Best Modern Rock Bands

It took these guys only one album to prove that they are among the best modern rock bands. 4 years after the formation of the band, they reach huge popularity, all thanks to the Hybrid Theory, which was a true revelation for the critics and those who love a good sound. The band emerged with nu metal and alternative music and the album sold 11 million copies, reaching the Diamond status.

The band was pressured by the fans who wanted more of the same and Meteora came out in 2003, following the same metal pattern and gained huge popularity. Linkin Park started touring and headlining many festivals worldwide along with the most famous musicians. Minutes of Midnight was a big turn towards more classic rock sound and band members confessed that this is what they feel comfortable with. Next albums were even a bigger step towards a lighter sound which was controversial, yet the albums were selling magnificently. LP music featured in movies and games.

2017 for Linkin Park is known for the release of the seventh album of the group. It is notable that we will not hear heavy drums and riffs as we are used to. The guys have reached a point in their career when they can sing whatever they like and still have millions of supporters purchasing their albums, creating full artistic freedom for experimenting and trying out the new look of the band.

Which albums do you like the most? Would you prefer hearing old songs or more into the recent creations of Chester, Mike and Co? Share your opinion in the comment section created specifically for the Linkin Park.

A lot of supporters name these guys among the top metalcore bands, but this title is more connected to the beginning of their career. Rough vocals and percussion were changed to heavy metal and hard rock, widening the circle of listeners. The band is hugely popular among all generations and supports Metallica in their tours.

This Ontario-based band is the synonym for alt-rock and is among the best modern bands. Besides the distinct sound, the band is also famous for the previous vocalist Adam Gontier, whose voice was another landmark of a breakthrough in music that these Canadians have managed to pull off.

1997 is the year when Three Days Grace started their existence. First performing on underground stages in Canada, they quickly became famous in limited circles because the new vibes and experiments with a music that already had its laws. Grunge riffs and Gontier’s voice made the fans feel that specific tasty crunch. I Hate Everything About You hit the #1 spot in Canada and started a long series of singles that reached that height on charts. Their albums were acknowledged as platinum and double-platinum in some occasions. 3DG, starting as support band for more famous colleagues soon began touring and participating as the headliners of many festivals, along with Skillet and Seether.

2013 was the year of changes for 3DG, as Gontier announced his departure from the band. He has now started new band, named Saint Asonia, and performs separately. Matt Walst became the new lead singer of the band. This change was controversially received by the fans, as most of them miss the distinct voice of Adam and a huge migration of fans was recorded, pointing out that the vocalist is the defining part of any band.

What do you think about the band with the new vocalist? Let us know how you think the band should move on from their previous achievements and make Matt Walst the new idol for the diehard supporters.

One of the most popular modern rock bands, Breaking Benjamin is a Pennsylvania band that is known for its consistency and hard-rock, alternative metal sound. Formed by Benjamin Burnley in 1999 and getting its name by pure coincidence, originating from a comment of the microphone that Burnley managed to break. There is only one member who has been active since the early beginnings and it’s the founding father himself, Ben Burnley.

The group started as two friends performing covers of popular artists in clubs and pubs of Pennsylvania. Burnley was writing songs and music on his free time, but it never saw the world until the 2002. It was the debut album, “Saturate” and the next one after 2 years that made the band popular outside of their state and they commenced a tour with Evanescence. Wide popularity was quick to come as the guys were touring all over the US, releasing multi-platinum singles and albums.

The band postponed their activity in 2011 due to the health condition of Burnley and later trials with the vocalist on one side and two other members on another. Burnley won the case and acquired the right to all products connected with the name Breaking Benjamin and the brand itself and fired the musicians. After recruiting new members, the band continued their tours and recorded new album. Breaking Benjamin now discovers new lands, as they are visiting Ukraine for the first time and generally Europe for the second. This is a true indicator of a loyal fan base around the world due to stability when it comes to the style and music that band adopts.

These Oakland kings of punk rock are still kicking it. One of the top modern rock bands, a regular and a wanted visitor of Billboard music charts, Green Day stands out a big time when talking about punk. More than 30 years on stage, these golden oldies know what is good music and we love them for it.

Green Day are on the stage since 1986, when 14-year-old Billie Joe Armstrong assembled his friends into an underground band. Green Day was performing in the clubs and gaining popularity step by step. While the period from the birth of the band and up to 1994 was a moderate success with Billy and company were working their way up the rock ladder, the next two years are a pure breakthrough.

Green Day are signed by Reprise and release Dookie, a total hit, which has skyrocketed band’s success, sales, and overall popularity. Guys were on top of commercial summary as their rock machine was going at full speed. After a lengthy period of mediocre success, guys release American Idiot and enjoy a new income of fame, money, and listeners. An album that targeted politics and specifically President Bush simply could not go unnoticed, especially when a good music was backing it up.

Twelve studio albums, Grammy awards, millions of fans, all of the was earned by hard work and sweat on the stage. Green Day still are the kings of punk rock, not listening to anyone and singing about what they please.

Tell us what you think about the music of Green Day and how much are you waiting for the thirteenth album to come out! Share your favorite songs, concerts, lyrics and opinions in the comment box below.

Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry Kerch (drums). A few lineup changes followed, and the band's current lineup consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original members, with guitarist Zach Myers, and bassist Eric Bass.

It is one of the few modern rock bands that represent Christian rock and still stay on top of the waves of fame. The idea for the creation of the band came from the pastor of John Cooper and his wife Korey. The name represents the mixture of styles and the everlasting experiment of how their music should sound. Christian rock and metal are stated to be the main flow of the band, but hard, alternative rock and nu-metal tone is also a common thing in the songs of these guys.

Existing since 1996, Skillet has managed to produce 10 studio albums of the highest quality, staying true to the rock sound and style. Almost nothing changed in the vibe of their songs, except for the beard of Cooper. More than 20 years on stage, dozens of world tours, platinum and gold statuses for albums and songs, that’s how you describe Skillet in a few words.

Their talent attracts people who are far from religion by the quality of sound and the power of the message that is rarely religious. In fact, many songs leave the space for thoughts and their main goal is to make you draw parallels between your life and the events in the lyrics to make your own unique conclusion and to inspire every individual in a unique way. Their multiple major music awards indicate that perfectly well.

Which Skillet song is your favorite? Use the comment section below to tell us what you think about the band and the messages they are sending towards the audience.

One of English best modern bands and worldwide heroes of alternative rock, Muse has already cemented their place in the rock history. Their debut album came out in 1999, despite the band’s foundation in 1994. It took them whole five years to get this thing sorted out properly, defining the sound of the group and stating that they are not in the industry to be forgotten soon. Next album followed up in 2 years, continuing the music ideas of its predecessor and solidifying the band’s positions as one that takes British music to the global popularity.

Third album broke the record, as the first one to stay at the top of UK albums five times in a row. 2006 was the year of Supermassive Black Hole and further extension of international popularity. Introducing electronic and pop elements, the album reinstated the legacy of Depeche Mode and increased the number of people who were looking for the good music and discovered Muse.

Band’s trophy shelf includes two Grammy awards and many British ones as the sign of global recognition and appreciation of their music. The sound itself combines progressive metal, art rock and electronic touches. It is not a rare thing to hear symphonic orchestras in their songs that just indicate how big of a scale these guys are aiming for. Since the global audience discovered Muse, there was no shortage in those who desired to see them in their country, therefore the band is touring all over the world and promise to visit North America in a short time. Are you waiting for Muse to come to your city? Tell us in the comments!

These guys are definitely one of the most popular modern rock bands to take you to the other side. Long prolific career, never ending fame, and hype, original clips, RHCP are the titans of the industry. Operating since 1983, they are gurus of funk rock and never fail in delivering quality content to the listeners. Despite the normal process of aging, the Peppers are not looking like stopping their engines. Improvised live performances get us the feeling of a constant jam and the fun and joy the artist are experiencing are viral, spreading through the audience and filling the concert halls with a distinct energy, only possible for the RHCP.

Like most of the bands, they experienced a change of personnel, rotating the musicians if need be, but absolutely no result in the end quality can be spotted. One of the major blows to the team was the death of Hillel Slovak, aged 28. His drug addiction undermined his health and eventually, his heart stopped beating after an overdose. He hid his addiction from everyone and this was one of the reasons for not getting help in time.

RHCP received the global fame only in the 90s and have not disappeared from the music radars ever since. Producing iconic albums and singles, guys were conquering huge space in their fans’ hearts. The band has already left a huge legacy behind them and a whole generation of young adults who were born and raised under their music and artistic performances. Only Californication sold 16 million copies worldwide, let alone the combination of all other albums.

What do you think about the Chili Peppers and how long ago did you hear their first song? All of that and more can be discussed in the comment section for this band, right below.

Nirvana was an American rock band formed by singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Nirvana went through a succession of drummers, the longest-lasting being Dave Grohl, who joined the band in 1990. Despite releasing only three full-length studio albums in their seven-year career, Nirvana has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and important alternative bands in history. Though the band dissolved in 1994 after the suicide of frontman Kurt Cobain, their music continues to maintain a popular following and to inspire and influence modern rock and roll culture.

How do you distinguish a representative of top modern rock bands? 30 million album sales should help you out a little bit. These English guys from boys’ school showed the world how the real music should be played and became the gods to the music community. The artists themselves mentioned that the influence behind their music was rock, electronica, and even hip-hop. We will have to thank big artists of those styles for inspiring the Radiohead to achieve what they have already and presenting to us some of the best albums in history.

Thom Yorke, the lead vocalist, is the main person behind most of the lyrics and songs and he is the one who created magnificent stories that we still can’t get enough of. Releasing “Creep” in 1996 instantly made Radiohead a known band throughout the world and their third album only increased the popularity. This is the band that was quick to gain the fame and never lets it go, unlike many other quick-born stars, known by only one song. Radiohead guys pressed on and kept creating music that got people by their hearts.

Guys have produced 9 albums so far, collaborating with artists, producers, and orchestras. Top quality content is a deserved landmark of Radiohead and the iconic look of the band members. The sound that they manage to extract from their instruments is sometimes beyond comprehension and that is what we love about these Brits.

What do you think about this gem of alternative music? Are you a creep and a weirdo and not afraid to sing about that publically? Let the community know in the comments! We’re sure there are millions of those who will gladly share the feeling with you.

Papa Roach is one of the best modern rock bands to prove that you need only a little bit of talent, a dream and tons of hard work to become stars. Starting off as a chat about the music between people who barely knew each other, the band became a symbol of rock music for millions of fans. Guys were literally living on the stage, trying to perform anywhere they could, from schools to pubs and were slowly accepted by the younger community as the local rock stars. Jacoby and his crew were releasing demos and EPs independently, which had quite a response from the community, selling over 5,000 copies and even bigger potential, which the sound record companies soon acknowledged.

Papa Roach’s first big-label release, Infest, was a boom in the industry and it skyrocketed the team to the peak. The band was touring in the UK later that year, so it is easy to see how big of a leap this was. The album included famous Last Resort and other popular songs which made Warner Bros regret their decision of rejecting young guys from Vacaville.

The popularity never stopped dropping ever since. Tours with Limp Bizkit, main stage of the Ozzfest and many more prominent achievements were just a fraction of what the band was about to get next. Each next album sold crazily, each song was praised by the supporters.

This is how we know Papa Roach today - a band on a peak of popularity, with a distinct sound, lyrics, vocals and hits that never go old. What is your opinion about these Vacaville stars? Do you listen to their every song or just pick the one that has the most hype? Both picks are justified, so let us know what you think!

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. The band was founded in September 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray. After several lineup changes in its early years, the band settled on nine members for more than a decade: Corey Taylor, Mick Thomson, Jim Root, Paul Gray, Craig Jones, Sid Wilson, Shawn Crahan, Chris Fehn and Joey Jordison.

The best band ever, according to millions of young people, Coldplay is a British pop-rock band which has gained fame at the dawn of 21st century and stayed there since. Their music is meditating, uplifting and is set to encourage thoughts about one’s emotions. 80 million albums sold speak for themselves and leave no second thoughts.