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 instantly hype you up just by listening (21–30)
Anarchy in the UKSEX PISTOLS
The Sex Pistols, once called the most sensational band in the world.
They fired up the youth of Britain, made them stand up, and spread that energy across the globe—if that isn’t cool, then what is? John Lydon still hasn’t wavered one bit.
ParanoidBlack Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne.
Come on, he’s already cool, isn’t he? (lol) He’s a frail old grandpa now, but there’s no doubt that many men and women still worship him.
He’s the eternal heavy metal guy.
I hope he keeps it up until the day he dies.
Cool Western music bands: Recommended overseas bands that will boost your mood just by listening (31–40)
White RoomCream
It reached No.
6 on the U.S.
charts in 1968.
This was a supergroup made up of three superstars: bassist Jack Bruce, formerly of Manfred Mann; guitarist Eric Clapton, formerly of the Yardbirds; and drummer Ginger Baker.
Although they were active for only two and a half years, their bluesy, hard-edged rock not only had a major influence on later blues musicians, but is also often cited as a forerunner of hard rock and heavy metal.
TragedyHanoi rocks
Formed in Finland in 1980.
They were mainly active in the UK, known for their punkish rock ’n’ roll, but the core member and drummer died in an accident, forcing them to disband in 1985.
They became more famous after breaking up than during their active years, and Axl Rose was said to be a big fan.
BelieverImagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons is a four-piece rock band from the United States, known for their driving melodies and powerful vocals.
They debuted in 2012 and have released a string of hits, including “Radioactive” and “Demons.” Their talent has been recognized worldwide, winning the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, among other honors.
Their live shows electrify venues with performances that draw the audience in.
In 2015, they achieved major success by attracting 320,000 attendees on their U.S.
tour.
With energetic sounds and lyrics that resonate, they’re a recommended band for times when you want to fire yourself up or boost your motivation!
L’elefante biancoArea
An astonishing avant-garde jazz-rock band that Italy proudly boasts.
A gathering of virtuoso musicians, they deliver breathtakingly technical performances, and the vocals by Demetrio Stratos—the “Human World Heritage”—are absolutely astounding.
This is a legendary band that every rock fan must listen to.
Stand In LineImpellitteri
A neoclassical heavy metal band formed by guitarist Chris Impellitteri, whose rapid playing earned him the nickname “the world’s fastest.” With legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet on board, their approach aimed at a “renaissance of Rainbow” proved successful and gained popularity in Japan.