Cool Western music bands. Recommended overseas bands that will get you pumped just by listening.

To Be With YouMr. BIG

Mr. Big – To Be With You 4K Video

Mr.

Big, formed in Los Angeles in 1988, captured the hearts of hard rock fans with powerful vocals and virtuosic musicianship.

In 1991, “To Be with You” reached No.

1 in 15 countries worldwide, catapulting them to stardom.

They are especially popular in Japan and are known as a prime example of being “big in Japan.” The band reunited with the original lineup in 2009 and has continued energetic activity since, including successful world tours.

From hard-hitting rock to soothing ballads, Mr.

Big’s wide musical range captivates countless fans.

They’re the kind of “cool Western band” that gets you pumped just by listening.

Hair of the DogNazareth

Nazareth – Hair Of The Dog

Formed in Scotland.

Debuted in 1971.

Their hallmark is a rugged hard rock ’n’ roll sound that showcases vocalist Dan McCafferty’s distinctive high-tone voice—Axl Rose is a huge fan.

A genuine rock band whose music continues to be listened to across generations.

Death DiscoPublic Image Ltd

Public Image Limited – Death Disco

Public Image Ltd, a band that epitomizes the UK post-punk scene, was formed in 1978 around former Sex Pistols member John Lydon.

Their debut single Public Image and the album Metal Box received high praise from critics and are regarded as classics of post-punk.

Their 1980 U.S.

tour also drew attention for the heated verbal exchanges between Lydon and the audience.

With their experimental sound and provocative performances, they have continued to influence many artists.

If you’re drawn to their distinctive world, this is a highly recommended track—give it a listen!

SatisfactionRolling Stone

Rolling Stone – Satisfaction (Full HD)

The Rolling Stones are a legendary rock band formed in London, England, in 1962.

Their music—woven from Mick Jagger’s charismatic vocals and Keith Richards’s guitar—is nothing short of magical! From the psychedelic “Paint It Black” to the chilling “Sympathy for the Devil,” they have a trove of timeless classics loved across generations.

They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, and won a Grammy in 2016 for their album “Blue & Lonesome.” For over 60 years, they’ve continued to captivate fans around the world.

If you want to learn the history of rock, this is a band you absolutely should listen to!

The Big MoneyRush

Rush – The Big Money

It reached No.

45 on the U.S.

charts in 1985.

Inspired by bands like Led Zeppelin, they formed in Toronto in 1968.

In Canada, they’re a national band and are highly respected by other musicians, but it’s a shame their recognition is unjustly low in Japan.

Genre-wise, they seem to have gradually shifted from hard rock toward progressive rock.

Still, the best of both sides blends well, and they also have a pop flavor, so I think they’re easy to listen to.

Come to think of it, they were also friendly with former Yomiuri Giants player Cromartie, who is himself a drummer, right?

Vocal ID of Love In ASiouxsie And The Banshees

Siouxsie And The Banshees – Love In A Void

A British female punk singer.

She used to be part of the Sex Pistols’ inner circle, and I think she was a style icon in every way—makeup, fashion, attitude, hairstyle—so much so that lots of punk girls imitated her.

This song was one of her early big hits, and it’s insanely cool.

UnsaintedSlipknot

Slipknot – Unsainted [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Slipknot is one of the most famous heavy metal bands in the world.

All nine members wear distinctive masks, creating a strikingly macabre visual impression.

Their musicianship is excellent, and among heavy metal bands, they’re relatively easy to listen to.

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