a cool guitar-vocal band
When it comes to guitar-vocals, it’s the star role in a rock band, right?
In this article, I’ll introduce bands with cool, recommended guitarists who also serve as the lead vocalist.
Whether you’re looking for bands where the guitarist sings, or you’re searching for songs to cover as a guitar-vocal yourself, this article is for you.
Watching someone sing with a guitar in hand is undeniably cool, but when it’s your turn to perform, you might think, “That seems hard…” and hesitate.
But there are actually songs that are easier than you’d expect!
First, let’s start by listening to a variety of songs from bands with guitar-vocalists.
- Charm overload! A roundup of Japanese three-piece bands (perfect for cover bands, too!)
- The depth of guitar sound. A collection of songs with cool guitar.
- Cool band: A rock band that represents Japan
- High School Students’ Favorite Band Songs Ranking [2026]
- Popular Band Songs Ranking [2026]
- Full of charm like attractive voices and high notes! A roundup of recommended male singers
- A collection of cool songs that sound great when sung by women, originally male songs
- Recommended Japanese punk bands: the punks who represent Japan.
- A high-energy band number! A hype, crowd-pleasing track with male vocals.
- Ranking of Japanese Bands Popular Among Men [2026]
- Popular female vocal band [2026]
- Easy-to-sing songs recommended for teenage boys with low voices | Songs you can sing even during voice change!
- A compilation of cool Japanese rock band songs. Recommended tracks for cover bands.
Cool guitar-vocal bands (31–40)
ThunderRIZE
RIZE is a leading Japanese mixture rock band.
Since their debut, they’ve gone through several lineup changes, alternating between a three-piece and a four-piece.
When they’re a four-piece, they sometimes set aside the guitar, but vocalist JESSE basically takes the guitar-vocal role.
The thick, powerful RIZE sound wouldn’t exist without his guitar.
And watching him deliver solid rap while playing guitar is electrifying, isn’t it?
lighterWOMCADOLE
Formed in 2011, this four-piece band released their nationally distributed CD “Watashi no Hanashi” in 2015.
They made their major debut in 2019 with the album “Reimei Plumeria.” Lead vocalist and guitarist Yuki Higuchi sings with a voice drawn from their whole body, amplifying the band’s intensity.
It’s a band packed with qualities that make you want to experience them live rather than just listen to the recordings.
The end and the beginningreGretGirl
reGretGirl is a three-piece band based in Osaka.
The band’s name comes from guitarist-vocalist Masahiro Hirabe’s desire to make the girl who dumped him regret it by making a major debut—combining “regret” with “girl.” Their appeal includes the “clingy,” emotionally vulnerable lyrics reflected in that backstory.
Hirabe’s vocals, sung as if shouting those clingy lyrics from the heart, are truly moving.
A-unPorukadotto Sutingurei
A four-piece band with a female vocalist whose catchphrase is “A scheming, supernatural, high-collar guitar rock band from Fukuoka Prefecture.” The band’s sole woman, Shizuku, handles guitar and vocals.
Her cute appearance may draw you in, but what truly captivates is her distinctive, rock-infused voice that transcends her looks.
You can’t help but be pulled in by her vocals and guitar playing, which stand strong against the powerful sound produced by the male band members.
Love SongGO!GO!7188
A three-piece mixed-gender band formed in 1998 that made their major debut in 2000 with the single “Taiyo.” The band disbanded in 2012 when guitarist-vocalist Yuu decided to leave.
From slow-tempo tracks to uplifting anthems that fire up live shows, Yuu’s vocals—sung with a unique worldview—were a major draw of the band.
Yuu also had an expressive style that makes you want to try playing their songs, but proves surprisingly difficult when you actually attempt it.