Good bands that other people probably haven't heard of...

Oh let me add another band
Bikini Kill

Ahhhh




And when I feel like typing I sure will pick out 5 and explain !

The two that leap to mind are:

Shady Bard - Some lovely music that makes you smile no matter whatever mood you were in previously.
Shady Bard Myspace to listen to their tunes

Paisley Riot - Our very own ATS member Paul plays in the band, and they've got some real good tunes
Paisley Riot Myspace to listen to their tunes



[edit on 7-3-2006 by UK Wizard]

One band I really think metal fans NEED to listen to are, Meshuggah. They take metal to a whole new world, never mind a new level. They have more time signatures up their sleeves than... a person with a lot of time signatures.

Their drummer is also one of the best I've ever heard. He can play in 4/4 with his snare while playng something crazy like 28/32 with his bassdrum. He's a machine!

So yeah, Meshuggah are a must listen! For song recommendations, U2U me.

[edit on 7-3-2006 by xeroxed88]

The Call

Samples available on website. Don't work with Firefox.

"I Still Believe" was played in the movie, "The Lost Boys".

Yeah, I'm old.

More samples here

[edit on 7-3-2006 by Benevolent Heretic]

Originally posted by American Mad Man
I like your style.

The only ones you have listed I haven't heard before are:

Ellipsis
Wilco
Rufio
Snow Patrol

Any chance you can give me a little info on these bands sounds/style? It sounds like our tastes are alike... I need more MP3 material!

(on another note, is it kind of wierd that an Ivy league soon to be grad student listens to the Drop Kick Murphys?

)

[edit on 7-3-2006 by American Mad Man]

Thrice is also quite good. Yes, it woulde seem we have some similar tastes.

Links:
Ellipsis
Wilco
Rufio
Snow Patrol

And no, lol, I think its cool that an Ivy league soon to be grad student still has time for good music



--Kit.

The Call? The walls came down is awesome. I can't beleive there's someone else who's heard of them.

morningwood. fun group. I know the lead.

secret machines

the jayhawks

Simian are the best unknown band.

Immortal technique, a rapper, not a band, but the best lyricist that side of the pond.

Eagles of Death Metal (They aren't really death metal)
Kyuss
Enemy

ok here we go..all bands I mention I own all there is of every band......

Lake of Tears
Sheavy
Stratovarious
Running Wild
Sentenced
Crimson Glory
Blind Guardian
Helstar
Gamma Ray
Amorphis
Grave Digger
Cirith Ungol
Destruction
Manowar
Bathory
Cake
Destiny's End
HammerFall
Edguy
Omen
Exciter
Realm
X-Wild
Skyclad
Trouble
Helloween
Pink Cream 69
Motorhead
Dope
Nuclear Assault
Exodus
Saxon
The Holy Rollin Hellfires
Beyond Reach


thats enough for now......whew !




[edit on 8-3-2006 by Alpha Grey]

Whoever said Immortal Technique...


Check out:
Non Phixion
Jedi Mind Tricks
Apathy
Diabolic
MF Doom


One the metal note...a few I been diggin':
As I Lay Dying
Killswitch Engage
Ill Nino
A great local act from Grand Rapids-The Orphan (check out myspace/theorphan)
Atreyu
Avenged Sevenfold is pretty hit&miss, but they have a few songs that kick ass.
Also see Glassjaw, Pulse Ultra, Nonpoint, & Sevendust

I know maybe 50% of all the bands listed in the other posts and that shows me that maybe I've been listening to the right radio station, and apparently the fact that I live in Portugal does not mean that we do not have access to good music.

Alpha Grey....

You list motorhead as a band that is not commonly known.

Maybe it is just me, or what but they are a pretty big and well known band.

They have performed on many large stages

Ace of Spades is one of my favorite songs of all time.

Is this another band you speak of?

Edit: Alpha Grey not Gray.

[edit on 8-3-2006 by chissler]

"sidewalk driver" a Boston band

Originally posted by chissler
Alpha Grey....
You list motorhead as a band that is not commonly known.
Maybe it is just me, or what but they are a pretty big and well known band.

I put that out there because believe it or not...some people have NO idea who Motorhead is......

In hindsight....I probally should not have included them.

I'm definitely into punk right now, and even screamo. So here is a list I really hope you should try to listen to if you havn't heard them before, it'll change your life.

Anti-flag: Pretty much what their name insists. They are 100% against Bush and it shows in their lyrics. They point out very well the hypocracy of this nations history(America). I'm not sure, but I think they stand for Anarchy.

Atreyu: Now if you like Rock/Screamo then you would love Atreyu. With great lyrics and singers. They really have a great guitarist and drummer. This is moshing music for sure, yet it still has the quality of just chilling out and just taking it all in. There is not too loud when it comes to this band.

Authority Zero: Great punk group. They arn't anti-government as they anti-war and anti-police. The singer always has amazing lyrics that are catchy and his voice is great for their sound. He can sing quite quickly at times.

Social Distortions: A very old Punk band that is still making new stuff. I'm starting to like the idea that they were the very first punk band in history. They have been around since the 70's. They didn't get popular until about the mid 80's or early 90's. The singer had part of his ear bitten off in a fight once, so you gotta know he's somewhat of a badass.

Tsunami Bomb: This punk band has a girl singer... and it appeals to me. I don't usually like bands with girl singers, but I like how this band works. I havn't heard their latest album, it's been harder to find than I thought it would be.

So, if you havn't ever heard of these bands before I definitely recommend them to anybody. If you don't like them at first just give them a shot.

Yeah I see what your saying AG.

Just a fan of them I guess, probably alot bigger to me than to somebody else.

Originally posted by chissler
You list motorhead as a band that is not commonly known.

Maybe it is just me, or what but they are a pretty big and well known band.
[edit on 8-3-2006 by chissler]

And I'd say that about 70% of the bands listed on here are at least somewhat known. Seriously, hoobastank unknown?!?

With that I'll unleash my list in sections of styles (must listens in bold):

"Indie Rock"
*These Arms Are Snakes --> spazzy indie rock. members of isis and a few other bands
*Minus the Bear --> melodic rock, former guitarist of Botch and members of sharks keep moving(seriously listen to this)
*Sharks Keep Moving --> melodic indie rock
*Q and Not U --> politically charged dance party!
*Kill Sadie --> just listen
*Faraquet --> math rock

"Hardcore/Metal"
*Botch --> mathcore, best thing since sliced bread (RIP)
*ISIS --> gloom/drudge metal...sick
*Horse the Band --> spazzy Nintendo-core. seriously 8-bit + metal.
*Fall of Troy --> fast guitars, kinda screamo voice
*Pelican --> gloom metal - instrumental
*Mastadon --> recently signed: maybe you will know them soon
*Mike Patton --> see Fantomas, Dillenger Escape Plan, Mr.Bungle, Faith No More

"Electronic"
*DNTEL --> pre-postal service
*Japanther --> sample based indie
*Ratatat --> guitar based electro
*The Books --> as heard on [adult swim]
*Boards of Canada --> damn good IDM

"hip hop"
*Prefuse 73 --> electronic
*Del tha Funkee Homosapien (any project) --> aka: Deltron 3030, Hieroglyphics, Gorillaz, etc
*Quasimoto --> thin/small voice, phat beats

"other"
Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum --> Halloween comes to life

and these are just the favorites...

[edit on 8-3-2006 by Street Scholar]

Originally posted by chissler
Ace of Spades is one of my favorite songs of all time.
[edit on 8-3-2006 by chissler]

Ever since I played Tony Hawk on PS2 and heard that song I always laugh when I hear "Ace of Spades"... I don't know why.

Not particularly unheard of but as I'm having a bit of a reto day today some oldies and particular songs:

Bauhaus - Bella Lugosi's Dead, Third Uncle
Bolshoi - Lyndi's Party, Looking for a Life to Lose
Sisters of Mercy - 1959, Lucretia
New Model Army - Notice me, The Hunt

(and a little plug for The Clash - This is England)

Right, I'm off to get my slippers, a pipe an' a nice cup of coco for bed.

Jak

Originally posted by JAK


Sisters of Mercy - 1959, Lucretia

I can't believe I forgot to mention The Sisters of Mercy! They're a great band. Other songs I recommend by them are, Temple of Love, Dominion/Mother Russia and This Corrosion.