A leading example of overseas grunge bands: from Nirvana to Alice in Chains.

Rise AboveBLACK FLAG

Rise Above

Black Flag, known as pioneers of hardcore punk, is a band formed in 1976 in California, USA.

Led by founding member Greg Ginn, they evolved from an early breakneck sound into an experimental style that fused sludge metal and free jazz.

Their landmark album Damaged, featuring vocalist Henry Rollins who joined in 1981, is considered the band’s defining work.

The slow, oppressive sound presented on My War had a massive influence on the later grunge movement.

Even without notable awards, their achievements are immeasurable—Kurt Cobain openly cited them as an influence.

True to their DIY ethos, their music is perfect for listeners seeking heavy sounds charged with raw emotion.

FuckaboutDrenge

Drenge ‘Fuckabout’ (Official Video)

The British three-piece band Drenge made major waves when a Labour MP recommended them as a “brilliant band” in his resignation letter.

They began around 2010 as a brother duo, unleashing a nihilistic, ferocious sound that fuses grunge and garage rock.

Their 2013 single “Bloodsports” was used in a commercial for the UK TV drama Misfits, helping to raise their profile.

At the end of that year, they won Best New Band at the NME Awards.

Initially, their appeal lay in the thunderous combination of just guitar and drums, but from 2015 onward they added bass, evolving into a heavier, more groove-driven sound.

Their dark aesthetic, carrying the DNA of ’90s grunge, combined with the raw urgency of contemporary garage punk, is sure to captivate anyone craving heavy rock.

Like a HurricaneNeil Young and Crazy Horse

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Like A Hurricane – Live 1986

Known as the “Godfather” who had a profound influence on the later grunge scene, Canadian-born Neil Young and the American rock band that backs him, Crazy Horse, stand at the center of that legacy.

Since launching their work together with the landmark 1969 album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, they have captivated fans with a wide range of styles—from roaring, distorted guitar-driven noise rock to heartfelt folk.

Their raw sound is said to have influenced countless artists who followed.

Neil Young has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice as an individual and has won numerous Grammy Awards.

The rough, unbridled performances showcased on the 1990 album Ragged Glory reportedly provided direct inspiration to bands such as Nirvana.

If you want to experience soul-stirring, authentic rock, they’re the perfect choice.

Paranoid AndroidRadiohead

Radiohead – Paranoid Android

Known as a song that Radiohead often performed for over 15 minutes while touring as Alanis Morissette’s opener in 1996.

Many radio stations requested a shorter version, but there’s a story that Radiohead refused to edit the track.

River Of DeceitMad Season

Mad Season – River Of Deceit

Mad Season was a band formed through a collaboration of grunge artists.

It consisted of Layne Staley, the vocalist of Alice in Chains; Mike McCready, the guitarist of Pearl Jam; and Barrett Martin, the drummer of Screaming Trees.

This song was released in 1995.

Gone AwayThe Offspring

The Offspring – Gone Away

An emotional song for lead singer Dexter Holland’s girlfriend, who died in a traffic accident.

It’s known as one of The Offspring’s more mature and serious songs.

It was released as a single in 1997 from the album Ixnay on the Hombre.

Doll PartsHole

Hole – Doll Parts (Official Music Video)

A song Courtney Love wrote in 1991, shortly after she met Kurt Cobain.

After Kurt Cobain died in 1994, and following the death of Hole’s bassist Kristen Pfaff from a drug overdose, the song is said to have taken on a new meaning.