Best Bands of 2012
Green Day are an American pop punk/punk rock band formed in East Bay, California in 1987. The members include Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals and guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass), Tré Cool (drums) and Jason White (guitar). Green Day are associated with punk rock, pop punk and alternative rock. Some of their influences include The Ramones, Sex Pistols, NOFX, and Bad Religion. They are best known for their songs like ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’, ‘Basket Case’ and their ‘American Idiot’ & ‘Dookie’ albums. American Idiot sold 6 million copies in the U.S. and won a Grammy Award for "Best Rock Album". Green Day have sold over 75 million records worldwide and have won 5 Grammy Awards. They ...read more. Had some good songs this year, a lot of popular rock bands really lost it this year, matchbox 20's new stuff is terrible!
Dave Matthews Band is an American rock band that was formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. The founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, drummer/backing vocalist Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore.
Linkin Park is an American alternative rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The current members include Mike Shinoda (vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ), and Rob Bourdon (drums). Linkin Park is associated with a mixture of alternative rock, hip hop, and techno. Some of their influences include Nine Inch Nails, Deftones,... read more Green Day & Linkin Park are my 2 favourite bands of all time... BUT
I love linkin Park the most and I think it should be on the first cause this year it is growing, its new album UNWANTED TRUTH is just awesome and the last one LIVING THINGS was also awesome... So please make it on the first... THanks...
Man how can this best band be on number 3!
Linkin Park has brought their hit album LIVING THINGS This year!
This band should be above all other bands!
This band should be in number 1... I love you chester... Long live Linkin Park
Matchbox Twenty is an American rock band formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995. They gained widespread popularity in the late '90s with their debut album "Yourself or Someone Like You," featuring hits like "Push" and "3 A.M." Their music blends elements of post-grunge, alternative rock, and pop, resulting in a mainstream-friendly sound. Matchbox Twenty has received several accolades and maintains a loyal fan base, even after years of hiatuses.
The Killers is an American pop rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001, by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning.
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, that formed in 1986. Since 1994, the group has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, bassist and keyboardist Tony Kanal, guitarist and keyboardist Tom Dumont, and drummer Adrian Young.
Van Halen was an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. From 1974 until 1985, the band consisted of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony.
One Direction (commonly abbreviated as 1D) were a British-Irish pop boy band based in London, composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and previously, Zayn Malik until his departure from the band on 25 March 2015. The group signed with Simon Cowell's record label Syco Records ...read more. This is the best band EVER! They deserve to be in the top 3..
One direction is the best BAND ever!
They should be number one people
Why is this even on the list?
Train is an American roots rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1993. The band currently consists of Patrick Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Jerry Becker, Luis Maldonaldo, Hector Maldonado, Drew Shoals, Nikita Houston and Sakai Smith.
Fun is an American indie pop band based in New York City. It was formed by Nate Ruess, former lead singer of The Format, with Andrew Dost of Anathallo and Jack Antonoff of Steel Train. I like these guys so much because they're unique in a way, with a special kind of percussion thing and how their first album, Aim and Ignite, was nearly flawless. Nobody makes albums like that anymore.
Fun. Will soon be amazing.
Maroon 5 is an American pop/pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles, California. Before the current group was established, the original four members, Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael Mickey Madden and Ryan Dusick, formed a band known as Kara's Flowers in 1994, while they were still in high school.
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "the Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band".
Red is an American Christian alternative metal/alternative rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. The band was formed in 2002 by brothers Anthony Armstrong (guitarist) and Randy Armstrong (bassist), along with lead vocalist Michael Barnes. Its one of the best bands they have nice songs like pieces, already over pt2, breath into me, let go and shadows and I think they should be from the the top 5! Trust me you will not regret listening to them
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".
OneRepublic is an American pop rock band. Formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 by lead singer Ryan Tedder and guitarist Zach Filkins, the band achieved commercial success on Myspace as an unsigned act. Love their sound and interesting lyrics. Secrets is an amazing song.
They're so great! Why aren't they at the top?
Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996 and based in the United States. Skillet is the best band out there right now. They should be #1
Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Provo, Utah, and are now based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Imagine Dragons' lineup consists of lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and drummer Daniel Platzman. The band first gained exposure with the release of their ...read more. You know it's true. More hits than any other band this year.
Switchfoot is an American alternative rock band from San Diego, California. The band plays as a quintet. To me, this is a great band! Should be at the top, especially after their last album Vice Verses. They keep getting better year by year!
One of my most favorite bands.
Thousand Foot Krutch is a Canadian Christian alternative rock band that was formed in 1995. They have released eight albums. In addition, they have released two live albums and three remix albums.
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. Aw I love this band! Hayley Williams has an absolutely amazing voice, I could listen to their music all day!
Talk about influence! Their music never fails to catch attention!
Best band in Asia that fight their way to the top. It consist the best singer in korea, Junsu who won award after award for his musical. Main singer from past band TVXQ, jaejoong and yoochun
Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band currently consists of Kellin Quinn, Gabe Barham, Jack Fowler, Nick Martin, and Justin Hills.