Best Alternative Bands
Arctic Monkeys
One of the first alternative bands to be discovered via the Internet, Arctic Monkeys are reaching the heights relying on their own strengths, without any major record label deals. Arctic Monkeys have entered top charts fairly recently and have already experienced loyalty of the fans, huge sales and world tours.
Pearl Jam
This Seattle-based group is one of the most popular alternative bands with more than 60 million copies of their albums sold, 32 million of which were sold in the United States. The band performs since 1990 and never experienced a shuffle of the members, retaining the same musicians in the ranks.
Foo Fighters
Founded by Dave Grohl of Nirvana after the death of Kurt Cobain, Foo Fighters quickly gained the fame and were called one of the best alternative bands. The band has recorded 9 studio albums, all much loved and revered by the fans and critics. All albums combined have sold 30 million copies globally.
30 Seconds to Mars
Led by Jared Leto, the band joined the ranks of top alternative bands on its own, without relying on Leto’s popularity as an actor. Earning multiple certifications around the globe, their albums are full of quality and meaning as well as millions of fans begging the bands to visit their countries.
Pixies
While being considered average artists in the US, Pixies were named among the top alternative bands in the UK, mainland Europe and a number of other countries. They have broken up in 1993 but as their records were gradually increasing in popularity, Pixies reunited and are active to this day.
My Chemical Romance
Representative of the American alternative bands family, the group began the music career in 2001. The Black Parade, a 2006 albums was a major hit receiving double platinum status in the UK and is by far the biggest success of MCR. After a prolific career, the band broke up and no albums were released since that.
U2
Originating from Dublin, Ireland, U2 is known for their incorporation of multiple genres which now makes alternative bands to worship these guys. U2 manages to play different music and keep the same style thanks to vocals and guitar. Since 1976 they have released 13 studio albums and don’t look like stopping.
Fall Out Boy
Considered to be one of the best bands in the pop punk genre, Fall Out Boy produces high-quality content and cements its place in the history of music. They focus heavily on the lyrics and deliver a deep message. Famous artists do the covers of their songs to acknowledge the band’s legacy.
Linkin Park
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.
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