Top 10 Loudest Bands
Iron Maiden are an English Heavy Metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. The most critically acclaimed period for the band was from 1983-1989. With vocalist Bruce Dickinson, bassist Steve Harris, lead guitarist Dave Murray, rhythm guitarist Adrian ...read more.
The Who is an English rock band formed in London, England in 1964. The most recognizable lineup was Roger Daltrey (lead vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar), John Entwistle (bass guitar), and Keith Moon (drums). They are best known for their live performances and hit songs Baba O'Riley, My Generation, and ...read more. This band is the only band to show up when you Google "loud live bands" and is known for having the loudest concerts hands down, I haven't heard the idea of acdc being louder (maybe they're up there just because of popularity), acdc didn't give everyone who worked with them hearing damage like the who. The only way who concerts are not the loudest concerts is if you are talking about a who concert today and not in the time where their concerts became legendary, in most of these bands hay day.
Devastatingly powerful music in every sense of the word. Including loud. There never was a band that implemented the element of volume as well as the Who. Devastating.
One who concert was 126 db from the back of the arena but at the front they were 150 db, way louder than anyone.
The Who is not only the greatest band of all time but the only one actually know for having the official record.
Kiss, often styled as KISS, was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973. The original members were Paul Stanley (vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals, bass guitar), Ace Frehley (lead guitar, vocals), and Peter Criss (drums, vocals).Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s. Their shock rock-style live performances featured... read more
Why KISS?
Simply because the ARE the loudest at 136DB
Note: ManOWar did hit 139 in 2008.. but that was during a soundcheck.
KISS did it during a full performance.
Just seen them in Europe. Loud is an understatment... freaking incredible loud. Seen a lot of bands, KISS holds the loudness meter for me.
Seen Kiss at Tiger Stadium on the first night of there reunion tour and the volume shook the stadium, it also scared the crap out of my wife!
Manowar is an American power metal band from New York City, New York. Formed in 1980, the group is known for lyrics based on fantasy and mythology.
They have been a significant influence in the history of metal, especially in genres such as power metal, symphonic metal, Viking metal, war metal, folk metal, doom metal, and death metal. They are also known for their slogan, "Death to false metal." germany 2008, their own sound system, approx 7 hrs of music over 2 nights, every note perfectly played and crystal clear, and incredibly loud. Why are kiss on here? Loudest make up maybe.
Manowar achieved a SPL of 139 dB during the sound check, at the Magic Circle Fest in 2008
AC/DC are a Australian hard rock band, formed in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who continued as members until Malcolm's illness and departure in 2014 . They were fronted by Bon Scott until his untimely death due to alcohol poisoning in 1979, after which they hired Brian Johnson ...read more. No doubt about it. AC/DC IS THE LOUDEST BAND EVER! Trust me, I know. I have been to many Live Concerts & when I saw them at "The Pond" (now The Honda Center) in OC, CA, I could not believe HOW LOUD they were. My ears rang for a week after that rocking' Blast. Van Halen came close, but AC/DC WINS!
No doubt about it. AC/DC IS THE LOUDEST BAND EVER! Trust me, I know. I have been to many Live Concerts & when I saw them at "The Pond" (now The Honda Center) in OC, CA, I could not believe HOW LOUD they were. My ears rang for a week after that rocking' Blast. Van Halen & ZZ Top came close, but AC/DC WINS!
Spectrum 95 loudest thing I've ever heard. They had a wall of speakers 4 times what the normal band plays with and at the top they had a horn tweeter that had to be 30ft accross
Stabler Arena early 80's. My very first concert. 10th row I believe. Fell in love with Angus Young.
Yngwie Johan Malmsteen is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter and bandleader who was born on June 30th, 1963, in Stockholm, Sweden. He was known for his neoclassical metal playing style back in the 1980s. I sat front row when yngwie played with generation axe. The other acts (nuno bettencourt, zack wylde, steve vai) were loud ok, but yngwie was so loud and so piercing I had to stick tissues in my ears. I could hear my ears ringing over Vai's set
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 concert, still the loudest I've ever been to in my life.
Saw Van Halen they were loud
I saw them in 1986 they were loud!
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Megadeth was formed in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, shortly after Mustaine was fired from Metallica. They have released 15 studio albums to date, and have gone through many lineup changes, with Dave Mustaine being the sole constant member.They released their debut album “Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!” in 1985, but became successful after the release of “Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying?” in 1986. ...read more.
These guys are also great for loudness. Even I turn on my phone speaker in half of volume
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.
These guys are absolutely number 1. The who? They have a good singer. Metallica is just an average guitar player that just shouts into the mic.
I have seen them a dozen times and the band and the fans are absolutly the loudest!
By far the loudest band ever it hurt even with earplugs.
So loud I threw away my earphones.
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years. Originally formed as a progressive rock band, the band shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They were listed in the 1975 Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band" for a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre, and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. ...read more. Deep Purple were recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records as the "globe's loudest band" for a live concert in London, 1972.
I had ringing in my ears worse than when I shot a. 30-6. That is LOUD.
Mark 2 reunion tour! Damn they where freaky loud
Black Sabbath were a Heavy Metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1968 by guitarist and songwriter Tony Iommi, singer John "Ozzy" Osbourne, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward.The band became mainstream after improving after their debut album got panned. In 1978, Osbourne was fired and replaced with former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Who went to release 2 albums before leaving in 1983, only for Osbourne to return in 1992. ...read more.
Saw them in August 2013 & my ears were ringing hours after this great show.
Slipknot is an American metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa in 1996. The band is best known as one of the pioneers of the New Wave of American Alternative Metal during the late 1990s - 2000s and are distinguishable by the band's clothing choices, consisting of black/red jumpsuits and horror inspired masks. ...read more. Haha, come on 2 guitarists, 2 percuisionists, a drummer, a bassist, a screamer, a turntables guy, and a samples guy. 9 members making progressive noise! They are the best.
So loud Even more so when joey uses his double bass pedal you feel it at the speed he uses the double bass pedal. not as much with jay Weinberg but still super LOUD!
They have a drummer and 2 percussionist
c'mon they have at least two drummers
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.
Motörhead were an English heavy metal band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister, who was the sole constant member; guitarist and songwriter Larry Wallis; and drummer Lucas Fox. The band's harsh vocals and fast paced tempos helped inspire speed metal and thrash metal. A lot of these bands are among my favourite bands but if we're talking loudness-Motorhead takes the cake, watch Ace of Spades Classic Album documentary and you'll see what I mean
There is no way Motorhead can be in 15th place. Lemmy Kilmister was one hard rocking' son of a gun.
Makes the trousers flap and plaster fall of the roof whenever these guys play.
Swans are an American experimental rock band formed in 1982 by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Swans clocks in at 140 decibels quite regularly. I rest my case.
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte and Industrial Metal band consisting of Till Lindemann (vocals), Richard Kruspe (guitar), Paul Landers (guitar), Oliver Riedel (electric bass), Christoph Schneider (drums) and Christian Lorenz (keyboard), that formed in 1994 in Berlin .Rammstein is one of Germany's most successful music artists, and one of the few that gained notable chart success and fame internationally. Since their debut album "Herzeleid", Rammstein's music has often been used in well known movies, including "Lost Highway", "The Matrix" and "Nymphomaniac", the first of which is often credited as the movie that brought the group to international recognition. ...read more.
YES! A truly amazing band! The louder they are the better they are!
Slade are an English rock band from Wolverhampton. They rose to prominence during the glam rock era in the early 1970s, achieving 17 consecutive top 20 hits and six number ones on the UK Singles Chart. When Lemmy says he wants to be as loud as you, you know your loud! They owned the largest not for hire P.A. in the U.K.
Because Quiet Riot Sucked!
Best live act ever!
Sunn o is good but why are they on this list they are quiet
Blue Cheer was an American rock band that initially performed and recorded in the late 1960s and early 1970s and was sporadically active until 2009. Based in San Francisco, Blue Cheer played in a psychedelic blues rock style, and are also credited as being some of the earliest pioneers of heavy metal, with their cover of "Summertime Blues" sometimes cited as the first in the genre. Everybody talks about LOUD. I saw them in San Francisco in 1968. LOUD was what I remembered. 100 Watt stack of Marshall amps. When one amp blew, the roadies had spares. They would change them over & over. My ears & head were in agony. I say they are the KINGS of LOUD.
Blue Cheer. The FIRST Heavy Metal Band. The FIRST American band to us Marshall Amps. The FIRST band in the world to be in the Guinness Book of Records as the Loudest band. The FIRST band to be a POWER TRIO. Beat that.
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.The band was comprised of Kurt Cobain (Vocals, Guitar), Dave Grohl (Drums) and Krist Novoselic (Bass). ...read more.
Nirvana bangs my head away!
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock band, founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. Just listen to Mr. Self Destruct and tell me if that's not the loudest thing you've ever heard.
The Smashing Pumpkins is an American alternative rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1988. Formed by frontman Billy Corgan and James Iha, the band included D'arcy Wretzky and Jimmy Chamberlin in its original incarnation.
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. Saw their concert in Pittsburgh and their fireworks were loud as hell!
Super super loud
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).Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan (Drums), their most notable drummer, passed away in 2009, being temporarily replaced by Mike Portnoy, who was replaced by Arin Ilejay, who was finally replaced with Brooks Wackerman. A common phrase for fans "foREVer" was created after the Rev's death in his remembrance. ...read more.
Loudest band ever
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