Top Bands of All Time

This is, in a way, an extension of my “Top Twelve CDs Of All Time” blog. I originally wrote that as an essay for my English Class, but the major problem was, i could only write about twelve. With the amount of music I listen to, this proved to be a great challenge and i decided to go back on my own and extend it. Yet again, i ran into the problem of ordering my favorite CDs and I just couldn’t bring myself to order my favorite CDs. I decided to list my favorite bands and their best CDs. This was much easier and stress free. This will be a continued post and more bands will be added as time goes on.

1) KoRn. (Nu Metal) There is no doubt in my mind that KoRn is my favorite band of all time. They always blow me away with their great writing and flawless performance. Their CDs are truly magnificent with power, anger, and hatred running deep into the lyrics. CDs to check out: “Take A Look In The Mirror”, “Issues”, “Follow the Leader”, “Korn”.

2) Bullet For My Valentine. (Emo/Screamo/Metal) Bullet For My Valentine is one of the greatest screamo bands of our era. Although they’re lead screamer had his tonsils removed, which limits his screaming ability, they are still as good as ever. They have an awesome guitar sound with guitar solos that even Eddy Van Halen would admire. They reappearing theme of frustration and the loss of a lover combined with the angry screaming creates an aw inspiring sound. CDs to check out: “The Poison”, “Scream Aim Fire”.

3)Bowling For Soup. (Rock) Classic high school band made popular. With songs all about lost relationships, girls, peer pressure, frustration with parents, and regular teen problems, Bowling For Soup is the perfect band for a high schooler. Simple guitar riffs makes it easy listening, but funny, meaningful, and relateable lyrics makes it great listening. CDs to check out: “Drunk Enough To Dance”, “A Hang Over You Don’t Deserve”

4) My Chemical Romance. (Emo/Hard Rock) With the bizarre but meaningful lyrics, great guitar riffs, and great singing, My Chemical Romance is a force to be reckoned with. CDs to check out: “I I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love”, “Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge”

5)Linkin Park. (Nu Metal) Powerful lyrics and sound makes Linkin Park as great as they are. They have a unique mix of guitar and keyboard as well as rap and rock/metal. They are one of the most relatable bands and also one of the most popular metal bands in the radio world. Cds to check out: “Meteora”, “Hybrid Theory”, “Minutes to Midnight”

6) Iron Maiden. (Metal) Iron Maiden is the main reason I started listening to British metal. With the oddly poetic yet political lyrics, they are some of the best song writers alive. They also make a unique guitar sound that makes them the most recognizable. CDs to check out: “Fear of the Dark”, “A Brave New World”

7) In Flames. (Screamo/Metal) In Flames has a power and rage that is constantly portrayed in their music. It is the perfect music to head-bang to whenever it is appropriate (which means always). CDs to check out: “Come Clarity”

 8.  Alice In Chains. (Grunge/Rock) Alice In Chains is one of the most inspirational bands ever. Their sound lives on through bands like Godsmack, KoRn, Staind, and many more. They created a sound that was all their own, and they made a good reputation for the Grunge Rock era. They are truly masters of their domain.