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Tool

Tool is a progressive metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1990, known for its complex rhythms, philosophical lyrics, and...

American Art Rock 90S Progressive Metal

9.1 Excellent

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Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine was a politically charged American rock band known for its aggressive instrumentation, rap-infl...

American 90S Political Alternative Metal

9.0 Excellent

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Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails, formed in Cleveland in 1988, is renowned for its intensely atmospheric and often abrasive industrial ro...

American Electronic 90S Industrial Rock

8.9 Great

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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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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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Soundgarden

Soundgarden emerged from Seattle’s grunge scene in the late 1980s, blending heavy metal with alternative rock and incorp...

American 90S Grunge Hard Rock

8.7 Great

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System of a Down

System of a Down is an Armenian-American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1993, known for their intensely...

American 2000S Nu Metal Armenian

8.6 Great

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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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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young achieved significant success through collaborative songwriting and performances, blending f...

American Classic Rock Folk Rock 70S

8.6 Great

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The Strokes

The Strokes, formed in New York City in the late 1990s, are known for their minimalist, guitar-driven sound characterize...

American New York Garage Rock Revival 2000S

8.5 Great

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Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend is an indie rock band formed at Columbia University in 2006, known for their distinctive blend of Afrobe...

American New York Art Rock 2000S

8.5 Great

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Guns N' Roses

Formed in Los Angeles in 1985, Guns N’ Roses achieved mainstream success with their hard rock sound characterized by Axl...

American 80S Hard Rock Arena Rock

8.3 Great

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Van Halen

Van Halen, formed in the late 1970s, achieved massive success blending hard rock with progressive elements and Eddie Van...

American 80S Hard Rock Arena Rock

8.3 Great

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TV on the Radio

TV on the Radio is a Philadelphia-based experimental rock band known for its layered instrumentation, intricate rhythms,...

American Art Rock 2000S Brooklyn

8.2 Great

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Interpol

Interpol’s atmospheric post-punk revival sound, characterized by Rhys Hastings' distinctive baritone vocals and intricat...

American New York 2000S INDIE Rock

8.1 Great

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Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes, formed in Omaha, Nebraska, is known for Conor Oberst’s intensely personal and often melancholic songwriting...

American 2000S Emo INDIE Folk Rock

7.9 Good

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A Perfect Circle

A Perfect Circle is an alternative rock band formed in the late 1990s featuring Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel,...

American Art Rock 2000S Supergroup

7.7 Good

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Linkin Park

Linkin Park emerged in the late 1990s blending alternative rock with hip-hop influences, achieving massive commercial su...

American 2000S Nu Metal Rap Rock

7.1 Good

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Slipknot

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa in 1995, recognized for their intensely chaotic live...

American 2000S Nu Metal Alternative Metal

7.1 Good

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Evanescence

Evanescence is an American alternative metal band formed in Little Rock, Arkansas, known for Amy Lee’s operatic vocals a...

American 2000S Arkansas Alternative Metal

6.9 Fair