool
This band is genius and deserves to be in the top 10, it's one of the most powerful and meaningful bands in the world. It's different from anithing else, and Maynard's voice is just perfect!
Most meaningful band of any on this list. These guys are what keep my faith in rock music through this terrible time of hip hop and pop. New album in May, I can't wait!
Wow! I have changed my mind a lot since coming to the top tens! But now I am convinced that this band is better than AX7 and yes... even better than SOAD!
moose4life19
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21Breaking Benjamin
I completely agree that 30 Seconds to Mars and Disturbed should be up there, but what is Breaking Benjamin doing all the way down here? This is blasphemy!
Breaking Benjamin not only produces an AMAZING sound from their music, but they also have meanings that can touch a multitude of people. There are some songs that when they play I just break down on. If you haven't listened to them, you should. Nothing on the bands above them, but you just can't beat these guys!
When I say you haven't listened to them, I mean you need to listen to a song besides Diary of Jane, it's an amazing song, but they have a load of other AMAZING songs! Breath, Until the End, I will not Bow, Give me a Sign, Dance with the Devil, Evil Angel, Dear Agony, etc. Ther List goes on and on! We miss you Breaking Benjamin, come back!
When I say you haven't listened to them, I mean you need to listen to a song besides Diary of Jane, it's an amazing song, but they have a load of other AMAZING songs! Breath, Until the End, I will not Bow, Give me a Sign, Dance with the Devil, Evil Angel, Dear Agony, etc. Ther List goes on and on! We miss you Breaking Benjamin, come back!
Ben has one of the best voices imaginable and their music just rocks.. With amazing riffs and melodies and messages... Surely one of the best bands ever!
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22Nickelback
This band is the best band of all time! I like Linkin park and Foo fighters but Nickelback just rocks!
Best band ever. No other band has been born 2 beat it. The videos of "never gonna be alone" and "someday" just blows your mind. They are a combo of all types of music that's what makes them super awesome. By the way I think linkin park sucks
The best band to ever walk the planet. Such talented singer songwriters and hot as hell. Produce music that will help you through any srtuggle you face, opens the world eyes to how unbelievably ignorant some people are.
... Don't let one bad day make you feel like you have a bad life.
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... Don't let one bad day make you feel like you have a bad life.
23Queens of the Stone Age
They Have a very original sound. I like the fact they use an independent record Label; makes artis set with more of a challenge
One of the very few bands that has every song kick ass. Spooky cool...
They are better than most bands this decade the top ten was just awful no wonder rock is dead now! Why do people vote for Nickleback and Linkin Park?
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243 Doors Down
Just purchase the album Away From the Sun, you can thank me later. With such greats as When I'm gone and Here without you, and some not on Away From the Sun like Kryptonite and Citizen Soldier, how are they only number 38?
There are very few bands in this era that produce album after album after album of nothing but great music! This is one of those bands. The only people that disagree are probably stuck to 1 or 2 subgenres like maybe you like Black Math Metal but don't like Viking Death Metal... Like there is a distinguishable difference laugh out loud. 3 Doors Down has produced nothing but albums that you can pop in the player and just listen... No song skipping involved! They deserve Top 10! Fix this issue now! I command you!
#1 band to me, the first song I heard was "kryptonite" and then "you love me but you don't know who I am" are the best 2 in my opinion and the need to be at the top, not any of the stupid shiz that's actually up there... LETS GO 3DD!
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25Coldplay
Have you hear "viva la vida" before?
Or "lover in japan"?
You must be never hear "yellow" as song
Try "clocks"
Or something different "in my place
Go to "violet hill" and try to drive with "speed of sound"
And you will "talk" to anyone that coldplay is the best song
Or "lover in japan"?
You must be never hear "yellow" as song
Try "clocks"
Or something different "in my place
Go to "violet hill" and try to drive with "speed of sound"
And you will "talk" to anyone that coldplay is the best song
muhammadfajri
All their songs are beautiful hold meaningful lyrics about the world and people. Definitely one of the best bands out there.
Lyrics are great. Every single song they have made is awesome. Maybe they don't play heavy songs like other bands, but they deserve respect from people and a better position in this list
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26Evanescence
I can not believe that the jonas brother got on a ROCK chart! But what I REALLY can't believe is that they beat Evanescence! Oh my god! what is this world coming to?!
I nearly voted White Stripes, but Evanescense are more underrated. Amy Lee's voice is just phenominal and she is just as beautiful as her voice. If you want an awesome track from this decade, go listen to "Going Under" or "Bring Me To Life". Such a good band from a decade of terrible music. I really don't understand why OutKast are on here - their music is rap, not rock!
Damn Underrated... Great voice and amazing' guitars! By the way, Where the ruddy hell is Bon Jovi?
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27Franz Ferdinand
28AC/DC
Simply one of the best bands EVER. They're up there with the Zeppelins of the world and still rocking it. No guitar licks make you want to crank up the volume like AC/DC!
Angus! This band has toped the sales and sold more albums than any other. It has been around longer than any other band here and survived.
AC/DC made Rock history! Why they are under silly bands like "tokio hotel"
29Bullet For My Valentine
Bullet for my valentine is my favorite band ever
What on earth is Bullet For My Valentine doing at 25? Its the Best band ever and unlike others I have ENJOYED every song I've heard! Tears don't Fall is the Best song ever made and the video is The Sex! And half the bands here don't deserve their place! What can I say, Amazing lyrics, Tremendous power and Speed, Dead Riffs and Screamos and some sweet melodies make it all Clear!
Why is Bullet so way down here this is crazy they should at least be in the top 10 of this list wow. Awesome Guitar and amazing drums.
30Skillet
This band should be in top 20 bands at least Their music made me like rock and their music is the best ever. They have been for a long time and should be rated higher..
Yes you can argue this all you want. The reason is the insanely quick jump from being unheard of to being popular. I picked up skillet about 3 months before Awake and instantly fell in love with Whispers in the Dark and Comatose. I watched as Skillet overnight became extremely popular and was the first Christian rock band to break free of the other christian rock bands and started touring with the popular bands that were not christian. To this date I have only seen that happen twice, Skillet and Red.
Sabres18
God! This band is awesome! How come they aren't in TOP 10? Please, listen to this band, they have epic song. Jen's vocals with combination of John's epic voice are just perfect!
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31Kings of Leon
Exactly, the problem is most people haven't heard their original albums. They heard "Sex on Fire" and assumed all their stuff was similar. If you go back to "Youth and Young Manhood" and "Aha Shake Heartbreak" You'll find that they are a top 5 band of the 2000's
Guys, if you listened to one full album, from their rock and roll start to their more mature sound, you would agree they are by far one of the greatest rock bands of this generation! There's something in there for everyone. Please, do yourself a favour and listen to them.
32Metallica
they with only bon jovi have survived through grunge and into the 21st century
33System of a Down
System of a Down is one of the most lyrically eclectic bands of this generation. They have a style all of their own, and are not afraid to play as their souls desire. They are true to themselves to the end, even when confronted with the promise of great fortunes from big name music channels and companies. I believe they should be in the number one spot, not only for these reasons, but also for the fact that they paint the truth in the form of power chords and dark melodies. Thank you, and make the right decision. Vote System of a Down to the top.
- N.A.P.
- N.A.P.
You have to be kidding me. System of a Down is one of the greatest bands of the 2000's. I used to like Linkin Park... When I was 5 and My Chemical Romance is a mediocre band. Same with 30 Seconds to Mars. Just listen to Chop Suey or B.Y.O.B and tell me that's not good enough.
P. S, They've been around longer than Linkin Park. Give System the number 1 place or at least top 5 or 10.
P. S, They've been around longer than Linkin Park. Give System the number 1 place or at least top 5 or 10.
Out out of all the bands that I've became a fan of since 2000 system of a down has left the biggest mark managing to still be my favorite band since 2001. I have every song from every album on my phone I can't say that for any other band I like on this list. I like linkin park but I love system and probably will for the rest of my lif
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34Rage Against the Machine
Gotta love rage against the machine, been there done that, plus their lyrics are revolutionary they don't sing about "broken hearts" "masturbation" "mommy issues" this is the big boy band right here folks.
Actually one of the most fantastic bands ever, clever lyrics, beautiful riffs and a huge range in style throughout their music, best songs are How Could I Just Kill a Man and Bulls On Parade
35Gorillaz
Such a creative project both musically and visually. Greatest videos, amazing contributors and combination of different styles of music. Love them.
Gorrilaz are amazing damion has got it right
36Guns N' Roses
They made everyone lose their flannel. Big hair 80s into grudge 90s man I was looking for a bridge. Thanku G&R for waking up the lemings
Best band ever be it 80's, 90-s or 2000's. The other bands are good but no one could or can match what they have and what they will do. Lets face it chinese democracy wasn't the best but had it not been for those hiccups Guns N' Roses would b the greatest band of its time.
37Maroon 5
46 that is just ridiculous
They should at least be in the top 10
This Love is an awesome song. Wake Up Call is to and even songs on the B-Side Story, Hands All Over (Deluxe version) No Curtain Call
They should at least be in the top 10
This Love is an awesome song. Wake Up Call is to and even songs on the B-Side Story, Hands All Over (Deluxe version) No Curtain Call
The music they create is amazing. Not too complicated nor too simple. Their choruses are often so catchy and sticks with you for a long time.
Maroon 5 is the most underrated band of all time. The drums, keyboard, guitars and adam levine's voice are perfect.
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38Radiohead
The fact they aren't top 2 shows the overall blindness of the average listener. They're innovative, original, time tested, and would be fair to be put into top 10 albums of all time. PERIOD.
Not a single band above has done anything as quality as OK Computer, Kid-A, or many of their lesser works. Not a single band above holds a candle to how much they have changed and will continue to change rock music and potentially restore it to former glories.
Not a single band above has done anything as quality as OK Computer, Kid-A, or many of their lesser works. Not a single band above holds a candle to how much they have changed and will continue to change rock music and potentially restore it to former glories.
How can Coldplay be better if they copied their style. For me Radiohead head been flawless with their albums with bad songs, so much better than Coldplay and muse. Although I still like those bands. Why is Nickleback in this list, they had been doing the same song for all their career.
Kid A is among the greatest albums of all time.
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39Alter Bridge
Creed are ahead of AB? What? WHAT? Idiots.
"every time Myles opens his mouch, the music industry gets owned"
Alter bridge are way too low on this list you people are idiots for rating half of these so high up on the list I mean really linkin park?
Blackbird!
Need to say more? It's sad to see those bands above alter bridge
40Simple Plan
How come this band is so far down?! What the hell guys! What about "addicted" or "I'd do anything"? Whatever happened to the early 2000's or the noughties?
Simple Plan is a French-Canadian rock band from Montréal, Québec. The band has had no lineup changes since its inception in 1999. Members are Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), David Desrosiers (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Chuck Comeau (drums and percussion). They have released four studio albums: No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls (2002), Still Not Getting Any... (2004), Simple Plan (2008) and Get Your Heart On! (2011); as well as two widely marketed live albums: Live in Japan 2002 (2003) and MTV Hard Rock Live (2005).
They performed at the Vans Warped Tour every year from 1999-2005 and in 2011.
They performed at the Vans Warped Tour every year from 1999-2005 and in 2011.
41Cage the Elephant
42Iron Maiden
I don't get it?! Iron Maiden CREATED metal as we know it, they have more fans then all these other bands PUT TOGETHER! Bruce Dickinson is more talented and has a greater vocal range then any other lead singer, Dave Murray & Adrian Smith have both written the best guitar work ever heard in a music and can shred it like no other is capable of doing.
This is not done.. Unfair to the gods of metal.. They are an awesome band.. They have been the inspiration of metal greats like metallica and megadeth.. They should be at least in the top 5.. 18 isn't the right position for them.. They simply rock...
43Machine Head
44Tokio Hotel
Amazing, they just have such a style.. And their music is so inspiring, strong, laugh out loud they feed my sweet tooth!
A lot of people support me that Tokyo Hotel - this is the best team today. Their songs are lit fires in people. They have millions of fans around the world and we are looking forward to their new album!
45Deftones
Definitely my favorite band! Just saw them on October 23rd. The energy was amazing and their songs are moving. There's a lot of meaning behind them that I'm sure not people know about.
Great band especially how they have stuck together for so long
Should be waay higher. Link park sucks
46All Time Low
47Sonic Youth
48Pearl Jam
Anywhere less than 10 is just stupid but 50? I'm guessing fans of Pearl Jam were so confident that they thought Pearl Jam would be at number 1 anyway! But seriously, if my mother likes a Grunge/Hard rock band they must be brilliant, I was expecting them to be at least in the top 10 and maybe number 1. For me the band of the 2000's that are even anywhere near as good as Pearl Jam are the Red Hot Chili Peppers but they are awful live, unlike Pearl Jam.
There are so many bands listed here that I would never think of as a band of the 2000's. Pearl Jam has influenced so many other bands if you've listened to them its obvious when you hear bands after them have taken their music into account and tried to branch of from their musical ideas. This bands ranking should be much higher than it is.
Whey are they below Iron Maiden! Iron Maiden made good music in the mid 70's to 80's not any good one's now think of Just breath that's one of pearl jam's better songs and it was in 2009
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49Wolfmother
SHOULD BE NUMBER 1! Their first album was the best debut ever. And wtf is up with 30 seconds to mars? I mean theyr good but they have nothing on wolfmother, disturbed, System of a down and QOTSA
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The one-man-band decided to join post-grunge themes with classic-rock oriented AoR songs.
Wolfmother is the last real rock n roll band!
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50Arcade Fire
I can't believe they are so low in this ranking, they are by far the most talented band of the new century and Funeral is one of the greatest albums ever made. -. -
51Papa Roach
I can't believe that they are only at number 46. They might be a bit unknown but their music is very good. They have many good songs like Scars, Last Resort, Forever, Burn, Lifeline...
I believe that they are much better than the most of the groups in this list!
I believe that they are much better than the most of the groups in this list!
Loved them ever since the hit "Scars" and purchased their albums every since. Great Band, Great Vocals, Great look! Favorite rock band of ALL time!
They changed the majority of the music indusrty, with different styles of music from rap all the way too metal, personally my favorite
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52Sum 41
sum 41 is so cool their music and age if this was my list they would be number 1! the foo fiteres and all that get ahead of sum 41 thats bullcrap, sum 41 rocks!
Should be in the top 10 for being one of the only punk rock bands still around today with Rise Against instead of sell outs like Linkin Park, Green Day, and Nickelback.
53Billy Talent
Billy Talent is one of those canadian bands that are absolutely huge in every country except America. While being still popular in America, this does not even compare to their foreign popularity. Billy Talent has spawned hits such as "Try Honesty", "Fallen Leaves", and "Rusted From The Rain".
Sabres18
Billy Talent has a unique sound!
Just listen one song and you will understand why Billy Talent should in the top ten of this list!
Billy talent is one of the better Canadian bands that are out there. They are more inovative than groups that have received greater recognition like nickelback. Listen to songs like surrender, river below, saint veronika, or even devil in a midnight mass to get a sample of the musical genius that is Billy Talent.
54Killswitch Engage
They can rock their asses off come on now guys. Mike D. Is such a kick ass guitarist.
55KoRn
KoRn should be at the very top! Davis kicks ass still!
Why in the name of sh! T are they not higher?!
Korn had great influence on hard music, nu metal.. They should be much higher
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56Jimmy Eat World
57Switchfoot
Switchfoot! Best band hands done. Hopefully they win, all of their songs are so meaningful; have great message. Blessings from South Cali.
ARE U KIDDINg? THIS IS THE BEST BAND! SHOULD BE AT THE TOP!
Rarely does a rock band combine explosive guitars with an intense longing for meaning. Jon Foreman and Switchfoot, however, yearn for something more than what pop-culture is selling. "If I'm content as an artist to write a hit song or have a platinum record, then I'll have failed a lot of my fellow human beings, " says Foreman. "We have the best jobs in the world because we play music for a living and love doing it, but we didn't get into this to try and sell something. For us, it's about communicating and connecting with people on a different level. "
Listen to dare u to move, meant to live, and your love is a song And u wont find any reasons y they are not at the top!
Switchfoot is a superior band and the fact that they are more than just a band they are also role models is another reason they are so great. Their music is great and has meaning. They are popular among all peoples and its for a reason: they are talented!
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58The Used
Should at least be considered. After all, look at some of the bands on this list.
How can you not like the used? Every song is so meaningful.
Amazing... No other words describe them
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59The Mars Volta
Dude... This band is amazing. HOW DID THE JONAS BROTHERS OUTRANK THEM? Seriously if this is what the world is coming to, I hope for the zombie appocolypse.
60Modest Mouse
6112 Stones
62We the Kings
63Trapt
Who the hell put Trapt way down here? Trapt is clearly higher ranked then this. Trapt should be up there with Rise Against, Its pretty clear some people need to learn what good music is.
There's so many good bands here that are ranked lower or higher then were they really should be. These rankings are so far fetched!
There's so many good bands here that are ranked lower or higher then were they really should be. These rankings are so far fetched!
64The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects and Green Day made me love rock music above all music, they are extremely influential to me and all of my friends as well as my band.
They have an excellent and unique sound reminiscent of more classic 80's rock and are definitely one of my favorite bands for such songs as "Swing, Swing", "Dirty Little Secret", "It Ends Tonight", and a number of other great hits.
65The Offspring
How is the Offspring this low? They kick a**!
66Fall Out Boy
Should be up there^
Is this a joke? FOB isn't even in the top 50?
Keep a callander this way you will alwaays knoww
67Rush
AL I CAN SAY IS NO ONE CAN DISPUT WHAT THEY HAVE ACOMPLISHED. I HAVE ALL THEIR MUSIC AND FIND MYSELF NOT LISTENING TO ANYTHING ESLE. THEY HAVE THE ORINAL MENBERS AND STILL PRODUCE GREAT MUSIC TODAY. NOT MANY BANDS CAN SILL DO WHAT THEY DO.
68AFI
What the hell this band is badass it should be somewhere at the top you posers especialy their song miss murder was one of the songs that represented that at rock is alive somewhere that one shed of light
69Dragonforce
Just listen to "Through the fire and the flames" its about one of the hardest songs to play.
70Shinedown
These guys are top 5... Your retarded
Definitely top 5, that is real music right there!
Brent Smith is probably one of the most talented writers in Rock today. His passion is above and beyond most artist.
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71L'Arc~en~Ciel
I vote for them.. Because they're always rocking my world.. /drool
Cool list "my heart draws dream" or "Blurry EYES" nice music...
Or "PIECES" HITOMI NO Juunin
72Creed
I think creed should be in the top 10 in this list. I hope more bands like creed comes in the future.
Amazing band and bac. There's something magical about them really. Tremonti and stapp are better together.
One of my favorite bands
73Incubus
I don't get how the Jonas Brothers are higher then Incubus... W
hat has the world come to.
hat has the world come to.
Incubus is the most evolved eclectic band of the last ten years. Clearly this list is ridiculous.
This band is way underrated. Great band great music. Give these guys some votes. Oh and the Jonas Brothers shouldn't even be on this list.
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74The Charlatans
75The Flaming Lips
76Weezer
77U2
U2 this low? The greatest band of all time... This list is a load of bollix
This list can't be taken seriously if U2 is this low. Top 10 in sales, influence and relevance.
Of course that U2!
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78Panic! At the Disco
I love this band so much! My sister would always play this when I was around! I especially love their one song called... Let's see what's it called... "I write SINS NOT Tragedies" that song is my favorite. Even if this band isn't really rock it's still a good band :D. I think that they are awesome!
79Bowling for Soup
80The Switches
81Seether
Most of these bands aren't even hard rock
But seether is for sure hard rock. Like suicide
And no resolution are my favorites. Holding
Onto to strings better left to fray is their best
Album. Keep up the good work guys! : )
But seether is for sure hard rock. Like suicide
And no resolution are my favorites. Holding
Onto to strings better left to fray is their best
Album. Keep up the good work guys! : )
Love em great vocals, lyrics and guitar
82Good Charlotte
In my opinion one my the best pop punk bands in the world
83Escape the Fate
With the last album they really are one of the best bands of the 2000's.
They are good, innovative, they are... Awesome.
Pretty Small Band but still better then most of these bands
Older stuff is definitely better when Ronnie was still in the band. Their current stuff is still awesome, just not as awesome. I am surprised that they are not higher than this...
84Godsmack
They rock harder then 80% of these bands out here. What is going on?
Awesome riffs and vocals
85The Gaslight Anthem
86311
Even though their best work was in the 90s, From Chaos and Evolver are so much better that all these bands' song put together combined.
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87Audioslave
88D'erlanger
89The GazettE
90Opeth
Sweden progressive melodic also near avantgarde metal
91Dir en grey
When my best friend first showed me Dir En Grey I fell in love with them instantly! They are just awesome! Their music quality changes in almost every Album and it keeps it very unique and fresh. I absolutely love Kyo's vocals and the guitars and bass in all of their songs just sound awesome. Its enough to make you want to head bang like crazy one moment. And sit and relax and let your mind wander the next. One of my favorite bands!
Alexandros94
Made six albums and one EP during the 2000's, these guys worked so hard on their music, they deserve a reward... How about getting in the TOP TEN!?
These guys are just pure.. Awesome. They deserve way higher than only being at 90. They at least deserve higher than L'arc~en~ciel
92Red
This should be higher not foo fighters or linkin park higher but higher
I love REDs albums. They are the best. Christian music will save this world from darkness. And give us hope. By the way Skillet has some good song but man RED is the best number 1. To me and... May be you.
87 what listen to already over, shadows, faceless, lie to me etc
93Velvet Revolver
94Jet
No bad songs, best ROCK band of the 2000's! Seventeen, She's a Genius,
Cold Hard Bitch, K.I.A. , Rip It Up, Rollover DJ, Are you gonna be
my Girl? , Put your money where your mouth is, just to name a few.
95Vampire Weekend
96Di-rect
97MGMT
MGMT is one of the greatest band who plays elements from 60s and 70s. They bring psychedelic rock a whole new meaning and gives stoners a whole new psychedelic trip. They're album "congratulations" has some of the best lyrical ideas and musical creativity.
One of the best albums in my iTunes circulatory... one of the best albums of all time, for Electric Feel alone. MGMT is so unappreciative, however true fans know their quality, and they will continue to grow as a result of word-of-mouth.
congratulations was an amazing yet underappreciated album and oracular spectacular was amazing too. how nickelback, the most generic and terrible excuse for a rock band is even on the list is baffling
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98Lifehouse
They have really lost all soul and quality over the last two albums. But No Name Face, Stanley Climbfall, Lifehouse and (to a lesser extent) Who We Are are some of the most touching, real and soul searching songs to ever be recorded. 3 recommended songs: Chapter One, Spin and Sick Cycle Carousel. - NJ
Hey Lifehouse, The Calling and Creed should be in the same spot. They have the same style in music so they should go all three together in one spot. Probably in the 9th spot or something. You all did listened to them at one point in your boring lives. LOL
They should definitely have been higher than this! They are my all time favorite band and I love every single song from them! These guys are amazingly talented and I have a lot of respect for them! Love Lifehouse to death! :)
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99Pendulum
Vote for the best drum and bass band!
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