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65. Black Sabbath
Forefathers of Heavy Metal. Not just definers of a genre, but the founders of one. Forming in the mid 1960's with John Micheal Osbourne on vocals, Tonny Iommi on Guitar, Terrance Butler on bass and Bill Ward on drums. They took their name from the title of a Borris Karloff film, and originally played in their local area as a blues band. It wasn't long however, before they realized no one was paying them any attention, so they decided to turn the music up, and make it heavy. They were signed relatively quickly; in 1969 they released their first self titled album, which reached the UK top 10. In September 1970, the band released their second album Paranoid, the title track reached the UK top 5, and the album went to number one in the UK album charts. The album reached the top 10 in America in 1971. The following albums, Master of Reality and Vol. 4 where hugely successful on both sides of the Atlantic, and the band brought in keyboardist Rick Wakeman, signaling a slight change in the bands sound. The band recorded several more albums, before Osbourne (now Ozzy Osbourne) was kicked out due to excessive drink and drugs problems, and started his own solo career. In 1979, Rainbow singer Ronnie James Dio joined the band, and keyboards where used far more frequently in the bands recording. The first album with Dio was released in April 1980, and was hugely popular, spawning 2 top 10 hits. Drummer Bill Ward left the band due to ill health, and was replaced by Vinnie Appice. The band then recorded Mob Rules in 1981, but there was disagreement in the mixing stage of the album, and Dio and Appice left the band. The band persuaded Ward to return to the drums in 1984, recruiting former Deep Purple singer Ian Gillian. During the bands Live Aid set in 1985, the band was reunited with Ozzy once more, bringing the original line up back. It didn't last however, and all the members went their separate ways, leaving guitarist Tony Iommi to experiment with other musicians under the name Black Sabbath. The bands 1979-1983 lineup (Iommi, Butler, Dio and Appice) was reunited in 1992. Despite giving the band their first US top 40 for 9 years, it didn't last and Dio and Appice left once more, causing another shift in lineup for several months. In 1997, the band's original line up reformed to record a reunion album and to tour. The band has remained fairly dormant since. Sabbath's mighty metal riffs, psychedelic lyrics, wailing despair of music which assaults the ears has been the trend setters for many heavy metal bands ever since, and have to be one of the most definitive bands of all time.
-Oz


66. Operation Ivy
Ska-Punk legends Operation Ivy formed in the late 80's and only lasted a few years but they paved the way for Ska-punk bands for many years to come. Featuring two of the Rancid band members, they were a huge underground hit. Only releasing one album, Energy it would be hard to see why these guys are so famous, but one listen in its obvious why. Their intoxicating mix of Ska and Punk is so fun and catchy. The songs will be in your head for a long time coming. Absolute legends.
-Dan

67. The Smiths
Formed in 1982, Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce would become the most famous Brit-pop band of all time. Even though the Smiths only lasted for 5 years, their influence and popularity exists today just as much as it did back then. The band was known for Morrissey's witty, unusual, and sometimes depressing lyrics, as well as Johnny Marr's excellent guitar playing. Every album of theirs nears perfection, and their music will be appreciated for many years to come.
-Spence

68. The Doors

69. Funeral Diner

70. Cap'n Jazz

71. Lostprophets
Lostprophets formed in 1997 and were playing club gigs for a while and released a few demos. Their debut album The Fake Sound Of Progress was released in 2000 on Visible Noise, their most well known song being "Shinobi Vs Dragon Ninja . Their second album Start Something was released in 2004 and reached number 4 in the UK album charts. They have just finished their new album with Metallica producer Bob Rock, Josh Freese has been confirmed as a new member of the band.
-Cameron

72. Set It Straight
Made up of former members of Till Death, Set It Straight is a straight edge hardcore band from Redding, California. Consisting of Curt Baer (guitar), Nate Corbin (drums), Harry Petty (vocals), and Ben Paulsen (bass), Set It Straight has gathered a moderate following in the hardcore scene because of their strong riffs and positive lyrics. So far, Set It Straight has released one full-length album and two split EPs. They are currently finishing up a new record, Live Your Heart And Never Follow, which is scheduled to be released sometime in June.
-Brian

73. Pelican

74. Hot Water Music
Hot Water Music was formed in 1993 out of Gainesville, Florida. The members of the band are Chuck Ragan, Chris Wollard, Jason Black, and George Rebelo. The bands name was taken from a book by Charles Bukowski, which has the same name. In 1996 the band had recorded two EPs and one
full-length album but disbanded for a short time. They came back together however in 1997. They released 8 more full-length albums, their latest being The New What Next which was released on Epitaph Records on September 21, 2004. As of 2005 Hot Water Music is on a somewhat permanent hiatus due to lead singer Chuck Ragans leaving the band due to family problems. The three remaining members of the band started a new project titled, The Draft.
-Zach

75. Dredg
Forming in 1993 from the Metal cover band Bi-Standard, Dredg is another of the modern Progressive bands to begin garnering mainstream popularity. Though their early work is characterized by more Rap/Metal influences like so many Nu-Metal bands in the 90's, that influence has been primarily dropped in favor of a more experimental and generally lighter, and more radio friendly, sound. One of the band's big breaks was a world tour Alien Ant Farm invited the band to join them on, as well as being signed by Interscope Records. Their third full length, Catch Without Arms, was heavily promoted at indie record shops and landed a single on infrequent radio play. Characterized by the solid musicianship of their previous records, while adding a catchier poppy sound, the album is very accessible to all sorts of listeners.
-Vince

76. Joshua Fit For Battle

77. The Pogues

78. Glassjaw
By far one of the best post-hardcore bands to ever exist. Their two full-length releases, Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence and Worship and Tribute are filled with passion and raw emotion. Daryl Palumbo's powerful and unique voice, the effects of Justin Beck's guitar, the heavy and distorted bass runs of Manuel Carrero, and the flawless drums of Durijah Lang make for one hell of a band.
-Spence

79. The Number Twelve Looks Like You
The Number Twelve Looks Like You are a group of six guys, formed around 2001 in Bergen County, New Jersey. Their name comes from the title of a Twilight Zone episode and the band was formerly known as And Ever before they decided to slightly change their style. Their first full-length album was released in 2003 on Brutal Records entitled Put On Your Rosy Red Glasses. During the same year they were signed to Eyeball Records and on January 25, 2005 they released an EP entitled, An Inch of Gold for an Inch of Time then on June 7th of the same year they released their second full length album, Nuclear, Sad, Nuclear.
-Zach

80. Choking Victim
Choking Victim formed in the late 90's and were a bunch of ska loving punks with a huge amount of energy and angst. Their music is fast, aggressive and melodic. The record No Gods No Managers, is a great example of amazing 3rd wave ska. They played lots of ska and the band eventually broke up and lots of the former members went on to join the ska punk band, Leftover Crack.
-Dan

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