Top 10 Best Modern Rock Bands

The Best Band Ever... The Combination of Rap and Rock or as you say ROCK AND HIP-HOP is truly unique and beautiful... Nothing Beats Linkin Park...

Mike Shinoda has got the best rapping skills(along with eminem of course) and his accent is just too good

Chester Bennington has got the voice...

Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn and Dave Farrell all rock

Here's a list... Randomly Ordered so don't care for spots
The Songs marked *(star) don't suit everyone

1. Blackbirds
2. Burning In The Skies
3. Waiting for the End
4. Wretches and Kings*
5. Irridescent
6. The Catalyst
7. When They Come for me*
8. We made it ft. Busta Rhymes
9. Dirt Off Your Shoulder, Lying From You ft JayZ
10.99 Problems ft Jayz
11. Numb/Encore ft. JayZ
12. Big Pimpin' Papercut ft Jayz*
13. Not Alone*
14. Papercut
15. One Step Closer
16. With You*
17. Points of Authority
18. Crawling
19. Runaway
20. By Myself
21. In The ...more - shouryat2b

Best rock band in the world... Also the most innovative, that's what I really like in them ;
Linkin Park ROCKS!
For those who hate lp, you know nuts... - rock1000

Linkin Park is just plain the best. Every single one of their songs is excellent. They actually put time and thought into their songs, they make it lyrically unique and awesome. The mixture of all the styles is just epic.

Just how can ya not love Linkin Park, Chester was a great man and along with his screaming in hybrid theory and meteora and his perfect singing in minutes to midnight, a thousand suns and one more light combined with Mikes rapping makes this band one of the best modern rock bands, with their versatility in singing and performing and making songs and albums

I JUST LOVE BREAKING BENJAMIN they make damn great songs ever
Ben burnly has the best voice in life and that I am sure of

So many of their songs carry such a strong message... We can all relate to their music, we can all learn from what they have to say. Powerful.

Mindblowing band...
all albums are damn consistent... with almost each song a relic
variations are worth applauding
overall one of the very best
BB Forever

When you think about rock music this the name that comes in your mind. - Taran2607

The only band that meets my style of rock music;
reasonable lyrics
good vocal
bass
emotional
bad - ass
and sexiness

Come on guys they are much better than any of the bands available above it just listen to 1Animal I HAVE BECOME you will come to know they are simply the most talented but most underrated band
They the 21st century rock

their lyrics is awesome thier music is great... each of thier song will force you to bang your head... I just love them.

I've been listening to Three Days Grace for years on end. Since the day I was 4 years old. Back in 2006, when Adam had released One-X with the band, I was hooked when my mom showed me one of the songs. I still remember the first song I listened to them which was It's All Over. When I listened to it, I asked my mom with my four year old voice and words to play all the three days grace songs that were released at the time and I listened to them everyday. Years and years later, I still listen to them. I was pretty bummed when I heard Adam left back in 2013, but I didn't stop listening to them. After the Human album came out, I was so pumped and nowadays, I don't really like their Outsider album but I just love all of their other albums. My 16 favorites from 16 to 1 are listed as follows:


16. Break
15. Home
14. Tell Me Why
13. Human Race
12. I Am Machine
11. Fallen Angel
10. Overrated
9. Animal I Have Become
8. Let It Die
7. Chalk Outline
6. ...more

Green Day are amazing, best punk-rock band ever, love em!

Doesn't matter if you think they are not punk. They are still the best live band I have ever seen. And I am 52 years old and have seen many concerts in my time.

Green Day is not just a typical rock band. Green Day's songs show more than typical lyrics that discusses common topics like love, loss and all those things. Some songs discuss these common topics but most stand out because they are a way of speaking out to the government. It is a way of protest.
Green Day is surely one of the greatest bands of this era.

Gee... imagine if Dylan and others had thought of using popular songs as a way of protest and/or social commentary. - Billyv

Great band. I love it how the red hot fans blame the youth for its popularity laugh out loud

Wait... #4?
They've been making music since '86 and still have some big hits. It's sad how there are THREE bands that are ranked higher than them.
Reasons why they're the best:
1. Powerful guitar riffs
2. Bass is more than a deeper guitar
3. Complex, fun drums
4. Amazing stories to tell
5. Their songs will withstand the test of time
6. Not a single bad album (even from the trilogy)

Avenged Sevenfold is the best bands of our generation in my opinion. I love everything they do, every album they make sounds different yet it is sounds great.

Everything thing they have ever done sounds exactly the same.

M. Shadows is the most epic man in the world. And he has the most amazing band ever... PERIOD!

Linkin park?
Those guys were great but now they suck.
I loved Linkin park but now I hate them. They are not creating music now, they are creating jokes. I listened to their recent album. It was rubbish. I wish they stop this nonsense. Now it is all about A7X. They make Metallica look like a little child. Their songs are great. Simply they are the best.

Is someone asking you?! Linkin Park & I think you really doesn't appreciate them, that's why your making rude things! Stop messing around & be happy because your favorite band is in number two! I don't want to insult you or something?! I just wanted to tell you my opinion and that's all! Please be happy to that! :-)

I LOVE THEM, WHY DO PEOPLE GO FOR LINKIN PARK, AVENGED SEVENFOLD MIX MODERN METAL WITH CLASSIC METAL, CAN ANYTHING BE BETTER!?

The reason why Skillet should be number one is not just because they play (in my mind) the best music, but they also do a lot more with their music than most bands. I know adding violins and cellos would not work for every rock band, but for Skillet, this just adds to the skill level at which they perform and sounds amazing! I could go on for a very long time about why this band is the best, but I believe the best way to tell anyone how great they are is simply this; go see them live. Enough said.

Hey skillet should be at one his songs are very inspiring, his are really ver very good, best thing of his songs is the lyrics, I hope that it will improve your rating

Hey guys! Have you ever seen the mixture of male and female voices in a rock band if not then this band is perfect for it just listen to their song 'HERO' and it will make you a instant fan of it and yes the girl and her voice both are super hot

Skillet are fantastic. Johns voice is great, Jen is sick on the drums and has an amazing voice as well. Korey is a beast in general and so is Seth. Their music is unique by using violins and cellos, and it works flawlessly for them. It is a Christian rock band but they totally rock!

Dave Grohl is the Man. The foos are without a doubt the best rock band around.

They are the best thing music has to offer since the grunge movement. Of course everybody is impressed with Dave Grohl's musicianship, but it's always their chemistry as a band that makes them be better than any contemporary band. They are not a band of posers, they do not pretend to represent a generation, and do not pretend they play are among the best in the world. They just get together and rock out, which is exactly what the other bands are lacking. Rock 'n roll isn't all about elaborate compositions and "the rock star lifestyle" and is best practiced when your friends are next to you - so that you do it for fun and for the love of the craft.

Long live Foo Fighters!

The BEST.

Dave Grohl is the Greatest man alive

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are the greatest band ever! They currently hold the world record for most number 1 hits on the alternative rock charts, and have, like Linkin Park, combined several different forms of music together. Funk, Punk, Alternative Rock, and Rap have all been genres they have written music in. They are the band of a generation. Hell, I'll even create a list of their greatest songs for all those out there that might want it: By the way, Can't stop, Venice Queen, Around the World, Scar Tissue, Purple Stain, Cabron, Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder Cover), Havana Affair (Ramones Cover), The Adventures of Raindance Maggie, Look Around, True Men Don't Kill Coyotes, Californication, Readymade, Purple stain, Under The Bridge, Save The Population, Give It Away, Even You Brutus? , Soul To Squeeze... Those are just a few off the top of my head. Just listen to them, and try no to J your pants.

Chilli peppers are awesome as for metallica black album was their best but they did not pioner heavy metal alice copper Sabbath and many more great rock bands have multiple great albums like lp eagles which in my opinion is 1 of the most talented bands ever each member went on their one and had multiple hits Metallica gets way more credit than they deserve rat great white motley crue tom petty are 10 times better than Metallica

RHCP, Green day, Foo Fighters, Muse, System of a Down, arctic monkeys, radiohead, Oasis, slipknot, and the black keys are all fantastic. Love all of them and they all deserve #1 in my opinion. Nirvana is the best on here but it is not modern so I did not mention it for that reason.

just the best band ever, I listen RHCP since I was 10 years old and I still do!
so everybody listen to these guys, at least give it a try. In the beginning they could sound a bit weird but it's just best damn music on the planet!

Come on..! They are much better than Evanescence.
I believe that they deserve to be in top 10 at least...
Linkin Park are good because they have many well-worked songs but papa roach are a true rock band. Avenged Sevenfold are overrated... Their only really special song is Afterlife while Papa have at least 3 special songs in every album. Breaking Benjamin are amazing but they have fewer hits than papa. Only 3DG might deserve a higher place than papa... RHCP was the best band but they are not that new and fresh.
So my top 10:
10. Radiohead
9. Rise Against
8. Muse
7. Thirty secs to Mars
6. Green Day
5. Disturbed
4. Breaking Benjamin
3. Linkin Park
2.3DG
1. Papa Roach

They. Are. #.3. - Rigel

It should be on the top tens, of course after their best album the connection was out... Even nickelback and bullet for my valentine can beat it... Hell yeah it should be in the top tens... And it is so so much better than alter bridge!

I love papa roach. They are the best ever! Jacoby Shadixx is so cute it makes them even better

Seriously people, linkin park at #1? These guys are way better. Sure, lp is good and has some really good songs, but these guys have WAY better songs than them. Ten thousand fists, down with the sickness, stupify, sound of silence, and many more. These guys cleared out battlefields. It was against their religion to listen to this music and the played it through towns taken by the muslims and it was cleared. Has linkin park done that? didn't think so.
However, RIP Chester
You werent the best, but you were amazing. - animeniac1

Favorite band of my life, They are great, and their guitar solo's are wicked.

Metal rage and hardcore express the violence through the whole song

Yes. Just yes. - Cyri

Frankly this band has the potential to be a good band but the vocals are annoying. Serj does a good job with screams but how can a good band be considered a good band if the thing that drives it is just trash? Serj just seems to stay monotone on most songs but when he tries he does a decent job.

Where I am living. Is this world is crazy? Or my eyes are blind or what? I do not know much about this rock band but the moment I listen to their song chop sue I started crying because I am going trough some of my worst days before hearing this song I always think that I should deserves pain pain and severe pain you will not believe that once I started thinking about attending suicide but when I her this song I could not able to move my hands and legs tiers are started falling from my eyes These guys done an impossible job How on earth can make such a beautiful song They deserves not only the no. one spot but above it After listening this song I realize that nothing the hell is impossible in this world if you try hard to achieve what you want then even god can not able to stop you Believe me no one can NO ONE

Just because they have one good song you can relate to doesn't mean that they deserve to be in the no. 1 spot. A lot of people have been in similar situations as you and they also have a song from another band that they value highly like you. One song doesn't make a band better than other bands. Bands can only be better than bands by consistency, fan base, popularity, originality, relatability, albums, singers, drummers, etc. Not because of a song that touches a depressed person's heart

Where do I begin? They were something else, not only were they awesome in everything their music had great message behind it which. They definitely deserve more attention than they get but fortunately it doesn't stop the awesomeness. ROCK ON!
P.S. serj is simply amazing

Nothing against Avenged Sevenfold but seriously, this band is way better then them in my OPINION. They put so much meaning and emotion in their songs. Their lyrics are off the wall, emotional, relatable, deep, and just the most amazing songs ever. They may not have the most insane shredding but they have skill leaking out of their ears in everything they do. Every album they released has touched me emotionally.

Wow man they are so rocking... their soft voice make me mad...
They are really different from other rock bands who just don't know how to sing and just beat their metal equipments

SHE IS AMAZING, I don't know why she isn't in the top 10

Very beautiful voice. I love the simplicity of the music at the first album, then how it complicates into an extraordinary piece with beautiful vocals.
They need to release another album soon too.

System of a Down above Evanescence? Listen to this songs: Going Under, Bring Me To Life, My Immortal, Call Me When You're Sober.

Weird list. Radiohead should be the first, they're much more talented than a lot of bands in the top 10. My list would be:

1. Radiohead
2. Muse
3. The White Stripes
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers
5. The Strokes
6. Foo Fighters
7. Arctic Monkeys
8. System of a Down
9. Green Day
10. Rise Against

Other good bands: Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, Porcupine Tree, Opeth

OK Computer is an excellent album, just listen to it! - BlackAngel_ZombieBoy

Critically, skillfully, and success-wise, one of the greatest and most innovative musical artists of the past 20 years. Thom Yorke is among the greatest frontmen in rock history. Jonny Greenwood and Ed O'Brien are each considered to be among the greatest guitarists of all-time. Colin Greenwood is one of the more unique bassists out there. And Philip Selway is, rhythmically, among the drummers who challenges himself the most and continues to raise the bar.

Radiohead is one of the most creative and truly artistic rock bands out there, second only to The Beatles in their experimentation. Their music is simply beautifully crafted and one of a kind. I love a lot of these bands so it was hard to choose, but I definitely know that NICKLEBACK SHOULD NOT BE HIGHER. Also 3 Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, and Papa Roach, suck. They all sound the same. Super heavy vocals, lame generic guitar riffs, and overly edited in the studio. Also all the playing sounds so technically perfect that it doesn't even sound human. You could have robots up their playing and you wouldn't know a difference.

yes. - failross

Nirvana is amazing! Not exactly a modern band though. Also pretty much all of the bands on this list suck except RHCP, Jet and Wolfmother, also where is Radiohead? They Should probably be n0.1

Honestly, they deserve to be in top three. Many modern music are so crappy these days, and a lot of them don't take music seriously. And Linkin Park, even though it is a good band, they should be somewhere lower than 1. Nirvana is a band that created a unique revolutionary sound. This is a way lower ranking. How are they lower that Bullet for My Valentine? No. 21. Not cool.

While not as modern as other bands on this list, in terms of quality, they're the best. They revolutionized Grunge and Alternative, two genres that I don't necesarilly like, but one that's impact I can't ignore. Nirvana basically lead the rise of alt rock, with bands like Weezer following closely behind. Not only that, but Kurt Cobain's guitar skills are horribly overlooked. While not the best guitarist ever, his skills should get more attention. Dave Grohl is a fantastic drummer, and Krist Novoselic is a fine bassist. They are definitely better than other entries on this list, like Linkin Park, Evanescence and Nickelback.
Also, speaking of Nickelback, fans of them claim people only hate them because they are Canadian. I love Celine Dion and Rush, so that can't be an option. I hate them because their music sucks.
But anyways, Nirvana's gritty and sometimes dark mood was a major contributor in the grunge movement in the 90's. But even though they were bigger in the 90's, their ...more

Yes, but this IS a list for modern bands, so why the hell are they on here? it makes no sense. - Alpha101

I'm voting for Shinedown. Not because they're the best. Linkin Park does get that. Shinedown's good. Really good. They should probably be above Rise Against. They sure don't deserve 26th. They need to be above Evanescence at least. I mean, their song "Devour" was the theme for a Madden game. And they're touring with Three Days Grace this spring, and Three Days Grace is #4 now (not to mention my current favorite). So Shinedown should be around 6 or 7 probably. It is worth noting, however, that they did a Foo Fighters cover. Foo Fighters are #7 now. A cover means respect. And so, Shinedown respects Foo Fighters. Maybe that means that they should not be above FF. But more than one space would not be giving due credit.

First off there is no way Linken Park should be before any of these bands. Shinedown should be on the top of the list. They are awesome. Brent Smith has an incredible voice.

In my opinion, Shinedown belongs in the number 2 spot right behind Avenged Sevenfold. Shinedown puts out amazing music. They have true talent, compared to most bands nowadays.

And to the person who said Avenged Sevenfold is way overrated and their only good song is Afterlife... Haha... You are WAY off. They deserve every ounce of their fame. They never fail to put out a great song and their musical talent is BEYOND any other band today.

Back to Shinedown, listen to their music. THEY ROCK.

Progressive and disgustingly talented. They produce songs that are radio friendly, but are not anywhere near "watered-down". Check them out! - plundergrunge

My Chemical romance are absolutely the best band ever, 13 isn't enough for them, here's a little glimpse of what you're up against when you choose My Chemical Romance:

1st album:"i brought you my bullets, you brought me your love". This album is all about lyrics, you won't quite understand the meaning if you don't have the intention, and if you don't understand the songs then you shouldn't be hearing this.

2nd album: "Three cheers for sweet revenge". This one is about emotions, a bit about how My Chemical Romance chose to continue, take cemetery drive as an example, if you remove the earphone slightly you can here "don't do it don't do it, don't" in the background, Way characterized it as a call for their friend who was suicidal, they dedicated this song in his honor, convincing him not to.

3rd album:"welcome to the black parade". this song is about how a tragedy can seem to end a person's life, but either way "they'll ...more

I think My Chemical Romance is better than Green Day, and my favorites on this list are My Chemical Romance, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and Evanescence. My Chemical Romance is on of my top favorite bands of all time, and they never get old. They have an original sound with their unique lyrics on The Black Parade.

These bros are awesome live, save lives, create inspirational and deep lyrics, and are really good at composing their music. They've all fought of their demons bravely and deserve all they have today. Listen to their albums, read up a bit on what was going on at the time each song was written and about the double meanings of some of the songs and I promise you won't be disappointed. But overall, I am fairly pleased with this list and you guys' overall taste for quality music. It's moments like this that help restore my faith in humanity!

17th is FAR too low for this outstanding band. - BlackAngel_ZombieBoy

Rise Against should be number one. They have adrenalin pumping songs (beats Green Day), they don't dick around with their music (beats linkin park), their lead singer doesn't look/sound like a girl (beats tokio hotel), and I have never even heard of "alter bridge". And even after six albums their still kicking ass... Not to mention they're one of the few bands who write songs with a real meaning behind them like "Make It Stop" is about September's children, "A Hero Of War" is about a soldier's mistake in Iraq, "Help Is On The Way" is about Hurricane Katrina and the Oil Spill and "life Less Frightening" is about the dangers we face every day... I'm a die hard RA fan, their music has inspired me to be who I am today... And by the way I'm awesome...

Rise Against is one of the greatest modern bands out today. This and Foo Fighters should be a lot higher. O, and who thinks its weird that 30 Seconds to Mars is 15 here and 6 on Top Rock Bands? Id k, its just weird.

It kills me to see this band at #11 being cheated out of the top 10. I fell in love with this band the day I first heard their music. I bought a ticket to one of their concerts the same day I first heard them as well. I've been to some pretty intense concerts and they were fun but Rise Against was the best I've been to by far. These guys should be top of this list with Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace right behind them. They put so much thought and meaning into every single song of theirs and each one has a different impact that will make you realize how important some actually is compared to what you may have originally thought. You also have one of the most caring and meaningful vocalists ever (Tim McIlrath) making this band better than the rest.

I encourage anyone who underrated this band to listen to their music. Not just the popular songs like "Savior" and "The Good Left Undone" but all their other songs such as "Help is On The Way", ...more

My favourite band, just listen to "paper wings", "behind closed doors", "give it all", "heaven knows" and you'll see what I mean

Slipknot is the psychosocial bomb like come on people have some duality in your adrenaline laugh out loud before I forget click this vote button now

Slipknot wasn't made for the general public, and however I love their music and it's full of badassery and adrenaline, I can understand that most people don't like it.

Lol Am I daydreaming or what Slipknot at #27. Are u serious. They are probably one of the legendary rock bands that deserve a spot in the top 10. Come on 3DG on #2. They are not even close to Slipknot

How is Nickleback higher than Slipknot?

I am only 12, but Coldplay is my LIFE. It is what gives me joy and happiness. I love Coldplay with every fiber of my being, and I have loved their music my whole life. Don't Panic is the first song I can remember loving when I was an infant.

Chris Martin's voice is heaven to me. His voice carries me to a land of pure light and happiness. It sounds cheesy, but I am being truthful. The melodies carry me away, drifting me to a state of love and peace.

The instrumentals on Coldplay are always unique, whether beautiful, powerful, or energetic. I love how everything just flows together and is one. Solo instruments are not common in Coldplay, which I like (except in the songs like O where it is mostly piano and vocals. However, those have such amazing piano, all is well. ) I also love how sometimes one song has two different themes, usually one slower and one more fast/rock-like. Just listen to or think of Amsterdam or 42.

I could go on forever about Coldplay. My love ...more

Come on. I agree with the other person. I'm only 11 and Coldplay is my life.
1. Coldplay
2. Keane
3. Snow patrol

Coldplay ___

Best band ever

The dark and heavy guitars, and smooth beautiful strings of Red are only a few things that makes this band awesome. It has some pretty good electronica influences too, and the screaming of Michael Barnes is simply amazing. The guitars are usually tuned to drop A, B, or B flat, so if you like guitar riffs similar to Breaking Benjamin, give Red a listen. In the end, the only reason Red is so underrated is because they're Christian, which personally I love, but if you're not a Christian, listen to them anyway. They're that good

Even though I'm a huge die hard fan of this breathtaking band, I've always wanted 'em to remain obscure and keep producing mind refreshing songs. I absolutely loathe the fact of getting into mainstream which devasted and resulted in the quality depletion of the bands that I adored previously.

Red should be at least in the top ten list... Not many people know about them but they are a great band and their lyrics have so much meaning.

These guys are amazing... How are they so low my chemical romance and red are very underrated.

They may have a lesser bunch of songs and particularly not philosophical songs like Avenged Sevenfold, but almost each one of their songs has great music. What adds to the scene is that they are the sexiest lot of them all and even though I am a Green Day fan forever, I can't deny Bullet for my Valentine should be in the top 10. Making songs is different; making music is different!

I loved Bullet For My Valentine because their guitar sound great, matt tuck voice so unique and he play guitar so well like his singing. You can compare with the other band, and you will agree that Bullet For My Valentine are on the same level with A7X... - cVycQyc

Best band ever! When I heard All these things I hate - I fell in love with them, and after I heard Tears don't fall, waking the demon and so on... EPIC BAND EVER! PLEASE ROCK ON GUYS, YOU ARE MAKING UK PROUD!

This band should be in top ten.

Walk on Water is they're best.

Best band enver

Best rock band. Jared has a beautiful voice. Sensitive yet so strong. Moreover have style to die for.30 Seconds to Mars forever

one of my favorite drummers ever and make the best choruses ever - mike2k9

YES! Korn is the best band ever! It should be number 1!

Korn used to be one of the most unique and popular bands of its time. Their unique sound and meaningful lyrics are leaps in bounds ahead of today's "artists" in terms of quality. Even if you don't like their new dubstep stuff, for them not to even scratch the top 20 is unbelievable.

My music taste has been influenced a lot by my dad. Korn is a band that he really loves as do I. Their music is crazy awesome as well as their lyrics. Each member contributes in outstanding ways and they make incredible music. They should definitely be in the top ten at least, considering that some of these bands above them have been influenced by them. Their new electronic music is awesome as well. They have always been amazing and have influenced many bands.

Korn is one of those bands who doesn't have only a few mind blowing songs, most of their stuff is amazing. Their songs are both beautiful and somewhat twisted, which makes them very emotionally invoking. They also have great melodies, harmonics, and their music just rocks.

The Strokes wipe the floor with these other bands! Great melodies, Great lyrics, Great guitars, drums, and a distinct style that cannot be replicated without someone saying "That sounds like the Strokes. "

The Strokes are so perfect, it's not even fair to other bands out there. Except for Arctic Monkeys cause they rule (but not to mention The Strokes were a huge inspiration and influence on AM in the first place anyway). Two of the best bands of our time.

The Strokes kicks all of those bands' asses. Definitely the BEST band of the 21st century

The Strokes deserve much more recognition on this list. Most bands on here are horrible.

What the hell is going on here? Arctic Monkeys aka The Death Ramps aka The Coolest Band on the Planet ranked 32nd? I mean, have people, who voted for other bands, ever listened to Arctic Monkeys? Because if they had, they would've voted for AM.

First, I have to mention the band's great style. (Just as all the previous commentators did). Even though they have tried a lot of new styles and genres in their music, they have this thing that they stay true to throughout all the years. I was never really able to describe what that is, you just have to listen to some of their songs, and you'll understand everything by yourself.

Second, I have to say how amazing and talented every member of this band is. Alex. Oh, holy crap. Man's voice is just something that was brought to our planet by aliens from beautiful galaxies far far away. His lyrics are the best. (I mean, when I heard Pretty Visitors for the first time I couldn't throw the first line of the second verse out of my head ...more

Honestly, if Arctic Monkeys are all the way down here, this list can't be taken seriously. Some of the bands at the top are plain awful and half of them sound exactly the same as the others.
Arctic Monkeys, on the other hand, have their own unique sound and seamlessly cross different rock genres flawlessly, experimenting while still retaining their unique sound. Alex Turner is one of the best lyricists of this generations (ex- "Fools on a parade cavort and carry on for waiting eyes" (Secret Door); "I took my batteries out of my mysticism and put them in my thinking cap" (The Hellcat Spangled Shalala); "When she needs a break from reality / she takes a dip in my daydreams" (Arabella); "You are the fugitive / But you don't know what you're running away from" (Old Yellow Bricks); "Yeah but his bird thinks it's amazing, though / So all that's left / Is the proof that love's not only blind but deaf" (Fake Tales of San Francisco.
And Matt Helder is one of the best drummers currently, ...more

Its sad they never really got popular in America (despite living in Los Angeles). They are probably my favorite rock band right now. In there most recent albums, they either lack Alex Turner's great songwriting, or they lack his personality. My favorite stuff is their early punk rock songs. There new stuff is still very good. But please! Check them out! You won't be disappointed. - Slipperyjack40

First of all, Alex Turner has the most amazing voice on the planet. It's just so soothing that I could listen to it and forget about everything else. Not to mention his killer looks! But their music is just genius! The lyrics are so unique and they actually reflect the real and raw image of life through words not easily chosen by other songwriters. Their albums are each one better than the other. Over the years they have evolved, they have experimented with their music and they have achieved to be versatile but yet so true to their style. I think that is a really important thing that a lot of the bands on the top of the list don't actually have. Not to mention their amazing stage performances.

As good as linkin park. Mix of rap and rock. With danny not deuce HU is great.

They really don't get enough credit, their really not all that bad. Sure not all of their songs are the best in the world but they have some of the better lyrics compared to most other bands out there.

I honestly think it's the most overrated band in the list, they're simply epic, their music, their beats, their lyrics, everything. And the band member are just crazy and that makes it one of the top 10. I also think it's as good as Linkin Park

I love em they deserve to be in at least top 5 like how are they so far down on the list

Amazing band. Well Enough Alone is a truly great yet underrated song... I'm not joking, you need to search up this song and listen to it. I don't say this about every other song. Also Breaking Benjamin rules and should be no. 1
Marilyn Manson should be up there too, along with Disturbed, Egypt Central. Good day to all. And check out that song, Well Enough Alone. My work here is done :P

I'm truly baffled that Checelle is this low on this chart. If you go into their Wikipedia, you'll see that even critics overwhelmingly love their stuff. They've said that the band "has somehow found a way to avoid the perils of age and complacency," and he's right. I've listened to all their albums and songs, and there's a noticeable evolution and change in each album, but it's still obviously them. And the best part is that they kick ass each and every time. It's actually surprising to me how few of their songs there are that aren't awesome, and even then, they might just not be my kind of music. Ties with Breaking Benjamin and Shinedown as the best in my opinion.

This band is so good! Very underrated. I can't believe they're not in the top ten! They have amazing writing talents (lyrics and the music itself). I would put them just under breaking benjamin. Love them, and if you like good, melodic post-grunge rock, you'd love Chevelle. Definitely. One of me favorites

Chevelle's music is incredibly good! As amazing as their singles are, they really shine with their other songs deep in the albums. It's like having a delicious cake decorated with sprinkles and cutting into it and discovering a huge layer of chocolate cream in the center. Can't recommend them enough!

They are fantastic!

When it comes to vocals its Creed meets Metallica. With a wide range of styles from the softer side "Far From Home" to the hardcore metal side "White Knuckles"

Hands down FFDP is the best. Coming from a redneck we love rock to this band has good soldier songs they respect the troops defending our country and they are down right the best.

Amazing band I know most of their best songs such as:
15. american capitalist
14. sham pain
13. fake
12. hell to pay
11. mama said knock you out
10. the way of the fist
9. Jekyll and Hyde
8. boots and blood
7. lift me up
6. house of the rising sun
5. bad company
4. no one gets left behind
3. the pride
2. the bleeding
1. wrong side of heaven
these are songs that make them an amazing band

Greatest band ever.

Tool is not just mind blowing music, but it is a true masterpiece of art. This whole list is skewed by people who think a catchy phrase repeated 50 times in a song is music... face palm...Tool is to music as Thomas Edison is to a light bulb. Both lighting a path to experience pure brilliance.

By far one of the greatest bands out there in rock. This entire list seems a bit off. The fact that not only is Tool this low, but Nirvana only 1 spot ahead of Nickelback? Also, NICKELBACK is on this list, that in itself is a problem.

46th place huh? 46 & 2? This should be at least in 2nd place. Too bad people are TOO low IQ.

I think that the killers are good There so good.
My opinion in the top 5 is
1imagine dragons
2beatles
3killers
4green day
5radiohead

The Killers is an amazing band with quite a few good songs.. Although I would not say they deserve top 10 they should at least be ranked a bit higher than this. The Killers have two really great songs, Mr. Brightside and Mrs. Atomic Bomb are both really great songs... Other than that, linkin park in first place? Sersiously? I mean come on, we have all these other great bands here... Bullet for my Valentine, Breaking Benjamin, My Chemical Romance... So much better than Linkin Park... Linkin park was fine at first but it sort of "Jumps on Musical Bandwagons" which is why at first it was metal but then it went into a more "Pop" style. The "Minutes" album was a huge dissapointment, at first they incorporated different kinds of music but now they just play what sounds "Cool" and are moving towards a more generic style of music.

The best band of the last 15 years

Come on, anybody listen to "the man"

This band brought me into the world of Rock itself. Every time I listen to It, I feel nostalgic and grateful. Their songs are so diverse and interesting. Exploring Thousand Foot Krutch feels like exploring a world in its own right

I love Thousand Foot Krutch. They got me through a lot and the songs are amazing. They're my favorite band and I think that they should be in the top ten.

This band serves the birth of Rock in me. Every song gives you hope and love to believe in yourself. Who wouldn't want that kind of blend in music.

Brilliant Band, love their songs

I was blown away by godsmack live. They definitely belong in the top 10.

Whats wrong with people? Sully alone brings this band to top 5 for those who have not seen them live... If you have, you know they are hands down the best band on earth. Not even Metallica (My second choice)

That's it I'm done.. Godsmack at 322?! Come on people. I don't know what to say! This band should be arguably top 10! Just listen to the enemy and bad religion and you will love the band! Very underrated - C_Brooks97

If they aren't one of your favorites you need to see them live. Rock the house down

Way better than all those other bands up there, their debut album went diamond... Not many of the other bands have done that on this list..

So many amazing songs have even written by this band. It's criminal not to see the in the top ten.

Pearl Jam is great and all, but you guys need to pay attention to the fact that this list is about MODERN bands.

This is ridiculous Pearl Jam should definitely be in the top ten. you should have an age limit on who can vote why is Linkin Park #1?

A tad bit overhated, but they are still mediocre. Definitely not a fan. - BlackAngel_ZombieBoy

My favourite band of all time, their music varies so much:
"S. E. X" and "something in your mouth" which are more hardcore,
"savin me" and far away" which are softer rock,
"how you remind me" and "rock star" which are more pop songs.
In my opinion they are just the best band ever. They have been going for years and have build their popularity up to one of the best bands ever

This band should not even exist on this list. Along with Green Day, skillet and a few others. Rock is not supposed to be whining about some chick. Save that for country. It's about what you feel when you're alone, when you're playing sports, when you're doing something bad ass! Not looking at a photo of of your ex and crying lol come on! System should be #1 on this list because most of their songs make no sense yet they can still make everything they do badass. By the way if you like pop or like when your finger pokes through the toilet paper you shouldn't even vote.

Lol I can't agree with you on like %80 of the stuff you said, but I totally agree with the fact that System can make some really cool songs even if they make about as much sense as square peg in a round hole - Revrad

Lies! Lies! Lies! That is what hate conspirators spread about this band and they do so evilly just because they are Canadian. That is discrimination! They have a wider range of music than most bands and very few of their songs are about sex. At good 80% of it is very meaningful and Chad Kroeger is a brilliant lyricist even when he does write about sex. He knows just how far to go and uses metaphors better than most could ever hope to. They are the stadium rock everyone is dying for and yet they can't handle that there is a grunge band out there doing better than Nirvana. Listen to them and stop hating for no good reason.

It's not only the music that's really awesome, but also taylor, jeremy and hayley are just fantastic! And I really enjoy watching them having so much fun with what they're doing. I JUST LOVE PARAMORE AND IS REALLY MY FAVORITE BAND!

Listen to one of their albums, you don't have to listen to the others, but you will. And try to keep your eyes off them after watching videos of them. Good luck hating them, because it's not possible. They are the healthiest addiction.

If you listen to a full Paramore album with an open mind, it will be hard for them not to rise up your list of favorite bands. My favorite genre for music is hard rock and Paramore is anything but hard rock and they are still my favorite band. Each member is extremely talented and they make excellent music whether its heavy or soft, fast or slow, happy or sad, they can do it all. Also, the members of Paramore are the most genuine, down to earth people who just put a smile on your face. I could go on, but I'll resist...

Paramore are my favourite band ever. I love Linkin Park too but the top ten for me would have probably been..
1) Paramore
2) Fall Out Boy
3) My Chemical Romance
4) Blink-182
5) Linkin Park
6) Green Day
7) Pierce the Veil
8) Panic! At the Disco
9) Asking Alexandria
10) Muse

Bring Me The Horizon has changed their sound with every album, which has allowed them to remain fresh. While each album has gotten less heavy over the years, the quality of music is still 10/10. Oli has one of the most recognizable and unique voices in the world, and is a genius when it comes to lyrics. These guys know how to make music, and they deserve to be in the top 10.

Great hardcore band and then they experimented with an electronic sound for their latest album. Oli Sykes is a great frontman and although the lyrics on this album weren't his greatest he has had some awesome lyrics in the past.

His voice is brilliantly unique no one beats Oliver Skyes you just have to have good music taste to realize this, apparently the people who put his band at 79th place don't.

Okay so I'll admit that their music has changed from their first to their most recent, but the important thing in a song are the lyrics. Their lyrics are the best I have ever heard and I think they should be in the top 30 at the least.

I think they are the future of rock! Their songs are artistic.. Melodious... With blend of modernity in them! Alter bridge rocks! I think they are the best! They should be number 1 on the list! Sad to see them in 5!

Alter Bridge is loaded with talent. They bring a great combination of melody and rock crunch with amazing guitar riffs and meaningful lyrics. I'm a bit surprised they are not more popular in the United States, but apparently are very big in Europe. If you aren't familiar with them I suggest you give them a listen. Check out some of their live concerts from Amsterdam or Wembley.

Work so well together as a band, Myles' voice is absolutely iconic, this band has great potential to become one of the greatest rock groups around

Currently we are in a time of the old greats leaving us, and that gives room for newer talents to step up. And while we probably will never get a second incarnation of let's say The Rolling Stones, there are a few bands out there that I can see becoming the next big thing. One of them is Alter Bridge.

I think it's rare that a band today has such a developed sound, and they seem to know and are comfortable with what they are. They don't need to change much in their music. They have found that great balance between great songs and a great image and appeal to the public.

And to have such a devoted fanbase isn't all that common today. And I mean really devoted. If you go to an Alter Bridge concert in the EU, you'll almost hear the audience more than the band. They know every word of almost every song, and that says something... Shame they're not as popular in the rest of the world as they are in Europe.

I'm ONLY 9 YEARS OLD AND AHA SHAKE HEARTBREAK IS THE BEST

How is this not a top ten band. Their song Revelry is awesome. Use someboby is an American classic. It was a hit before. Everyone knows the kings of leon.

Okay, I strongly suggest to dive into the work of this band. Purely amazing talent from the first album. To be completely honest, in the year 2017 this band is saving rock. Sex On Fire, Use Somebody, Reverend, Pyro, Walls, The Bucket, Knocked Up, Birthday and so many more its hard to list the amount of absolute banners this band releases. A band that will make you feel all emotions and definitely an underatted band.

Highly underrated band. Everything about this band is awesome. - Songsta41

They are a great band, they send a great message, yes some of their songs are a bit, ya' know, but most bands have songs like that, they are a great inspiration. Danny and Ben are just the best people in the world x3 who couldn't love them? But I think everyone should listen to their music and just give them a chance!

I think Asking Alexandria is legit it's a shame they so far down on the list should be in top 10!

Even though these guys are a lot heavier than classic rock, but their spirit and raw talent matches the likes of Motley Crue, Guns N Roses, or even a Metallica.

Don't compare them to Metallica, I'm trying my best to respect your opinion, but seriously don't. - XxembermasterxX

Perfect mix of singing and shouting, best song is Not The American Average, I love them and a7x, should be in the top 10 not down here at 54

Granted, a pop punk band who don't take themselves very seriously shouldn't necessarily be number one when ranking the best "modern rock bands"... However, these guys are by far my favorite band. They have insane talent which isn't apparent unless you're familiar with the members- the bassist Zack Merrick plays without a pick and is just crazy good at what he does and the vocalist/guitarist Alex Gaskarth has mad pipes. Their music is fun and they put on live performances that rival Green Day (literally. They just toured together. ) You're crazy not to recognize the talent these guys have

All time low is a really cool emo/pop kind of band. Everyone should listen to this band at some point in their life. Listen to theis song Dear Maria Count Me In. Great song!

Well, I know there a ton of great bands out there, and they already have a good position on this list. But for their talent, dedication and skill, I vote for All Time Low. They are simply brilliant in what they do, and no doubt, can only become greater from now on.

They're goofy and fun and really hot they have the best music ever and are just plain awesome!

Demon Hunter is such a great band. Album after album just making some great music! Deep, deep meaning in all songs and can be heavy and soft after each song. I'm not saying they should be in the top 10, they are just great!

Hardwired and death magnetic still delivers. - lilrocketman

I can not believe this wow Metallica is the absolute best. If it was not for Metallica there would be no hard rock, metal core, metal, heavy or hard anything. I mean come on! Not only are they the ones who really set things in motion but who hasn't heard of Metallica... Does that not go for anything! I don't know about them being absolutely #1 because there are just too many bands that are just to good to put in front of one another. Like I don't think you can compare red hot chili peppers to Avenged Sevenfold they are just to very different bands they both play extremely well... Whitch means it just goes by preference at that point. But seriously no band has been around as long as Metallica and kept up as well as them PERIOD! This is disgraceful to this legendary band..

Metallica is next to Simple Plan and Fall out boy... what
Metallica has something for everyone, they are a great band who should be in the top 10 at the very least.

How is this so low?

This is for rock, not numetal, right? The White Stripes IS the definition of a great modern rock band. Some of their best and most famous songs: Seven Nation Army, The Denial Twist, the Hardest Button to Button... They are Jack and Meg White. Jack is also known for his work with the Raconteurs (another band that should be near the top of this list. ) This should have these bands at the top, in no particular order: The White Stripes, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Cage the Elephant, Queens of the Stone Age, Raconteurs, Five Finger Death Punch, Audioslave...

This band contains one of the greatest modern rock guitarists and songwriters Jack White. He truly is a brilliant artist. It also has the wonderful yet simplistic drumming of Meg White. They have created some of the greatest songs (Seven Nation Army, The Hardest Button to Button etc. ) and some of the greatest albums (All 6 of their albums. ) of the modern rock scene. I cannot believe this band is not in the top ten and last time I checked, this list is not for nu metal.

Not just the best modern rock band: The White Stripes are the best thing that has come out of the modern world.

They are a really cool band and I think that they are pretty cool and stuff like that along those lines. You should really think that they are cool too and stuff because I think they are cool don't you? So yeah I think there cool and what not and stuff so like yeah and stuf.

Halestorm needs to be up near the top. They are amazing and have such a wide array of sounds unlike some bands that are "heard one song you've heard them all"

I think halestorm should be higher up in the list. They make pretty good music. I literally love each of their songs. They are good entertainers on stage and their music sound exactly like their recordings. This band has been working since little kids and deserve a spotlight.

I am from Halestorm's hometown and have seen them live more times than I can count. They put on an amazing live show and are very very funny. I think they should be higher on the list, but maybe I'm bias

Halestorm has an awesome lead singer in Lzzy Hale and amazing instrumentalists,

Ok I'll take the other ones but this being modern rock is ludacris - Spicy

Vocals and instrumentals of their songs on a high level

I don't understand why they are not higher on this list. 226th are you kidding me? Their songs are so original and relateable I love them!

This list is not right they should be in top 10 they are the best of all time

Awesome band... It took two and a half years of friends talking about them to finally listen; and I loved their music straight away. The lyrics are amazing (if you listen to them like me) and Andy Biersack is pretty damn cool. Listen to them! You won't regret it!

Black Veil Brides... You guys should really go listen to these guys; they're a band that actually represents a person's true feelings and a rocker. I'm telling you, you'll love them! Vote for them! Black Veil Brides, for the win!

PARAMORE ISN'T EVEN ROCK WHY IS IT ON THIS LIST?!?! Ok sorry for that explosion, but honestly. Paramore sucks, I used to listen to them a lot and then they changed for the worse and went mainstream and stuff. Black Veil Brides is so much more talented and passionate than a lot of these others, they pour their souls into their music. I saw this list before Paramore went mainstream, and they were like past 50. They got so far up because of their new pop music, people saw this and were like "yeah, I heard them on the radio, I'll vote for them! " Kudos to them for getting popular and all, but personally I just believe that they no longer belong on this particular list. Their music does not fit the genre anymore, and even in their old days, they never tried halfway as hard as Black Veil Brides did and still does to this day. If anything, Black Veil Brides MOST DEFINITELY deserves a spot above Paramore.

Oh, god. I love BVB so much. You have no idea. I've discovered them like a month or so ago, and as I'm going through a tough time I instantly fell in love with their lyrics. They help me a lot when I need it, they make me feel understood, they make me feel alive. That is all I ask for. I used to listen to pop music a lot, you know, social media got it stuck on my mind for all my life. I can't say I stopped listening to it because I would be lying, but I really am enlarging my repertory, and I can say that, right now, Black Veil Brides are my favorite band of all time. Seriously guys, go listen to them. If you need to feel some warmth and you feel lonely, they are the right people to help you. No kidding. JUST GO.

What an absolutely amazing band. Billy Talent has some of the best lyrical composition I've heard in a very long time. Plus, each and every song from them is like a snowflake, no two are remotely the same. The main singer, Ben Kowalewicz, has also got to be one of the most impressive rock singers of all time. Their brilliant take on a darker tone of music makes Billy Talent a band I surely won't forget. - DaRealXgen

Billy Talent is such a breeze of fresh air and their lyrics are AMAZING. Two years ago listened to a song called Standing in the rain and I was HOOKED and still am to EVERY their song :) favorite band.

"you hung me like a picture, now I'm just a frame" I mean, how badass is that?

Billy Talent is the best band around, in my opinion. I've heard all of their songs and like almost all of them. I've been listening to them a few years now and I'm still amazed by the lyrics in most of their songs

I can't believe why Billy Talent isn't on number one! Billy Talent is the best Rock band ever! Linkin Park is definitely no rock band anymore, they are just commercial now and their music is mainstream bull! Can nobody distinguish genres?!

Although Oasis plagarized very often, the songs that they plagarized went well with their songs. "Don't Look Back In Anger" and "The Masterplan" are probably my favorites, and Liam and Noel are a great songwriting duo like Paul McCartney and John Lennon (Lennon/McCartney is better) but I think that Lennon/McCartney, or the Beatles in general, had a big influence on Oasis. Oasis is a wonderful band and I wish they were still together. - galaxyfox

I can't STAND OASIS

They actually should be #1, they are the only band of the last 15 years with attitude. by the way Linkin Park are terrible. - Monners55

Every Oasis song is just AMAZING! SERIOUSLY you can't not listen to all their playlist. Good vibe and pretty awesome instrumentals!

A Day To Remember is simply one of the best modern rock bands (and I would even go as far to say one of the best bands in music generally) that I've heard. They can do both modern rock songs as well as heavy metal/screamo songs perfectly - and sometimes they combine both musical styles into the same song! "I'm made of wax Larry - what are you made of? " and "Over My Head" are examples of their modern rock songs whereas on the other hand "Sticks and Bricks" and "2nd Sucks" are examples of their heavy metal/sceamo songs. Overall they are an amazing band and shouldn't be ignored!

I started liking it when I heard the song 'You Be Tails, I'll Be Sonic' when I was younger, because Sonic was (and still is) my LIFE. My dad played me this song and I loved the band because I also like hard rock, rock, heavy metal and all that stuff.

We need more bands like this in the immediate future. They are simply to good for what little recognition they get.

This band is SO amazing! Can't stop listening to them! This band is my favorite out of all the bands I listen to. Truly an amazing group. Please go to Warped Tour again soon!