swap_horiz Depeche Mode Alternatives

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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

2

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

3

Metallica

Formed in Los Angeles in 1981, Metallica rose to prominence with their heavy metal sound characterized by complex song s...

American 80S Legendary Heavy Metal

9.1 Excellent

4

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

5

Pixies

Pixies formed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1986 and are known for their intensely dynamic sound characterized by abru...

American Boston Alternative Rock 80S

9.0 Excellent

6

Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth, formed in New York City in 1981, developed a distinctive sound characterized by heavily distorted guitars,...

American New York Art Rock 80S

9.0 Excellent

7

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

8

R.E.M.

Formed in Athens, Georgia in 1980, R.E.M. established themselves as pioneers of alternative rock with their distinctive...

American College Rock Alternative Rock Post Punk

8.9 Great

9

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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Husker Du

Husker Du, formed in Lincoln, Nebraska, developed a distinctive sound blending angular post-punk with hardcore punk ener...

American 80S Hardcore Minneapolis

8.8 Great

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Black Flag

Black Flag emerged from the hardcore punk scene of Southern California in the late 1970s, developing a raw, aggressive s...

American California 80S Pioneering

8.8 Great

13

Slayer

Slayer, formed in 1981, is an American thrash metal band renowned for their intensely aggressive and technically profici...

American 80S Heavy Metal Pioneering

8.8 Great

14

Judas Priest

Judas Priest, formed in Birmingham, England in 1969, established themselves as pioneers of heavy metal with their twin-g...

British Leather 80S Heavy Metal

8.6 Great

15

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne, formed in Birmingham, England, achieved international success primarily through heavy metal music charact...

Solo British 80S Hard Rock

7.6 Good

16

Garbage

Formed in Seattle in 1986, Garbage blended elements of punk, alternative rock, and electronic music, achieving mainstrea...

Alternative Rock New Wave 90S Electronic Rock

7.6 Good

17

Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar rose to prominence in the late 1970s as a dynamic solo artist and frontwoman for her band, establishing a su...

Classic American New Wave 80S

7.5 Good

18

Def Leppard

Def Leppard, formed in the late 1970s and achieving mainstream success in the early 1980s, is known for their blend of g...

British 80S Hard Rock Arena Rock

6.7 Fair

19

Whitesnake

Formed in 1978, Whitesnake achieved mainstream success with a heavy dose of glam metal and Southern rock influences, cha...

British 80S Hard Rock Heavy Metal

6.6 Fair

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Asia

Asia, formed in 1980, blends progressive rock instrumentation with melodic pop sensibilities, achieving significant succ...

Progressive Rock British 80S Arena Rock

6.0 Fair