Top 10 Most Stupidly Hated Bands

Some people hate bands that are actually good just because it's the cool thing to do.

These are the bands that have been subjected to that and shouldn't have been.

1. Nickelback

   

   Nickelback is a Canadian post-grunge band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Canada. The band consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist, and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair.... read more

   I really like Nickelback and their music, and I sometimes don't understand why they get so much hate. I've heard people say that their songs all sound the same. Do Far Away and Rockstar sound the same? Or Photograph and Gotta Be Somebody? I don't think so. I will admit there are some parts of some songs that sound similar, but doesn't a lot of music sound the same?

   I've also heard people say they sound so bad that they would kill themselves or do something stupid rather than listen to one Nickelback song. That is untrue. People just say that to seem cool and jump onto the Nickelback hate train, which is pretty stupid. It's like sheep. If one person hates Nickelback, then almost everyone else will.

   They obviously aren't the best band of all time, but they definitely aren't the worst band either. I've heard so many other bands that are worse than Nickelback. I do think Chad Kroeger is a good singer and a very successful songwriter. Just look at all the different songs that reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

   I know they have many memes out there, and it really isn't fair to them because they are doing something they love. If some people hate Nickelback, no one will care, but the fact that almost everyone in the world hates Nickelback and bashes on them is unbelievable and stupid.

2. Limp Bizkit

   

   Limp Bizkit is an American nu metal, rap metal, and rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 1994. The band's current lineup includes Fred Durst, John Otto, Wes Borland, and DJ Lethal. Founding bassist Sam Rivers remained a key member until his death in 2025. They are known for popular singles... read more

   I'm sorry, but the let's rag on Fred Durst because he's white and accidentally started a riot bandwagon is one ridden by people who've never even heard a Limp Bizkit song. Limp Bizkit has that juvenile delinquent vibe and heavy riffs that make me go insane every time I hear them.

   Limp Bizkit might not be as good as Led Zeppelin, but they're pretty awesome. Best song: BREAK STUFF.

   The instrumentals, for the most part, are very good, and I actually like the vocals.

   I actually like a few of their songs, and I think the instrumentals are quite good.

3. 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

   Metallica aren't hated for their music, although the last few albums were pretty sketchy until they released "Death Magnetic." They are hated because of what they did to the music industry regarding file sharing on the internet. Lars Ulrich (aka the biggest effin crybaby in metal) spearheaded the campaign against Napster and other peer-to-peer file sharing sites, causing them to shut down permanently.

   Biggest metal band of all time, and they had to whine about money. If it wasn't for file sharing on the internet, this band wouldn't still be relevant today and would have phased out of the scene years ago. On top of that, Lars is absolutely the worst drummer in metal history. He was "okay" up until the "Load" album. Every album since then, his drumming has been pure crap. It's like he doesn't think he has to try anymore.

4. 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 hate him (and his band) because of their dark appearance and because they think they are satanic. Someone says the singer cannot sing. I'm a recent fan of theirs, and I can say that MM is not the best singer, but he is good.

   Most stupid white middle-class teenagers are scared of Marilyn Manson. That's why they gang up on him. But Manson doesn't care, and neither do his fans. He has amazing guitar riffs, and if you don't get it, you never will.

   Best song: THE DOPE SHOW

   I know a lot of people hate Marilyn Manson, but I think he's pretty talented.

5. Creed

   

   Creed is an American post-grunge band that was formed in 1994 in Tallahassee, Florida. The band's best-known lineup includes lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Creed achieved major commercial success in the late 1990s and... read more

   This band is among the most hated. I think they were actually good. Certainly not the best, but good.

6. Avenged Sevenfold

   

   Avenged Sevenfold is an American alternative metal band formed in 1999 in California. Their longest lineup consisted of M. Shadows (vocals), Synyster Gates (lead guitar), Zacky Vengeance (rhythm guitar), Johnny Christ (bass guitar), and The Rev (drums).... read more

   I have to go with Avenged Sevenfold as I'm not familiar with Nickelback, except for a few songs. I feel that the hatred towards A7x has little to do with their music being original and more so because of their extreme mainstream popularity, appearance, stage names, and whatnot.

   Maybe I'm biased, as they helped me get into metal. I'm not a die-hard fan or anything, but I appreciate their humility and attitude toward their fans. I also need not mention they're very ambitious musicians, evident through constant experimentation over the years, knowing that, being a mainstream band, they are risking losing a massive chunk of the fanbase.

7. 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

   Let's be honest, Slipknot is only hated because of the reputations and stereotypes of the people who listen to metal like this. Some other bands include Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Deftones. I personally love Slipknot, and I would say some of the hate is a little harsh.

   Although Iowa was so brutal that it was banned in certain parts of the world, the band doesn't necessarily deserve the hate they receive. Some criticism I could understand because of Taylor's heavy vocals mixed with heavy metal instrumentals, but that's basically what metal is. Metal is where you convert brutal topics into lyrics and use heavy guitars and drums to back up the atmosphere of the song.

   People who define this as false are false themselves. People who find this music terrible are most likely referring to the likings of gang members or generally just weak-minded souls. Therefore, Slipknot doesn't deserve much of the hate.

8. 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

   Linkin Park is a nu-metal band that managed to go mainstream. That's it. They're also one of those bands that blends different genres together. They are the very definition of alternative. They have constantly thrived by changing up their style from nu-metal and rap rock to electronic and hard rock.

   I think it's stupid that the band has been called a sellout. Selling out is doing something for the sake of making more money or being more popular. LP has never had those aspirations. They've always changed up their style and never gave a damn what people said about it. I love that about them.

   Many people hate Linkin Park, and I cannot understand why. They hate them because they were nu metal, but at the same time they hate them because they don't only do nu metal. They hate them for literally everything they did.

   This needs to stop. You cannot say a band is talentless just because you don't like them. The great variety of genres they explored is proof of their incredible talent.

9. Beatles

   

   The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular... read more

   I've run into so many people who tell me that The Beatles are overrated and "just a 60s boy band" because they've only heard Please Please Me.

   Anyone who has listened to Abbey Road, Sgt. Pepper, or Magical Mystery Tour cannot seriously say that The Beatles suck.

   Whether you like them or not, the facts don't change. They're the reason why rock music is so famous, and our favorite bands wouldn't exist without them!

   Who in the world can hate The Beatles? Only low-life people, like kids these days saying, Oh, 1D is better than The Beatles, and all that other nonsense.

10. Stone Temple Pilots

    

    Stone Temple Pilots is an alternative rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1989.

    The current lineup features brothers Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Robert DeLeo (bass), along with drummer Eric Kretz. The original lead vocalist, Scott Weiland, was with the band until 2013. After his departure... read more

The Newcomers
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    Red Hot Chili Peppers

    

    The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American funk-rock and alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982. The current lineup includes Anthony Kiedis, Michael "Flea" Balzary, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante.

    They're considered one of the most influential funk-rock bands, achieving mainstream... read more

    This band means more to me than my life. I see why people hate them, but I never could. They are my life.

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    Bring Me the Horizon

    

    Bring Me the Horizon is a British rock band from Sheffield, Yorkshire. Formed in 2004, the group currently consists of vocalist Oliver Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia, bassist Matt Kean, drummer Matt Nicholls, and keyboardist Jordan Fish. They are signed to RCA Records globally and Columbia Records in the... read more

    Like Falling In Reverse, I've seen several hate comments here about Bring Me the Horizon. However, I think this band is awesome, and I especially love their fourth album, Sempiternal.

The Contenders

13. Korn

    

    Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band's 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. Fieldy has been on... read more

    They probably hate them because they think they're "satanic," which is a really stupid idea to hate popular rock/metal bands.

    I swear this whole rumor about rock and metal needs to die. How would you like it if I went around saying that country and rap are satanic? Would you fans of those genres appreciate that?

    I'm no fan of Korn, but they don't have any reason to be hated. They know how to play their instruments pretty well.

14. Bob Marley and The Wailers

    

    Bob Marley and the Wailers were a Jamaican reggae band formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. They began as a ska vocal group before transitioning to reggae and becoming internationally renowned in the 1970s. The band is known for songs such as No Woman, No Cry and One Love.

    People think Mr. Marley only made music for stoners. As always, those people are just bigots who haven't listened to the soul and lyrics of a Bob Marley song.

    Best song: Three Little Birds

    Why are they on this list? The soul of everyone asks for songs by Bob Marley! People who say they hate Bob Marley actually love them inside.

15. Demon Hunter

    

    Demon Hunter is an American Christian metal band from Seattle, Washington, founded in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. Although the brothers launched the band together, Don eventually left to focus on his family and design work. Ryan remains the frontman and the band's only original member... read more

    People hate Demon Hunter because it is trendy nowadays to hate Christians.

16. Coldplay

    

    Coldplay is a British rock band formed in 1996. The group includes Chris Martin (lead vocals, piano), Jonny Buckland (lead guitar), Guy Berryman (bass), and Will Champion (drums, backing vocals). Their manager, Phil Harvey, is often referred to as the unofficial fifth member.... read more

    At this point, people are just hating on things because they're popular. I never saw any of the bad things in this band until I realized that the internet apparently hated them. They are not the best band in existence, but just because they have a mostly conventional pop sound now, I still find particular conditions where some pop might be nice. Ignoring the originality, their songs are put together very well.

    There's nothing about them that makes them hard to listen to or a reason to be hated so much, except for their popularity.

    I agree that their direction toward pop and collaborating with overrated artists isn't the direction I'd like to see them go. However, I don't think this is cause to hate them. Disappointment of varying degrees, but hate?

    From songs like Viva La Vida to Paradise, their best works have been so imaginative and creative that I can't help but consider them one of my favorite bands of all time.

17. Death

    

    Death was an American death metal band formed in 1983 by Chuck Schuldiner. The band is widely considered one of the most influential in heavy metal and a pioneer of the death metal genre. Their debut album, Scream Bloody Gore, is widely regarded as one of the first death metal records. Death released... read more

    Chuck is a genius, and he clearly set out to make real music rather than follow a trend. Death doesn't sing about Satanism or killing people because they don't believe in that. They actually try to spread positive messages about philosophy and politics but are still brutal and heavy death metal.

18. 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

    Why do people hate ICP? I'm a Juggalette, and people say: "They just suck. Period. Grown men should not be running around wearing face paint and rapping about killing people and doing drugs. Grow up."

    That's simply stereotyping. You're the one who needs to grow up and stop judging people by their music taste. Is it your life? No. Have I ever done something bad to you? No. Then why do you hate me?

    I love them. They are original, and you don't get that often. They are nice and funny guys. They shouldn't get the hate they do. If you diss them, you might as well diss all of rap/hip hop.

19. 30 Seconds to Mars

    

    Thirty Seconds to Mars (stylized as 30 Seconds to Mars) is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. The band currently consists of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto.

    They released their first album, 30 Seconds to Mars, in 2002. It was a self-titled album with... read more

    How can anyone hate them? They are so amazingly talented with great vocals and beats.

20. AC/DC

    

    AC/DC is an Australian hard rock band founded in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Bon Scott was the lead singer from 1974 until his death from acute alcohol poisoning in 1980. He was succeeded by Brian Johnson.... read more

    Is everyone stupid enough to hate AC/DC while they haven't done anything disgraceful, when idiots like 21 Savage and Young Thug are out there?

    Hmm, I guess some Pop or Hip-Hop fans hate AC/DC! But guys, this is good music! It's not my fault if you can't appreciate it!

    Whenever I ask someone why they hate AC/DC, they always reply, Their songs sound the same!

    I don't think people actually hate the band. They just hate the fact that their songs sound the same.

    This is one of the bands that are overrated and overhated at the same time!

    But if you ask me, this band is amazing!

21. Nirvana

    

    Nirvana was an American grunge band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. The band consisted of Kurt Cobain (vocals, guitar), Krist Novoselic (bass), and Dave Grohl (drums), who joined in 1990. Nirvana disbanded following Cobain's death by suicide in 1994.... read more

    Nirvana is underrated as well as overrated. After Kurt's death, the aisle split even farther, but I am on the side that appreciates the passion in their music as well as what they did for a generation!

    What the hell do Creed or Candlebox have to do with Nirvana? They are crap, but Nirvana isn't.

22. Disturbed

    

    Disturbed is an American alternative metal, nu metal, and hard rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band consists of vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren.

    They are known for songs such as "Down with the Sickness" and "Stricken," as well as... read more

    Honestly, I think that Disturbed is one of the best bands ever. I have nothing else to say, except they are awesome.

    I'm a huge fan, and I don't think there is anything to hate about them.

    So what if David is difficult? He's one hell of a singer, that's for sure.

23. The Monkees

    

    The Monkees were an American pop rock band formed in Los Angeles in the mid-1960s, with several reunions in the decades that followed. The group was conceived for a television series of the same name and included Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones. They are known for hits including... read more

24. 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

    Simultaneously the most underrated and overrated band of all. Honestly, it's better now that the radio doesn't constantly play them, but nonetheless, they have some great songs, most of them just not so well known. Honestly, I can't say I know how they got their reputation, but they don't deserve it.

    They're way better than people give them credit for.

25. Green Day

    

    Green Day are an American pop-punk and punk rock band formed in East Bay, California, in 1987. The core members are Billie Joe Armstrong on vocals and guitar, Mike Dirnt on bass, and Tré Cool on drums, with Jason White often performing live on guitar. They blend punk rock, pop-punk, and alternative rock... read more

    They are a great band and hated for selling out. Let's be honest. They changed their style over time. Green Day never sold out. They have always had catchy songs with repetitive verses, even in their early days. They are one of a kind, punk or not, and are keeping rock alive!

    They are hated for "selling out" and going mainstream. We saw this with many great bands, and unlike a lot, Green Day has really been driven by passion and not money!

    They're okay. My two friends love them, though.

26. Babymetal

    

    Babymetal is a Japanese kawaii metal band that blends J-pop and heavy metal. The original lineup featured Suzuka Nakamoto as Su-metal, Moa Kikuchi as Moametal, and Yui Mizuno as Yuimetal. Yui Mizuno left the group in 2018 due to health issues, and Momoko Okazaki officially joined in 2023 as Momometal... read more

    Not anything great but good at what they do.

27. My Chemical Romance

    

    My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The lineup since the band's 2019 reunion includes lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way, with Jarrod Alexander serving as a touring drummer. Bob Bryar was the drummer from 2004... read more

    Honestly, they shouldn't be hated. They are really good. Maybe the fans are out of hand, but that doesn't matter. You don't listen to an album for their fans or looks or any of that nonsense. You listen because they sound good, and in my opinion, they are pretty good!

    Yeah, they aren't that great a band. I don't even listen to them. However, they are nowhere close to terrible. Reserve the hate for similar bands that actually do suck, like Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco.

    Are they hated just because they/their fans are "emo"? I'm confused why this band is on this list otherwise. The Black Parade (let's be honest, that's about their only notable album) is extremely well-written.