Top 10 Best German Bands

Rammstein is simply different. Because of that, as far as I know, people either hate them, or at least don't like them, or are utterly obsessed with them. I'd like to say there's no in-between, but there might just be an in-between. However, I'm at the full 100% of obsessed. Maybe even more than that. Their music speaks to me in a way no other band can, even though I don't really understand the lyrics.

Rammstein are the creators of the only music I can really like and cannot get bored of. That's why Rammstein has my vote. They are unlike any other band, the inventors of a new genre of music, the only ones able to make that perfect kind of music. Till, Oliver, Christoph, Richard, Paul, and Flake. They're all excellent at being legends. In my opinion, Rammstein belongs to the list of legendary bands that should never be forgotten.

I just found out they started in 1965! The songs I enjoy seem to come from the mid-seventies. The music is catchy, and the sound of the singer's accent is endearing. It still seems to have a definite European feel, even if you didn't know they were from Germany. I only found out about the band when my brother came back from the Army. Although I didn't approve of his military stint, I did approve of the music he introduced me to. I don't know much about the other bands listed. I approve of Kraftwerk and wonder why Nina Hagen didn't make the list as well. The inclusion of Kraftwerk validates the fact that this is not only a rock list.

Tokio Hotel has been around for quite a while, and we know they are going to stick around for many more years to come. What is great about them is that even though they have been around for so many years, they maintain a strong connection with their fans and have the amazing ability to produce more and more great music. They evolve according to the changes that need to be made, keeping everything interesting and updated, from altering their music style a little to glamorizing their look and shows.

Bill has the most amazing voice I have ever heard. Tom and Georg are absolutely rocking on the guitars, and Gustav is a wonderful drummer. They are fabulous and capture everybody's interest with the whole deal about Bill and Tom being twins, not to mention the twins' amazing looks and fashion styles. They have such good hearts.

All four of the members are amazingly polite and sweet boys, and they care so much about their fans. Fans, I might add, that are very numerous in quantity. Tokio Hotel brings wonderful music to the table. They deliver.

The best Power Metal band in the world! Everything they've done is a work of genius. Listen to 'And Then There Was Silence' (all 15 minutes of it) and discover your new favourite band.

Blind Guardian is my favorite band! I have all their albums and have seen them live about 6 or 7 times.

These fine folks practically founded Power Metal and keep making wonders out of it.

Alright, I understand Rammstein being high and Scorpions should be first, but really? Tokio Hotel? They're just a big joke. Kreator should definitely take their place on this list at number two after Scorpions.

Oh my God, one of the best Thrash Metal bands is forgotten. The real list must be: 1. Scorpions, 2. Avantasia, 3. Rammstein, 4. Tokio Hotel, 5. Kreator.

This should be there instead of Anthrax in the Big 4 of thrash metal. It's the best band on this list along with Rammstein. Tokio Hotel is crap. Scorpions would take number two.

I'd never heard of this band before, but after checking them out on YouTube, I have to agree. How the heck are they below some of the ones above? Arguably, their style is not quite as diverse, but let's face it: the '80s itself was pretty uniform in style too.

Most underrated hard rock band of the eighties! Their music was original, and they also had outstanding lyrics. Real ones that you could actually think about and live.

Helloween should be the world number one in power metal, especially with Andi Deris. I know many people prefer Michael Kiske, but during the Deris era, Helloween produced better songs than during the Kiske era. Their music has plenty of variety.

This band is really amazing. I love the new singer, Mark Tornillo! They were big in the '80s, then came back again with a 2010 album, Blood of the Nations. Check out their classics, Fast as a Shark or Balls to the Wall, and also check out the newer stuff like Teutonic Terror! These guys are amazing. Heavy metal!

One of the most underrated metal bands out there!

If Accept isn't in the top 5 of the best German bands, this list is really pathetic. You should check out their classic songs "Fast as a Shark" and "Balls to the Wall", as well as other songs like "Teutonic Terror", "Restless and Wild", "Princes of the Dawn".

Yeah, this band is actually German, and I think that is great because Germans are very intellectual people. Without Germans, we wouldn't have all the wonderful techno music we have today that sounds all the same and is very annoying! Vote for KRAFTWERK!

Kraftwerk is awesome! Combining sounds of man and machine is not only super awesome but also genre-defining. Sure, their music may be monotonous, but with their songs' catchy tunes, you don't care if they repeat them a lot. I find it very sad that Kraftwerk is at number 7. They should totally be number 1.

Definitely the greatest band ever for me. They are founders of one of the best genres - industrial metal (metal mixed with electro). They offer amazing sound, brilliant melodies, and Dero's indescribable voice. This guy can sing everything (e.g., his project What about Bill). They have turned into industrial rock nowadays, so those who aren't much into metal can listen to them too. I also recommend their raw early albums like Defekt, Sperm, or Unrein. Almost every song of theirs is a treasure, no matter the genre.

And then, the Oomph! guys are simply really friendly, and they don't take themselves too seriously.

These guys have been a big part of my music lately. They have so many amazing songs and are just incredible. They started out with three guys, but now with four, they are absolutely insane.

Great songs like Barfuß am Klavier, Pocahontas, and many others showcase their talent. These guys deserve a place on this list - they are amazing!

Tobias is a genius! 17th? Why? Edguy is a true heavy metal band.

Hey, this band is underrated in this list! It's the best.

Wow, they deserve to be a lot better. Ausegebombt is a kick-ass tune. Give it a listen. It'll blow away your expectations. Just listen to the Agent Orange album in general. They kick some serious ass.

The most brutal thrash metal band of all time! They are the best German band.

Along with Kreator, the best thrash metal bands of Europe!

From what I can see, this list is currently a little biased towards a more thrash or raw, almost shock rock sound. Die Toten Hosen is definitely not in this category. However, from what I know of them, they are definitely a more developed band and, frankly, other than Rammstein, one of the only ones I would be interested in, as they actually sing in German.

In my opinion, Die Toten Hosen is much better than all of the bands above it. They are not a heavy metal scream-o type. They are more like your hard rock/modern rock band that you hear in America, but in German. I love them and have been hooked on them for years. I am happy to call myself a fan of Die Toten Hosen. If you haven't listened to them yet, I highly suggest you start.

Eisblume had only one big hit in their home country and other German-speaking nations and released two albums. I don't think many people remember them. Many people dismissed them as a rip-off of other well-known female-fronted German bands, such as Silbermond or Wir sind Helden. However, Eisblume were much more delicate and fantasy-esque, a bit like Evanescence, though not quite as magnificent (as Evanescence is one of the 21st century's best bands).

I am amazed that they are apparently better known overseas than in their home country. Many very popular bands such as Seeed or Ich+Ich are very low on the list, whereas Eisblume are placed in the same category as Die Ärzte, who are often considered the best German band by Germans.

The only worthwhile German band. Nena is the coolest ever! Also, 1984 - great year for music.

I went to one of their concerts!

Best band in the world, hands down! I can't believe they are number 20 on this list. Oomph! And Rammstein are good, but Die Ärzte is number one. They are everything anyone could want in a band.

The best band in the world, hands down. They even fought (and were killed by) Lara Croft.

I love them! Good punk rock music and funny lyrics.

I just recently started listening to these guys and immediately became a fan. They remind me of Rammstein, one of the best industrial rock bands in the world. Eisbrecher is more techno with club beats, which is not a bad thing.

Wow, this band cooks. I agree with the previous comment. It's like Rammstein meets beat. I'd like to say in some ways better, in some ways less, but perhaps it's a bit like comparing apples and oranges. I think if people get a chance to listen, this band will definitely move us.

Phenomenal. Old Rammstein meets the new wave of techno. A good blend of styles and a cocktail for the ears.

Awesome band. If you like Wir Sind Helden, you may find this one decent.

My favorite song from them is Mana. It is just so epic.