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Mute Print · 06-11-2006, 12:31 PM

37. The Misfits
Dark Punk? The Misfits started it all. The sound from so many bands wouldn't be the same without them. The band formed in 1977, taking their name from the last film Marilyn Monroe ever made before being found dead in her hotel room. Brought together by a love for the punk movement and by something uniquely sinister, their love of all things morbid, sick and revolting. The music was harsh, fast and no frills punk rock, with melody inspired by 1950's rockabilly music, and Glenn Danzig’s twisted, sick, horror movie obsessed lyrics driving home a shocking point. The band quickly established their own unique eye catching style, including heavy horror movie inspired makeup, lots of black leather jackets and heavy duty boots, and the inverted quiff hairstyle, known as a Devil's Lock. The band did much demo recording and touring in the local area, forming a solid local fan base of morbid youth. The band released their first EP in 1978, entitled Bullet, which featured artwork of president JFK being assassinated. The bands guitarist and drummer changed frequently, and recording of several EP's continued. It wasn’t until 1982 that the band released their first debut album, Walk Among Us. The band lineup changed once more, with Danzig and Only the only remaining original members. Glenn Danzig finally left the band in late 1983, choosing to search for his own sound. The band fell into obscurity, with various B-Side compilations being released and Danzig cashing in, while working on his solo project Danzig. In an attempt to keep the dream alive, Jerry Only reformed the band in 1996, with vocalist Micheal Graves, his younger brother Doyle Von Frankenstien on guitar and Dr. Chud on drums. The band released the albums American Psycho and Famous Monsters in quick succession, bringing a much more metal element to the bands sound, with monstourous guitar riffs replacing the chord structures of earlier work. In 2001, the B-Sides album Cuts from the Crypt was released, but the band abandoned Only, who released 2003's Project 1950 (a covers album for the most part) with Black Flag drummer and guitarist Marky Ramone and Dez Cadena (respectivley), and Only on vocals and bass. In 2005, the band released Fiend Club Lounge. Arguably no longer the great twisted band that they had once been, the Misfits still have lasted a long time, their older music and newer music gaining fans young and old, and inspiring numerous bands along the way, and having one of the biggest merchandising companies of any other band.
-Oz

38. Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag is a political punk band out of Pittsburgh, PA. The band officially solidified in 1993, and has since released 7 studio albums. Anti-Flag’s lyrics often deal with world issues including war, fascism, and oppression, and the band has often spoken out against world leaders, and the actions of the government. In 2005, Anti-Flag signed a contract with major label RCA; a move that has stirred heavy criticism from fans and members of the punk community, who believe Anti-Flag is hypocritical in that they often spoke against capitalism and big corporations, and then proceeded to sign to a major label.
-Brian

39. R.E.M.

40. Fear Before The March Of Flames
Fear Before the March of Flames was formed by, Adam Fisher, Brandon Proff, David Marion, and Michael Madruga, in 2002, in Aurora Colorado. Their debut album, Odd How People Shake was released in 2003 on Rise Records and after a little bit of time Equal Vision picked up the band and re-released their debut record in January of 2004. Their second album marked a change in the band's direction. Art Damage was released in September of 2004 and was a much darker album then their debut. On January 16, 2006 the band announced they added a new guitarist (Zach Hutchings, formerly of Clarity Process) to the band. Fear Before the March of Flames is working on a new album and hopes to have it out by September or October of 2006.
-Zach

41. Iron Maiden
Formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, Iron Maiden remains one of the most influential Heavy Metal bands of all time. Although the band suffered from numerous line-up changes early on, after a few years a stable line-up emerged and the band became one of the pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the early 1980's. Iron Maiden was one of the pioneers of the harmonized lead guitars used by many bands nowadays. Though never achieving a mainstream presence, the band remains one of the staples for all metalheads. In the 90's vocalist Bruce Dickenson was replaced by Blaze Bailey, but Dickenson returned to the band for 2000's Brave New World along with guitarist Adrian Smith, transforming he classically 5 piece band to a 6 piece band with 3 guitarists. With 13 studio albums and numerous live albums to their name, the band shows no signs of letting up after over 20 years.
-Vince

42. Between The Buried And Me

43. Circle Takes The Square
Circle Takes the Square is a mathcore/post-hardcore band from Savannah, Georgia, USA. The band formed in 2001 and has released two CDs, Circle Takes the Square, a demo release in 2001, and As The Roots Undo was released in 2004. What listeners tend to notice first about the band is the loud screaming of both male and female vocals that often function in a kind of call and response. Skillful, chaotic drumming coupled with intense, highly technical bass/guitar work has served to separate the band from most others in the genre. Highly diverse song structures (from meditative, droning intros to crushing choruses) have also assisted in carving their unique niche. The band completed a tour of the UK in mid-2004. The band has done a lot of West Coast tours, and is currently doing a West Coast tour. The band members are Kathy Coppola (bass & vocals), Drew Speziale (guitar & vocals), Jay Wynne (drums), Bobby Scandiffio (guitar).
-Matt

44. The Who

45. Dead Kennedys
The Dead Kennedys are one of the most popular, influential and loved hardcore punk bands ever. They merged politics, humor and rage. Countless lawsuits and battles with the police went on, but the band kept on producing amazing albums. Their most famous and popular, is their debut Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables is an absolutley must own punk record, and features songs such as "California Uber Alles" and "Holiday in Cambodia". Controversy followed them everywhere. Lasting 8 years, the
band left a legacy.
-Dan

46. Oasis
Oasis are a rock band originally formed in Manchester, England. The band is led by principal songwriter and lead guitarist Noel Gallagher and his younger brother lead vocalist/songwriter Liam Gallagher, who are the only remaining original band members. Having survived the loss of founding members and sustaining support from their loyal fan base, Oasis have managed to outlast many of their Britpop contemporaries. Suede, Pulp and some other peer groups have split up, or record only infrequently, while Oasis maintain a regular schedule of releases and touring to popular acclaim. Their latest album Don't Believe The Truth, released in 2005, was a moderate critical and commercial success. Oasis evolved from an earlier band called The Rain, who took their name from a 1966 Beatles B-side. The Rain comprised Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan (bass guitar), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Tony McCarroll (drums) and Chris Hutton (vocals). When McGuigan invited school friend Liam Gallagher to join the group, Gallagher accepted, and quickly pushed for the band's name to be changed to Oasis. Oasis first played live in August of 1991, at the Boardwalk club in Manchester. Noel Gallagher, who had recently returned from touring America as a roadie for the Inspiral Carpets, came to watch his younger brother play. A few months later he was invited to join the band. Although he had been critical of them, he agreed, with the provision that he would become the band's sole songwriter and leader, and that they would commit to an earnest pursuit of commercial success. Live Demonstration would form the basis for Oasis' first album. Ten cassette copies of Live Demonstration were sent out with a J-card insert depicting a swirling Union Jack and the now famous Oasis logo designed by Tony French but no response was received. Oasis has released 6 albums to date. Definitely Maybe was released on August 30, 1994. (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? was released October 2, 1995 and is the second biggest selling album in the UK. Next came Be Here Now on August 21, 1997 and was the UK’s fastest selling album ever. Standing On The Shoulders of Giants was released on February 28, 2000. Their most recent album is Don’t Believe the Truth and it was released on May 30, 2005.
-Matt

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Mute Print XXX Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Slums of Buffalo Posts: 10,945	37. The Misfits Dark Punk? The Misfits started it all. The sound from so many bands wouldn't be the same without them. The band formed in 1977, taking their name from the last film Marilyn Monroe ever made before being found dead in her hotel room. Brought together by a love for the punk movement and by something uniquely sinister, their love of all things morbid, sick and revolting. The music was harsh, fast and no frills punk rock, with melody inspired by 1950's rockabilly music, and Glenn Danzig’s twisted, sick, horror movie obsessed lyrics driving home a shocking point. The band quickly established their own unique eye catching style, including heavy horror movie inspired makeup, lots of black leather jackets and heavy duty boots, and the inverted quiff hairstyle, known as a Devil's Lock. The band did much demo recording and touring in the local area, forming a solid local fan base of morbid youth. The band released their first EP in 1978, entitled Bullet, which featured artwork of president JFK being assassinated. The bands guitarist and drummer changed frequently, and recording of several EP's continued. It wasn’t until 1982 that the band released their first debut album, Walk Among Us. The band lineup changed once more, with Danzig and Only the only remaining original members. Glenn Danzig finally left the band in late 1983, choosing to search for his own sound. The band fell into obscurity, with various B-Side compilations being released and Danzig cashing in, while working on his solo project Danzig. In an attempt to keep the dream alive, Jerry Only reformed the band in 1996, with vocalist Micheal Graves, his younger brother Doyle Von Frankenstien on guitar and Dr. Chud on drums. The band released the albums American Psycho and Famous Monsters in quick succession, bringing a much more metal element to the bands sound, with monstourous guitar riffs replacing the chord structures of earlier work. In 2001, the B-Sides album Cuts from the Crypt was released, but the band abandoned Only, who released 2003's Project 1950 (a covers album for the most part) with Black Flag drummer and guitarist Marky Ramone and Dez Cadena (respectivley), and Only on vocals and bass. In 2005, the band released Fiend Club Lounge. Arguably no longer the great twisted band that they had once been, the Misfits still have lasted a long time, their older music and newer music gaining fans young and old, and inspiring numerous bands along the way, and having one of the biggest merchandising companies of any other band. -Oz 38. Anti-Flag Anti-Flag is a political punk band out of Pittsburgh, PA. The band officially solidified in 1993, and has since released 7 studio albums. Anti-Flag’s lyrics often deal with world issues including war, fascism, and oppression, and the band has often spoken out against world leaders, and the actions of the government. In 2005, Anti-Flag signed a contract with major label RCA; a move that has stirred heavy criticism from fans and members of the punk community, who believe Anti-Flag is hypocritical in that they often spoke against capitalism and big corporations, and then proceeded to sign to a major label. -Brian 39. R.E.M. 40. Fear Before The March Of Flames Fear Before the March of Flames was formed by, Adam Fisher, Brandon Proff, David Marion, and Michael Madruga, in 2002, in Aurora Colorado. Their debut album, Odd How People Shake was released in 2003 on Rise Records and after a little bit of time Equal Vision picked up the band and re-released their debut record in January of 2004. Their second album marked a change in the band's direction. Art Damage was released in September of 2004 and was a much darker album then their debut. On January 16, 2006 the band announced they added a new guitarist (Zach Hutchings, formerly of Clarity Process) to the band. Fear Before the March of Flames is working on a new album and hopes to have it out by September or October of 2006. -Zach 41. Iron Maiden Formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, Iron Maiden remains one of the most influential Heavy Metal bands of all time. Although the band suffered from numerous line-up changes early on, after a few years a stable line-up emerged and the band became one of the pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the early 1980's. Iron Maiden was one of the pioneers of the harmonized lead guitars used by many bands nowadays. Though never achieving a mainstream presence, the band remains one of the staples for all metalheads. In the 90's vocalist Bruce Dickenson was replaced by Blaze Bailey, but Dickenson returned to the band for 2000's Brave New World along with guitarist Adrian Smith, transforming he classically 5 piece band to a 6 piece band with 3 guitarists. With 13 studio albums and numerous live albums to their name, the band shows no signs of letting up after over 20 years. -Vince 42. Between The Buried And Me 43. Circle Takes The Square Circle Takes the Square is a mathcore/post-hardcore band from Savannah, Georgia, USA. The band formed in 2001 and has released two CDs, Circle Takes the Square, a demo release in 2001, and As The Roots Undo was released in 2004. What listeners tend to notice first about the band is the loud screaming of both male and female vocals that often function in a kind of call and response. Skillful, chaotic drumming coupled with intense, highly technical bass/guitar work has served to separate the band from most others in the genre. Highly diverse song structures (from meditative, droning intros to crushing choruses) have also assisted in carving their unique niche. The band completed a tour of the UK in mid-2004. The band has done a lot of West Coast tours, and is currently doing a West Coast tour. The band members are Kathy Coppola (bass & vocals), Drew Speziale (guitar & vocals), Jay Wynne (drums), Bobby Scandiffio (guitar). -Matt 44. The Who 45. Dead Kennedys The Dead Kennedys are one of the most popular, influential and loved hardcore punk bands ever. They merged politics, humor and rage. Countless lawsuits and battles with the police went on, but the band kept on producing amazing albums. Their most famous and popular, is their debut Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables is an absolutley must own punk record, and features songs such as "California Uber Alles" and "Holiday in Cambodia". Controversy followed them everywhere. Lasting 8 years, the band left a legacy. -Dan 46. Oasis Oasis are a rock band originally formed in Manchester, England. The band is led by principal songwriter and lead guitarist Noel Gallagher and his younger brother lead vocalist/songwriter Liam Gallagher, who are the only remaining original band members. Having survived the loss of founding members and sustaining support from their loyal fan base, Oasis have managed to outlast many of their Britpop contemporaries. Suede, Pulp and some other peer groups have split up, or record only infrequently, while Oasis maintain a regular schedule of releases and touring to popular acclaim. Their latest album Don't Believe The Truth, released in 2005, was a moderate critical and commercial success. Oasis evolved from an earlier band called The Rain, who took their name from a 1966 Beatles B-side. The Rain comprised Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan (bass guitar), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (guitar), Tony McCarroll (drums) and Chris Hutton (vocals). When McGuigan invited school friend Liam Gallagher to join the group, Gallagher accepted, and quickly pushed for the band's name to be changed to Oasis. Oasis first played live in August of 1991, at the Boardwalk club in Manchester. Noel Gallagher, who had recently returned from touring America as a roadie for the Inspiral Carpets, came to watch his younger brother play. A few months later he was invited to join the band. Although he had been critical of them, he agreed, with the provision that he would become the band's sole songwriter and leader, and that they would commit to an earnest pursuit of commercial success. Live Demonstration would form the basis for Oasis' first album. Ten cassette copies of Live Demonstration were sent out with a J-card insert depicting a swirling Union Jack and the now famous Oasis logo designed by Tony French but no response was received. Oasis has released 6 albums to date. Definitely Maybe was released on August 30, 1994. (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? was released October 2, 1995 and is the second biggest selling album in the UK. Next came Be Here Now on August 21, 1997 and was the UK’s fastest selling album ever. Standing On The Shoulders of Giants was released on February 28, 2000. Their most recent album is Don’t Believe the Truth and it was released on May 30, 2005. -Matt Last edited by Mute Print; 06-15-2006 at 01:42 PM.