Masterpiece and hit songs by recommended Western bands from the 2000s
Bands have always energized the global music scene.
Among them, the bands of the 2000s were special, with many genres emerging that hadn’t existed before.
New styles from that era—like rap rock, which adds hip-hop elements to rock, and pop punk, which blends punk with pop—remain popular today as major genres.
In this article, we’ve picked out some of the key bands from the 2000s.
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2000s Recommended Western Bands’ Masterpieces and Hit Songs (41–50)
Don’t Look Back Into The SunThe Libertines
The Libertines are a garage rock band from London.
I clearly remember how they were promoted as the Clash of the 2000s.
They debuted in 2002, and it was shocking when they broke up at high speed about two years later, but they reunited in 2010.
Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes
Jack White and Meg White, the sibling duo and bass-less band The White Stripes.
There was a movement at the time called the garage revival, and they stood out prominently within it.
When it comes to their signature songs, it has to be Seven Nation Army!
Bring Me To LifeEvanescence
With their gothic metal sound, the band Evanescence became a trend in 2003.
Their debut album, featuring a striking close-up of vocalist Amy Lee on the cover, was a huge hit.
The lead single’s music video also drew a lot of attention, and they went on to win a Grammy Award.
AfterlifeAvenged Sevenfold
A five-piece metal band that continues to pursue new sounds with every release, Avenged Sevenfold’s track from their 4th album, “Avenged Sevenfold.” Among the songs on the album—many of which feature guest musicians—this is the only number recorded solely by the band.
The emotive twin-lead guitar intro riding a driving beat, the song structure propelled by full-throttle metal riffs, and the open, catchy melody in the chorus all convey a pop sensibility aimed at a wide range of listeners while preserving the cool essence of metal.
It’s a metal tune that showcases the band’s evolving, high-level musicianship.
Down From The SkyTrivium
The American heavy metal band Trivium released a song in September 2008 that vividly portrays war and humanity’s self-destructive nature.
It conveys the indiscriminate devastation and casualties caused by war, as well as the threat of nuclear conflict, all set against a crushing sonic backdrop.
Dynamic shifts in tempo, along with a vocal approach that weaves melodic choruses and growls, amplify the impact of its message.
Featured on the album Shogun, the track underscored the band’s musical maturation.
Its powerful performance and melodic elements blend seamlessly, making it a fan favorite that fosters a strong sense of unity at live shows.
It’s a perfect song for listeners seeking a weighty metal sound paired with a socially conscious message.
Tears Don’t FallBullet For My Valentine
Bullet For My Valentine is a post-hardcore band that emerged during the emo and screamo boom of the 2000s.
This track, one of the popular songs from their 2005 debut album, is a piece that tightly encapsulates their musical style.
This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms RaceFall Out Boy
A song by Fall Out Boy, one of the most popular pop-punk bands that debuted in the 2000s.
Featured on their third album, Infinity on High, it immediately grabs your ear from the opening with a simple yet tight arrangement built on a hooky, chromatic melody and an off-beat rhythm.
In contrast, the chorus shifts the mood with a driving feel and catchy melody that instantly ramps up the energy.
It’s a track that showcases the band’s high potential, maintaining pop appeal even amid complex beat changes.