Top 10 Bands Parents Hate Most

1. Marilyn Manson

   

   Marilyn Manson is an American rock band that formed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989. The group was founded by frontman Marilyn Manson and guitarist Daisy Berkowitz. They were originally called Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids and built a cult following in the early 1990s through theatrical performances.... read more

   People can say whatever they want about a shock performer, but that only fuels their fire. Shock performance is about provoking strong emotions, often hatred and disgust. If he wanted to please parents, he wouldn't have gone into the entertainment industry.

   My parents hate him, and I love him. I won't buy any of his actual CDs because I know my parents would forbid it. I buy them from iTunes instead.

   It's a shame that Antichrist Superstar isn't sold on iTunes in Canada.

   It's good that parents hate him. That's what he wants. Fear and hatred make him who he is, and he has some incredible music. So, I can't thank those against him enough.

2. N.W.A

   

   N.W.A was an American hip hop group from Compton, California. They were among the earliest and most influential figures in the gangsta rap subgenre, widely regarded as one of the most seminal groups in hip hop history. Their 1988 album Straight Outta Compton played a pivotal role in shaping the sound... read more

   My parents don't like rap, so they don't know who they are. But if they did, they would probably hate them. I mean, N.W.A literally stands for "N***** With Attitude."

3. 2 Live Crew

   

   The 2 Live Crew was an American hip hop group from Miami, Florida. They became known for their explicit lyrics and legal battles surrounding the obscenity of their music. Their 1989 album As Nasty As They Wanna Be was the first album in history to be deemed legally obscene by a U.S. court, though the... read more

4. Cannibal Corpse

   

   Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band from Buffalo, New York, formed in 1988. They're known for their graphic album covers, violent lyrics, and controversial song titles, such as "I Cum Blood." They gained mainstream exposure with their appearance performing "Hammer Smashed Face" in the 1994... read more

   My parents hate everything about CC.

   "It's just yelling!" they say.

   No, it's not. It's perfect.

   My parents think it's just a bunch of satanic growls, but it's death metal, not black metal.

5. Three 6 Mafia

   

   Three 6 Mafia is an American hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee, signed to Columbia Records. The group was formed by DJ Paul, Lord Infamous, and Juicy J in 1991 and was originally known as Triple 6 Mafia. They won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for It's Hard out Here for a Pimp in 2006.

   I don't think they know, but they probably wouldn't like it.

   I like Three 6 Mafia though.

6. The Geto Boys

7. LMFAO

   

   LMFAO was an American music duo that specialized in hip hop and electronic dance music. The group consisted of uncle and nephew Redfoo and SkyBlu. They gained international fame with hits like Party Rock Anthem and Sexy and I Know It.

8. Jack Off Jill

   

9. Anal C***

   

   Anal C** was an American grindcore band founded by vocalist Seth Putnam in 1988 in Newton, Massachusetts. The band became infamous for its highly offensive lyrics, which included themes such as misogyny, homophobia, racism, Nazism, and antisemitism.... read more

10. Slipknot

    

    Slipknot is an American metal band that formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1996. They're recognized as a key force in the New Wave of American Alternative Metal from the late 1990s through the 2000s. The band is also known for their black and red jumpsuits and horror-inspired masks.... read more

    I know I sound rude for saying this, but the parents who think that all rock/heavy metal bands are bad influences should go to hell. That's an opinion I will not tolerate. I've been listening to rock and metal my whole life, and nothing bad has ever happened to me. There are some rock/metal bands that are really good role models. In fact, some rock and metal can even prevent suicide and murder because many songs tell people they aren't the only ones feeling angry in the world.

    Haha, my parents hate Slipknot. They find the masks overly eerie and can't relate to the music. Sucks to be them though. They're missing out.

The Newcomers
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    Imagine Dragons

    

    Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band from Provo, Utah, now based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's lineup includes lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne Sermon, bassist Ben McKee, and touring drummer Andrew Tolman... read more

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    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), Emily Armstrong (vocals), and Colin Brittain (drums). Linkin Park... read more

The Contenders

13. Brokencyde

    

    Brokencyde is an American crunkcore musical group from Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2006. The group currently consists of David "Se7en" Gallegos and Michael "Mikl" Shea. Musically, they are considered one of the founding acts of the crunkcore genre, which blends crunk hip-hop with screamed vocals... read more

14. The Lonely Island

15. The Pussycat Dolls

    

    The Pussycat Dolls are an American girl group formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. They began as a burlesque troupe and later transitioned into a music group. The group gained major popularity in the mid-2000s with chart-topping hits such as "Don't Cha" and "Buttons."... read more

16. Insane Clown Posse

    

    Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop, horrorcore, and rap rock duo consisting of rappers Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. The group was formed in 1989 in Detroit.

    They are known for their violent and outrageous lyrics that often incorporate horror elements and religious symbolism, all set in... read more

    Dude, news flash! They are the self-proclaimed "most hated band in the world." I love these guys, but my parents flip out whenever they are mentioned. I even bought a T-shirt with them on it, and my mom threw it away.

17. Limp Bizkit

    

    Limp Bizkit is an American nu-metal/rap metal/rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 1994. The band's core lineup includes Fred Durst, Sam Rivers, John Otto, and Wes Borland. They are known for popular singles such as Break Stuff, My Way, My Generation, Nookie, Eat You Alive, Rollin', and Take... read more

    No wonder parents do, everyone does!

18. Odd Future

19. Mötley Crüe

    

    Mötley Crüe is an American metal band formed in Los Angeles, California on January 17, 1981. The group was founded by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, along with lead vocalist Vince Neil and lead guitarist Mick Mars. They are known for their hedonistic lifestyle and iconic albums such as Dr... read more

    My parents don't mind them, and I think my dad likes some of their songs. But I guess some parents who didn't want their kids listening to rock and metal hated them.

    Haha... I love this band even though my parents continue to protest my listening to them.

20. Rage Against the Machine

    

    Rage Against the Machine is an American rap metal band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991. The lineup consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk.

    Their politically charged music, which blended rock, hip-hop, and funk, debuted... read more

    My dad says he doesn't like them, but I've caught him enjoying their music whenever I play a song by RATM. He probably secretly likes them, but because he's conservative, he won't admit to liking a leftist band.

21. Blood on the Dance Floor

    

    Blood on the Dance Floor is an American electronic music group from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2006. The group was led by Dahvie Vanity and included several members over time, most notably Jayy Von Monroe, who was active from 2009 to 2016, and Garrett Ecstasy, who joined in 2009. All members contributed... read more

    My parents would get ticked off if I listened to BOTDF. They would ban me from it, which I would actually be glad about. I want my parents to ban me from this band.

    I love them, but my parents hate them with a passion! They only focus on the explicit stuff and don't realize that they actually have songs with a lot of meaning.

    Imagine liking these clowns in the first place.

22. One Direction

    

    One Direction (commonly abbreviated as 1D) was a British and Irish pop boy band composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and originally Zayn Malik, who departed on March 25, 2015.

    The group formed on The X Factor UK in 2010, finishing third, and then signed with Simon... read more

    They smoke weed.

    They play autotuned pop music.

    One member had a relationship with that pop country singer.

    They are just trying to get rich. Some One Directioners and Beliebers are crazy! Teen girls become fangirls who can't stand or understand constructive criticism about One Direction.

    Oh yeah, I can see why. But it's just a phase. I hope.

    Everyone hates One Direction. So is it really a surprise?

    I don't get why so many parents hate them...

23. Metallica

    

    Metallica is an American heavy and thrash metal band formed in 1981. The original lineup included James Hetfield (vocals and rhythm guitar), Dave Mustaine (lead guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), and Ron McGovney (bass). They first gained mainstream fame with their 1991 self-titled album (The Black Album... read more

    My dad hates them. He hates every single thrash metal band except for Megadeth.

    My parents aren't the biggest fans of them, but I have an uncle who loves them.

    My mom always tells me how much she hates Metallica.

24. Dashboard Confessional

25. Korn

    

    Korn is an American nu-metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup includes founding members Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, and Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, along with Ray Luzier, who replaced original drummer David Silveria in 2007. Korn... read more

    It's really annoying how my mom tells me that they're devil worshipers and a bad influence. These guys are not bad role models, in my opinion. They've even performed for soldiers in Vietnam.

26. Slayer

    

    Slayer was an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California, formed in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. They rose to fame with their 1986 album Reign in Blood, and are considered one of the Big Four of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax.... read more

    Maybe it's because of "Angel of Death," their lyrical themes, and cover artwork.

    I can understand why parents hate them, but seriously, a lot of rock/metal bands get hated for no reason. Slayer is an awesome thrash/djent band.

    Always remember to put on your dead skin mask!

    Slayer is one of the best thrash metal bands of all time. Parents probably hate them because of their satanic and graphic lyrics and imagery.

27. Hollywood Undead

    

    Hollywood Undead is an American rap-rock band from Los Angeles, California. They released their debut album Swan Songs on September 2, 2008, followed by the live CD/DVD Desperate Measures on November 10, 2009. Their second studio album, American Tragedy, was released on April 5, 2011. All band members... read more

    Yeah, they are definitely not the kind of band my parents would like. Honestly, I don't like them that much either. My mom would freak out if she heard their music.

    So many people only listen to the songs about sex, drugs, and partying and ignore the songs that truly have meaning.

    I'm wearing a Hollywood Undead shirt right now!