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Recommendation of Western Rock: Recommended Foreign Rock Bands, Popular Bands

You still hear people say things like, “I listen to Japanese rock bands, but I’m not so good with Western music,” even today, when it’s easier than ever to listen online to music from any era and anywhere in the world from the comfort of your home.

There are many reasons for this, but it seems some people feel a hurdle simply because the lyrics aren’t in Japanese.

So this time, we’ll introduce recommended Western rock bands for those who are thinking of getting into Western rock.

From legendary big names to bands lighting up the 2020s, we’ve picked a diverse lineup to enjoy!

Playlist

Recommendation of Western Rock: Recommended Foreign Rock Bands, Popular Bands
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1eastCan’t StopRed Hot Chili PeppersRHCP established their own unique rock style.
2eastIf You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)The 1975The popular British rock band, The 1975
3eastDon’t Stop Me NowQueenQueen is the most beloved foreign band in Japan.
4eastSmells Like Teen SpiritNirvanaThe legend of grunge: Nirvana’s timeless allure
5eastLost in YesterdayTame ImpalaExpressing the extraordinary through psychedelic music
6eastHigh HopesPanic! At The DiscoPanic! At The Disco is easy to listen to.
7eastZITTI E BUONIMåneskinThe popular Italian band, Måneskin
8eastDance, DanceFall Out BoyFall Out Boy revolutionized the music scene.
9eastNumbLinkin ParkLinkin Park, a globally mega-hit band
10eastMiseryMaroon 5Maroon 5 is a captivating Western rock band.
11eastWonderwallOasisOasis, a British rock band that epitomized the 1990s
12eastParadise CityGuns N’ RosesA hard rock band with a scent of delinquency: Guns N’ Roses
13eastAmerican IdiotGreen DayGreen Day, the Ultimate Punk Rock Trio
14eastUnsaintedSlipknotSlipknot is innovative and shocking music.
15eastCreepRadioheadRadiohead is an innovative rock band.
16eastWhere To StartBullyBree, the new standard-bearer of grunge-style rock
17eastLivin’ On A PrayerBon JoviBon Jovi is a top band of the 80s.
18eastI Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISSA legendary rock band famous for its makeup
19eastHello, GoodbyeThe BeatlesThe appeal of the Beatles, the greatest music group of the 20th century
20eastSympathy For The DevilThe Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones, the legendary rock band
21eastVertigoU2U2 is a legendary band leading the music scene.
22eastA Pearl Necklace For Her MajestyCOLOUR OF FIREThe color that emerged from York in England…
23east100 Bad DaysAJRAJR, the inventive electronic music of three brothers
24eastIf I Sit Still, Maybe I’ll Get Out of HereTTNGThe appeal of TTNG, a UK post-rock band
25eastGraffiti On The TrainStereophonicsI want to share the band’s appeal with many people.
26eastDo I Wanna Know?Arctic MonkeysThe remarkable rise of a British rock band
27eastT-Shirt WeatherCirca WavesA song that evokes the freshness and bittersweetness of summer
28eastViva La VidaColdplayOasis is an important band in British music.
29eastDracula MountainLightning BoltThe essence of fierce rock, a live band of chaos
30eastLovefoolCardigansA 1990s rock band from Sweden
31eastHighway TuneGreta Van FleetGreta Van Fleet, a young rock band
32eastMoving OnJamesJames, a band from Manchester
33eastThe House That Heaven BuiltJapandroidsFrom Canada: the appeal of the fiery rock duo Japandroids
34eastHostage StampsAt The Drive-InA rock band that embodies the allure of Western music
35eastTo Be With YouMr. BIGPopular for members' super skills and emotive music
36eastStill WaitingSUM41World-renowned punk rock band from Canada
37eastChop Suey!System Of A DownThe music of System of a Down
38eastClub FootKasabianMisses global success after Oasis breakup
39eastWelcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical RomanceMy Chemical Romance, a leading band of emo rock
40eastCountry GirlPrimal ScreamPrimal Scream, a band of musical innovation
41eastFar Gone And OutThe Jesus and Mary ChainA rock band characterized by noise feedback
42eastBitter Sweet SymphonyThe Verve1990s bands that supported British rock
43eastPoisonAlice CooperA pioneer of rock who shocked audiences with horror-themed performances
44eastParanoidBlack SabbathThe originators of heavy metal, Black Sabbath.
45eastCharlemagneBlossomsI was captivated by Blossoms’ unique pop sensibility.
46eastLeave A TraceChvrchesTranslucent vocals, the catchy tune is the best!
47eastThe FlameCheap TrickLegendary rock band, Cheap Trick
48eastEverywhere You TurnLongwaveImpressed by the high-quality music videos on VEVO
49eastIn The Aeroplane Over The SeaNeutral Milk HotelShocking music from an acoustic rock band
50eastNever MeantAmerican FootballA band that had a significant influence on indie rock
51eastA Reason To FightDisturbedFrom Chicago, piercing to the essence of metal bands
52eastDo YouSpoonThe Appeal of American Pop Rock Bands
53eastmOBSCENEMarilin MansonMarilyn Manson, a heavyweight rock band with a dark worldview
54eastWaterslideCHONConvey the new appeal of prog.
55eastModern ActCloud NothingsA noteworthy indie rock band, captivating
56eastCity On The HillDesaparecidosThe band's vocalist has musical talent.
57eastThe TrooperIron MaidenThe masters of the metal world, Iron Maiden
58eastSeparate Ways (Worlds Apart)JourneyJourney: evolving from prog to pop
59eastHoppipollaSigur RósA fantastical and innovative post-rock band
60eastCome TogetherSpiritualizedA British rock band with an obsession for sound
61eastYoungblood5 Seconds of SummerAustralian rock band sees rising popularity
62eastWalk This WayAerosmithAerosmith, a world-famous monster rock band
63eastDon’t Wanna FightAlabama ShakesA band with amazing, incredible sound
64eastTwist of FateBad LieutenantStylish UK rock band
65eastLudensBring Me The HorizonA musically rich rock band from Sheffield
66eastSea DragonCovetComplex music, catchy guitar by Covet
67eastEnter SandmanMetallicaMetallica is the most popular rock band in the world.
68eastThunderstruckAC/DCAC/DC is a globally popular rock band.
69eastLongshotCatfish&the BottlemenSuccesses and Setbacks of an Indie Rock Band
70eastBurnDeep PurpleThe seminal hard rock band, Deep Purple
71eastPull Me UnderDream TheaterDream Theater, the champions of progressive metal
72eastMary Queen Of ScotseugeniusEugenius, Kurt’s idolized band
73eastMore Than WordsExtremeA rock band blending heavy metal and funk, popular for their classic hits
74eastWest CoastFIDLARPunk rock is a music that still lives on.
75eastSkylineFKJThe sophisticated music of the French band Fkj
76eastTalk You Out Of ItFlorida Georgia LineAward history of the country band and passion for music
77eastThe PretenderFoo FightersAfter Nirvana disbanded, Grohl formed Foo Fighters.
78eastStyleFoster The PeopleSignature songs and musical style of Foster the People
79eastMagazineHajkThe distinctive musicality of the Nordic band “Hajk”
80eastStep onHappy MondaysA representative band of the Manchester music scene
81eastVioletHippo CampusIndie band Hippo Campus brimming with youthful energy
82eastBelieverImagine DragonsImagine Dragons is a hugely successful band
83eastOnly HumanJonas BrothersThe rise and fall of a three-brother pop rock band
84eastYou’ll Never Find MeKornAn American heavy rock band characterized by deep bass
85eastFlickeringLapaluxLapalux’s music expresses sadness and loneliness.
86eastImmigrant SongLed ZeppelinLed Zeppelin is the greatest rock band.
87eastRollin’Limp BizkitLinkin Park's hip-hop metal
88eastThe Beautiful PeopleMarilyn MansonThe Shocking Musical World of Marilyn Manson
89eastEWIMoon HoochA jazz band with EDM elements, Moon Hooch
90eastBelovedMumford & SonsThe remarkable feat of the folk band Mumford & Sons
91eastUprisingMuseMuse is a rock band that plays a wide variety of music.
92eastSometimesMy Bloody ValentineMBV, the representative band of shoegaze
93eastBuilt To LastMêléeMelee is a polite melodic pop band.
94eastKickstart My HeartMötley CrüeA rock band that represents 80s LA metal
95eastBizarre Love TriangleNew OrderA post-punk band from Manchester
96eastHow You Remind MeNickelbackA rock band from Canada that captivates listeners.
97east(You Can Still) Rock In AmericaNight RangerAn 80s rock band from San Francisco
98eastCloserNine Inch NailsNine Inch Nails, a band with a richly textured and distinctive sound
99eastGREENS AND BLUESPixiesAn unconventional band's rock style
100eastAlivePearl JamPearl Jam, a representative of grunge music
101eastIf I Ever Feel BetterPhoenixPhoenix creates a new rock sound
102eastAnother Brick In The WallPink FloydA representative progressive rock band
103eastKilling In the NameRage Against The MachineRage Against the Machine, innovative rock
104eastBlitzkrieg BopRamonesPioneers of punk rock, the Ramones—innovative.
105eastRuby SohoRancidRancid, a legendary punk rock band
106eastIlluminationRollins BandBlack Flag, the hardcore innovator
107eastSmoothSantanaSantana’s Latin rock captivates the music world
108eastRepentlessSLAYERThe legendary thrash metal band, SLAYER
109eastShe SaidSundara KarmaCaptivating songs by a handsome band
110eastSevenSunny Day Real EstateEmotionally moving emo-style guitar music
111east20th Century BoyT-REXMarc Bolan's glam rock band T. Rex
112eastGérard BlastTOTORROI was moved by the band full of playfulness.
113eastRemedyThe Black CrowesA legendary blues rock band, still captivating after their reunion
114eastMy Name Is ThunderThe Bloody Beetroots + JETTwo bands merge, giving birth to a new sound
115eastLondon CallingThe ClashThe appeal of The Clash, a quintessential punk rock band
116eastFoolsThe DodosA distinctive acoustic-guitar-and-drums duo with rich musicality.
117eastF.C.P.R.E.M.I.X.The Fall of TroyA captivating indie progressive rock band
118eastClayThe GardenPraying Mantis Twins' Garage Punk
119eastThe Kids Aren’t AlrightThe OffspringThe Offspring are emblematic of 1990s punk rock.
120eastWho Needs YouThe OrwellsThe direct, straight-up music—the appeal of The Orwells
121eastName For YouThe ShinsA classic song by a band independent of Sub Pop
122eastReptiliaThe StrokesAn avant-garde rock band from New York
123eastWon’t Get Fooled AgainThe WhoAn innovative band that embodies the essence of punk
124eastSeeTychoTycho’s gentle music, a song that evokes scenery
125eastHarmony HallVampire WeekendA popular indie-pop band; their music is a must-listen.
126eastJumpVan HalenVan Halen, the legendary rock band
127eastSay It Ain’t SoWeezerWeezer’s ’90s albums influenced Japanese music.
128eastSuperpositionYoung The GiantA multinational indie rock band is active
129eastMiddle SeaYuckYuck’s music is edgy yet sparkling.
130eastbrokenlovelythebandCharming music from an indie pop band
131eastChlorinetwenty one pilotstwenty one pilots is a globally popular band
132eastHotel CaliforniaThe EaglesEagles, the classic song “Hotel California”
133eastSeven YearsSaosinThe captivating voice of the vocalist, Anthony
134eastSurfin’ USAThe Beach Boys
Surfin' USAThe Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are a representative band of West Coast rock.
135eastSong 2BlurDamon is a talent in the music world.
136eastStar SignTeenage FanclubA master of guitar rock, showcasing textbook-perfect music.
137eastDon’t Look Back Into The SunThe LibertinesThe appeal of British-style indie rock