Top Five Favorite Bands

[RammsteinSkins]

Not all time, but at the moment.

1. Rammstein
2. Lamb Of God
3. Rush
4. Killswitch Engage
5. Metallica

[.Guy.]

1. Queen
2. The Beatles
3. Rammstein
4. Beastie Boys
5. Neil Young

[RammsteinSkins]

1. Queen
2. The Beatles
3. Rammstein
4. Beastie Boys
5. Neil YoungAre you serious?

[.Guy.]

Are you serious?

Yep. I got into them when the original Matrix came out. I bought the sound track and Du Hast blew my mind.

Been listening to them ever since. Even went to one of their shows when they toured the states back in 2001 (at Nation in DC). Still have the ticket stub :D.

I think Reise Reise is their finest album. It sounds epic.

[RammsteinSkins]

Yep. I got into them when the original Matrix came out. I bought the sound track and Du Hast blew my mind.

Been listening to them ever since. Even went to one of their shows when they toured the states back in 2001 (at Nation in DC). Still have the ticket stub :D.

I think Reise Reise is their finest album. It sounds epic.:D Hello friend.
My favorite all time song is Bück Dich just because of the lyrics but Keine Lust was my original favorite. Mutter is the best album IMO. I wanna go to a show soooo bad!

[PokerPacker]

I posted this in another forum:

for metal fans looking for some good stuff, check out my list (note that they may not all suite your taste, but they are varied styles of good metal)

1. Dream Evil
2. Edguy
3. Dragonforce
4. Rhapsody of Fire
5. Axenstar

Honorable Mention
Heavenly (they would be top 5, but they only have 4 albums, the last two of which are the ones I listen to)



Dream Evil- The Book of Heavy Metal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-pN8qAiZhQ) - They have a wide range of sounds they go for, so if that song isn't your taste, look up some of their other stuff.

Edguy- Down to the Devil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YTiXYbgHPU) --They also have a varied repertoire of songs (through 13 albums, you'd expect some evolution to their sound). A lot of their older stuff is more popular amongst the metal community, but Hellfire Club is possibly the best album ever.

Dragonforce- My Spirit Will Go On (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTQBHnsnP6k&feature=related) -- at this point you probably know enough about them to know if you like them or not.

Rhapsody of Fire- Triumph or Agony (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqNMbn4i8Bg)-- This band is the epitome of Symphonic Metal. This particular song is one of their more Symphony-heavy songs, complete with a 70-piece Symphony. Other songs of theirs are much more to a power-metal style. Interesting thing about this band is that all of their albums are a part of a two-saga story, The Emerald Sword Saga and The Dark Secret Saga.

Axenstar- The Final Requiem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbYaBGeC_0A)-- This band is fast and light. Sound upbeat and positive (even though some times the lyrics of the songs tell another story).

Heavenly- Virus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ZJP1QyeBo) -- This band has really made an impression on me. As I said, I only listen to their last two albums, but they are an awesome two albums. Can't wait until they come out with another one.

[HighOnHendrix]

1. Jimi Hendrix Experience
2. Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. The Mars Volta
4. Mastodon
5. Cream

Really hard to narrow it down to five!

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

1. Rise Against
2. Emery
3. Street Sweeper Social Club
4. 32 Leaves
5. Anberlin

[SC_RedskinsFan]

Here are mine today in no order

Allman Brothers
Guns n Roses
Led Zeppelin
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Anything with Clapton in it

[sean_e_b]

1. Weezer
2. The Cars
3. Queen
4. Chicago
5. The Beach Boys

[BRAVEONAWARPATH]

1.)Led Zeppelin
2.)Cream
3.)Allman Brothers Band
4.)Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac
5.)The Rolling Stones

[motorhead]

Here are mine today in no order

Allman Brothers
Guns n Roses
Led Zeppelin
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Anything with Clapton in it

Sweet list!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bro!

But I'll take away Guns n Roses and add Pearl Jam.

[f_trizzy]

1. Deftones
2. Tool
3. Rage Against the Machine

- I could probably put a bunch of bands at 4 and 5 and can't really say I like one more than the others.

[skinsfan44]

My 5 favorite bands right now are...

1) Chickenfoot
2) Rammstein
3) Heaven and Hell
4) Alter Bridge
5) Amon Amarth

[halter91]

Tool
Rage
Seether
Live
Godsmack

[Lloyds' Mongolian Beef]

1) Pink Floyd
2) CCR
3) Beatles
4) Bob Marley
5) Nirvana

[BKSkinsFan]

Dave Matthews Band
Pearl Jam
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Led Zeppelin
Phish

[Forehead]

In no particular order:

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Live
Offspring
Green Day
Gin Blossoms

And rotating into the top 5 depending on my mood that month/year:

Metallica
Beatles
Stone Temple Pilots
Alice in Chains
Pearl Jam

I'm sure there are others, that's off the top of my head.

[Heidenreich]

I am surprised by all the rammstein love. I have Du Hast on my ipod, (and I love that song), but nothing else. Perhaps I'll check out more of their stuff......

[artmonkforHOF]

Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Roots
The Fugees
RUN DMC
A Tribe Called Quest


honorable mention goes to the band whose song I can't get out of my head at the moment; ZZ Top

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njwerVaLByk

[GibbsFactor]

Metallica
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Tool
CCR
Pink Floyd

[Mufumonk]

Pink Floyd
Tool
Massive Attack
Meshuggah
Radiohead

[CPORTISFAN999]

My top 5 favorite bands would have to be as follows:

Anti-Flag
Dropkick Murphys
Less Than Jake
Sum41
System Of A Down

[Mongo2365]

1. Alice in Chains

2. Pantera

3. Unearth

4. Sevendust

5. Mushroomhead


The top 2 will always stay the same. The others are just what I'm feeling right now.

[aREDSKIN]

Rush
black sabbath
rainbow
ac/dc
seether

[mcsluggo]

Clash
lloyd cole and the commotions
beatles
the specials
fishbone


we are all products of our era...
although, ask me in five minutes, and my answer would change... (like most people, I imagine)

[renaissance]

1. Backstreet Boys
2. N Sync
3. O-Town
4. 98 Degrees
5. LFO

[Itoolu]

Sublime
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Wu Tang
The Temtations
Queen

[ECU-ALUM]

Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band
The Beatles
Van Halen
The Tempations
The 4 tops

[willmb5]

in no particular order, and not including country which i love

o.a.r. (newer stuff not as good but love their older stuff & live stuff)
led zeppelin
red hot chili peppers
dave matthews band
kings of leon (only a few albums but damn good)

also a big fan of ccr, the rolling stones, and a decent amount of other classic rock bands

[Fight4RGIII]

1) Radiohead
2) Coldplay
3) Beatles
4) Modest Mouse
5) Led Zeppelin

[skinsfan07]

1) 311
2) Dr. Dog
3) Red Hot Chili Peppers
4) Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
5A) Modest Mouse
5B) Oasis

[Mongo2365]

1. Backstreet Boys
2. N Sync
3. O-Town
4. 98 Degrees
5. LFO


Epic. Just absolutely epic.

[stickyshooZ]

At the moment...

Pestilence
Atheist
Candlemass
Iced Earth
Gorguts


All time:

Iced Earth
Dismember
Iron Maiden
Metallica
Judas Priest

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Phew, tough one.

As regards right now, I'll go with what's been on my CD changer this week:

Oasis.
Chili's.
The Killers.
New Order
and Stereophonics.


All time:

Beatles.
Springsteen & The E Street.
Beach Boys.
Oasis.
Nirvana.

Hail.

[Blackest Eyes]

1. Porcupine Tree
2. Opeth
3. Katatonia
4. Daylight Dies
5. Kaki King

Yeah...Kaki isn't metal...but she is phenomenal.

[Morning Wood]

No particular order...

Queen
AC/DC
Type O Negative
Rush
Alison Krauss & Union Station

(I'd maybe put DoubleDrive at 4 and a half)

[GoSkins561]

The Greatful Dead
The Bad Brains / HR
Allman Brothers
Bob Marley
Dire Straits

Since we can rotate them in ;)

Rush
Bella Fleck
Phish
Sick of it All

Mostly now a days I find myself listening to country.

(only 5 is tough, I could have thrown in Rush, Sick of it All, Bella Fleck)

[Old Dominion Monarch 06]

In no particular order, and this is of all time

The Beach Boys
The Smiths
Grandaddy
Pre-dark side Floyd
The Beatles
The Cardigans

Honorable mentions to Syd Barrett's solo stuff, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Boards of Canada (not a 'band' in the classic sense)

Really hard to pick just five.

[RammsteinSkins]

I am surprised by all the rammstein love. I have Du Hast on my ipod, (and I love that song), but nothing else. Perhaps I'll check out more of their stuff......No one is more surprised than I am man :laugh:.

[Bubble Screen]

Wow. Alot of people like alot of no-name bands.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

Wow. Alot of people like alot of no-name bands.

I haven't listened to the radio in a few years. I get stuff from music sites, Pandora, iTunes Genius, friends, etc.

The "no-name" bands are the better ones IMO.

[RammsteinSkins]

I haven't listened to the radio in a few years. I get stuff from music sites, Pandora, iTunes Genius, friends, etc.

The "no-name" bands are the better ones IMO.QFT. The no names are actually pretty popular in some places.

[Morneblade]

I posted this in another forum:

for metal fans looking for some good stuff, check out my list (note that they may not all suite your taste, but they are varied styles of good metal)

1. Dream Evil
2. Edguy
3. Dragonforce
4. Rhapsody of Fire
5. Axenstar


Edguy- Down to the Devil (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YTiXYbgHPU) --They also have a varied repertoire of songs (through 13 albums, you'd expect some evolution to their sound). A lot of their older stuff is more popular amongst the metal community, but Hellfire Club is possibly the best album ever.





Edguy, good stuff! Mandrake is probably my favorite song from them.

As for my top 5 bands listening-wise ATM.

1. Kool & the Gang
2. Vicious Rumors
3. Dream Theater
4. Journey
5. Planet X

[PokerPacker]

Wow. Alot of people like alot of no-name bands.

That's where the best music is at.

[PokerPacker]

Edguy, good stuff! Mandrake is probably my favorite song from them.

Mandrake is an album, Tears of a Mandrake is the song :chair:

I love Edguy. Hellfire Club is just so full of awesomeness.

[Bacon]

Excepting Porcupine Tree, Jesu, and a handful of other melodic/drone metal bands, I can't stand metal as a whole, so I don't join into a lot of ES musical discussions. However, I'd say this is broad enough for me. :D

Here's my perennial top 10:

1. The Beatles
2. Led Zeppelin
3. U2
4. Pink Floyd
5. Beck
6. David Bowie
7. Radiohead
8. Steely Dan
9. The Kinks
10. Blur

And here are some artists that I've grown to love over the past year, and may find their way into the perennial top 10 at some point:

Neil Young
The Byrds
Big Star
Jimi Hendrix
Wilco
Bob Dylan
Joni Mitchell

[Blackest Eyes]

Wow. Alot of people like alot of no-name bands.

I think that "no-name" bands are much more passionate than mainstream bands.

[Bubble Screen]

I haven't listened to the radio in a few years. I get stuff from music sites, Pandora, iTunes Genius, friends, etc.

The "no-name" bands are the better ones IMO.


QFT. The no names are actually pretty popular in some places.


That's where the best music is at.


Whatever floats your boat, guys.:cool2:

[Blackest Eyes]

The majority of no-name bands do suck though...hence their status ols

[clietas]

1. Phish
2. The Grateful Dead
3. King Crimson
4. Guns N' Roses
5. Tool

[deejaydana]

I'm like John Cusack in High Fidelity, this list is subject to change due to the mood of the owner of said list. It's situationally subjective, right?

Here's this moment's top five:

Radiohead/Beatles/The Who/Ryan Adams/The Police

[Bacon]

I will forever maintain that The Who's performances during their heyday (1965-1973) are enough to earn them the title of Greatest Live Band Ever. I can't get into their albums quite as much though...I love The Who Sell Out, Who's Next, and Quadrophenia, but their all-time best album as far as I'm concerned is Live At Leeds. The version of A Quick One on there is simply phenomenal. The Rock N' Roll Circus version kicks ass as well.

[deejaydana]

I will forever maintain that The Who's performances during their heyday (1965-1973) are enough to earn them the title of Greatest Live Band Ever. I can't get into their albums quite as much though...I love The Who Sell Out, Who's Next, and Quadrophenia, but their all-time best album as far as I'm concerned is Live At Leeds. The version of A Quick One on there is simply phenomenal. The Rock N' Roll Circus version kicks ass as well.

Actually "Live at Leeds" is considered by many to be THE best live rock cd...ever. Indeed The Who were one of a kind. And "The Who Sell Out" is also the first 'concept' cd ever done in rock. Yeah, I'm a fan.

[SkinzFoLife]

Earth, Wind and Fire
Sublime
Santana
Beastie Boys
The Specials

[Morning Wood]

I think that "no-name" bands are much more passionate than mainstream bands.

I wouldn't say they're any more passionate than name bands - just that they don't have the big bucks behind them, so they appear "truer" to the music.

Truth is that if any of the no-namers we hold near and dear were to suddenly become famous, there'd be people screaming for their heads and loudly proclaiming their suckitude.

[clietas]

And "The Who Sell Out" is also the first 'concept' cd ever done in rock. Yeah, I'm a fan.


I think Frank Zappa and Brian Wilson might disagree.:D

[stickyshooZ]

Mandrake is an album, Tears of a Mandrake is the song :chair:

I love Edguy. Hellfire Club is just so full of awesomeness.
Do you like Blind Guardian at all?

[PokerPacker]

Whatever floats your boat, guys.:cool2:

They float my Destroyer.

[Old Dominion Monarch 06]

Wow. Alot of people like alot of no-name bands.


Just out of curiosity, what bands are you referring to here?

[No Excuses]

At the moment:

Nevermore
Into Eternity
The Human Abstract
Darkest Hour
Dream Evil

All time:

Metallica from RTL to and Justice...
Iron Maiden
Opeth
Dream Theater
AC/DC

[PokerPacker]

Do you like Blind Guardian at all?

I think I heard some of their stuff but wasn't a big fan. Don't remember thinking they were bad, but just not being a fan of their style. Kinda like Iced Earth. They have some stuff I like, but its not the stuff that fits their normal style.

The list of all bands I actively listen to goes like this:

Axenstar
Dragonforce
Dream Evil
Edguy
Falconer
Firewind
Freedom Call
Galneryus
Heavenly
Kamelot
Rhapsody of Fire



Chances are, if a band is somewhat known power/prog/symphonic metal, I've come across them at some point. I usually don't spend too much time listening to a band I'm not familiar with unless they hook me quickly with the stuff I hear.

There are a few bands I've been meaning to get around to that had stuff that interested me but I hadn't pursued to see if they were really good. I think they were Iron Fire, Primal Fear, and Nocturnal Rites. And then there are a few bands that have a style I like but don't have any songs that really excite me. I think Elevenking and Fairyland fall into that category. I may look into them as they come out with new albums, because I think they have the potential to be a band I'll listen to. (by they way, I'm really picky about my music ;))

[PokerPacker]

I wouldn't say they're any more passionate than name bands - just that they don't have the big bucks behind them, so they appear "truer" to the music. Maybe its not more passion necessarily, but that they don't write music that will appeal to the masses. They write music that they like and thus people who like them specifically will really like. Kinda like how a pg-13 movie gets more people to watch it while a rated R movie can do what they want artistically and let the people who wanna watch it enjoy it as they think it should be.


Truth is that if any of the no-namers we hold near and dear were to suddenly become famous, there'd be people screaming for their heads and loudly proclaiming their suckitude.
I witnessed this happen first-hand. I listened to Dragonforce while they were still a no-name band. At that point, there was nothing but great things said about them. Once they hit it big, you get the idiots who compare every metal band to Dragonforce saying Dragonforce is better, and you get the idiots who compare every metal band to Dragonforce saying Dragonforce sucks balls. Both groups annoy me immensely. Hey idiots, Dragonforce doesn't play that style of music, so don't compare them!

[Sikbug]

This could easily change at any given day.

Black Sabbath
Black Keys
Pantera
Earth Crisis
Deftones

[Bacon]

I think Frank Zappa and Brian Wilson might disagree.:D

I usually consider Frank Sinatra's In The Wee Small Hours to be the first concept-ish album, as every song more or less centers on the same topic, and features the same mood. 1955. :cool2:

[kevin11]

Wow. Alot of people like alot of no-name bands.
No, alot of people here like metal. :notworthy

I'm in high school, so it seems most people like Little Wayne and other ****ty rappers.

The ones who do like metal are a little too weird for my taste. Aka, mostly goth and emo.

[clietas]

I usually consider Frank Sinatra's In The Wee Small Hours to be the first concept-ish album, as every song more or less centers on the same topic, and features the same mood. 1955. :cool2:

There were concept albums before then as well. A few Folk concept albums were recorded in the 1930's/40's. But someone mentioned the WHO as the first to release a Rock concept album. Not really sure who was the first to do this in Rock but it's the first time I ever heard someone say it was the WHO. I had always learned it was the Beach Boys. I want to say it was "Little Deuce Coupe".

[PokerPacker]

No, alot of people here like metal. :notworthy

I'm in high school, so it seems most people like Little Wayne and other ****ty rappers.

The ones who do like metal are a little too weird for my taste. Aka, mostly goth and emo.

You might be surprised who else is a fan of metal. I went to Mayhem Festival last summer and saw a lot of my friends there. Never knew they were into metal.

[kevin11]

You might be surprised who else is a fan of metal. I went to Mayhem Festival last summer and saw a lot of my friends there. Never knew they were into metal.
Lol, I want to go to a metal concert, but there is no way in hell i could convince my dad to let me go. Metal concerts seem like they would be the best genre to see live.

[Fan since a Fetus]

1) Devin Townsend Band
2) Porcupine Tree
3) The Gathering
4) Mastodon
5) Alice in Chains

HM:

1)Opeth
2) Pantera
3) Down
4) Megadeth
5) Dream Theater
6) Kelly Valleau
7) Pink Floyd
8) Blind Melon
9) Nevermore
9) Exodus

[PokerPacker]

Lol, I want to go to a metal concert, but there is no way in hell i could convince my dad to let me go. Metal concerts seem like they would be the best genre to see live.

well going to a concert you will definitely see your share of freaks. That is no doubt. If you're not sure of where it is, just follow the freaks and you won't get lost. Its also interesting how normal these freaks actually are.

[unsonny]

1. Queensryche
2. U2
3. Pixies
4. The Shins
5. Fugazi

i win

[Fan since a Fetus]

Lol, I want to go to a metal concert, but there is no way in hell i could convince my dad to let me go. Metal concerts seem like they would be the best genre to see live.

Metal concerts are pretty supportive. What I mean is, people look out for each other. I have come close to a couple of fights, but they were broken up by people unknownst (is that a word?) to me that were on my side.

You do have jerks at metal concerts, but the people around you notice the same jerks, and they will stand by you as long as you are in the right.

Be on the wrong side of the crowd and yes, it could get ugly. I have seen that as well.

[PokerPacker]

Metal concerts are pretty supportive. What I mean is, people look out for each other. I have come close to a couple of fights, but they were broken up by people unknownst (is that a word?) to me that were on my side.

You do have jerks at metal concerts, but the people around you notice the same jerks, and they will stand by you as long as you are in the right.

Be on the wrong side of the crowd and yes, it could get ugly. I have seen that as well.

I never really had issues. The worst there was were all the prepubescent middle schoolers who thought moshing was what metal was really about. Other than that, I found that its mostly a really friendly atmosphere.

[Vienna]

1) Muse
2) The Beatles
3) Radiohead
4) Led Zeppelin
5) Weezer

[RammsteinSkins]

Metal concerts are pretty supportive. What I mean is, people look out for each other. I have come close to a couple of fights, but they were broken up by people unknownst (is that a word?) to me that were on my side.

You do have jerks at metal concerts, but the people around you notice the same jerks, and they will stand by you as long as you are in the right.

Be on the wrong side of the crowd and yes, it could get ugly. I have seen that as well.


I never really had issues. The worst there was were all the prepubescent middle schoolers who thought moshing was what metal was really about. Other than that, I found that its mostly a really friendly atmosphere.QFMFT! \m/

[Bubble Screen]

1. Dream Evil
2. Edguy
3. Dragonforce
4. Rhapsody of Fire
5. Axenstar





3. The Mars Volta
4. Mastodon
5. Cream

Really hard to narrow it down to five!


1. Rise Against
2. Emery
3. Street Sweeper Social Club
4. 32 Leaves
5. Anberlin


1. Deftones
2. Tool
3. Rage Against the Machine




My 5 favorite bands right now are...

1) Chickenfoot
2) Rammstein
3) Heaven and Hell
4) Alter Bridge
5) Amon Amarth


Tool
Rage
Seether
Live
Godsmack


Just out of curiosity, what bands are you referring to here?

Pretty much all of the above. :)

[PokerPacker]

At the moment:

Nevermore
Into Eternity
The Human Abstract
Darkest Hour
Dream Evil

Oh, woah, I didn't even notice Dream Evil there on your list at first. They're pretty damn awesome and can't wait until their next album comes out.

[SC_RedskinsFan]

Pretty much all of the above. :)

You are joking right?? :whoknows:

I have listened to almost everyone of those bands. Maybe 2 i never have.

What is your top 5 Bubble?

[RammsteinSkins]

You are joking right?? :whoknows:

I have listened to almost everyone of those bands. Maybe 2 i never have.

What is your top 5 Bubble?
1. Duran Duran
2. Madonna
3. Fergie
4. Village People
5. Boy George

That sound about right? :silly:

[Bubble Screen]

You are joking right?? :whoknows:

I have listened to almost everyone of those bands. Maybe 2 i never have.

What is your top 5 Bubble?


Nope. Wasn't joking at all. Ok, all of them weren't no-name bands per se. But most on those lists I posted have no business on anyone's list of top 5 bands.

As for my Top 5? Well, its nearly impossible to break it down to 5. But I guess I'll take a stab at it. In no particular order:


1. Journey
2. Queen
3. The Eagles
4. Bon Jovi
5. Foreigner
6. The Beatles
7. Guns 'N Roses
8. Coldplay
9. Led Zeppelin
10. Aerosmith
11. Boston
12. Fleetwood Mac
13. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
14. Rolling Stones
15. U2

Ok, so I couldn't break it down to just five. But you could probably find my top 5 amongst those listed above.:cool2:

[RySkins]

Current faves:

1.Symphony X
2. Opeth
3. Nevermore
4. Strapping Young Lad
5. Trivium

[stickyshooZ]

Hmm, there are more metal fans on here than I realized. Cool.

[deejaydana]

I think I prefaced my comment with 'rock' concept album. If you want to take it further back you can find 'concept' cds/albums that go back to the 1930's in the folk/blues genre. I do give some props to the poster who called me out though because The Beach Boys 'Pet Sounds' is 1 year earlier than The Who. Zappa though was later. The Who however still trump both bands.

[Old Dominion Monarch 06]

I'm kind of disappointed that I was the only one to say The Smiths. I figured there'd at least be one other.

[TeddyKGB]

I'm very random but right now I'd say these 5 in no particular order:

-Theory of a Deadman
-Filter
-Stabbing Westward
-Jack's Mannequin
-Shinedown

[NattyLight]

(1) Pink Floyd
(2) The Beatles
(3) Sound Tribe Sector 9
(4) Wide Spread Panic
(5) String Cheese Incident

[Sikbug]

I think it should be broken down by 5 fav from each decade.

[terpfan]

There sure are a lot of metal heads here. I dont fall into that category myself. I'm more of an indie dork. (And for the record I would like to point out that there is a HUGE difference between unsigned "no names" and bands on indie labels. Yes, a large majority of unsigned bands are unsigned because they arent great. But there's a huge difference between not being on the radio - that means nothing - and not being signed.) Aaaanyway...

I'm not sure I could ever just chose 5 but here's a crack at it:
The Beatles - Objectively the "greatest" band ever. It really is incredible what they were able to do in the relatively short time they were together.
The White Stripes - I love Jack White for keeping real rock and roll alive.
The Mountain Goats - John Darnielle is maybe the greatest non-rap lyricist still making music.
The Thermals - Catchy, smart, loud, raw, awesome.
The National - They had a bit of a slow start as a band but their last two albums are masterpieces. Just beautiful music.

I have to list some honorable mentions that I love and think are very important, influential, or just-plain-awesome but couldnt fit into my own personal top five.
The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Elliott Smith, The New Pornographers, Okkervil River, Animal Collective, Modest Mouse, Menomena (not a huge catalog but Friend and Foe is one of my favorite albums ever).

[Bubble Screen]

I'm very random but right now I'd say these 5 in no particular order:

-Theory of a Deadman
-Filter
-Stabbing Westward
-Jack's Mannequin
-Shinedown

Ok, now I've never heard of Filter, Stabbing Westward or Jack's Mannequin. But I do like 'Second Chance' from Shinedown. And, I think, 'Not Meant to Be' by Theory of a Deadman. Both are pretty cool songs.

[clietas]

Ok, now I've never heard of Filter, Stabbing Westward or Jack's Mannequin. But I do like 'Second Chance' from Shinedown. And, I think, 'Not Meant to Be' by Theory of a Deadman. Both are pretty cool songs.


Filters first album was awesome. They were fronted by the Liquid Terminators brother.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1mnqj_filter-hey-man-nice-shot_music

[HighOnHendrix]

Wow. Alot of people like alot of no-name bands.

Wha...? Cream is a no-name band? Tool is pretty well-known too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCEeAn6_QJo

[cincyfan]

Here is the top 5 for the moment:

Old 97s
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Hayes Carll
Ha Ha Tonka
Prince

Ask me next month and something might change :)

[HRNY4ZRNY]

Heres my top 3...

1. Breaking Benjamin (by far)
2. Disturbed
3. Sevendust

[PokerPacker]

Nope. Wasn't joking at all. Ok, all of them weren't no-name bands per se. But most on those lists I posted have no business on anyone's list of top 5 bands.

who's to decide who's worthy of someone's top 5?


There sure are a lot of metal heads here. I dont fall into that category myself. I'm more of an indie dork. (And for the record I would like to point out that there is a HUGE difference between unsigned "no names" and bands on indie labels. Yes, a large majority of unsigned bands are unsigned because they arent great. But there's a huge difference between not being on the radio - that means nothing - and not being signed.) Aaaanyway...

They not all even on indie labels, either. Nuclear Blast and Century Media are considered to be the two biggest non-RIAA metal labels.

[Bubble Screen]

Wha...? Cream is a no-name band? Tool is pretty well-known too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCEeAn6_QJo

'No-name' when compared to the 15 I listed. Tool isn't though.


Here is the top 5 for the moment:

Old 97s
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Hayes Carll
Ha Ha Tonka
Prince

Ask me next month and something might change :)

All 5 of these would certainly qualify as no-name.


Heres my top 3...

1. Breaking Benjamin (by far)
2. Disturbed
3. Sevendust

As would these, minus maybe Disturbed. I've at least heard of those guys.


who's to decide who's worthy of someone's top 5?



They not all even on indie labels, either. Nuclear Blast and Century Media are considered to be the two biggest non-RIAA metal labels.

Yeah, well, I wasn't sure if those were people's personal five favorites, or if they meant they were five best all time.

[Morning Wood]

Maybe its not more passion necessarily, but that they don't write music that will appeal to the masses. They write music that they like and thus people who like them specifically will really like. Kinda like how a pg-13 movie gets more people to watch it while a rated R movie can do what they want artistically and let the people who wanna watch it enjoy it as they think it should be.


I witnessed this happen first-hand. I listened to Dragonforce while they were still a no-name band. At that point, there was nothing but great things said about them. Once they hit it big, you get the idiots who compare every metal band to Dragonforce saying Dragonforce is better, and you get the idiots who compare every metal band to Dragonforce saying Dragonforce sucks balls. Both groups annoy me immensely. Hey idiots, Dragonforce doesn't play that style of music, so don't compare them!

I call it the Nickleback Syndrome. When they first hit mainstream with "Leader of Men", it was something different, but catchy - and folks said whoa, whats THAT? Several albums later, millions of records sold - Nickleback sucks.

Only thing they did wrong was put out a buncha hits. Sure, no doubt they approach songwriting from a "lets write a hit" viewpoint. But honestly, I have no problem with that - much harder to write a catchy tune with mass appeal than it is to put together an artisitic vision. And I'd bet "they like" what they've written just as much as another band likes their creations.

I guess what I'm sayin is that if enough people eventually like something, no matter what the perception was at the beginning, it ceases to hold worth.

Apparently.

[TGI Jef]

umm

Neil Young
Bruce Springsteen
My Morning Jacket
The National
Pearl Jam

honorable mention:

The Hold Steady
Radiohead
TV On The Radio
Drive-By Truckers

[terpfan]

Only thing they did wrong was put out a buncha hits.

That all sounded exactly the same and were only "hits" because radio stations played them.

Come on now, I agree that some music snobs can go a little overboard... but Nickelback is a VERY bad example.

[Old Dominion Monarch 06]

Dude, Prince qualifies as a no-name? You're off your rocker my friend!

[Bubble Screen]

Dude, Prince qualifies as a no-name? You're off your rocker my friend!

Didn't necessarily mean ALL of them were no-names. Prince wouldn't be, no. Then again, Prince isn't really a band, anyway. Some guy also had Tool listed. Here again, they aren't a no-name either.

But you have to admit, most of the bands listed are no-names. And I also thought at first that it was who people felt were the top five, all time. Didn't realize it was just people's favs. Sorry for the confusion.

[Old Dominion Monarch 06]

No I mean there are definitely some that people listed that could be generally considered 'no-names.' I just had to do a double take when you said that Prince was a no-name. and yeah, Prince himself isn't a band but he has a band and though his act is named just for himself he clearly has backing musicians and certainly can be included in someone's top 5 bands list. Though I think the title of the thread should have been something like Top 5 favorite musical acts that way people could include full bands, solo artists and everything in between. I know my true top 5 favorite musical acts don't consist of just 'bands.' But I did my best to stick to the topic at hand with my post though I did mention Boards of Canada in my honorable mentions who happen to be an electronic duo. But whatever, who's countin' anyways

[Predicto]

My favorites (not best all time, just my favorites)

Talking Heads
Bob Marley & the Wailers
Devo
James Brown
Violent Femmes

[Old Dominion Monarch 06]

Man awesome call on Devo, I should have mentioned them somewhere in my post, too. Best new wave band ever. And Mark Mothersbaugh is STILL doing great things with film scores!

[royallypwned]

Pantera
Pantera
Pantera
Pantera
AC/DC

[terpfan]

But you have to admit, most of the bands listed are no-names. And I also thought at first that it was who people felt were the top five, all time. Didn't realize it was just people's favs. Sorry for the confusion.

That makes a little more sense.

Although its definitely a little unfair to consider any band you personally havent heard of a "no name." You havent exactly demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of music.

[Bubble Screen]

That makes a little more sense.

Although its definitely a little unfair to consider any band you personally havent heard of a "no name." You havent exactly demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of music.

Well, I meant no-name as in most people probably haven't heard of half the bands listed in this thread. All the 15 bands I listed are pretty much all top 100 bands (all time).

[terpfan]

Well, I meant no-name as in most people probably haven't heard of half the bands listed in this thread. All the 15 bands I listed are pretty much all top 100 bands (all time).
I figured that but I'm just saying that I dont think that should automatically discount them for a thread about favorite bands (or best bands for that matter).

A whole thread where people just list the same 20 bands over and over wouldnt be terriblly interesting anyway.

[PokerPacker]

Well, I meant no-name as in most people probably haven't heard of half the bands listed in this thread. All the 15 bands I listed are pretty much all top 100 bands (all time).

Personally, I prefer listing lesser known bands if only to broaden people's horizons (though in my case, I just happen to like them much better. I'm really picky about my music and most bands in general, not to mention well known ones, don't do it for me). I posted my exact list in another forum (I copy/pasted it from there to here) and I had one person who had never heard of them (except dragonforce as they are no longer unknown to the masses) and he responded like so:
"I have never heard of any of these bands (except Dragonforce) but I looked them all up, and I can say that you have influenced my musical tastes".

THAT is what I think music threads should be about.

edit: Its also nice when two people both listen to a lesser known band because then you KNOW that that other person has similar taste as you can you can exchange other bands.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

Ok, now I've never heard of Filter, Stabbing Westward or Jack's Mannequin. But I do like 'Second Chance' from Shinedown. And, I think, 'Not Meant to Be' by Theory of a Deadman. Both are pretty cool songs.

:slap:

So basically it's not "no-name bands" that you are referring to. It's everything that isn't classic rock or top 40 :laugh:

[MLSKINS]

1.POD
2.Earth Wind and Fire
3.Linkin Park
4.System Of A Down
5.Backyard

Being from DC, I had to throw a go-go band in there.

[Mr. Grundle]

I get hooked on certain albums more than bands themselves, and I'm hooked on the following ones lately:

Silverchair - Young Modern
Bullet for my Valentine - Scream Aim Fire
Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold
Alter Bridge - Blackbird
Chris Cornell - Scream
Opeth -Watershed

[Blackest Eyes]

I get hooked on certain albums more than bands themselves, and I'm hooked on the following ones lately:

Opeth -Watershed

That's a fantastic album to get hooked on. I think Opeth progressively gets better every album. Quite the opposite from a lot of bands.

[No Excuses]

Oh, woah, I didn't even notice Dream Evil there on your list at first. They're pretty damn awesome and can't wait until their next album comes out.

Yup, can't wait either. I was a bit disappointed when I found out that Gus G left the band because he was the main reason I listened to them, but they've been great without him too.

Another band I should have mentioned was Mastodon. I heard them a few years ago but kinda shrugged them of because of the singer. A friend had me listen to Leviathan and I've been hooked ever since. The guitar and drum work is simply amazing.


That's a fantastic album to get hooked on. I think Opeth progressively gets better every album. Quite the opposite from a lot of bands.

Blackwater Park is their best album IMO

[Stew]

Sevendust

Roots

Stone Temple Pilots

CCR

The Melvins

Honorable mention to: Rage Against the Machine, Alice in Chains, Guns N Roses, System of a Down, Chili Peppers.

[SpringfieldSkins]

1. Coldplay
2. The Beatles
3. Led Zeppelin
4. Nirvana
5. Ramstein, not really though.

[Blackest Eyes]

Blackwater Park is their best album IMO

BWP is my favorite Opeth album. It was actually the first one I heard all the way through.

[No Excuses]

BWP is my favorite Opeth album. It was actually the first one I heard all the way through.

Same here. I love all their albums but this one is just on a whole another level.

I also loved what they did with Deliverance/Damnation.

[Bubble Screen]

1. Coldplay
2. The Beatles
3. Led Zeppelin
4. Nirvana
5. Ramstein, not really though.


This is an excellent list, minus #5. But I think he is joking about them, anyway.:silly:

[PokerPacker]

Yup, can't wait either. I was a bit disappointed when I found out that Gus G left the band because he was the main reason I listened to them, but they've been great without him too.


Another band I should have mentioned was Mastodon. I heard them a few years ago but kinda shrugged them of because of the singer. A friend had me listen to Leviathan and I've been hooked ever since. The guitar and drum work is simply amazing.

Yeah, I hadn't discovered them until their 4th album was out, so Gus G was already gone. I hadn't realized he was in there until I started sniffing around to find out more about them. I was disappointed by the fact he was no longer with them, but noticed that their music didn't go downhill without him, which really is amazing. Really says something about the composing when you can lose one of the most talented guitarists currently out there and still put out songs just as good or even better than before.

As for Mastadon, I think I was also turned off to them by their vocals. I'll have to check out Leviathan and see if it gives me the same revelation.

[RammsteinSkins]

This is an excellent list, minus #5. But I think he is joking about them, anyway.:silly:...must be, he spelled it wrong.

[SpringfieldSkins]

...must be, he spelled it wrong.

Yeah... Ramstien, or however they are spelled, isn't in my top 5. They are good, no doubt. I couldn't think of a 5 so I just threw that one in there for ****s and giggles. Mostly giggles.

[kevin11]

I get hooked on certain albums more than bands themselves, and I'm hooked on the following ones lately:

Silverchair - Young Modern
Bullet for my Valentine - Scream Aim Fire
Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold
Alter Bridge - Blackbird
Chris Cornell - Scream
Opeth -Watershed You liked Scream Aim Fire?

I Love The Poison, but Scream Aim Fire had too much singing for my taste. I don't mind singing if he can actually sing, but their singer sounds more like a whiner. I will say that Waking the Demon and heart burst into flames are pretty good songs, though.

[kevin11]

1. Metallica.
2. Pantera
3. Lamb of God
4. August Burns Red
5. Five Finger Death Punch.


Anybody else think that you can't call yourself a hard rock fan if you hate old Metallica or pantera?

[PokerPacker]

1. Metallica.
2. Pantera
3. Lamb of God
4. August Burns Red
5. Five Finger Punch.


Anybody else think that you can't call yourself a hard rock fan if you hate old Metallica or pantera?

I don't even listen to them and I know they're Five Finger Death Punch.

[royallypwned]

anybody else think that you can't call yourself a hard rock fan if you hate old metallica or pantera?


pantera
pantera
pantera
pantera
ac/dc
;)

[kevin11]

I don't even listen to them and I know they're Five Finger Death Punch.
lol, Thank You. School is out, so my brain has died.

[STBonecrusher21]

1. Coheed and Cambria
2. Pink Floyd
3. Led Zeppelin
4. Iron Maiden
5. Queen

If I had to pick 5....

Still not so sure about #4 and #5 though...

[clietas]

Anybody else think that you can't call yourself a hard rock fan if you hate old Metallica or pantera?

No! I personally can't stand either of those bands. Mainly because of who their fronted by. Does that mean I don't like hard rock? Maybe.:D

[PokerPacker]

No! I personally can't stand either of those bands. Mainly because of who their fronted by. Does that mean I don't like hard rock? Maybe.:D

yeah, I don't believe in one-size-fits-all when it comes to music.

[HighOnHendrix]

yeah, I don't believe in one-size-fits-all when it comes to music.

Hell, one size might not even fit the same person after a certain amount of time. I used to listen to rap almost exclusively. I can barely stand it now. It's better than country, but that's not saying much.

[Muskrat]

1. Rush
2. Powerman 5000
3. Dropkick Murphys
4. Mighty Mighty Bosstones
5. Rancid

Others that rotate in include:
AC/DC
Journey
Rob Zombie
Breaking Benjamin
Van Halen
Heart (love her voice)
Boston
Arctic Monkeys

I'm wondering if I should give Rammstein a try..given all the love you guys are giving...

[royallypwned]

Where's Matthew Stafford on that list?:silly:
****!!!! :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :(

edited list, in no particular order:

Pantera
Matthew Stafford
Pantera
Matthew Stafford
Pantera w/Matthew Stafford as lead singer

:cool:

[stickyshooZ]

Hah, quacky ES is at it again.

[Toe Jam]

1. Green Day
2. Skillet
3. Metallica
4. Papa Roach
5. The Fray

[stickyshooZ]

Pantera
Pantera
Pantera
Pantera
AC/DC
Where's Matthew Stafford on that list?:silly:

[royallypwned]

Where's Matthew Stafford on that list?:silly:
****!!!! :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: :(

edited list, in no particular order:

Pantera
Matthew Stafford
Pantera
Matthew Stafford
Pantera w/Matthew Stafford as lead singer

:cool:


edit: gotta love it how this same post is also above yours. :rotflmao:

[stickyshooZ]

Hah, quacky ES is at it again.

[Hunny]

My list is kind of scattered and a bit silly, but to each his own, right?

1. Hanson
(Pure teenybopper nostaligia. I was uber obsessed.)

2. Smashing Pumpkins
(The ultimate 90's Alt. band. Loved 'em, own all the albums.)

3. One Republic
(Totally girly, and a bit embarassing. But his voice is killer live and he knows how to make a girl swoon. Haha.)

4. Rat Pack
(Not really a band, but I love,love,love Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Any sort of lounge or swing music from that era I love.)

5. Kings of Leon
(New obesession. Whaaaat? =P)

Honorable Mention:
Filter, The Wallflowers, GooGoo Dolls, Eve 6, Radiohead, Better than Ezra, Soundgarden, ACE OF BASE!! (haha).. love 90's music.

[RammsteinSkins]

4. Rat Pack
(Not really a band, but I love,love,love Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Any sort of lounge or swing music from that era I love.)Awesome. You win 1,000 points! :silly:

Time to update my list, bold stays the same.

1. Rammstein
2. Disturbed
3. The Rat Pack
4. Lamb Of God
5. Killswitch Engage/Metallica

[gortiz]

Tool
Rage
Seether
Live
Godsmack

Grateful Dead
Led Zeppelin
Allman Brothers
Rolling Stones
Radiohead

[Bubble Screen]

My list is kind of scattered and a bit silly, but to each his own, right?

1. Hanson
(Pure teenybopper nostaligia. I was uber obsessed.)

2. Smashing Pumpkins
(The ultimate 90's Alt. band. Loved 'em, own all the albums.)

3. One Republic
(Totally girly, and a bit embarassing. But his voice is killer live and he knows how to make a girl swoon. Haha.)

4. Rat Pack
(Not really a band, but I love,love,love Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Any sort of lounge or swing music from that era I love.)

5. Kings of Leon
(New obesession. Whaaaat? =P)

Honorable Mention:
Filter, The Wallflowers, GooGoo Dolls, Eve 6, Radiohead, Better than Ezra, Soundgarden, ACE OF BASE!! (haha).. love 90's music.

Wow. That IS all over.:silly:...Only Smashing Pumpkins song I like is 1979.

One Republic? Only like two of theirs. Apoligize is really good. But I think Timbaland makes that song. Stop and Stare is ok, too.

I'm with ya on Kings of Leon. I just got into them, too. I really like "Use Somebody". I like their sound. I'm gonna have to check into more of their songs.

Wallflowers? About the only thing I remember from them is "One Headlight". Pretty good song. I used to really like Goo Goo Dolls. But my interest in them has waned over the years. But they do have alot of good songs, I must admit. I think I might have one Better than Ezra song on my iPod.

The rest of that, though? Hanson? Seriously?...:laugh:

[McD5]

The Cure
New Order
Frank Sinatra
Dire Straits
Rod Stewart

[HighOnHendrix]

Wow, the double post stuff is still going on, I see. Good stuff in this thread.

[Baculus]

The Greatful Dead
The Bad Brains / HR
Allman Brothers
Bob Marley
Dire Straits

Since we can rotate them in ;)

Rush
Bella Fleck
Phish
Sick of it All

Mostly now a days I find myself listening to country.

(only 5 is tough, I could have thrown in Rush, Sick of it All, Bella Fleck)

That's a pretty good list! :D

[Mufumonk]

Wow. That IS all over.:silly:...Only Smashing Pumpkins song I like is 1979.

One Republic? Only like two of theirs. Apoligize is really good. But I think Timbaland makes that song. Stop and Stare is ok, too.

I'm with ya on Kings of Leon. I just got into them, too. I really like "Use Somebody". I like their sound. I'm gonna have to check into more of their songs.

Wallflowers? About the only thing I remember from them is "One Headlight". Pretty good song. I used to really like Goo Goo Dolls. But my interest in them has waned over the years. But they do have alot of good songs, I must admit. I think I might have one Better than Ezra song on my iPod.

The rest of that, though? Hanson? Seriously?...:laugh:

Shocking to me since the only 2 songs I've ever heard from Kings of Leon (Use Somebody, Sex on Fire) sound like B-side knockoffs from MCatIS.

[Sandman69]

1) Led Zeppelin
2) Pink Floyd
3) The Beatles
4) Black Sabbath
5) Alice In Chains and/or Pearl Jam


Damn 5 is hard. I think 4 and 5 could be swapped around with a couple others perhaps... but 1 - 4 are a lock!

[cuchip703]

U2, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Live, The Stones, AC/DC, The Cult, Gun's N Roses, The Who, Otis Redding, The Police, Rage, Green Day, Drivin' N Cryin', Pearl Jam, Bob Marley....in no particular order.

[Fan_N_SoCal]

1. Iron Maiden

A distant 2nd

2. Pink Floyd
3. Queensryche
4. Dragonforce
5. Linkin Park

[#98QBKiller]

1. Slayer
2. The Clash
3. Sublime
4. Pantera
5. Jimi Hendrix

[USS Redskins]

1. The Beatles
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Stone Temple Pilots
4. The Ramones
5. The Replacements
(Tie for next: Live/Collective Soul/Rush/Van Halen)

[jaxskins]

1. Metallica
2. Pantera
3. AC/DC
4. Breaking Benjamin
5. Tool

Breaking Benjamin made my list because I saw them Live in Jacksonville at Planet fest and they rulled the show and have been hooked on thier music since.

Other Notables:
Iron Maiden
Flotsam and Jetsam
Old Van Halen
Ozzy / Black Sabbath
Dream Theater

[SkinzFoLife]

AC/DC
New Order
Beastie Boys
Run DMC
The Specials

[Baculus]

It's so difficult to list my favorite bands, but here goes. BTW, the order is not important since I love all of these musical units:

-The Grateful Dead
-Iron Maiden
-Mastodon
-Gong
-Pink Floyd

Bands that are close behind this list:

-Led Zeppelin
-Clutch
-The Beatles
-The Church
-Tool

And Metallica. (I tried to keep it to another five. Tried and failed!)

[Bubble Screen]

Shocking to me since the only 2 songs I've ever heard from Kings of Leon (Use Somebody, Sex on Fire) sound like B-side knockoffs from MCatIS.

Honestly, I've only heard 'Use Somebody'. But I thought it was really good. That's why I wanted to check into more of their songs. To each their own.

[mantanaSoss89]

Top 5 as of right now:

Iron Maiden
Andy Timmons Band
Skid Row (first 2 albums)
Protest the Hero
Every Time I Die

[TheCool47]

At the moment...

Pink Floyd
Phoenix
Animal Collective
Four Tet
British Sea Power

[Enzo]

1) Pink Floyd
2) Alice in Chains
3) Metallica
4) Rolling Stones
5) Fleetwood Mac

[Mufumonk]

Honestly, I've only heard 'Use Somebody'. But I thought it was really good. That's why I wanted to check into more of their songs. To each their own.


I won't lie......it's a catchy song but it sounds like something Billy Corgan would have written when he was bored.




Breaking Benjamin made my list because I saw them Live in Jacksonville at Planet fest and they rulled the show and have been hooked on thier music since.

A friend of mine dragged me along to see them because "they are alot like Tool and Billy Corgan helped them work on guitar effects". I didn't realize I was going to see a Tool cover band. They played Sober and it was pretty embarrassing listening to him try and belt it out like MJK.

[Metalhead]

Hmm, my five...althought they do change from time to time, these are pretty much it:

1. Anaal Nathrakh
2. Carcass
3. Metallica
4. Fear Factory
5. Nasum

[willmb5]

Honestly, I've only heard 'Use Somebody'. But I thought it was really good. That's why I wanted to check into more of their songs. To each their own.

They're a damn good band and were on my top 5 asd well. I highly suggest checking out their stuff.

[#98QBKiller]

2. Carcass


Heartwork and No Love Lost are two of my favorite songs ever. The main riff from No Love Lost is awesome.

[RiggosMohawk]

Foo Fighters
Shinedown
New Pornographers
Silversun Pickups
Green Day

[Metalhead]

Heartwork and No Love Lost are two of my favorite songs ever. The main riff from No Love Lost is awesome.

Oh yeah! The entire Heartwork album is epic, some may even say perfection.

[Muzzah]

AC/DC
Faith No More
Godsmack
Killswitch Engage
Boy Sets Fire

[RammsteinSkins]

I'm bored so I decided to dig up something from the archives. Pretty cool how much my music has changed in a few months.

1. Rammstein
2. System Of A Down
3. Slayer
4. Dream Theater
5. The Statler Brothers

[royallypwned]

Mine hasn't changed one bit.

Pantera
Pantera
Pantera
Pantera
Pantera

[RammsteinSkins]

Mine hasn't changed one bit.

Pantera
Pantera
Pantera
Pantera
PanteraNo Matt Stafford?

[royallypwned]

No Matt Stafford?

If he played the guitar and sang me sweet lullabies, he would be on the list.

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/serenade.gif

[RammsteinSkins]

I didn't know Pantera sang lullabies.

[SpringfieldSkins]

OK, since I didn't do this back then... I'll do it now.


1. The Beatles
2. Led Zeppelin
3. The Who
4. Nirvana
5. Coldplay

[Chopper Dave]

In no particular order (also, at this moment, because god knows it's shifted over time):

-The Beatles
-Radiohead
-Arctic Monkeys
-Bob Dylan
-The Strokes

[turtle]

My cousin is the lead singer of primal fear. Met with him in austin yesterday. Awesome Band.

[cyfar]

1. Alice In Chains (new material included)
2. Parliament Funkadelic
3. Opeth
4. Korn ( i know i know they are horrible now but i love their bassist's style)
5. Radiohead

Honorable mention: Muse is slowly making it way into my list.


1. Metallica.
Anybody else think that you can't call yourself a hard rock fan if you hate old Metallica or pantera?
I love old Metallica, it's the new stuff that I'm coming to grips with lol

[STBonecrusher21]

Led Zep
Pink Floyd
Free
Thin Lizzy
Cactus or Rory Gallagher

[Predicto]

Talking Heads
The Beatles
The Specials
The Ramones
Violent Femmes

[thebluefood]

This list changes about as often as my top five favorite movies:
1.) The Who
2.) The Beatles
3.) Chicago Transit Authority (while Kath was still alive)
4.) Queen
5.) Sly and the Family Stone

Honorable mention: The Roots.

[Sticksboi05]

A top 5 is tough but 5 of my favorites are:

The Beatles
Led Zeppelin
Foreigner and Boston for AOR
Van Halen (DLR era)

There's too many.

[Mr. Sinister]

OK, since I didn't do this back then... I'll do it now.


1. The Beatles
2. Led Zeppelin
3. The Who
4. Nirvana
5. Coldplay



Coldplay ROCKS! White Shadows is one of my most favorite songs of all time.

[ArmchairRedskin]

I don't have 5 favorites for right now.

My all time list goes something like this

Nirvana
Tool
The Cure
System of a Down
Depeche Mode

[PokerPacker]

My cousin is the lead singer of primal fear. Met with him in austin yesterday. Awesome Band.

Really? I actually kinda like some of their stuff, and I'm very particular when it comes to vocals. Pretty awesome.

[Doozinbrah]

Stone Temple Pilots
NIN
Deftones
The Allman Brothers
Pet Shop Boys

[HEavyJumbo85]

Brand New
Jawbreaker
Pearl Jam
Steve Miller Band
The Strokes

[RammsteinSkins]

I love when my threads get randomly bumped.

1. Rammstein
2. Dream Theater
3. Rush
4. Tool
5. Slayer

[TV aka TeeVeli aka BAMBAM30]

ac/dc
red hot chilli peppers
nirvana
avenged sevenfold
guns n' roses

in no particular order

[MaddogCT]

KISS
Pink Floyd
INXS
Queen
Rush
Led Zeppelin
AC/DC
White Zombie
Tribe (Boston band cira 1992 - members went on to made Thief and Guitar Hero video games)

Listening to right now:
Buddy Guy (Damn Right!)
RATT ("Lack of communication" has one of the best opening riffs ever. :) )
U2 (Under a Blood Red Sky-un edited)
Living Colour (Elvis is Dead)
Art of Noise (how rapid?)
Evenesense (Going Under)

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[fullnelson9999]

For me, to enter Top 5 status you have to be amazing live.

1. THE WHO!
2. Foo Fighters
3. RHCP
4. Queen
5. The Neptunes

and an honorable mention: blink 182.

[drtdrums]

1. Tool
2. Karnivool
3. The Butterfly Effect
4. Dead Letter Circus
5. Hurt

If we're doing all time, the first two are the same, the last three are:
3. Soundgarden
4. Smashing Pumpkins
5. Gun to my head, I probably have to go Living Sacrifice.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

The Beatles; Springsteen and the E Street band; Oasis; Beach Boys, all in no particular order; then I'm tied between Bon Jovi, Nirvana and Queen to complete a top 5.

Hail.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

1) Rush
2) Led Zeppelin
3) Tool
4) Van Halen
5) Rage Against the Machine

[ixcuincle]

Foreigner
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Chicago
Van Halen
The Beatles

[turtle]

Really? I actually kinda like some of their stuff, and I'm very particular when it comes to vocals. Pretty awesome.

Yep, they are from germany. They sounded awesome for sure. I got his newest cd and had the band sign it.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

A year ago....


1. Rise Against
2. Emery
3. Street Sweeper Social Club
4. 32 Leaves
5. Anberlin

Now....

1. 30 Seconds to Mars
2. Angels and Airwaves
3. Rise Against
4. Travie McCoy
5. Blink 182

Honorable mention: Eminem

[USS Redskins]

Beatles
Zeppelin
Stone Temple Pilots
Van Halen
Ramones

Have to give an tie somewhere in there to the Replacements, Live, Fuel & Rush

[81+83+84=Posse]

Clutch
The Black Crowes

That's pretty much it.

[hawgboy]

In no particular order...
1. Interpol
2. Iron Maiden
3. Pink Floyd
4. Drive By Truckers
5. The Bled

Honorable mentions: Atreyu, W.A.S.P., Gojira, Tool...my tastes are all ove the board.

[hawgboy]

Tribe (Boston band cira 1992 - members went on to made Thief and Guitar Hero video games)

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Thief: Deadly Shadows is the greatest X-Box game ever IMO, I wish they'd make another.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

1. Woody Herman and His Orchestra
2. Count Basie and His Orchestra
3. Nelson Riddle Orchestra
4. The Skatalites
5. Bring Me The Horizon

[hawgboy]

1. Woody Herman and His Orchestra
2. Count Basie and His Orchestra
3. Nelson Riddle Orchestra
4. The Skatalites
5. Bring Me The Horizon

Would Cab Calloway merit an honorable mention?

[Sticksboi05]

1. Woody Herman and His Orchestra
2. Count Basie and His Orchestra
3. Nelson Riddle Orchestra
4. The Skatalites
5. Bring Me The Horizon

I saw them live about three years ago at the Kennedy Center. Great band.

[Sticksboi05]

Would Cab Calloway merit an honorable mention?

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[CaptChaos86]

1. New Found Glory
2. The Clash
3. Screeching Weasel
4. Patent Pending
5. The Ramones

[MassSkinsFan]

I saw them live about three years ago at the Kennedy Center. Great band.

They're great guys too - did a leg of a Europe tour with them in 97 and got to know them pretty well. That was back before the two founding tenor saxers passed. They still kick ass though. Lloyd Knibb is an amazing drummer!

[MassSkinsFan]

This is always changing.

Right now:

Devo (new album out today!)
The Spinto Band
Electric Six
The Bags (from Boston - not LA's Bags - their song "Caveman Rejoice" is in Guitar Hero)
The Bluetones

It'll all change in 3 weeks.

[Sticksboi05]

Whip It is one damn catchy song.

[thebluefood]

Great song; but not even Devo's best. You gotta love nerd rock. :D

[LApunkrocker72]

My five are:

1. The Beatles
2. The Clash
3. X
4. Devo
5. Bad Religion

If you're a fan of great rock n'roll, I definitely recommend Devo's first three albums: Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo, Duty Now for the Future, and Freedom of Choice.

[Sticksboi05]

My five are:

1. The Beatles
2. The Clash
3. X
4. Devo
5. Bad Religion

If you're a fan of great rock n'roll, I definitely recommend Devo's first three albums: Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo, Duty Now for the Future, and Freedom of Choice.

Willllld Thinggggggg. Their version was better than the original. Definitely the right one to use in Major League.