Recommendation of Western Rock: Recommended Foreign Rock Bands, Popular Bands
You still hear people say things like, “I listen to Japanese rock bands, but I’m not so good with Western music,” even today, when it’s easier than ever to listen online to music from any era and anywhere in the world from the comfort of your home.
There are many reasons for this, but it seems some people feel a hurdle simply because the lyrics aren’t in Japanese.
So this time, we’ll introduce recommended Western rock bands for those who are thinking of getting into Western rock.
From legendary big names to bands lighting up the 2020s, we’ve picked a diverse lineup to enjoy!
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Recommendations for Western Rock: Recommended and Popular Foreign Bands (51–60)
The FlameCheap Trick
Cheap Trick, who have been active in the American rock scene for many years, are a legendary band formed in 1973.
They shot to stardom with the 1978 album “Cheap Trick at Budokan,” driven by the smash hit “I Want You to Want Me.” They continued to release numerous classics and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Their appeal lies in a unique sound that fuses British pop and hard rock, along with energetic stage performances.
As a standard-bearer of power pop, they have had a major influence on later metal and alternative bands.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy catchy melodies paired with a heavy, full-bodied sound.
Modern ActCloud Nothings
Cloud Nothings are a trio that has been drawing a lot of attention lately among U.S.
indie rock bands.
While their sound is alternative, their arrangements don’t rely on sheer volume, and the sparkling, catchy melodies on top have a compelling power that captivates you from the very first listen.
BurnDeep Purple
Alongside Led Zeppelin, the British band Deep Purple is hailed as a group that helped cement hard rock as a genre.
Since their formation in 1968, they’ve undergone numerous lineup changes, but the band has featured many key figures in rock: legendary vocalists such as Ian Gillan and David Coverdale, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who delivered countless iconic performances, and organist Jon Lord, the cornerstone of their sound.
There’s no end to the recommended albums and famous songs, but there’s no question they’re a legendary band you absolutely should experience.
Mary Queen Of Scotseugenius
There are many Nirvana fans in Japan, but fans of this band are very few.
Since Kurt openly said he wanted to be the band’s Eugenes, please give them a listen and experience their guitar music for yourself.
[Recommendations for Western Rock] Recommended Western Bands, Popular Bands (61–70)
SkylineFKJ
Fkj is a French band created by a Paris-based creator of New Zealand descent, known for mellow sounds and sophisticated compositions.
Their charming, elegantly chill vibe really stands out, and the beats have a distinctive feel.
It all comes across as very stylish—in a good way, distinctly French.
The soft, gentle tone of their music is especially memorable.
The TrooperIron Maiden
A metal band known for its rare triple-guitar lineup, they have become one of the most renowned HR/HM bands in the world.
As a leading act of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal that emerged in the early 1980s in the UK, they were at the forefront of the movement and continue to be highly active today, with total album sales exceeding 100 million.
The imagery associated with metal and their CD cover art might make them seem hard to approach, but the beautiful melodies and aggressive band sound heard in songs like The Trooper and Aces High are sure to hook you after just one listen.
Kickstart My HeartMötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is a representative band of the LA metal scene that became a huge sensation in the 1980s.
In Japan, when people think of metal, many picture spiky hair, leather stage outfits, and flashy live performances, and it’s said that they were the ones who did all of that first.
They’re also known for having lots of scandals involving drugs and alcohol.
