Best American band of the last 20 years

[Nick Young]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfqzQKt9UeA
these guys and modest mouse

http://media.philly.com/images/Pearl_Jam1.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/3/5790420_27032b8c89.jpg

[QuebecBaller]

http://tattoos-101.tattoofinder.com/files/rhcpall.jpg

[miller-time]

http://www.nerve.com/files/nickelback02-x605.jpg

[QUIZZLE]

http://tattoos-101.tattoofinder.com/files/rhcpall.jpg

:cheers:

[QUIZZLE]

http://www.nerve.com/files/nickelback02-x605.jpg

Don't even joke about that

[howlin_wolf]

http://magedesign.com/pleasure/wp-content/uploads//2011/07/The+Strokes.jpg

[JohnnySic]

Pearl Jam is the best rock band of the past 20 years, American or otherwise.

[IcanzIIravor]

http://blog.rhapsody.com/greenday.jpg

:D

[HylianNightmare]

http://greenobles.com/data_images/jonas-brothers/jonas-brothers-05.jpg

[JtotheIzzo]

http://blog.rhapsody.com/greenday.jpg

:D

J Sub?


Pearl Jam's best album was 21 years ago...

However, some people seem to love their later stuff.

It could really only be them, The Chili Peppers, Foo Fighter, White Stripes, Green Day or if you wanted to be cheeky and reach with the Flaming Lips or Wilco.

Who else is there?

I'll take NOFX (but that is lacking any objectivity).

[Wavves]

http://www.billboard.com/photos/artist/377794-nickelback.jpg

[JtotheIzzo]

http://www.billboard.com/photos/artist/377794-nickelback.jpg

God, no matter how hard they try Chad Kroeger just cannot be made to look cool.

[DeuceWallaces]

http://www.nerve.com/files/nickelback02-x605.jpg

They're Canadian.

[Nick Young]

http://magedesign.com/pleasure/wp-content/uploads//2011/07/The+Strokes.jpg
damn, that's one ******y crew of hipster **** in that photo!

[DeuceWallaces]

Foo Fighters have probably had a better stream of records and hits over the past 20 years.

[miller-time]

They're Canadian.

the joke was multi layered :)

[DeuceWallaces]

damn, that's one ******y crew of hipster **** in that photo!

Lol says the *** who posted Modest Mouse.

[Nick Young]

Foo Fighters have probably had a better stream of records and hits over the past 20 years.
Real talk, foo fighters are basically as bad as nickleback.

Modest Mouse isn't hipster *** music, only their two newest albums, before that hipsters didn't like them because they made acid redneck music that hipsters didnt know about.

[Heavincent]

It's obviously Metallica.

[Qwyjibo]

The answer to this is so easy and obvious. Why are you all getting it wrong?

[takeittothehoop]

The answer to this is so easy and obvious. Why are you all getting it wrong?
I know, right......

http://www.musicko.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tenacious-d.jpg

[blablabla]

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/120420083223-black-keys-coachella-story-top.jpg

[HylianNightmare]

It's obviously Metallica.
that's what i thought but then i realized it was the last 20 years, so starting from 92, metallica was already pretty much done by then:cry:

[D-Wade316]

http://tattoos-101.tattoofinder.com/files/rhcpall.jpg
:rockon:

[howlin_wolf]

damn, that's one ******y crew of hipster **** in that photo!

Without The Strokes' 2001 debut "Is This It?" so many other bands wouldn't have had any commercial success at all. White Stripes, Black Keys, etc. list goes on...

They are far from being anything hipster, they were hyped massively from their beginning. And rightfully so, I couldn't imagine anyone else than Julian Casablancas pulling off that Lou Reed/Iggy Pop kind of shit, while the aging "greatest rock band" Oasis was being played 24/7 with their latest bullshit record. This really was something different at the time. I wouldn't be surprised if your sorry ass was listening to Nickelback though back then. :facepalm

And they probably hit more booze, drugs, sluts before their first record than any of the other bands listed here have done in their whole career. A factor which many seem only to count in with rappers, but come on.

[reppy]

that's what i thought but then i realized it was the last 20 years, so starting from 92, metallica was already pretty much done by then:cry:

Plus Metallica is .. you know.. metal. :D

Also, Modest Mouse is hipster garbage. I don't care what they used to be. I used to be 8 years old. I'm not anymore. No one will ever throw me in any sort of list where being a kid is a qualification.

[Bano114]

http://tattoos-101.tattoofinder.com/files/rhcpall.jpg

The Answer.

[Nick Young]

Without The Strokes' 2001 debut "Is This It?" so many other bands wouldn't have had any commercial success at all. White Stripes, Black Keys, etc. list goes on...

They are far from being anything hipster, they were hyped massively from their beginning. And rightfully so, I couldn't imagine anyone else than Julian Casablancas pulling off that Lou Reed/Iggy Pop kind of shit, while the aging "greatest rock band" Oasis was being played 24/7 with their latest bullshit record. This really was something different at the time. I wouldn't be surprised if your sorry ass was listening to Nickelback though back then. :facepalm

And they probably hit more booze, drugs, sluts before their first record than any of the other bands listed here have done in their whole career. A factor which many seem only to count in with rappers, but come on.
I remember when they came up. There was a ton of good music around, guess you just weren't listening to it, white stripes had like 3 albums out already before This is it, son, and black keys are shit

Hitting booze drugs and sluts doesn't make them a good band, assclown.

Can't believe you compared Julian Casablancas to Lou Reed and Iggy Pop. You are the biggest idiot on the forum, congrats:applause:

[LJJ]

Obama approves:
http://i.imgur.com/dValU.jpg

They are also Television stans, so you know they got taste. :cheers:

[Qwyjibo]

Obama approves:
http://i.imgur.com/dValU.jpg

They are also Television stans, so you know they got taste. :cheers:
It's about time someone got it right.

[MontaHardaway]

http://concertaddicts.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Tool-10000-Days-Promo-02.jpg

[Brujesino]

http://www.mxdwn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/pantera.jpg

[Clippersfan86]

Only good choice posted so far is Chili Peppers. Rest are either not American or :wtf: . I think Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Counting Crows, U2, REM are all contenders if we are talking about 92 and up for example (20 years).

[Nick Young]

Obama approves:
http://i.imgur.com/dValU.jpg

They are also Television stans, so you know they got taste. :cheers:
obama is a big fan of homo rights, we already know this

[pauk]

Chili Peppers... my favorite band today is Black Keys tho..

[UtahJazzFan88]

It's obviously Metallica.

This.

[jamal99]

http://www.billboard.com/photos/stylus/503697-red-hot-chili-peppers-617-409.jpg

and

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/11611283/Metallica+Magnetyczna__2790094.jpg

Easily...

[MontaHardaway]

Metallica, R.E.M., and Red Hot Chili Peppers don't count idiots. they've both been around since the early 80s. lol


Tool is the only choice that fits the timeframe

[L.Kizzle]

Why so many Peppers votes, they released their first record in like the early 80s.

[QUIZZLE]

Metallica, R.E.M., and Red Hot Chili Peppers don't count idiots. they've both been around since the early 80s. lol


Tool is the only choice that fits the timeframe


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cAS8THhRp3k/T7rOrg3TT6I/AAAAAAAAFCo/rEzd4PQmwGA/s1600/389578_4055940555660_1196469673_3868871_1002685942 _n.jpg

[MontaHardaway]

http://theblarg.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/maynard.jpg










http://modobs.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/tool-4.jpg

[MontaHardaway]

http://toolshed.down.net/pix/mjk/mjk4loozawurm.jpg

http://x1039.com/upload/Maynard.James.Keenan.5.9.12.jpg

http://cdn.buzznet.com/assets/users12/feuerrader01/default/maynard-james-keenan-tool--large-msg-115817119086.jpg

[One Love]

Wu Tang Clan
NWA

[QuebecBaller]

Only good choice posted so far is Chili Peppers. Rest are either not American or :wtf: . I think Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Counting Crows, U2, REM are all contenders if we are talking about 92 and up for example (20 years).


U2????? They're from Dublin, Ireland



Metallica, R.E.M., and Red Hot Chili Peppers don't count idiots. they've both been around since the early 80s. lol


Tool is the only choice that fits the timeframe

Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990

It's been 22 years so they don't count
:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm

[jomama72]

http://www.allgoodseats.com/images/alice-in-chains.jpg

or

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Admin/BkFill/Default_image_group/2011/3/4/1299251816972/Nirvana-Photo-of-Krist-NO-007.jpg

[MontaHardaway]

Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990

It's been 22 years so they don't count
:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
all of their successful albums were between 1992-2012. :hammerhead:

[MontaHardaway]

all you stupid old mother*****ers postin still think its the year 2000 and that a 20 year timeframe goes back to 1980.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, U2, and R.E.M. are 30 year old bands you alzheimers inflicted geezers

[QUIZZLE]

all of their successful albums were between 1992-2012. :hammerhead:

As were the Chili Peppers albums: Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, By The Way. I like Mother's Milk but not as much as those other 3.

U2 is IRISH.. stop bringing them up, retard.

I like Tool, don't get me wrong. But I wouldn't put them in front of the Chili Peppers.

[Skywalker]

who is the band qwyjibo and ljj picked? I searched homo bands after nick young's comment and queen came up lawl

[L.Kizzle]

Bands that debuted in 1992 or after for 100 Alex.

[Lakers Legend#32]

Green Day

[Qwyjibo]

who is the band qwyjibo and ljj picked? I searched homo bands after nick young's comment and queen came up lawl
Wilco

[Timmy D for MVP]

Someone really put the Jonas brothers. Really? I mean how lame can you get. Jezzus. :rolleyes:





















The answer is clearly Nsync.

[Skywalker]

Wilco


best songs?

[BurningHammer]

It is obviously Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl started the band around 1994 and his band has kept making hits after hits since, 18 years.

Metallica is the wrong answer since their good stuffs are in 80's.

[MontaHardaway]

As were the Chili Peppers albums: Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, By The Way. I like Mother's Milk but not as much as those other 3.

U2 is IRISH.. stop bringing them up, retard.

I like Tool, don't get me wrong. But I wouldn't put them in front of the Chili Peppers.
just because you prefer the Frusciante era doesn't mean that they weren't around ten years before that

[Qwyjibo]

best songs?
My fave from each album: I Must Be High, Monday, A Shot in the Arm, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, The Late Greats, Impossible Germany, Wilco (The Song), Art of Almost.

Most people really like Jesus Etc. too

And then there's California Stars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lnf0hmj6l0

As for the topic, Wilco's evolution through their first 5 albums is amazing. They've kinda "settled in" for the last few and they, IMO, haven't been up to the quality of the previous but still good overall. I think they have as good of a case as anyone for the truly best American band due to their creativity and longevity. I'm probably biased though. I've seen them live 4 times and will continue to going as long as they're playing.

[Bucket_Nakedz]

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/90533/Incubus.jpg

[MontaHardaway]

The Red Hot Chili Peppers-Self Titled Album Released 1984

Freakey Styley - Released 1985

The Uplift Mofo Party Plan - Released 1987

:facepalm :facepalm

Give Hillel Slovak some credit you noob

[Timmy D for MVP]

I know 100% of you will disagree but I have not heard a band come out since I've been alive that I like as much as Gnarls Barkley. It's entrancing. And I'm not even high.

BUT, if I had to pick best I'd prob side with Foo Fighters.

[QUIZZLE]

The Red Hot Chili Peppers-Self Titled Album Released 1984

Freakey Styley - Released 1985

The Uplift Mofo Party Plan - Released 1987

:facepalm :facepalm

Give Hillel Slovak some credit you noob

All of the other albums I listed are better. Frusciante is the better musician.

[DeuceWallaces]

Wilco are cute, but irrelevant.

[MontaHardaway]

All of the other albums I listed are better. Frusciante is the better musician.
Frusciante's guitar style with RHCP was by and large derivative of Slovak's style anyway. Slovak was no slouch.

Frusciante solo/ataxia/The Mars Volta style is a different story

[BurningHammer]

They're Canadian.
I would give them to you guys for free. :D

[KevinNYC]

My fave from each album: I Must Be High, Monday, A Shot in the Arm, I Am Trying to Break Your Heart, The Late Greats, Impossible Germany, Wilco (The Song), Art of Almost.

Most people really like Jesus Etc. too

And then there's California Stars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lnf0hmj6l0

As for the topic, Wilco's evolution through their first 5 albums is amazing. They've kinda "settled in" for the last few and they, IMO, haven't been up to the quality of the previous but still good overall. I think they have as good of a case as anyone for the truly best American band due to their creativity and longevity. I'm probably biased though. I've seen them live 4 times and will continue to going as long as they're playing.


I love California Stars, but I haven't bought a Wilco album since they gave up on being a great rock and roll band.

I do like this a lot, though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UysRo34pUsA

[The-Legend-24]

Linkin park.

[Nick Young]

All of the other albums I listed are better. Frusciante is the better musician.
Frusciante got the gig because he could play every rhcp riff and solo exactly like hillel could. Cus frusciante just used to sit in his room 10 hours a day practicing guitar copying their records

[QUIZZLE]

Frusciante got the gig because he could play every rhcp riff and solo exactly like hillel could. Cus frusciante just used to sit in his room 10 hours a day practicing guitar copying their records

And he went on to orchestrate basically every melody on most of their songs they've ever had from there on out, while writing a lot of Flea's stuff as well. I never said Slovak was terrible. I've listened to both and just prefer Frusciante's work with the band over Slovak's and it looks like Frusciante did some okay things for the band or no?

[QUIZZLE]

Linkin park.

Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory is the only good thing they've ever done. They're now a soft/poppy shitfest.

[jdm_dc_fan]

I wanna say radiohead because they are one of my favorite bands but they dont meet the criteria.


BTW the winner is Audioslave easily. RHCP are one of my favorite bands too, but Chris Cornell is a music genius. After soundgarden separated Audioslave came together in the middle of the 20 year criteria span. :D

[Nick Young]

And he went on to orchestrate basically every melody on most of their songs they've ever had from there on out, while writing a lot of Flea's stuff as well. I never said Slovak was terrible. I've listened to both and just prefer Frusciante's work with the band over Slovak's and it looks like Frusciante did some okay things for the band or no?
he only started doing that for by the way because flea lost interest, and by the way was their best record, but look where frusciante lead them afterwards, to the shittiest most bland double-record of all time-Stadium Arcadium. Blood sugar sex magik and mothers milk he was just a hillel clone

on californication he only played the way he did because his wrists weren't strong enough to play chords like he used too because he was a messed up junky.

He had nothing to do with One Hot Minute too

[QUIZZLE]

on californication he only played the way he did because his wrists weren't strong enough to play chords like he used too because he was a messed up junky.

?? Not too sure what to say to that. Are you saying he only put out great songs because he didn't have the strength to make chord shapes with his hands? He was brought back into the band after his rehab treatment and they jammed/practiced/recorded for over a year before Californication came out. If you're trying to tell me he couldn't hold a barre chord after jamming half of the day away for over a year, you're high. Get real.



He had nothing to do with One Hot Minute too

Your point? That was easily one of their least successful albums. I'll take Stadium Arcadium over One Hot Minute. My Friends is the only Navarro song on that album I really liked as far as a guitarists standpoint. Nothing else is too impressive to me. Aeroplane is sexy because of Flea.

Not all of Stadium Arcadium is bad. There's tons of fillers that should have never been on there. In fact, it should have just been one disc. Still beats the new shit they dropped with Klinghoffer months ago.

[Nick Young]

?? Not too sure what to say to that. Are you saying he only put out great songs because he didn't have the strength to make chord shapes with his hands? He was brought back into the band after his rehab treatment and they jammed/practiced/recorded for over a year before Californication came out. If you're trying to tell me he couldn't hold a barre chord after jamming half of the day away for over a year, you're high. Get real.




Your point? That was easily one of their least successful albums. I'll take Stadium Arcadium over One Hot Minute. My Friends is the only Navarro song on that album I really liked as far as a guitarists standpoint. Nothing else is too impressive to me. Aeroplane is sexy because of Flea.

Not all of Stadium Arcadium is bad. There's tons of fillers that should have never been on there. In fact, it should have just been one disc. Still beats the new shit they dropped with Klinghoffer months ago.

I don't remember if it was in scar tissue or a guitar player magazine interview where I read it. I used to be really big on John Frusciante and RHCP when I was 12, I even bought all of John's solo albums when he was releasing one a month.

Now though I can't listen to this stuff, too bland.

[DropStep]

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/403599/The+Mars+Volta.jpg - In terms of talent

Overall:
http://www.mxdwn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/foofighters1a.jpg

Bands like Neurosis,Tool,Black Keys and Deftones pretty much influenced every band formed in the past 20 years so they have to be mentioned too.

[MontaHardaway]

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/403599/The+Mars+Volta.jpg - In terms of talent

Bands like Neurosis,Tool,Black Keys and Deftones pretty much influenced every band formed in the past 20 years so they have to be mentioned too.

This. I can't believe more people haven't said Radiohead too

[alwaysunny]

This. I can't believe more people haven't said Radiohead too

Radiohead isn't American

[MontaHardaway]

Radiohead isn't American
:biggums:


:hammerhead: :hammerhead:

in that case The Mars Volta shouldn't count either. damn spi*cs

[QuebecBaller]

:oldlol:

If Grohl was edited out of this picture how many people would be able to guess who this is?

:lol :lol

[jdm_dc_fan]

So from reading this thread you guys rank rhcp over audioslave? Sigh.....

[Dolphin]

By best I assume we're really talking about favorite, right? I personally feel they mean the same thing in this context, but I want to clarify that. Can think of three that stand out for me.

Acid King

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nij9z1htTg

Sleep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dZFH2M_9VY

Melvins (the idol of many a grunge band back in the day)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZM4eMxY5aI

[MontaHardaway]

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/6052883/Queens+of+the+Stone+Age+qotsa13.jpg

[magic chiongson]

first album (self-titled) released in 1992:

http://c438342.r42.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/ratm2.jpg


and i'm not biased :D

[Bano114]

first album (self-titled) released in 1992:

http://c438342.r42.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/ratm2.jpg


and i'm not biased :D

Great band...could have been so much more if not for their "Were So Much Smarter Then You" approach and de la Rocha didnt leave so early.

Another great band that at least deserves a mention and similarly to Rage had some band problems that hinder their success is Sublime.

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/396696/Sublime.jpg

I think they're success started around 92 and they released some great stuff but I think could have had much more success if Bradley Nowell didnt die only a few years later.

[QUIZZLE]

Great band...could have been so much more if not for their "Were So Much Smarter Then You" approach and de la Rocha didnt leave so early.

Another great band that at least deserves a mention and similarly to Rage had some band problems that hinder their success is Sublime.

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/396696/Sublime.jpg

I think they're success started around 92 and they released some great stuff but I think could have had much more success if Bradley Nowell didnt die only a few years later.


Please, God, no Sublime mentions.... :facepalm

[QUIZZLE]

So from reading this thread you guys rank rhcp over audioslave? Sigh.....

Absolutely and positively! :cheers: Better musicians all around except Chris Cornell's vocals.

[ballinhun8]

NSYNC




Haha. You said band.

[gigantes]

Best American band of the last 20 years
i'd agree about leaning towards the chilis, but they're not quite classic or mainstream enough to fit that description.

honestly, i'm not sure america (the USA) has produced a 'great' band in the last 20 years. there's been a very long draught and this is one of those questions without a good answer IMO.

REM might come the closest, other than the chilis. pearl jam is far from a satisfactory answer. there really just isn't anyone from the USA to fit the 1992 - 2012 'greatness' slot, unless i'm suffering from massive cerebral flatulence.

[alenleomessi]

I haven't been able to tell who most of them are. I don't read magazines and shit. I just listen to the music.
+1

write a f*cking name under the photo or something

[Nick Young]

i'd agree about leaning towards the chilis, but they're not quite classic or mainstream enough to fit that description.

honestly, i'm not sure america (the USA) has produced a 'great' band in the last 20 years. there's been a very long draught and this is one of those questions without a good answer IMO.

REM might come the closest, other than the chilis. pearl jam is far from a satisfactory answer. there really just isn't anyone from the USA to fit the 1992 - 2012 'greatness' slot, unless i'm suffering from massive cerebral flatulence.
Ten, Vitalogy, Vs., Lost Dogs, those are all perfect albums how is pearl jam far from a satisfactory answer:facepalm

REM a great band, better than Pearl Jam?? Shit, I seen those guys live like 3 years ago, worst show I ever been too, all they did was play crappy new songs and lecture about evil republicans, were blown off the stage by BOTH warm up acts. Then for the encore they played MORE crappy new songs

[Lebron23]

Foo Fighters.

[Lebron23]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9eNQZbjpJk

Can you imagine this song and MTV is almost 13 yrs.old? RHCP is my favorite band growing up.

[ducktape]

dave grohl sucks. foo fighters are terrible.

nirvana were one of the greatest bands of all time.

rock music died when kurt cobain died.

[QUIZZLE]

dave grohl sucks. foo fighters are terrible.

nirvana were one of the greatest bands of all time.

rock music died when kurt cobain died.


LOL

[soadrules]

Well, this is totally not subjective at all!

Anyway, my choices:

Tool
Nine Inch Nails
RHCP
Pearl Jam
Explosion In The Sky
Foo Fighters
Rage Against The Machine

All have been very influential in the past 20 years. As far as 'best,' it's just subjective as hell. Those are some of my favorites.

[AK47DR91]

They're Canadian.
:lol

[Wally450]

The Nickelback pics had me dying :roll:

[ducktape]

here are the best bands of the last 20 years:

http://feedingthefirewithin.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sleaterkinney.jpg
sleater-kinney

http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/41299101/unwound02.jpg
unwound

http://www.verbicidemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sonic-youth.jpg
sonic youth

http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/images/uploads/shellac300.jpg
shellac

http://www.laidbackbeets.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pavement.gif
pavement

[Nick Young]

here are the best bands of the last 20 years:

http://feedingthefirewithin.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sleaterkinney.jpg
sleater-kinney

http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/41299101/unwound02.jpg
unwound

http://www.verbicidemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sonic-youth.jpg
sonic youth

http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/images/uploads/shellac300.jpg
shellac

http://www.laidbackbeets.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/pavement.gif
pavement
omfg you must be the worst person to hang out with ever:facepalm

[ducktape]

pearl jam and modest mouse suck.

[Zodiac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvm9UUCNeCE


Also Soundgarden.

Soundgarden and Pearl Jam are at least in terms of song-writing and musical ability the best band of the last 30 years. AIC is right up there as well.

[ducktape]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peclQi67KS8

[Zodiac]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peclQi67KS8
Nirvana's not that great they just springboarded a movement. AIC, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden all outshined them musically and song-writing wise. Not only that, but Kurt was a dick for a year or two after they got big.

[ducktape]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyFLIK9kP2U

one of the best songs ever.

[Balla_Status]

Oasis

[L.Kizzle]

Tony Toni Tone

[Paradyne]

Stone Temple Pilots

[RRR3]

It's obviously Metallica.
Not without Cliff Burton. If this was five years earlier, the answer to your thread would be Guns N' Roses without a doubt :pimp:

[takai]

I think it's mostly a matter of opinion. But I'd personally say Linkin Park.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1bugBE-qRMo/TXC6qOuwmLI/AAAAAAAAAf8/icLklgMcsaw/s1600/LP-PHOTOSHOOT-2010-linkin-park-17766494-1500-1035.jpg

[Smoke117]

Let's add five years and say Dinosaur Jr.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/19300000/Epic-Meal-epic-meal-time-19328661-579-371.jpg

[Eat Like A Bosh]

I think it's mostly a matter of opinion. But I'd personally say Linkin Park.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1bugBE-qRMo/TXC6qOuwmLI/AAAAAAAAAf8/icLklgMcsaw/s1600/LP-PHOTOSHOOT-2010-linkin-park-17766494-1500-1035.jpg
Pics too big, but :cheers:

[TheMan]

Tool

[loot]

Tool is the best band of the past 20 years, end thread.


other good bands of the past 20 years

Nirvana
A Perfect Circle
Queens of the Stone Age
Kyuss
Sublime
Deftones
Pantera
Marilyn Manson
Nine Inch Nails
DMB
Slipknot
System of a down
10 Years
Alien Ant Farm
Rage
Korn
Uncle Scratch's Gospel Revival
Mudvayne
Incubus
Smashing Pumpkins

[Heavincent]

Tool is ****ing awesome. Definitely one of the 3 best bands of the last 20 years.

[AK47DR91]

Not without Cliff Burton. If this was five years earlier, the answer to your thread would be Guns N' Roses without a doubt :pimp:
So a band that's been irrelevant since 1993 is the best American band in the last 20 years? :facepalm

Heavencent is correct. Metallica is the best, biggest American band since 1991. Pearl Jam is a close second but they've sucked Binaural and that was out in 2000. Tool isn't far behind them. Bands like Soundgarden, Rage, STP are good but come on now. You can't be considered the best when you go on hiatus for 10 years between albums.

Metallica's music may not be as good as their 80's and 90's stuff but they're still selling a lot of records, always get #1 album first-week to second week sales.

[Rake2204]

I never really considered them a possibility for best, but I'm pumped to see the Deftones get three off-hand mentions in this thread anyway.

http://new.assets.thequietus.com/images/articles/5329/deftones_final_1290512608_resize_460x400.jpg

Tool seems like a solid choice for this topic.

[takeittothehoop]

So a band that's been irrelevant since 1993 is the best American band in the last 20 years? :facepalm

Heavencent is correct. Metallica is the best, biggest American band since 1991. Pearl Jam is a close second but they've sucked Binaural and that was out in 2000. Tool isn't far behind them. Bands like Soundgarden, Rage, STP are good but come on now. You can't be considered the best when you go on hiatus for 10 years between albums.

Metallica's music may not be as good as their 80's and 90's stuff but they're still selling a lot of records, always get #1 album first-week to second week sales.
St. Anger..................That is all.

[Raz]

It's gotta be Pearl Jam

[chips93]

Only good choice posted so far is Chili Peppers. Rest are either not American or :wtf: . I think Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Counting Crows, U2, REM are all contenders if we are talking about 92 and up for example (20 years).

:biggums:

[Heavincent]

Nirvana sucks. One of the most overrated bands ever. Especially Kurt Cobain. Dude is the most overrated musician of all time. I don't think he would be nearly as beloved if he didn't kill himself.

[Freedom Kid7]

Nirvana sucks. One of the most overrated bands ever. Especially Kurt Cobain. Dude is the most overrated musician of all time. I don't think he would be nearly as beloved if he didn't kill himself.
I'm glad I'm not the only one to have that belief. The other grunge bands were superior to Nirvana, and I think Grohl might just be a better musician then he was. I don't know who I'd put as the best American band of the last twenty years. I'd like to give it to the Foo Fighters, but even then I'm not sure.