Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will get you pumped just by listening.
There are foreign bands with irresistibly captivating sounds you can hardly hear in Japan! From powerful, energetic vocals and satisfyingly heavy sound production to dynamic stage performances—there’s no way to sum it all up in a single phrase.
This time, based on reliable feedback from music fans submitted to our site, we researched popular Western bands.
Among them, we carefully selected especially well-regarded rock bands—both classic and contemporary—along with their staple songs.
If that’s your thing, be sure to check it out!
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Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that instantly hype you up just by listening (41–50)
BREADFANBUDGIE
A Welsh trio of second-tier heavy rock that even covered Metallica.
Produced by the same Roger Bain as Black Sabbath, their heaviness rivals Sabbath’s and is so powerful you wouldn’t believe they’re just a trio.
“Budgie” means a budgerigar (parakeet).
Everything countsDepeche Mode
They were a band that could only be described in one word: stylish.
With an unmistakably London vibe, the members were clad head-to-toe in black leather, all of them good-looking, and their techno-rock sound driven by synthesizers and keyboards was incredibly cool.
They even sent the young women of Japan into a frenzy.
BelieverImagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons is a four-piece rock band from the United States, known for their driving melodies and powerful vocals.
They debuted in 2012 and have released a string of hits, including “Radioactive” and “Demons.” Their talent has been recognized worldwide, winning the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, among other honors.
Their live shows electrify venues with performances that draw the audience in.
In 2015, they achieved major success by attracting 320,000 attendees on their U.
S.
tour.
With energetic sounds and lyrics that resonate, they’re a recommended band for times when you want to fire yourself up or boost your motivation!
Just A GirlNo Doubt
No Doubt is a rock band led by vocalist Gwen Stefani.
While their appeal lies in ska-punk and pop songs, their track “Just a Girl” also carries an alternative rock flavor.
They’re perfect for anyone who loves rock bands with female vocals, and you can also enjoy her intense performances and fashion.
Their diverse catalog—ranging from reggae-influenced tracks to classic ska-punk—is another draw, and it’s fun to listen through their albums by era.
Blitzkrieg BopRamones
Formed in New York in the 1970s, the Ramones are known as pioneers of punk rock.
Their debut album, “Ramones,” is highly regarded as a cornerstone of punk.
Composed of short, fast songs, their music is simple yet packs a powerful punch.
Until their breakup in 1996, they performed 2,263 shows over 22 years, maintaining a relentless pace of activity.
In 2002, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in recognition of their achievements.
The Ramones’ music overflows with energetic, straightforward appeal.
They’re recommended not only for fans of punk rock, but also for anyone who wants to experience the roots of rock.
All or NothingSmall Faces
Among mod bands, they were the coolest of the cool.
Steve Marriott passed away young, but he was just too cool.
Both their sound and their image were incredibly stylish, with a level of cool that no one could easily imitate.
Lust For LifeIggy Pop
A figure that shines brilliantly in music history as a pioneer of punk rock.
American-born Iggy Pop has been delivering revolutionary shocks to the music scene since The Stooges—the proto-punk band he formed in 1967.
With unpredictable, extreme performances and a distinctive voice, he captivates audiences and is also known as the originator of stage diving.
His creative partnership with David Bowie produced landmark albums such as The Idiot and Lust for Life, which left an indelible mark on rock history.
He received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 as a member of The Stooges.
From garage rock to electronic music, his genre-defying versatility represents the true essence of an artist brimming with rebellious spirit.