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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin, formed in London in 1968, blended blues, folk, and hard rock influences to create a distinctive sound char...

British Legendary 70S Hard Rock

9.4 Excellent

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The Rolling Stones

Formed in London in 1962, the Rolling Stones established themselves as one of rock’s most enduring and influential bands...

Classic Rock British Legendary Blues Rock

9.2 Excellent

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The Who

The Who, formed in England in the mid-1960s, became renowned for their explosive live performances, innovative use of fe...

Classic Rock British Legendary 60S

9.0 Excellent

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Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden is a British heavy metal band formed in 1975, recognized for its epic song structures, galloping rhythms, an...

British 80S Legendary Heavy Metal

8.9 Great

5

White Stripes

The White Stripes, comprised of Jack and Meg White, established a raw, minimalist rock sound characterized by simple gui...

American 2000S Blues Rock Garage Rock

8.9 Great

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Arctic Monkeys

Formed in Sheffield, England in the early 2000s, Arctic Monkeys rose to prominence with their observational lyrics and d...

British 2000S INDIE Rock Sheffield

8.9 Great

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Motorhead

Motorhead, formed in London in 1975, was a high-energy hard rock band known for their aggressive sound, rapid-fire drumm...

British 70S Heavy Metal Speed Metal

8.9 Great

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Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1998, known for their distinctive blend of des...

American 2000S Hard Rock Stoner Rock

8.8 Great

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Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode is a pioneering electronic rock band formed in 1981, known for their atmospheric synth-pop soundscapes and...

Synth Rock New Wave British 80S

8.6 Great

10

The National

The National is an American rock band known for its atmospheric soundscapes built around Matt Berninger’s distinctive ba...

American Art Rock 2000S Brooklyn

8.6 Great

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Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band formed in Massachusetts in 1999, known for their complex song structures...

American 2000S Massachusetts Metalcore

7.9 Good

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Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band formed in Huntington Beach, California, known for their dynamic blend...

American California 2000S Heavy Metal

7.9 Good

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Muse

Muse is a British rock band formed in 1994, known for their ambitious compositions blending progressive rock, alternativ...

Progressive Rock Alternative Rock British 2000S

7.7 Good

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Coldplay

Coldplay is a British rock band formed in London in 1996, known for their atmospheric soundscapes incorporating elements...

Alternative Rock British 2000S Arena Rock

7.5 Good

15

Bring Me the Horizon

Bring Me the Horizon has evolved from metalcore roots to incorporate electronic music, orchestral arrangements, and indu...

British 2000S Sheffield Post Hardcore

7.4 Good

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As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying is a metalcore band known for its complex song structures, incorporating elements of death metal, progres...

American California 2000S Metalcore

7.4 Good

17

Bullet for My Valentine

Bullet for My Valentine is a Welsh metalcore band formed in 1994, known for their technically complex instrumentation, a...

Welsh 2000S Heavy Metal Metalcore

7.3 Good

18

Thursday

Thursday is an American alternative rock band formed in 1996, known for their intensely emotional and often bleak compos...

American New Jersey 2000S Emo

7.2 Good

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Taking Back Sunday

Taking Back Sunday is an American alternative rock band formed in Bethesda, Maryland, known for their emotionally charge...

American New York 2000S Emo

6.9 Fair

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Hawthorne Heights

Hawthorne Heights emerged in the early 2000s with a signature blend of emo and pop-punk, characterized by introspective...

American Ohio 2000S Emo

5.5 Mediocre