Popular Western Music Band Rankings [2026]
Trends repeat themselves.
It’s only natural that things that were popular long ago are adopted again in the present as something “new.”
But that doesn’t mean time stands still.
When the feelings unique to artists living in each era merge with the accumulated history of music, something truly “new” is created in the fullest sense.
This time, we’ll introduce popular Western bands in a ranking format.
Playlist
| Popular Western Music Band Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | A classic hit by Queen with an outstanding sense of rhythm. |
| 2 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | A strong will to seize success without giving up on one’s dreams |
| 3 | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis’s classic anthem brings back the excitement with their reunion |
| 4 | Viva La VidaColdplay |  play_arrow | The grand kingly sorrow of Coldplay |
| 5 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Bon Jovi’s powerful rock anthem |
| 6 | Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana |  play_arrow | The shock of grunge, Nirvana’s signature song |
| 7 | Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | The classic song “Sweet Child O’ Mine” |
| 8 | Basket CaseGreen Day |  play_arrow | When talking about 90s punk rock, you absolutely cannot leave out… |
| 9 | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | Aerosmith’s rock ballad for weddings |
| 10 | Need You NowLady Antebellum |  play_arrow | This song is by a singer from Tennessee, USA, Kan… |
| 11 | HappierMarshmello ft. Bastille |  play_arrow | A parting drawn from wishing for a loved one’s happiness… |
| 12 | NumbLinkin Park |  play_arrow | A moving piece of music that portrays the struggles and loneliness of youth |
| 13 | JumpVan Halen |  play_arrow | The totally 80s-as-heck synthesizer in the intro... |
| 14 | Smoke on the WaterDeep Purple |  play_arrow | Deep Pu… released in 1972 |
| 15 | Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles |  play_arrow | Eagles, the legendary country rock band |
| 16 | Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| 17 | Master Of PuppetsMetallica |  play_arrow | It begins with an odd-meter riff and moves into a lyrical development in the middle… |
| 18 | Don’t Stop Believin’Journey |  play_arrow | A classic by Journey, a masterpiece that delivers dreams and hope |
| 19 | Stairway To HeavenLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | The Red ... released in November 1971 |
| 20 | RoundaboutYES |  play_arrow | Promoting the appeal of progressive rock masterpieces through anime |
| 21 | Eagle Fly FreeHelloween |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Halloween Classic “Eagle Fly Free” |
| 22 | Wouldn’t It Be NiceThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pure love of youth |
| 23 | Where the Streets Have No NameU2 |  play_arrow | U2’s classic, an emotional rock number |
| 24 | Comfortably NumbPink Floyd |  play_arrow | The innovative rock band that Britain is proud of, Pin… |
| 25 | Back in BlackAC/DC |  play_arrow | AC/DC’s classic song “Back in Black” |
| 26 | The TrooperIron Maiden |  play_arrow | New …, born in the UK in the 1980s |
| 27 | Every Breath You TakeThe Police |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by The Police: a sweet melody with morbid lyrics |
| 28 | Breaking The LawJudas Priest |  play_arrow | Judas Priest’s classic song “Breaking the Law” |
| 29 | BelieverImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | Powerful music that awakens motivation |
| 30 | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | Depicting the pain of heartbreak alongside graceful piano melodies… |
| 31 | (I Can’t Get No) SatisfactionThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | A song that represents the rock scene of the 1960s… |
| 32 | Take On Mea-ha |  play_arrow | Vivid melodies and warmth of the synthesizer… |
| 33 | EverlongFoo Fighters |  play_arrow | The Moving Masterpiece by Foo Fighters |
| 34 | (SIC)Slipknot |  play_arrow | A large number of members each wearing different masks… |
| 35 | Bring Me to LifeEvanescence |  play_arrow | This piece depicts the moment of awakening from a paralyzed everyday life… |
| 36 | More Than WordsExtreme |  play_arrow | A classic love song delivered by a rock band with funk elements |
| 37 | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | Mr. Big’s classic, a love song |
| 38 | medicineBring Me The Horizon |  play_arrow | A melody brimming with speed and a loud, powerful sound... |
| 39 | Welcome To The Black ParadeMy Chemical Romance |  play_arrow | It opens with a piano melody and gradually becomes grand… |
| 40 | You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive |  play_arrow | The classic song by Dead or Alive |
| 41 | Mr. BrightsideThe Killers |  play_arrow | In the 2000s, the Killers’ classic songs resonate in the heart. |
| 42 | Through the Fire and FlamesDragonForce |  play_arrow | DragonForce, in the world of power metal... |
| 43 | Born To Be WildSteppenwolf |  play_arrow | 60 years that symbolize the spirit seeking freedom and adventure… |
| 44 | The ReasonHoobastank |  play_arrow | A moving song about admitting mistakes and hoping to mend a relationship |
| 45 | Angel Of DeathSLAYER |  play_arrow | From its aggressive sound, extreme me… |
| 46 | The Final CountdownEurope |  play_arrow | This song, released in 1986, is… |
| 47 | PhotographNickelback |  play_arrow | Introducing Nickelback’s classic song “Photograph.” |
| 48 | Guerrilla RadioRage Against The Machine |  play_arrow | Sharp rap and heavy so... with a socially conscious message |
| 49 | B.Y.O.BSystem Of A Down |  play_arrow | Anger at the Iraq War and a Wish for Peace |
| 50 | Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | Arctic Monkeys’ classic, Single-Minded Devotion |
| 51 | Eternal FlameThe Bangles |  play_arrow | A classic by The Bangles, a masterpiece that sings of true love. |
| 52 | Making Love To MorganLimp Bizkit |  play_arrow | New song from Limp Bizkit! |
| 53 | Iron ManBlack Sabbath |  play_arrow | The representative heavy metal song “Iron Man” |
| 54 | Sunshine of your loveCream |  play_arrow | Longing for a reunion with my beloved, like waiting for the break of dawn... |
| 55 | Purple HazeThe Jimi Hendrix Experience |  play_arrow | Jimi Hendrix Experience is... |
| 56 | My GenerationThe Who |  play_arrow | The legendary British rock band, The Who, ... |
| 57 | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction (Wan Dairekushon) |  play_arrow | A moving piece featuring One Direction’s famous hit |
| 58 | Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes |  play_arrow | Even though it’s just the minimal setup of guitar and drums… |
| 59 | The Only ExceptionParamore |  play_arrow | While burdened with distrust of love, yet with a single exception… |
| 60 | UntitledSimple Plan |  play_arrow | Simple Plan’s smash hit “Un…” |
| 61 | Block Rockin’ BeatsThe Chemical Brothers |  play_arrow | The Chemical Brothers’ innovative music |
| 62 | First Dateblink-182 |  play_arrow | A signature pop-punk song by Blink-182 |
| 63 | AfricaTOTO |  play_arrow | Colorful music and a longing for the mysterious Africa |
| 64 | Best Day Of My LifeAmerican Authors |  play_arrow | An American based in New York... |
| 65 | Carry OnAngra |  play_arrow | The power metal band from Brazil, Angr… |
| 66 | This Will Be Our YearThe Zombies |  play_arrow | A master of baroque pop born in the United Kingdom, … |
| 67 | Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon |  play_arrow | A danceable classic of 80s-style rock |
| 68 | Heart Of GlassBlondie |  play_arrow | Known as a leading figure of disco sound, ko… |
| 69 | Dr. FeelgoodMötley Crüe |  play_arrow | A band that epitomizes the LA metal scene of the ’80s… |
| 70 | Cake By The OceanDNCE |  play_arrow | Expressing passion and fun in funk-pop |
| 71 | I Fought The LawThe Clash |  play_arrow | Sex Pistols、The Damn… |
| 72 | The ReflexDuran Duran |  play_arrow | A classic song by a British band that defined the MTV era |
| 73 | Ramblin’ ManAllman Brothers Band |  play_arrow | A quintessential Southern rock track about a wanderer… |
| 74 | It’s Not OverDaughtry |  play_arrow | A brilliant depiction of the psychological state after a fight with one’s lover… |
| 75 | VolareGipsy Kings |  play_arrow | One of France’s most iconic bands, the Gypsy… |
| 76 | MIDI SURFTHE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS |  play_arrow | A fusion of punk and digital, a shocking rock |
| 77 | Freak On a LeashKorn |  play_arrow | As for bands like Rage Against the Machine... |
| 78 | Holy Wars…The Punishment DueMegadeth |  play_arrow | A signature song by the American metal band Megadeth... |
| 79 | Like a StoneAudioslave |  play_arrow | Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell and… |
| 80 | CelebrationKool and The Gang |  play_arrow | Kool & the Gang’s classic song |
| 81 | Do It AgainSteely Dan |  play_arrow | Mr. Donald Fagen and Walter Be... |
| 82 | Rock This TownStray cats |  play_arrow | A song that revived neo-rockabilly |
| 83 | Song 2Blur |  play_arrow | Blur, the proud champion of Britpop that the UK boasts, is... |
| 84 | Can’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang |  play_arrow | In the cover by Boys Town Gang… |
| 85 | I Want To Know What Love IsForeigner |  play_arrow | Foreigner’s classic, a song of love and hope |
| 86 | BirdlandWeather Report |  play_arrow | Urban nights, the charm of jazz in full swing |
| 87 | Blue MondayNew Order |  play_arrow | The coldness of post-punk and dance music… |
| 88 | WalkPantera |  play_arrow | A guitar riff with overwhelming heft and aggression... |
| 89 | Still WaitingSUM41 |  play_arrow | An anthem of the early-2000s pop-punk scene… |
| 90 | Young FolksPeter Bjorn & John |  play_arrow | The title “Young Folks”… |
| 91 | My SharonaThe Knack |  play_arrow | The signature song of the American rock band The Knack... |
| 92 | 1979The Smashing Pumpkins |  play_arrow | A youthful nostalgia song by Smashing Pumpkins |
| 93 | Original song | Nanao solves hair troubles in a Pantene commercial. | |
| 94 | Karma ChameleonCulture Club |  play_arrow | A popular Western song made famous by NEC’s TV commercial |
| 95 | LaylaDerek and the Dominos |  play_arrow | Powerful driving born from the challenges of cars and development |
| 96 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Hon-Kirin wins 11 awards at an international contest |
| 97 | Are You Gonna Be My GirlJet |  play_arrow | HiKOKI cordless construction vacuum pump CM |
| 98 | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ classic “Let It Be” resonates in the heart. |
| 99 | You Really Got MeThe Kinks |  play_arrow | Convey the deliciousness of the first sip from a Nama-jokki can. |
| 100 | Y.M.C.A.Village People |  play_arrow | JO1 dances in school uniforms to promote a value student discount. |