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 (91–100)
In the CityJAM
Paul Weller.
Isn’t he someone who has been admired by people of all genders across every era? His looks, his style, his sound, his fashion—everything has been cool from the past right up to today.
This song is from The Jam’s debut album, his first band.
I was made for lovin’ youKISS
When you hear “KISS,” the first thing that comes to mind is probably their gothic makeup and flamboyant costumes.
The American hard rock band KISS has captivated fans around the world with their overwhelming presence since their debut in 1973.
Their signature song “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” became a massive hit despite being released at the height of the disco boom—an innovative fusion of rock and disco that paid off.
In 1996, they made the shocking decision to drop the makeup and perform with their natural faces.
Their live shows overwhelm audiences with rule-breaking performances like breathing fire and spitting blood.
Highly recommended not only for rock lovers but also for anyone who loves a flashy show!
Pretend We’re DeadL7
They were a hard rock/metal/grunge band made up entirely of women.
They were absolutely, incredibly cool.
Their performance, as if they’d cast off the very labels of being a women’s band or even being women, was overwhelming.
They held their own completely against any male hard rock band.
Paradigm TriggerLike Moths To Flames
Like Moths to Flames is a metalcore band from Columbus, Ohio.
Since their 2010 debut, they have carved out a unique place in the genre with a sound that fuses heaviness and melodic elements.
They drew attention with their 2011 album When We Don’t Exist and have continued to release powerful tracks ever since.
In January 2020, they released their fifth album, No Eternity in Gold, continuing to captivate fans.
Their appeal lies in the combination of technical performances, relentless heaviness, and potent melodies.
Highly recommended for those who want to be swept away by a sound that is both intense and beautiful.
NumbLinkin Park
The American rock band Linkin Park has captivated fans around the world with their unique style that fuses intense guitar sounds with rap.
They released their debut album, Hybrid Theory, in 2000 and shot to stardom.
They have an impressive track record, including winning the Grammy Awards twice.
Their music blends elements of heavy metal and hip-hop, characterized by emotional lyrics and a powerful, layered sound.
They continuously evolved their musicality until the death of lead vocalist Chester Bennington in 2017.
This band is highly recommended for those who want to feel energized by powerful songs.
Ride The SkyLucifer’s Friend
Formed in 1970.
A pioneering hard rock band in Germany, with an English vocalist, so their lyrics are in English.
While their foundation is hard rock, they also have progressive-leaning works, all of which are of a high standard.
Remarkably, they made their first visit to Japan in 2016, 46 years after their formation.
ToccataMEKONG DELTA
A thrash metal band formed in Berlin in the late 1980s by music engineer Ralf Hubert.
They also have a deep admiration for progressive rock, exhibiting an avant-garde edge by performing thrash versions of pieces like ELP’s Pictures at an Exhibition and classical works.