Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will get you pumped just by listening.
There are foreign bands with irresistibly captivating sounds you can hardly hear in Japan! From powerful, energetic vocals and satisfyingly heavy sound production to dynamic stage performances—there’s no way to sum it all up in a single phrase.
This time, based on reliable feedback from music fans submitted to our site, we researched popular Western bands.
Among them, we carefully selected especially well-regarded rock bands—both classic and contemporary—along with their staple songs.
If that’s your thing, be sure to check it out!
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Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will boost your mood just by listening (51–60)
Gamma RayBirth Control
An eternally second-tier band dubbed the ‘German Deep Purple’ for their hard rock featuring the Hammond organ.
Their rugged looks and lack of polish are part of their charm, and it’s well known that this title track later became the name of a German hard rock band.
Highway StarDeep Purple
Formed in the UK in 1968, Deep Purple is a band that helped shape the dawn of hard rock and heavy metal.
Their signature songs—especially their unforgettable guitar riffs—are regarded as milestones in rock history.
In 2016, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 1975 they were listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the “loudest band in the world.” Ritchie Blackmore’s inventive guitar work and Jon Lord’s keyboard playing, influenced by classical music, are particularly distinctive.
Highly recommended for those who want powerful performances and a heavy, rich sound!
Pull Me UnderDream Theater
Dream Theater is a progressive metal band from the United States.
Known for their complex song structures and advanced musicianship, they achieved worldwide fame with their 1992 album Images and Words.
Their unique sound, which fuses progressive rock and heavy metal, continues to captivate music fans.
In 2013, a track from their self-titled album Dream Theater was nominated for a Grammy, further attesting to their highly regarded talent.
They’re a recommended band for those who want to enjoy technical performances and epic compositions!
My NumberFoals
Foals, the danceable rock band from Oxford.
They proudly declare their band theme as a “danceable rock band,” and true to that, every song is irresistibly danceable.
If you’re looking for something you can dance to from a rock band rather than EDM, look no further.
They play many shows in Japan, including Fuji Rock, making them irresistible for festival aficionados.
Even if you don’t understand the lyrics, your body will feel the groove—just listening will lift your spirits!
Bloody ValentineMachine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly is a rapper from the United States.
Although he’s a rapper, one of his trademarks is that he has many rock-leaning tracks.
His hard-hitting rap numbers are compelling, but rock songs like “Bloody Valentine” are also fantastic.
He’s also active as an actor, and his expressive range is impressive, reminding us of the exhilarating power of a driving eight-beat.
Experience this straight-ahead rock number for yourself.
The acoustic version of this song is a must-listen, too!