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

(Oh) Pretty WomanVan Halen

Van Halen – (Oh) Pretty Woman (Official Music Video)

It reached No.

12 on the U.S.

charts in 1982.

The band was formed around the Van Halen brothers—Eddie on guitar and Alex on drums.

Adding the distinctive and popular vocalist David Lee Roth solidified their status as a leading heavy metal band.

Currently, Eddie’s son Wolfgang has taken over on bass, replacing Michael Anthony.

The vocals have alternated between Sammy Hagar and Dave, and each brings a different kind of appeal.

As you know, this song is a cover of Roy Orbison’s standard, and it’s an outstanding arrangement that makes you think, “So it can be done like this!”

Different WorldsVandenberg

Vandenberg Different Worlds (HD)

An unforgettable band from the 1980s that emerged from the Netherlands.

Thanks to Adrian Vandenberg’s expressively virtuosic guitar playing and songs with outstanding pop sensibility, they became popular in Japan as well.

Adrian later retired from the music world and became a painter.

venus in fursVelvet Underground

velvet underground – venus in furs

Quietly, deeply moved, you can’t help but murmur, “Ah, what a cool band…”—that’s The Velvet Underground.

I’m sure many will read this, nod, and relate.

The underground scene in New York in the ’70s—seen from distant Japan—was a world we longed for.

It was the ultimate, the most stylish of all.

Heads Will RollYeah Yeah Yeahs

Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (Official Music Video)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs is an American rock band that began making waves in the 2000s; the pronunciation is “Yah Yah Yahs.” Their sound is undeniably cool, featuring bold use of synthesizer tones that defines their rock style.

The vocalist is a woman, and her uniquely sexy, atmospheric delivery adds even more depth to the band’s identity.

The members’ looks and fashion are also highlights, and their track “Heads Will Roll” is especially notable for its highly watchable music video.

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MörderFreygang

Freygang – Mörder

An East German blues rock band.

They continued underground activities in East Germany during the Communist era, and there’s a story that their vocalist, André Pogor, was arrested for antisocial behavior, which delayed their debut by several years.

Their gritty, hard-hitting rock is really cool.

To Hell With PovertyGang Of Four

Gang Of Four – To Hell With Poverty (Official Live | 1980)

Gang of Four is the band that revolutionized the UK post-punk scene.

Formed in Leeds in 1976, they drew attention with a distinctive sound shaped by social critique and punk influences.

In 1978, they released their debut single Damaged Goods, which hit No.

1 on the indie chart.

They later signed with EMI and gained popularity for a sound that fused danceable rock with funk.

In 1981, they released their second album, Solid Gold.

Known as a seminal post-punk band for their politically charged lyrics and distinctive guitar work, they’re highly recommended for those interested in social issues or anyone who wants to change the world through music!

Destroy the illusionsPack

Smashing a 34,000 Brick Statue

One of Germany’s earliest and greatest punk bands.

Hailing from Munich, it’s said that all members were over 30 at the time of their debut.

Though recorded in a coal warehouse, their raw, impulsive, and aggressive performance delivers all the power you’d expect from punk.