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Mute Print · 06-11-2006, 12:29 PM

9. Minor Threat
The definitive Hardcore band, Minor Threat set off the straight edge movement and were the kings of Washington D.C's Hardcore scene. They're songs show off their angst and rage and each one is fast, hard hitting and sharp. Throughout all this rage though there are melodies too. Not around for very long, and the band went on and formed other popular bands, such as Fugazi. Minor Threat are one of the most influential (in many ways) bands the world has ever seen.
-Dan

10. The Clash
The Clash was formed in 1976 and they were one of the first successful Punk bands of their generation along with the Sex Pistols. They released a total of 6 albums and broke up in 1986. After the break up all of the band members continued their musical careers. Joe Strummer (front man) died in 2002 of a heart attack.
-Cameron

11. System Of A Down
System of A Down are one of the biggest and most successful bands in rock/metal today. They have released hits such as "Sugar", "Toxicity" and "Chop Suey". They've released a good number of albums since their beginning and each one hasn't disappointed. Their music is heavy but soft and melodic at times, you can hear the bands Armenian routes too. The bands instantly recognizable vocalist/s and their clever and technical riffs and guitar work set them apart from the competition. In 2005, they released two albums, Mesmerize (One of the bands best records they've released) and Hypnotize. Neither really disappointed the fans and they keep going on strong.
-Dan

12. A Wilhelm Scream
Formerly known as Smackin’ Isaiah, A Wilhelm Scream is a melodic hardcore band out of New Bedford, Massachusetts. They have released three full-length albums under the name A Wilhelm Scream, as well as a number of demos and EPs as Smackin’ Isaiah. Their music is very fast-paced and energetic, and they are always looking to improve upon their previous work. Guitarist Trevor Reilly has even been quoted as saying "We wouldn't attempt another record if we didn't think it could blow the last one away."
-Brian

13. Rise Against
Rise Against is a punk/hardcore band from Chicago, Illinois, USA. Formed in 1999, and originally performing under the name Transistor Revolt. They changed their name before releasing their first full-length CD titled The Unraveling in 2001. They then released Revolutions Per Minute in 2003, and Siren Song of the Counter Culture in 2004. They are expected to release their fourth full-length album titled The Sufferer & The Witness in July of this year. Members of the band include: Tim McIlrath (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Chris Chasse (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Joe Principe (Bass/Backing Vocals), and Brandon Barnes (Drums)
-Matt

14. Rush
One of the most famous trios of all time and one of the few bands to last over 30 years, there is little that could be said overly praising the work of Rush. Neil Peart is considered by most drummers to be one of, if not the very best, rock drummers ever. The bass work laid down by Geddy Lee while he sings simultaneously is awe-inspiring and Alex Lifeson is one of the definitive Progressive Rock guitarists of all time. It is very easy to label this band a super-group despite the fact that it was not created from the ashes of other popular bands of the time, all 3 are clearly masters of their instruments. Although the band has always evolved and incorporated the newest popular styles into their music, throughout their career the band has been one of the definitive Prog Rock outfits, often releasing full length albums with 4-6 epic songs on them, often several clocking in over 10 minutes a piece. It is impossible to define Rush's 30 year career as anything short of amazing.
-Vince

15. The Pixies

16. Metallica
From their early Thrash days, through their Hard Rock phase and into their recent Nu-Metal effort, Metallica has proven to be a versatile mainstream act. Their latest effort, St. Anger, was a disappointment to many fans who had expected the band to create an album where the band retreated to their Thrash roots as evidenced on such classic albums as Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets. Their early 90's release of the Black Album re-defined the sound of Metallica from the rougher, faster Thrash Metal, to the more polished sound that evolved into the Hard Rock of Load and Reload, that led to a label of sell-outs among many fans, and even more when they cut their hair for Load. Metallica is one of the most successful Metal acts in all of history and is generally a household name. Their success is not paralleled by many bands period and most especially Metal bands.
-Vince

17. Radiohead
British Alternative Rock act Radiohead is one of the most critically acclaimed bands of modern times. Characterized only by a sound that evolves on every album, the group's ever popular single of their first album, "Creep", still rides popular radio airtime, though newer hits such as "Go to Sleep" keep the band's newest music fresh on the minds of fans still. There is strong debate among fans as to what album would be considered the band's best work, though most people generally lean towards labeling either Kid A or OK Computer the band's magnum opus. Both albums are generally considered classics and genre-defining.
-Vince

18. Refused

19. Nirvana
Possibly the biggest band of the 1990's, defining a generation of apathetic and despairing, yet intelligent and emotionally mature teens. Nirvana brought Grunge to the mainstream, and the bands career was fast, tough and huge. The iconic band formed by the pin-up boy for teen angst Kurt Cobain and Bass player Krist Novesellic in 1986, along with drummer Chad Channing. The band recorded multiple demo tapes, and became a local phenomenon, selling out local venues and putting on blisteringly fast, heavy sets, with destruction, anger and emotion present in the air. Kurt's despair at the world around him struck a chord with the teen nation, and it would continue to. The bands first album Bleach, was released in 1989, and became an instant college radio and underground hit. The band began to tour extensively, trying to bring their dark and muddy music to masses of angsty teens around America. In the summer of the release, the band replaced Channing with Dave Grohl on drums, and signed to major label DGC. In September 1991 the band released the album that would propel them to mainstream attention, Nevermind. The single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" became one of the biggest selling singles of all time, and the band became teen idols over most of the Northen Hemisphere. This came as a shock to both the label, and Nirvana themselves, who were unsure of how to take their sudden stardom. The band would often mock audiences and authority, by pretending to mine and destroying instruments and sets on TV spots. After marrying Hole front woman Courtney Love, Cobain became a heavy Heroin user. Kurt often complained about the fame the band were receiving, claiming that the audience no longer cared if the music was good, as long as it was Nirvana. He gradually became more and more bitter and cynical towards the music industry, often playing the opening chords to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to get audiences wild, then playing some other song just to bait them. The band released their 3rd album, In Utero, in 1993. the album, predictably was well received by fans and critics in the US and UK. After the release, Cobain had multiple suicide attempts, mostly overdoses, which were kept from the press. The record company and wife Courtney persuaded Kurt to go into therapy and rehab in March 1994, but he fled in early April, disappearing. His body wasn’t discovered in the Cobain house until April 8th. The band split up immediately, and Courtney Love began a war with Ghrol and Novesellic over who was entitled to loyalties that would last several years. Since the death of Cobain, multiple live and B-side compilations have been released. Nirvana were the first to bring about a teen age revolution since perhaps the Beatles. Their dark, angsty music struck a deep chord with despairing bored teenagers on the 1990's.
-Oz

06-11-2006, 12:29 PM	#3
Mute Print XXX Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Slums of Buffalo Posts: 10,945	9. Minor Threat The definitive Hardcore band, Minor Threat set off the straight edge movement and were the kings of Washington D.C's Hardcore scene. They're songs show off their angst and rage and each one is fast, hard hitting and sharp. Throughout all this rage though there are melodies too. Not around for very long, and the band went on and formed other popular bands, such as Fugazi. Minor Threat are one of the most influential (in many ways) bands the world has ever seen. -Dan 10. The Clash The Clash was formed in 1976 and they were one of the first successful Punk bands of their generation along with the Sex Pistols. They released a total of 6 albums and broke up in 1986. After the break up all of the band members continued their musical careers. Joe Strummer (front man) died in 2002 of a heart attack. -Cameron 11. System Of A Down System of A Down are one of the biggest and most successful bands in rock/metal today. They have released hits such as "Sugar", "Toxicity" and "Chop Suey". They've released a good number of albums since their beginning and each one hasn't disappointed. Their music is heavy but soft and melodic at times, you can hear the bands Armenian routes too. The bands instantly recognizable vocalist/s and their clever and technical riffs and guitar work set them apart from the competition. In 2005, they released two albums, Mesmerize (One of the bands best records they've released) and Hypnotize. Neither really disappointed the fans and they keep going on strong. -Dan 12. A Wilhelm Scream Formerly known as Smackin’ Isaiah, A Wilhelm Scream is a melodic hardcore band out of New Bedford, Massachusetts. They have released three full-length albums under the name A Wilhelm Scream, as well as a number of demos and EPs as Smackin’ Isaiah. Their music is very fast-paced and energetic, and they are always looking to improve upon their previous work. Guitarist Trevor Reilly has even been quoted as saying "We wouldn't attempt another record if we didn't think it could blow the last one away." -Brian 13. Rise Against Rise Against is a punk/hardcore band from Chicago, Illinois, USA. Formed in 1999, and originally performing under the name Transistor Revolt. They changed their name before releasing their first full-length CD titled The Unraveling in 2001. They then released Revolutions Per Minute in 2003, and Siren Song of the Counter Culture in 2004. They are expected to release their fourth full-length album titled The Sufferer & The Witness in July of this year. Members of the band include: Tim McIlrath (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Chris Chasse (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Joe Principe (Bass/Backing Vocals), and Brandon Barnes (Drums) -Matt 14. Rush One of the most famous trios of all time and one of the few bands to last over 30 years, there is little that could be said overly praising the work of Rush. Neil Peart is considered by most drummers to be one of, if not the very best, rock drummers ever. The bass work laid down by Geddy Lee while he sings simultaneously is awe-inspiring and Alex Lifeson is one of the definitive Progressive Rock guitarists of all time. It is very easy to label this band a super-group despite the fact that it was not created from the ashes of other popular bands of the time, all 3 are clearly masters of their instruments. Although the band has always evolved and incorporated the newest popular styles into their music, throughout their career the band has been one of the definitive Prog Rock outfits, often releasing full length albums with 4-6 epic songs on them, often several clocking in over 10 minutes a piece. It is impossible to define Rush's 30 year career as anything short of amazing. -Vince 15. The Pixies 16. Metallica From their early Thrash days, through their Hard Rock phase and into their recent Nu-Metal effort, Metallica has proven to be a versatile mainstream act. Their latest effort, St. Anger, was a disappointment to many fans who had expected the band to create an album where the band retreated to their Thrash roots as evidenced on such classic albums as Ride the Lightning and Master of Puppets. Their early 90's release of the Black Album re-defined the sound of Metallica from the rougher, faster Thrash Metal, to the more polished sound that evolved into the Hard Rock of Load and Reload, that led to a label of sell-outs among many fans, and even more when they cut their hair for Load. Metallica is one of the most successful Metal acts in all of history and is generally a household name. Their success is not paralleled by many bands period and most especially Metal bands. -Vince 17. Radiohead British Alternative Rock act Radiohead is one of the most critically acclaimed bands of modern times. Characterized only by a sound that evolves on every album, the group's ever popular single of their first album, "Creep", still rides popular radio airtime, though newer hits such as "Go to Sleep" keep the band's newest music fresh on the minds of fans still. There is strong debate among fans as to what album would be considered the band's best work, though most people generally lean towards labeling either Kid A or OK Computer the band's magnum opus. Both albums are generally considered classics and genre-defining. -Vince 18. Refused 19. Nirvana Possibly the biggest band of the 1990's, defining a generation of apathetic and despairing, yet intelligent and emotionally mature teens. Nirvana brought Grunge to the mainstream, and the bands career was fast, tough and huge. The iconic band formed by the pin-up boy for teen angst Kurt Cobain and Bass player Krist Novesellic in 1986, along with drummer Chad Channing. The band recorded multiple demo tapes, and became a local phenomenon, selling out local venues and putting on blisteringly fast, heavy sets, with destruction, anger and emotion present in the air. Kurt's despair at the world around him struck a chord with the teen nation, and it would continue to. The bands first album Bleach, was released in 1989, and became an instant college radio and underground hit. The band began to tour extensively, trying to bring their dark and muddy music to masses of angsty teens around America. In the summer of the release, the band replaced Channing with Dave Grohl on drums, and signed to major label DGC. In September 1991 the band released the album that would propel them to mainstream attention, Nevermind. The single "Smells Like Teen Spirit" became one of the biggest selling singles of all time, and the band became teen idols over most of the Northen Hemisphere. This came as a shock to both the label, and Nirvana themselves, who were unsure of how to take their sudden stardom. The band would often mock audiences and authority, by pretending to mine and destroying instruments and sets on TV spots. After marrying Hole front woman Courtney Love, Cobain became a heavy Heroin user. Kurt often complained about the fame the band were receiving, claiming that the audience no longer cared if the music was good, as long as it was Nirvana. He gradually became more and more bitter and cynical towards the music industry, often playing the opening chords to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" to get audiences wild, then playing some other song just to bait them. The band released their 3rd album, In Utero, in 1993. the album, predictably was well received by fans and critics in the US and UK. After the release, Cobain had multiple suicide attempts, mostly overdoses, which were kept from the press. The record company and wife Courtney persuaded Kurt to go into therapy and rehab in March 1994, but he fled in early April, disappearing. His body wasn’t discovered in the Cobain house until April 8th. The band split up immediately, and Courtney Love began a war with Ghrol and Novesellic over who was entitled to loyalties that would last several years. Since the death of Cobain, multiple live and B-side compilations have been released. Nirvana were the first to bring about a teen age revolution since perhaps the Beatles. Their dark, angsty music struck a deep chord with despairing bored teenagers on the 1990's. -Oz Last edited by Mute Print; 06-15-2006 at 01:14 PM.