10 of the Best Bands You Don't Know
This list contains bands that to fans or certain metal or rock subgenres may know and love, many people may not have heard of them or listened to them. Some of these bands are bands I only discovered later in my life of music, or bands that while much loved haven't achieved a lot of mainstream success. Everybody knows AC/DC, Guns N' Roses and Bon Jovi, but these bands are just as good, but not as well known.
A Day to Remember (often abbreviated ADTR) is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida, founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denney and drummer Bobby Scruggs. They are known for their unusual amalgamation of metalcore and pop punk. The band currently consists of vocalist Jeremy McKinnon, rhythm guitarist Neil Westfall, bassist Joshua Woodard, percussion and drummer Alex Shelnutt and lead guitarist Kevin Skaff.
They have now started writing for other bands too, they wrote 'Find My Way' for their friends band FROM INSIDE which is due out Summer 2016. Details of other projects they are working on is set to be released on their Facebook page. Such an amazing amazing band! Great songs, and some of the heaviest punk I have ever heard, ADTR are awesome. Their albums 'For those who have heart', 'Homesick' and 'What separates me from you' as well as their newest release 'Common Courtesy' are all great albums.
Awesome band. But not very unknown. Highly popular punk/easycore/post-hardcore.
Biffy Clyro is a Scottish band who are very original and unique. Their sound is great, lots of heavy riffs coupled with intricate orchestral parts and unique, creative lyrics. Their albums 'Puzzle', 'Only Revolutions' and 'Opposites', and songs 'Mountains' and 'Black Chandelier' are all very very good and must haves for any rock music collection.
Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Merewether, Newcastle with the line-up of Ben Gillies on drums, Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars, and Chris Joannou on bass guitar. Another Australian band, whose sound has faulted in their last couple albums, and have became more of a pop rock group. But their first album titled 'Frogstomp' in my opinion is one of the best grunge albums ever made. Songs like 'Tomorrow' and 'Pure Massacre', really show the talent in these guys.
If you ignore Diorama and Young Modern, they are pure perfection! Ben's abuse of the drums and Daniel's all round amazingness combined equals perfect music. I'm 13, but my 50 something year old father likes them too.
Cannot believe the Frogstompers to be honest. They think songs like "Tomorrow" and "Pure Massacre" show off Daniel's songwriting ability. I highly disagree.. Amazing band including every album.
I know Silverchair. In fact, many people I know know Silverchair. And frankly, they're annoying.
Australian band, quite well known and successful in Australia, with some success overseas. Very good songs such as 'Just Ace', 'Ready 1' and 'Hard Act to Follow', really are such a good, solid rock band tat should never be underestimated or ignored.
HIM was a Finnish gothic rock band from Helsinki, Finland. Formed in 1991 by vocalist Ville Valo and bassist Mikko "Mige" Paananen under the name His Infernal Majesty, the band broke up in 1993, before being reformed in 1995 by Valo and guitarist Mikko "Linde" Lindström. HIM are probably the most well known on the list, but I didn't really discover them until recently. Very good band, inventers of 'Love Metal' and the heartagram, very creative and original with powerful deep lyrics.
Yeah, I don't know any of these bands!
The Gaslight Anthem has gotten more recognised with each album, but some people still wouldn't have heard of them. They are a real throwback to the 50's era, put with punky, rocky tunes and their favourite word (included in almost every song), Radio. Very good band, must haves.
Black Veil Brides is an American rock band currently consisting of Andy Biersack (vocals), Jinxx (guitar), Jake Pitts (guitar), Christian Coma (drums) and Ashley Purdy (bass), that formed in 2006 in Ohio.
In the beginning of their career, the band was heavily associated with the emo subculture, and had strong metalcore, screamo and alternative influences, however got more metal oriented over the years. Their songs usually carry a message of acceptance, believing in yourself and being individual and different. Among their most well known songs are "Knives and Pens", "Rebel Love Song", "In the End" and "Fallen Angels". Very good modern metal band. Almost a mix between Motley Crue and Megadeth, very good sound, great songs like 'The Legacy', 'Fallen Angels' and 'In the End'. If you haven't heard them go out and listen to or buy the album 'Set the world on fire'.
Seether are a South African post-grunge band founded in May 1999 in Pretoria, South Africa. The band originally performed under the name Saron Gas until 2002, when they adopted the Seether name. While Seether are quite well known in the alternative rock world, these South African rockers, really deserve to be hailed as one of the best bands of the past 10 years. Songs like 'Remedy', 'Tonight', 'Fine again', 'Gasoline' and 'Country Song' as well as newest single 'Words as weapons' show that they are a force to be reckoned with.
Not unknown but they are underrated
Live is an American alternative rock band from York, Pennsylvania, composed of Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer, Chad Gracey, and Chris Shinn. Live's original lead singer Ed Kowalczyk left the band in November 2009, but returned in December 2016. Again, pretty well known band, but should be one of the best all time bands. Their song 'Lightning Crashes' is quite possibly the best song of the 90's and the album it comes form 'Throwing Copper' the best album. Live are amazing, deserve more recognition for sure.
Severely underrated band
Tame Impala is an Australian psychedelic rock band founded by Kevin Parker in 2007. The group began as a home recording project for Parker, who writes, records, performs, and produces the music. Check out currents, their latest album
Everclear shined in the 90's with the song 'Santa Monica', but are considered one hit wonders for that song. While the song is very good, the whole album it comes from is equally good. 'Sparkle and fade' is a highlight of the 90's rock, and other songs like 'Heroin Girl' and 'Heartspark dollersign' are also very good.
Rise Against is an American hardcore punk band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band's current line-up comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath, lead guitarist Zach Blair, bassist Joe Principe, and drummer Brandon Barnes. They are known for popularizing punk. Some of their most well-known songs are Savior, Prayer For the Refugee, Satelite, Give It All, Swing Life Away, Help Is on The Way, and Make It Stop (September's Children). Punk Rock Band from Chicago who actually sing for a really good cause. Through their music, they try making the world a better place, with moving lyrics and strong vocals + great guitar riffs. They're all down to earth people who need to be known for their talent and skills.
Blue Rodeo deserves world wide acceptance as one of the best torch bearers of the Country Rock genre. Fortunately for us Canadians, they are a national treasure, plus, they make ample use of vintage gear!
My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from Jersey City, New Jersey, active from 2001 to 2013, and again from 2019 to present day. For much of their career, the band consisted of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, bassist Mikey Way, and drummer Bob Bryar. Amazing humans from New Jersey. Great tunes, a singer that can ACTUALLY SING and well They're awesome, enough said.
Porcupine Tree are an English progressive rock band formed by musician Steven Wilson in 1987. The band began essentially as a solo project for Wilson, who created all of the band's music.
Persefone is an Andorran progressive melodic death metal band formed in October 2001. The band's name is derived from Persephone, a figure in Greek Mythology.
Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in the mid-1980s in West Germany. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres. Heavily influenced by Queen, they use the technique of overdubbing. They also incorporate large ...read more.
Cold Chisel are an Australian pub rock band, which formed in Adelaide in 1973 by mainstay members Ian Moss on guitar and vocals, Steve Prestwich on drums and Don Walker on piano and keyboards. Definitely recommend checking out this band if you haven't already.
Pain of Salvation is a Swedish progressive rock band led by Daniel Gildenlöw, who is the band's main songwriter, lyricist, guitarist, and vocalist.
Riverside is a progressive rock/metal band from Warsaw, Poland. It was founded in 2001 by friends Mariusz Duda, Piotr Grudziński, Piotr Kozieradzki and Jacek Melnicki, who shared a love for progressive rock and heavy metal.