Top 10 Best Rock Bands of the 2000s

The 2000s was a dynamic decade for rock music, with a wave of new bands emerging and established acts continuing to evolve.

The decade saw a resurgence of garage rock and post-punk revival bands, alongside the continued popularity of alternative rock, nu metal, and pop punk. This list of the best rock bands of the 2000s showcases the diversity and energy of the era.

1. 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 (vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass), and Tré Cool (drums), with Jason White often performing live on guitar. They blend punk rock, pop punk, and alternative rock, drawing... read more

   Green Day is my inspiration for music, and I absolutely love what they create. They've been producing thoughtful and meaningful music for over twenty years. They don't just write love songs like many other bands or singers nowadays. Their music encompasses so much more.

   I think their music has really made a statement about individuality in our country, and I hope they continue to create for a long time. I can't imagine my life without their music. Thank you, Green Day!

   I just personally feel that Green Day deserves a more respectable fan base. At one point in my life, I made fun of them. They're often reduced to the status of a boy band because of a few fangirls, which isn't fair.

   This is a band that brought punk rock to mainstream appeal and performed in the same Milton Keynes stadium that hosted David Bowie and Metallica. To rank them below Linkin Park or 30 Seconds to Mars (a band I've never had much interest in) kind of bothers me.

2. 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 probably the only band from the nu-metal era that is still just as famous as they were when they debuted Hybrid Theory in 2000. They're the only ones still extremely successful, anyway. The band members have special hearts.

   Between their beautiful music and heroic humanitarian efforts, I believe in everything they stand for. Awards like Grammys or VMAs don't matter. What does matter is the Global Leadership Award they recently received from the United Nations Foundation for their efforts to help PowerTheWorld. Linkin Park has one major goal: to change the world for the better, one step at a time.

3. Foo Fighters

   

   Foo Fighters are an American alternative rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. The band was founded by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl after Kurt Cobain's death and Nirvana's breakup. The current lineup consists of Dave Grohl (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, primary songwriter), Pat Smear (rhythm guitar... read more

   I've been involved with Foo Fighters ever since they started. I picked up their first album and was incredibly amazed by it. I was very familiar with the band Nirvana, so I knew that if Dave Grohl was starting a band, I had to at least stand by and be involved.

   I began to truly love them when they released The Colour and the Shape. Once they released One by One, I was amazed by their sudden progress, and it quickly became a favorite of mine. My favorite album as of now is definitely Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace, with Wasting Light close behind.

   I've followed them closely throughout my teenage years and have always considered them a great band.

4. Muse

   

   Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The members are Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, lead guitar, piano, keyboards), Dom Howard (drums, percussion), and Chris Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals). They have won numerous awards, including five MTV Europe Music Awards... read more

   I voted for Muse for several reasons:

   1. They have sick guitar hooks, and Matthew Bellamy's vocals can be spectacular when he feels like it.

   2. Decent variety without being too progressive or alternative. They fit really nicely into the vague "Rock" genre.

   3. MOST IMPORTANTLY, they have the best chance of knocking Linkin Park out of the top spot so I won't have to kill myself.

   Muse, Foo Fighters, and My Chemical Romance are the best true rock bands of the decade. I love bands like Disturbed and System of a Down, but they fall better into a "Metal" type of category. I also love bands like Coldplay, Radiohead, and The Shins, but they fall into an alternative "Soft Rock" type of genre. The White Stripes, The Strokes, and Franz Ferdinand are badass, but they don't really fit the rock mold either.

   Bottom line: This list is too vague, and Linkin Park should retire before the Earth throws itself into the sun just so it doesn't have to hear them anymore. Oh, and Nickelback sucks too.

5. Red Hot Chili Peppers

   

   The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American funk-rock and alternative rock band founded in 1983 in Los Angeles. The current core lineup includes Anthony Kiedis, Michael "Flea" Balzary, Chad Smith, and Joshua Klinghoffer, although John Frusciante remains the most acclaimed guitarist associated with the... read more

   My Chemical Romance is a joke and is only famous because of blogs. Green Day does not deserve a spot because every album after American Idiot is terrible. The Chili Peppers have arguably one of the best bass players ever, and they fused '90s rock with modern pop.

   What a bloody joke this is! People are mad to vote bands like Linkin Park and Foo Fighters above Red Hot Chili Peppers. It's so shameful for a band that has been in existence for nearly three and a half decades, playing beautiful music.

   From what I see in this top 10 list, it has become very clear to me that evil always wins over good, and the day of judgment is not far. Miserable Linkin Park fans.

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

   Every band above Avenged on this list is the same old crap, every single album. Linkin Park is far from number one. Sure, their music was great early in their career, but they have fallen far from decent rock music. Green Day had a few hit songs, but the rest of their music is okay.

   Avenged proved with Waking the Fallen that they could play metal music. Then, with City of Evil, they proved they could mix it up and become more mainstream. The self-titled album showed a lot of the same abilities from City of Evil and somehow managed to duplicate City of Evil's greatness.

   The fact that they moved from there and created lyrics that were more meaningful than any band on this list could even dream of touching with Nightmare shows how amazing these guys are as musicians. Notice this band hasn't failed with an album after Waking the Fallen, and that their fans never come out and say that they've gotten worse. It's only positive feedback for these guys from their fans.

7. The White Stripes

   

   The White Stripes were an American rock duo formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The duo consisted of Jack White (born Jack Gillis), who handled songwriting, vocals, guitar, bass, and keyboards, and Meg White, who played drums and provided backing vocals. Jack adopted Meg's surname after their marriage.... read more

   Jack White is a rare breed of musician who shows absolutely no sign of selling out any time soon. Every part of him just bleeds talent, and every band he's been in has been amazing. This is a guy who truly knows what music is all about.

   So many artists nowadays become absorbed into themselves and create a "music" career whose viability is determined by their personal lives and kept alive by scandal. Jack White is one of the few remaining artists who are exempt from that stereotype. Anyone who believes music is dead should pick up a White Stripes album, or a Dead Weather or Raconteurs album, and lose themselves in the sound of music that is made to be just that: music.

8. Three Days Grace

   

   Three Days Grace is a Canadian post-grunge and alternative rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario, in 1992. The original lineup consisted of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. Initially named Groundswell, the band changed its name... read more

   Man, this band is just amazing. I can't believe they are ranked this low. Adam's voice is really deep, and the guitars are great. You literally feel the music in your heart, something many bands today can't achieve.

   They're always experimenting with new sounds, and with every album, they prove their versatility. They can handle alternative rock, a little bit of alternative metal, and maybe even punk. I just adore these guys. The album Three Days Grace is perfection.

   Adam will be missed. The new guy doesn't give me the same feeling Adam did. Yet, they're one of my favorite bands of this decade, alongside Muse, Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, My Chemical Romance, and Linkin Park. I feel truly blessed to see all of them on this list. Yay!

9. My Chemical Romance

   

   My Chemical Romance is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey, formed in 2001. The lineup since 2019 includes lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, bassist Mikey Way, and drummer Jarrod Alexander. Bob Bryar was the drummer from 2004 to 2010. The band has released critically... read more

   My Chemical Romance existed for twelve good years and represented a different breed of inspiration. They made music about real problems that could only come from personal experience. Through that experience, they touched many lives and reached a large number of people.

   After facing their own battles with addiction, death, and heartache, the band was able to rise from their own ashes and share that journey with their fans. Messages like Never hurt yourself, Live, and Beauty is not what a magazine tells you are all part of My Chemical Romance's ethos and ring just as true today as the day they were spoken. My Chemical Romance is an idea and can never die.

10. Radiohead

    

    Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Phil Selway, and Ed O'Brien.

    Known for their experimentation and sonic evolution, they rose to international prominence with OK Computer and continued... read more

    I've never heard of anything quite like Radiohead. I understand that their music may not be everyone's cup of tea, but there is no denying the genius that Thom Yorke and company have continuously displayed throughout the years. Each one of their albums is different, creative, and progressive. It's absolutely intoxicating.

    Of course, music is relative, but I can't think of any other band in the last 20 years whose body of work even comes close to theirs. They represent everything music should be. All the bands on this list have had their share of great albums and songs that will be remembered for years to come. However, none of them will transcend music and time quite like Radiohead will. They give me all the feels, man, and if you don't think so, then I'm truly sorry for your loss.

The Newcomers
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    Tesseract

    

    Tesseract is a British progressive metal band that originated in Milton Keynes, England. The band was formed in 2003 and features members Daniel Tompkins, Alec "Acle" Kahney, James Monteith, Amos Williams, and Jay Postones. They are currently signed to the independent label Kscope.

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    Ne Obliviscaris

    

    Ne Obliviscaris, which means "forget not" in Latin, is an extreme progressive metal band from Melbourne, Australia. The band was formed in April 2003 by vocalist Marc "Xenoyr" Campbell and violinist Adam Cooper. They have released four studio albums, with the most recent being Exul, which came out on... read more

The Contenders

13. The Strokes

    

    The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band consists of Julian Casablancas (lead vocalist), Nick Valensi (guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist), Albert Hammond Jr. (rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, backing vocalist), Nikolai Fraiture (bassist), and Fabrizio Moretti... read more

    How can you not like The Strokes? They've helped influence a lot of indie bands today. Many of the bands that exist now were influenced by The Strokes. They started in the year 2000, and they're still performing and making music.

    It's impressive, especially since there are rarely any bands that make genuinely intelligent songs today. Bands these days aren't even rock anymore. They're all pop, and the lyrics aren't even poetic and smart. But The Strokes are still keeping it real and doing what they do best: crafting nice lyrics, actually knowing how to play the guitar very well, and most importantly, showing what music is all about.

14. 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

    Yes, yes, yes! I love Slipknot! I was at their first concert, where they debuted their hit song "Wait and Bleed." When they first walked out on stage in their unique attire, the entire crowd was like, "What are they wearing? Oh great, another KISS." But when Corey Taylor started singing, everyone, including me, realized, "Oh yeah! This will be the new genre and the new hit band to rock the upcoming decade and millennium!"

    I love them and will always love them. Now, other metal bands try to copy them, but nothing can beat Slipknot. "Inside my shell, I wait and bleed!" Keep making more albums, Corey! You guys rock the concerts!

15. 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

    30 Seconds to Mars has earned their spot on this list. With amazing, powerful, and inspiring music and lyrics, they force their audience to look inside themselves and try to be the best they can be. They treat their fans, the Echelon, like friends and family and go out of their way for them. With their name in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest rock tour, it shows just how much they care.

    The combination of soaring vocals, string instruments, and guitars already makes this my favorite band. It also helps that they have very interesting and profound lyrics. "Don't ever take a single second to breathe. They're gonna send me on a murdering spree. I can not wait to dance upon your grave. They don't even have a soul left to be saved."

16. Arctic Monkeys

    

    The Arctic Monkeys, also known by the pseudonym Death Ramps, are a British indie rock band formed in 2002 in Sheffield, England. The lineup includes Alex Turner (lead vocalist, songwriter, electric and rhythm guitarist), Jamie Cook (electric and rhythm guitarist, songwriter), Matt Helders (drummer, backing... read more

    Alex Turner has been considered a musical genius by many musicians throughout his career. From their fast-paced, immediately recognizable first album, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not," to their bold and memorable rhythms in their latest release, "AM," the Arctic Monkeys not only know how to constantly evolve their sound, but they do it while sustaining fantastic instrumentation and catchy lyrics that got them on the scene in the first place. The bass playing is imaginative, the guitars are hooky, the drums are perfectly played and fit well into each and every track, and Alex Turner is one of the best vocalists out there. He excels not just in terms of sound, but also with his lyrical brilliance and songwriting skills.

    The Arctic Monkeys will be one of the few bands remembered for their talent in this bland, pop-laden music scene right now. They deserve to be one of the top bands on this list, for sure.

17. System of a Down

    

    System of a Down, formed in 1994, is an Armenian-American alternative metal band from Glendale, California. The band name is sometimes shortened to System or SOAD. They're known for their politically charged lyrics, often addressing topics such as genocide and war, in songs like Holy Mountains, Prison... read more

    System of a Down is one of the most lyrically eclectic bands of this generation. They have a style all their own and are not afraid to play as their souls desire. They are true to themselves to the end, even when confronted with the promise of great fortunes from big-name music channels and companies.

    I believe they should be in the number one spot, not only for these reasons but also for the fact that they paint the truth in the form of power chords and dark melodies. Thank you, and make the right decision. Vote System of a Down to the top.

    - N.A.P.

    System of a Down is easily the most authentic rock 'n' roll band of the 2000s, the decade in which rock collapsed in its own mediocrity. This band is the last rock band to actually kick ass and challenge the government. The Foos, Linkin Park, Killers, Disturbed? These bands are a testament to why rock is dead, at least mainstream rock.

    Sure, they can play, but what do they bring to the table other than clichés and predictable power chords? To me, Toxicity was the last time a rock album woke me up. I didn't see it coming, and that was 13 years ago. By the way, Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot are pretentious boneheads without any roots in real music. Henceforth, they suck... badly.

18. Tool

    

    Tool is an American alternative and progressive metal band formed in 1990.

    The lineup includes Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Danny Carey (drums), Adam Jones (guitar), and Justin Chancellor (bass), who joined in 1995. The band is recognized for incorporating electronic influences and for their... read more

    Greatest rock band period, at least from the '90s. Even today, no one can make music like Tool. The way Maynard James Keenan creates and comes up with the words to put to the pre-recorded song and make the music meaningful, is genius. He also highlights solos for the band because he doesn't get selfish.

    He is a brilliant songwriter and artist, as is the whole band. I just keep hoping and praying for a new album. In my truck, there was only one band you were listening to, so luckily all my friends were Tool fans.

    One of the most talented rock bands of the '90s and 2000s. Each musician can tackle technically challenging rhythms, time signatures, and rudiments and bring them together within a masterpiece.

    I wish more listeners knew how to dissect this band's music and understand the level of difficulty and creativity in writing all of their songs, not just the radio hits.

19. Queens of the Stone Age

    

    Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1996. The band was founded by Josh Homme and has featured a rotating lineup of musicians over the years. The current lineup includes Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita, and Jon Theodore, who joined... read more

    Songs for the Deaf is the best rock album of that decade for me, and they pretty much changed my musical life and identity by the mid-2000s. I think Homme is the best musician of his generation, but it's debatable and just my opinion.

    Radiohead should be number one, though. OK Computer and Kid A are just too good. Honorable mention should go to the Arctic Monkeys. Their debut album was extraordinary. Muse also killed it during the decade, and their shows are a must-live experience.

    I just voted for them because 26 is way too low. Rated R and Songs for the Deaf are classics. A lot of silly comments here from kids who know diddly-squat about rock history. News flash, kids: Avenged Sevenfold is a badass group, but they aren't doing anything different!

    Ever heard of Judas Priest? Do some research. Their kind of metal (the good albums, not when they tried to be metalcore) is a rehash from the early 80s, mixed with a little bit of thrash metal (Metallica, Megadeth).

20. Blink-182

    

    Blink‑182 is an American pop‑punk band formed in 1992. The original lineup featured Mark Hoppus (bass, vocals), Tom DeLonge (guitar, vocals), and Scott Raynor (drums). Raynor was replaced in 1998 by Travis Barker. The band rose to mainstream success with the album Enema of the State and has released... read more

    Blink-182 is by far the best band of the 2000s. They released multiple albums, went on a hiatus, and got back together all within a few years. Take Off Your Pants and Jacket was a pop-punk anthem for the early 2000s. Songs from the album were featured in major motion pictures for years.

    Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge make the perfect vocal pair for overall skating music and can create catchy tunes overnight. Not to mention, Travis Barker's amazing drumming adds to the mix. They changed the pop-punk sound for good. Personally, I wish they would start creating music like Take Off Your Pants and Jacket again. It's my favorite album ever!

    Tom DeLonge's unique voice and lyrics, along with Mark Hoppus' ability to show his fun personality in songs, help this band stand above the rest. Travis Barker's incredible drumming completes their sound.

    They've got to be one of the top bands of the last 20 years.

    Some top songs: First Date, What's My Age Again?, All the Small Things, Anthem Pt. 2, Feeling This, I Miss You, Rock Show, Josie, Dammit, After Midnight, Wishing Well, Not Now, Violence, Adam's Song, Pretty Little Girl, Down, Always, I'm Lost Without You, Stay Together for the Kids, Man Overboard, Don't Tell Me It's Over.

21. 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 hit songs such as "Down with the Sickness," "Stricken," and a powerful... read more

    I am an absolute die-hard fan of Disturbed! "Prayer" is my favorite song by them. I remember when it first came out on the radio back in 2002. I was jamming out in the car with my best friends. We were banging our heads so much that I was afraid we were going to have a car accident.

    His vocals are by far the best and have been for many years now. His songs from the 2015 album really showcase his voice. I remember when another one of my favorite songs, "Down with the Sickness," came out. Ironically, my girlfriend got sick when she first heard that song.

    I kept telling her, "Are you coming down with the sickness?" She would just laugh and say yes. His songs and voice will surely grow and become even better for many more years to come.

22. Breaking Benjamin

    

    Breaking Benjamin is an American alternative metal band formed in 1999. Vocalist Benjamin Burnley has remained the only constant member of the group. The band's former lineup included musicians such as Chad Szeliga on drums, Aaron Fink on guitar, and Mark Klepaski on bass.... read more

    Breaking Benjamin not only produces an amazing sound, but their music also resonates with a lot of people. There are some songs that bring me to tears when they play. If you haven't listened to them, you should. I'm not taking anything away from the bands ranked above them, but you just can't beat these guys.

    When I say you haven't listened to them, I mean you need to hear songs other than Diary of Jane. It's an amazing song, but they have a multitude of other amazing tracks: Breath, Until the End, I Will Not Bow, Give Me a Sign, Dance with the Devil, Evil Angel, Dear Agony, etc. The list goes on and on! We miss you, Breaking Benjamin. Please come back!

23. Rise Against

    

    Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The current lineup includes Tim McIlrath (vocals, rhythm guitar), Zach Blair (lead guitar), Joe Principe (bass), and Brandon Barnes (drums). The band is known for blending a punk sound with politically and socially conscious... read more

    Rise Against placed 12th! The everlasting impact they have made on the world of rock is infinitely greater than My Chemical Romance or Arctic Monkeys. Apart from being one of the most consistently brilliant bands with epic songs, the meaning in each of their songs about life, society, and the way the world works makes them undoubtedly one of the best rock bands of the 21st century, and definitely not 12th.

    Placing them in 12th is an insult to their immense contribution and the genre they have pioneered. Bring them higher, or else the rock gods won't be pleased.

    I feel horrible now. I ended up voting for My Chemical Romance instead of Rise Against. Ugh. I love My Chemical Romance, but Rise Against is way better. Their songs are much more uplifting.

    If you didn't vote for Rise Against, you either haven't heard their music, haven't read their lyrics, or didn't pay attention while listening. They're an amazing band with great lyrics, vocals, and everything else.

24. 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

    There are bands more creative than Coldplay, and there are bands that are more talented than Coldplay. Put simply, plenty of bands out there are better than Coldplay. Perhaps that's what makes them so awesome. I can't listen to Tool's "Lateralus" or Muse's "The 2nd Law" and say, "Yup, I suck sometimes too." But Coldplay sucks sometimes.

    And I can listen to "X and Y" and say, "Yeah, I screw up a lot too, Coldplay." Having just proved that they are good because they are bad, I will now argue that they are good because they are good. Sure, Mr. Martin sometimes (very often) sounds like a whiny crybaby, and yes, there are bands that go beyond Coldplay's plodding soft-rock (limestone-rock, kinda-pop, whatever you want to call it) style. But Coldplay is, in all of its imperfection, an awesome band.

    I never cry listening to "OK Computer," but you bet I do during "Mylo Xyloto." Their music has a sort of Journey-esque way of weaseling into your subconscious and never letting go. Whenever someone says the word "Paradise," you can be sure that a certain soaring melody is rushing through my mind, making me happy. And even if you don't like them, they deserve to be respected. Any band with a not-so-uncommon sound like them that becomes as ridiculously successful without incessant references to sex or drugs has an unnamed quality that makes them a force to be reckoned with.

25. The Black Keys

    

    The Black Keys is an American indie rock and blues rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001 by Dan Auerbach (vocals, guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums).

    The band has often been compared to The White Stripes, as both are garage rock duos known for a stripped-down sound and use of low-fidelity recording... read more

    The Black Keys should be number one. They do blues rock so much justice. Every song is brilliant in every way. They have a great sound and have heavy meanings behind each and every one of their lyrics. They aren't the usual mindless junk that comes out nowadays. Haven't heard them yet? Check 'em out. If you enjoy rock, you most definitely will enjoy them.

    The Black Keys have a great organic sound that stands out against all the synthetic trappings of rock bands today. Now they are changing that and still sound good. They are proof that meaningful lyrics, a soulful voice, distorted guitar, and a decent groove will always have value in rock, regardless of how it changes.

26. U2

    

    U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk and gradually evolved to incorporate elements of alternative rock, electronic, and pop music. Known for their anthemic sound and use... read more

    I personally think Green Day is the best. However, I would put U2 in the top 5 and voted for them simply because I cannot understand how they are this low. Really? One of the most successful bands of all time at 21? Please.

    Best album of the '80s (The Joshua Tree) and of the '90s (Achtung Baby), along with a massive number of stunning songs and Grammys in the 2000s. What about the tours? Most emotional band in the world. By far.

    A slap in the face from you to U2 - how dare you insult the greatest band in the history of the world. This is indeed a sad day in America.

27. The Killers

    

    The Killers are an American pop rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2001 by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning. The band gained international fame with their debut album Hot Fuss (2004), which included hit singles like Mr. Brightside and Somebody Told Me. They've since released multiple albums and... read more

    The Killers are the greatest rock band because they are not only performers, they put on a great show, make great music, have quality lyrical content, and they do not put out bad music. Unlike many other bands, they get better every time you listen to their songs. When you combine everything they bring to the table, no other band has it all! Led Zeppelin and The Killers. Case closed.

    This list is pretty bad, not going to lie. When looking at an era like the 2000s, The Killers dominated most other bands. Easily a top 10 rock band of this time. Radiohead, one of my favorite bands, is not as relevant in the 2000s compared to their smashing 90s success, but they still had a great showing. Green Day killed it during the early 2000s, but in my opinion, they don't deserve number 1. Coldplay are barely a rock band. Get them out of here, please.

    And also, for those who can't see The Killers' success, here are a few notes for you:

    - When You Were Young

    - Mr. Brightside

    - Andy, You're a Star

    - Somebody Told Me

    - Smile Like You Mean It