Recommended Western rock bands; popular overseas bands.

BanquetBloc Party

Bloc Party – Banquet (Official Music Video)

Bloc Party is a band from London, England.

With a post-punk, new wave sound, they have fans across a range of scenes—from people who like techno and dance music to punk enthusiasts.

They’re a rock band that even those who aren’t into heavier sounds can enjoy.

HoloceneBon Iver

Bon Iver – Holocene – Official Video

Bon Iver is an American folk-rock band that debuted in 2008.

Their second album, Bon Iver, Bon Iver, released in 2011, debuted at number two, and they won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2012, while the album itself won Best Alternative Music Album.

The FlameCheap Trick

Cheap Trick – The Flame (Official Video)

It’s been half a century since Cheap Trick, the legendary American rock band, formed in 1973.

With their distinctive sound that fuses British pop and hard rock, they’ve continued to captivate countless fans.

Their live album Cheap Trick at Budokan, released in Japan in 1978, became a worldwide hit, and the single I Want You to Want Me reached No.

7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

They went on to release numerous classics, including The Flame, which hit No.

1 in the U.

S.

With their energetic stage performances and innovative musicality, they’ve had a major influence on later metal and alternative bands.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to fully experience the appeal of Western rock.

Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

Since their debut in 2000, the British band Coldplay has continued to produce masterpieces.

Every album they have released since their debut album has been a massive hit.

Their music features many beautiful, melodic songs, and lyrics that express emotions in a more feminine way—one of the reasons for their popularity.

Pull Me UnderDream Theater

Dream Theater – Pull Me Under [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Dream Theater, a progressive metal band from the United States, debuted in 1989.

A track from their album Images and Words became a hit, earning them worldwide acclaim.

Their 1999 masterpiece Metropolis Pt.

2: Scenes from a Memory has received high praise.

In 2013, they were even nominated for a Grammy, underscoring their proven talent.

Their appeal lies in complex song structures and advanced musicianship, with a strong influence from bands like Rush.

Although an original member left in 2010, they continued on with a new member.

They’re the perfect band for anyone who enjoys technical performances.

Bring Me To LifeEvanescence

Evanescence – Bring Me To Life (Official HD Music Video)

Evanescence is a band from the United States, formed around vocalist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody.

Their debut album, released in 2002, sold 14 million copies worldwide and won the Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance.

This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms RaceFall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy – This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race (Official Music Video)

Fall Out Boy is an American emo and pop-punk band.

Many emo-pop punk bands debuted in the 2000s, but they were by far one of the most popular.

Although they went on hiatus in 2009, they resumed activities in 2013.