Most Popular Western Music Bands Ranking [2025]

Trends repeat themselves.

It’s only natural that things that were popular long ago are adopted again in the present as something “new.”

But that doesn’t mean time stands still.

When the feelings unique to artists living in each era merge with the accumulated history of music, something truly “new” is created in the fullest sense.

This time, we’ll introduce popular Western bands in a ranking format.

Playlist

Most Popular Western Music Bands Ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		An anthem of encouragement that gives you the courage to chase your dreams.
2	Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis		Oasis classic “Wonderwall” inspires people
3	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		A rock sound brimming with a strong message and a sense of speed…
4	Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana		Nirvana’s iconic song depicting anger at society and a sense of alienation
5	Viva La VidaColdplay		The grand kingly sorrow of Coldplay
6	Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses		The classic song “Sweet Child O’ Mine”
7	I DON’T WANT TO MISS A THINGAerosmith		Aerosmith’s smash-hit love song
8	Basket CaseGreen Day		Even though 30 years have passed since its release...
9	HappierMarshmello ft. Bastille		A parting drawn from wishing for a loved one’s happiness…
10	NumbLinkin Park		The alternative rock scene of the 2000s…
11	JumpVan Halen		The totally 80s-as-heck synthesizer in the intro...
12	Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple		Deep Pu… released in 1972
13	Master Of PuppetsMetallica		It begins with an odd-meter riff and moves into a lyrical development in the middle…
14	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		…the most well-known overseas rock band in Japan…
15	Stairway To HeavenLed Zeppelin		The Red ... released in November 1971
16	Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles		Eagles, the legendary country rock band
17	RoundaboutYES		Promoting the appeal of progressive rock masterpieces through anime
18	Eagle Fly FreeHelloween		The Appeal of the Halloween Classic “Eagle Fly Free”
19	Wouldn’t It Be NiceThe Beach Boys		A classic song that sings of the pure love of youth
20	Comfortably NumbPink Floyd		The innovative rock band that Britain is proud of, Pin…
21	Back in BlackAC/DC		AC/DC’s classic song “Back in Black”
22	The TrooperIron Maiden		New …, born in the UK in the 1980s
23	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		A masterpiece by The Police: a sweet melody with morbid lyrics
24	Breaking The LawJudas Priest		Judas Priest’s classic song “Breaking the Law”
25	With Or Without YouU2		U2’s signature song, a love song that hit No. 1 in the US
26	BelieverImagine Dragons		A track characterized by a powerful, heavy beat. Anguish…
27	Take On Mea-ha		Vivid melodies and warmth of the synthesizer…
28	More Than WordsExtreme		A moving love song by Extreme
29	Bring Me to LifeEvanescence		The innovative musical world of Evanescence
30	(SIC)Slipknot		A large number of members each wearing different masks…
31	Best Of YouFoo Fighters		An American alternative rock band...
32	medicineBring Me The Horizon		A melody brimming with speed and a loud, powerful sound...
33	(I Can’t Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones		A song that represents the rock scene of the 1960s…
34	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		Depicting the pain of heartbreak alongside graceful piano melodies…
35	To Be With YouMr. BIG		Mr. Big is a technically proficient and inspiring rock band.
36	Welcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance		It opens with a piano melody and gradually becomes grand…
37	You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive		The classic song by Dead or Alive
38	Mr. BrightsideThe Killers		In the 2000s, the Killers’ classic songs resonate in the heart.
39	Through the Fire and FlamesDragonForce		DragonForce, in the world of power metal...
40	Need You NowLady Antebellum		A song released by Lady Antebellum in 2009 that centers on loneliness and won a Grammy Award in 2011.
41	Angel Of DeathSLAYER		From its aggressive sound, extreme me…
42	B.Y.O.BSystem Of A Down		Anger at the Iraq War and a Wish for Peace
43	The Final CountdownEurope		Classical arrangements and high-pitched vocals…
44	Guerrilla RadioRage Against The Machine		Sharp rap and heavy so... with a socially conscious message
45	Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys		Arctic Monkeys’ classic, Single-Minded Devotion
46	Making Love To MorganLimp Bizkit		New song from Limp Bizkit!
47	Eternal FlameThe Bangles		A classic by The Bangles, a masterpiece that sings of true love.
48	My GenerationThe Who		The Who’s revolutionary rock anthem
49	Sunshine of your loveCream		Longing for a reunion with my beloved, like waiting for the break of dawn...
50	Purple HazeThe Jimi Hendrix Experience		Jimi Hendrix Experience is...
51	Born To Be WildSteppenwolf		60 years that symbolize the spirit seeking freedom and adventure…
52	ParanoidBlack Sabbath		Black Sabbath, pioneers of metal music
53	The ReasonHoobastank		A moving song about admitting mistakes and hoping to mend a relationship
54	PhotographNickelback		Canada’s representative rock band, Nickelba…
55	The Only ExceptionParamore		While burdened with distrust of love, yet with a single exception…
56	Block Rockin’ BeatsThe Chemical Brothers		The Chemical Brothers’ innovative music
57	Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes		Rock in agony, an unyielding rebellious spirit
58	What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction		A moving piece featuring One Direction’s famous hit
59	This Will Be Our YearThe Zombies		A straightforward phrase like 'Starting from today'...
60	Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon		A refreshing dance track that depicts a summer encounter
61	Carry OnAngra		The power metal band from Brazil, Angr…
62	AfricaTOTO		Colorful music and a longing for the mysterious Africa
63	First Dateblink-182		A signature pop-punk song by Blink-182
64	The ReflexDuran Duran		A classic song by a British band that defined the MTV era
65	Heart Of GlassBlondie		Known as a leading figure of disco sound, ko…
66	It’s Not OverDaughtry		A brilliant depiction of the psychological state after a fight with one’s lover…
67	VolareGipsy Kings		One of France’s most iconic bands, the Gypsy…
68	Dr. FeelgoodMötley Crüe		An emblematic song of L.A. metal, a tale of addiction and pleasure
69	Holy Wars…The Punishment DueMegadeth		A signature song by the American metal band Megadeth...
70	I Fought The LawThe Clash		Sex Pistols、The Damn…
71	Cake By The OceanDNCE		Expressing passion and fun in funk-pop
72	Rock This TownStray cats		A song that revived neo-rockabilly
73	Like a StoneAudioslave		Chris Cornell’s poignant vocals and timeless classics
74	CelebrationKool and The Gang		A classic brimming with positive energy is a ma...
75	MIDI SURFTHE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS		A fusion of punk and digital, a shocking rock
76	Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang		In the cover by Boys Town Gang…
77	Do It AgainSteely Dan		Mr. Donald Fagen and Walter Be...
78	BirdlandWeather Report		Urban nights, the charm of jazz in full swing
79	I Want To Know What Love IsForeigner		Foreigner’s classic, a song of love and hope
80	Freak On a LeashKorn		As for bands like Rage Against the Machine...
81	Song 2Blur		Blur, the proud champion of Britpop that the UK boasts, is...
82	WalkPantera		A guitar riff with overwhelming heft and aggression...
83	Still WaitingSUM41		An anthem of the early-2000s pop-punk scene…
84	Take my handSimple Plan		Released in February 2008, Simple Pla…
85	My SharonaThe Knack		The signature song of the American rock band The Knack...
86	Soul SacrificeSantana		Summary (20 chars): Santana’s “Soul Sacrifice” is a captivating track featuring a compelling blend of bassline and low toms.
87	Blue MondayNew Order		The innovative music of New Order
88	West End GirlsPet Shop Boys		A British pop duo releases a classic song
89	DreamsThe Cranberries		The Cranberries’ captivating debut song
90	Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)The Offspring		A killer tune that’s perfect for the hot summer season, and…
91	We Will Rock YouQueen		Queen’s classic song expresses a powerful sense of hope for the future.
92	Original song		The appeal of Cosmo’s personal car lease commercials
93	Karma ChameleonCulture Club		A popular Western song made famous by NEC’s TV commercial
94	LaylaDerek and the Dominos		The powerful world of Mitsubishi commercials that portray adventures into the unknown
95	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		Refreshing with Hon-Kirin! A commercial featuring Alice Hirose and Yosuke Eguchi.
96	Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet		Make construction fun with a cordless vacuum pump
97	Open ArmsJourney		Elgrand commercial: power and an American-style production
98	Let It BeThe Beatles		The Beatles’ classic “Let It Be” resonates in the heart.
99	You Really Got MeThe Kinks		The TV commercial for the Nama Jokki Can: the deliciousness of the first sip.
100	Y.M.C.A.Village People		JO1 dances in school uniforms to promote a value student discount.