Top 10 Most Stupidly Hated Rock Bands

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

   This one is self-explanatory.

2. 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

   There's pretty much no reason to hate AC/DC, but the haters always say this: "Their songs are always the same," which is incorrect.

3. Pink Floyd

   

   Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. They gained international acclaim with their innovative, conceptual music blending progressive rock and psychedelia. The founding lineup included Syd Barrett on vocals and guitar, Nick Mason on drums, Roger Waters on vocals and bass, and Richard... read more

   Pretty much anyone who hates Pink Floyd is stupid because most of the time they have no good reason to hate them other than, "Their music is for stoners," which is just stupid.

   Who hates Pink Floyd?! That must be an urban legend because I refuse to believe it!

   SwagFlicks seems to hate them, though. Just saying.

4. 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

5. Metallica

   

   Metallica is an American heavy metal and thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. The band was founded by James Hetfield, who performs vocals and rhythm guitar, and drummer Lars Ulrich. Its early lineup also included lead guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist Ron McGovney. Metallica achieved its... read more

   Metallica is always hated on for the stupidest reasons. They say dumb things like, "Oh, they sold out with Load and ReLoad." Which, one, if a band stays thrash for the rest of their lives, people would get bored and move on. And two, a band can do whatever they choose to do. I wouldn't even care if they did an "UnLoad" album.

6. Slayer

   

   Slayer is 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

   Of course. But there are many people who hate them. If anyone asks me about my opinion on Slayer, they get very shocked and ask how I can possibly like them.

   Hated just because they have satanic themes. Plus, they aren't satanic, as Tom Araya is Catholic.

7. Slipknot

   

   Slipknot is an American heavy metal band that formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995. They're recognized as a key force in the new wave of American heavy metal from the late 1990s through the 2000s. The band is also known for its jumpsuits and horror-inspired masks.... read more

   Hated just because "they aren't metal," when, one, they are metal, and two, that's not a reason to hate a band.

8. Queen

   

   Queen is a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Its classic lineup consisted of Freddie Mercury on lead vocals and piano, Brian May on guitar and vocals, Roger Taylor on drums and vocals, and John Deacon on bass guitar. Before Queen, May and Taylor had played together in a band named Smile. Mercury... read more

9. Theory of a Deadman

   

   Theory of a Deadman is a Canadian rock band with a post-grunge and alternative rock foundation. Formed in 1999, the band is signed to Roadrunner Records and 604 Records. The group was discovered by Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger. Theory of a Deadman has released eight studio albums. Its best-known... read more

10. Pantera

    

    Pantera is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul.

    The band started as a glam metal act in the 1980s with little commercial success. After replacing its original lead vocalist and enlisting Phil Anselmo, it signed a major record deal with... read more

The Newcomers
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    Marilyn Manson

    

    Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician, songwriter, actor, painter, multimedia artist, author, and former music journalist. He is the lead singer and only constant member of the band Marilyn Manson, which he formed in 1989... read more

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    Dimmu Borgir

    

    Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band from Jessheim, Norway, formed in 1993. The name is derived from Dimmuborgir, a volcanic formation in Iceland whose name means "dark cities" or "dark castles" in Icelandic, Faroese, and Old Norse. The band is known for incorporating orchestral elements... read more

The Contenders

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

    I am honestly very sad that Green Day gets hate. I grew up with Green Day ever since they released Kerplunk.

16. blink-182

    

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

17. Guns N' Roses

    

    Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1985. The classic lineup, signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. In addition to hard rock, they are also... read more

    Listen to "November Rain," and you'll see that GN'R are actually talented.

18. 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

19. Led Zeppelin

    

    Led Zeppelin was an English hard rock band formed in London in 1968, initially performing as the New Yardbirds. The group consisted of Robert Plant on vocals, Jimmy Page on guitar, John Paul Jones on bass and keyboards, and John Bonham on drums. The band was largely the brainchild of Page, who financed... read more

    It's always that "they rip off songs." I also admit they plagiarized a lot of songs. But honestly, I don't like those songs that much. Rather, I like songs such as Kashmir, Tangerine, Fool in the Rain, Achilles Last Stand, The Battle of Evermore, Going to California, Black Dog, The Rain Song, D'yer Mak'er, Your Time Is Gonna Come, etc.

    People are always after those songs that are plagiarized and ignore their original songs. I just don't get one thing: how can someone quickly hate a song when he/she loved it madly? Honestly, even if you know this song is bad, it takes time to hate/dislike the song if you loved it.

20. 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

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 songs such as "Down with the Sickness" and "Stricken," as well as... read more

22. 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

23. Suicide Silence

    

    Suicide Silence is an American deathcore band from Riverside, California, formed in 2002. The band has released seven full-length studio albums, three EPs, and numerous music videos. They are known for their aggressive sound and have been influential in the deathcore genre.

24. Dream Theater

    

    Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in Boston, Massachusetts. The band was formed in 1985 under the name "Majesty," later changing it to Dream Theater. The original lineup consisted of John Petrucci on guitar, John Myung on bass, and Mike Portnoy on drums.... read more

25. Blind Guardian

    

    Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in 1984 in West Germany. They are widely credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power and speed metal subgenres. Heavily influenced by Queen, they use overdubbing and incorporate extensive orchestral arrangements.... read more

26. Helloween

    

    Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg, West Germany. The band is a pioneering force in the power metal genre, and its second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I and Part II, are considered landmarks of the genre. The group has continued to release albums... read more

27. Bon Jovi

    

    Bon Jovi is an American hard rock and pop rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1983. Its best-known early lineup consisted of lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, who left in 2013, bassist Alec John Such, who left in 1994, keyboardist David Bryan, and drummer Tico Torres.... read more