Best Mainstream Rock Band Names

The Top Ten
1 X-Japan

Funny no-one can explain why this name is the best I can't either it just is.

Great name. Just takes it. Although Wolfmother should be up here too

Asians will rule everything on the lists in this site. D:

Wow I didn't expect to find them so high on the list! #1 it's not just a great name, it's also a great band with great music~

2 Metallica Metallica is an American Heavy/Thrash Metal band formed in 1981. The original lineup was James Hetfield (Vocalist and Rhythm guitarist), Dave Mustaine (Lead Guitar), Lars Ulrich (Drums), Ron McGovney (Bassist). The group came into mainstream from their Self-Titled album and the hit single "Enter Sandman".

With their first two albums, Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightning reaching underground success, their third effort, Master of Puppets has since become one of the most important heavy metal albums ever, as it became the first thrash metal album to be certified platinum. The title track has since become the band's most played song live. ...read more.

The way you say it is enough, probably one of the coolest names!
It rolls on your tongue nicely when you say it, and it has a awesome flow.

It doesn't get more metal than having metal in your name

Now that is just cool. I wish my name was metallica.

I think it should be in the higher rank...

3 Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin was an English hard rock band formed in London in 1968 as the New Yardbirds. The group consisted of Robert Plant (Vocal), Jimmy Page (Guitar), John Paul Jones (Bass, Keyboard) and John Bonham (Drums) and was very much the child of Jimmy Page who even financed their first tour. He had tasted some previous success with The [original] Yardbirds and was friendly with some big names in rock. Page states it was Keith Moon of The Who that claimed the band could only go down, like a lead balloon -- thus prompting the iconic name of Led Zeppelin. The band's heavy, guitar-driven sound, rooted in blues and psychedelia on their early albums, has earned them recognition as one of the progenitors ...read more.

This name is actually very clever. The name signifies that if the band ever takes a fall, which probably will never happen, it will fall like a lead zeppelin! Isn't THAT FUNNYY!

I don't like Led Zeppelin, but their name is cool as hell!

I would of never thought of a band name that good.

You don't get much more perfect than this name.

4 Nirvana Nirvana was an American grunge band that was formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987. Nirvana disbanded after Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. The drummer of the band, David Grohl, went on to start the Foo-Fighters, an alternative rock band. ...read more.

Their name does come from nirvana. In buddhism, nirvana is the ultimate goal to achieve peace forever.

Nirvanna is the Greatest name, nobody can say that Nirvanna is not by far the best name for a band, period.

5 Queen Queen are an English rock band formed in London in 1970. The original lineup was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass guitar, vocals). Before forming into Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had played together in a band ...read more.

It's a great name because it's clever in the way that it defines both their sound and their stage presence. One word name that captured and defined one of the greatest bands ever. That is a perfect name.

Queen is one of the best bands in this world!
Queen is the best ever band in Rock, Pop, Funk, Opera, Heavy Metal, Love songs and just everything.

It's flamboyant, that's what it is... If you don't like it, the power of Queen will make you like it. Because that's just how the world rolls.

Queen is a great name. It shines. You never hear such a clever name any more. Love Queen!

6 Falling In Reverse Falling in Reverse is an American post hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2008, signed to Epitaph Records. The current members include the former Escape The Fate singer Ronnie Radke, Max Georgiev, Christian Thompson and bassist Wes Horton III. Former members of the band include Derek Jones (1984 - 2020), Ryan Seaman, Ron Ficarro, Max Green, and Jacky Vincent.

They are amazing and always will be even though I'm not a huge fan of their new stuff

They are very unique in there style.RONNIE RADKE screams, rapp, voice kicks ass in modern day rock

7 Red Hot Chili Peppers The Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American funk-rock and alternative rock band, that was founded in 1983. ...read more.
8 Van Halen 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.

First of all. Eddie Van Halen is the best guitarist of all time. second of all. Van Halen is the best name ever made up. no one can't say anything about that because its true.

This is why we need Eddie Van Halen on guitar

I'm 10 and all I listen to is Van Halen.

Just flows, enough said.

9 Sleeping With Sirens 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.

In my opinion the worst band with the best name

I like this band a lot

10 Bon Jovi Bon Jovi is a hard rock/pop rock band formed in 1983, which had a streak of successful albums in the late 1980s. The band originally consisted of lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Ritchie Sambora (left in 2013), bassist Alec John Such (left in 1994), keyboard David Bryan, and drummer Tico Torres. The band's most famous album is Slippery When Wet, released in 1986, and had multiple hit singles such as "You give love a bad name", "Livin' On A Prayer", and "Wanted Dead Or Alive". The band's success continued well into the 1990s and 2000s, and the group still makes music to this day. They have sold around around 83 million albums worldwide.The band's first four albums blended the glam metal ...read more.

It just sounds good coming out of the mouth. It instantly brings to mind excellent rock n roll. They are the best.

The Contenders
11 Avenged Sevenfold Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band, that was formed 1999 in California. Their longest lineup of members was M. Shadows (Vocals), Synyster Gates (Lead Guitar), Zacky Vengeance (Rhythm Guitar), Johnny Christ (Bass Guitar), and The Rev (Drums). ...read more.

Great band for those who really wonna know what Rock N Roll is. You know there isn't a single music artist out there who actually has songs of all rock n roll genres. But A7X has played all Rock N Roll stuff, from Coyntry to Extreme Metal, from Symponic Rock to Heavy Metal. No wonder they are so popular in the U.S.A. and in the U.K., I mean they had the highest selling album in the U.S.A. beating Eminem and Lady Gaga!

Best band in the world dude! Zacky vengeance and synyster gates best guitarists in the world even god rocks to their guitars bro! Rad!

It was a really cool idea for them to base their name and even several of their songs off of the Bible. They're an awesome band!

This is what is called an original name.

12 Bring Me The Horizon Bring Me the Horizon is a British rock band from Sheffield, Yorkshire. Formed in 2004, the group currently consists of vocalist Oliver Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia, bassist Matt Kean, drummer Matt Nicholls, and keyboardist Jordan Fish. They are signed to RCA Records globally and Columbia Records exclusively in the US. The style of their early work, including their debut album Count Your Blessings, has primarily been described as deathcore, but they started to adopt a more eclectic style of metalcore on subsequent albums. Furthermore, their latest album That's the Spirit marked a shift in their sound to less aggressive rock music styles. ...read more.

This name is like a 4-word poem! Just saying it and thinking about it just feels beautiful and powerful.

13 Linkin Park 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

Their music style is very various, like no others...

Beautiful, soft and hard at the same time.

14 My Chemical Romance 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.

Sorry but X Japan's name is WAAAY better than My Chemical Romance. You can't even compare them. Their name (My Chemical Romance) is not even that great. Being from a book doesn't make it that more special either. X Japan's name represents their country and it's a badass name.

Dude. x-Japan got nothing on this. This was from a book. Escatsy three tales of chemical romance. Who could pull a band name from that? Chemical Romance is an awesome name.

I've always had a thing for this band name, it's super cool and has a great meaning behind it.

15 Heart Heart is an American rock band that first found success in Canada and later in the United States and worldwide.

True pioneers; success came from passion, originality & a ton of talent...

Heart is the best name for a band, 1#!

16 Escape the Fate Escape the Fate is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2005 and originally from Pahrump, Nevada. They are signed to Eleven Seven Music.
17 The Killers The Killers is an American pop rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001, by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning.

The Killers have a cool brand of music that speaks to teens problems.

Come on their name looks so great written

18 Pierce the Veil Pierce the Veil is an American post-hardcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2006, the band was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbandment of the group Before Today, which was formed out of the San Diego punk rock scene.

Amazing band badass name let's be honest

19 Bullet For My Valentine Bullet for My Valentine are a Welsh metalcore band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is composed of Matthew Tuck (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead guitar, backing vocals), Michael Thomas (drums) and Jamie Mathias (bass guitar). Former members include Nick Crandle and Jason James; ...read more.

I this band. One of my favorites! Just a really cool name.

20 Guns N Roses Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1985. The classic lineup, as signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. Apart from hard rock they are also associated with heavy metal. ...read more.
21 30 Seconds to Mars Thirty Seconds to Mars (commonly stylized as 30 Seconds to Mars) is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. The band currently consists of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto.
22 Black Veil Brides 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".

Black Veil Brides represent the nuns that Andy saw throughout his child hood. He was very religious. It's a good name because it actually means something to the band. If it means nothing to them, what's the point?

The best band in the world, they have great music.

23 Green Day 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.

It basically is a nickname for the days where everybody just sits around and smokes pot. (Which is what Green Day did in their early years, they still do, but moderatly. ) Their songs are great! (What other drummer makes up songs about Billie Joe's mom chucking brocoli across the kitchen? ) Plus, Billie's sexy!

Move on from American Idiot! They released 3 albums in 1 year, and Billie Joe wrote 65 songs in 2 months! How awesome is that!

A great name from a great day to protect the planet from pollutions and left over garbage.

Since the first album my favorites

24 Daft Punk Daft Punk was a French electronic music duo consisting of producers Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter.

They have an awesome name and they make amazing music.

25 L'Arc~en~Ciel L'Arc-en-Ciel is a Japanese rock band, founded in Osaka in 1991. With a reported 40 million records sold, they were the first Japanese act to headline at Madison Square Garden.

YES! The best name goes to L'arc! It means rainbow, such a beautiful thing from nature that's as magical as their music. Best name ever (along with X Japan)

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