Recommended Western rock bands; popular overseas bands.
It’s a broad category, but this time we’re focusing on Western bands.
Among them, we’ve especially spotlighted rock.
It’s full of energy and has a unique appeal you won’t find in Japanese music.
Be sure to check it out.
I’m sure you’ll discover something new.
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Recommended Western rock bands. Popular overseas bands (1–10)
Take Me OutFranz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand is a band from Glasgow, Scotland.
Influenced by electroclash, a form of dance music that emerged in the late 1990s, they crafted a danceable band sound.
NumbLinkin Park
Formed when the members were students, this band has achieved such immense popularity that virtually no one is unfamiliar with them among overseas rock acts.
They have won the Grammy Award multiple times, and many bands started making music inspired by them.
While they incorporate a variety of musical elements and are often labeled as a nu-metal or mixture rock band, their sound can’t be contained by a single term.
In 2017, vocalist Chester Bennington passed away, a piece of news that shocked many fans.
With thoughts of him in their hearts, people are looking forward to the band’s new chapter.
Welcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance is a rock band from New Jersey, USA.
Although they deny it, they are widely recognized as an emo band.
Their music blends intense, punk-tinged sounds with elements reminiscent of grand, progressive rock.
Recommended Western rock bands. Popular overseas bands (11–20)
PsychosocialSlipknot
Slipknot is a nine-member heavy metal band formed in the United States, known for performing with all members wearing masks.
They debuted in 1999 and gained popularity with a sound that differs from previous heavy metal, blending a variety of genres.
MapsYeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah Yeah Yeahs are a band from New York, USA, who debuted during the height of the garage revival in 2000.
With the distinctive sensibilities of female vocalist Karen O, they’re a popular band known for their artful punk sound.
Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys is a garage and alternative rock band from England.
They made their debut in 2005, and with each album they evolve, covering everything from catchy, accessible pop songs to dark, groovy tracks.
Walk This WayAerosmith
Aerosmith debuted in 1973 as a hard rock band from the U.
S.
East Coast, which was unusual at the time.
This video features the song “Walk This Way” from their third album released in 1975, and it’s from when the hip-hop group Run-DMC covered the track in 1986—Aerosmith’s members participated in the recording and also appeared in the music video.