Top 10 Bands Who Don't Get Enough

Pun totally intended.

This is my list of the top 10 bands who deserve more recognition. I was looking at 2 key factors for this, lack of Notoriety, and raw talent. Agree or disagree, too bad I don't care what you think. Let me know who you though should be on this list though, I've been looking for a few new bands that don't suck.

So in no particular order here you are.

10 ~ Chiodos

Not going to lie, I'm a bit bias about these guys, they grew up near me, and I am a sucker for a good keyboard part. However, whether you like them or not, you cannot argue with the fact that they are all gifted musicians. The vocals are a bit whiny, and the guitar rifts are a tad sloppy, but they deserve this spot as much as anyone.

9 ~ Rhapsody

A progressive metal band, a genre that is not for everyone, but amazingly well done. Sort of a mix between Celtic and Metal. Any D&D fan will die for this band, they are truly great. Powerful and ridiculously fast drums accompanied by equally as impressive guitar part. Think Dragonforce is good? Check out "Emerald Sword" by these guys, blows Dragonforce out of the water.

8 ~ The Loved Ones

The minute I heard these guys I knew I loved them. They are true rockers that is matched by very few. They are incredible. Rich vocals, solid bass, steady guitar. It is hard not to like these guys. It took me all but three minutes to decide that these guys deserved FAR more recognition then they have, which is next to none.

7 ~ Carbon Leaf

I honestly don't know how to describe this genre. I mean, I could, but I would do it badly and It wouldn't do these guys justice. They are all truly talented. Stunning Vocals that one just has to experience. Touching lyrics put to music that is uplifting done in a way that makes everyone in ear shot want to sing along. Check these guys OUT. Their song "Desperation Song" is by far one of the happiest and amazing things I have heard in my life.

6 ~ Clutch

One of the more popular ones on the list. A sort of hard rock with a country twang that just can't be ignored. A powerful Baritone singer, with outstanding drums, And an organ, an ORGAN PEOPLE. How often do you hear that played to Hardcore, rock your socks off music? I would venture to say never.

5 ~ Crossfade

These guys can rock, there is no question about it in my mind. They are one of the bands that I don't really listen to that much, not because I don't like them. But because I can't find them anywhere. I haven't really gone out of my way to look mind, but I keep an eye open. Check these guys out.

4 ~ Atreyu

The only band on the list whose name I don't know how to pronounce. They are great though I fell in love with them as soon as I heard the opening to the song "Falling Down" and after 3 days worth of searching, I finally located them. The singer may not be the best, but he just.. works. impressive guitarist, the drums are a Little sloppy but nothing that can't be over looked.

The next three are the top three and ARE in order.

3 ~ Zebrahead

The easiest way for me to describe these guys would be, a talented Linkin Park. "Hello Tomorrow" took my breath away. A singer/guitarist and a rapper, yet none of that "I HATE MY PARENTS" scream-o that just ruins any good voice. These guys deserve the #3 spot, they have true unrecognized talent that the world must hear.

2 ~ Rise Against


Another one of the more popular bands on the list, but they are here cause when I first started listening to them, a buddy of mine in radio hadn't ever heard of them. You know what that says to me? That no one knows who they are. And they deserve it more than most. They are stunning. Some of the fastest guitar chords I've ever heard. The singer has a bit of a growl in his voice, but it fits the rest of the band well. These guys have never had much in the way of a hit, but all of their songs are worthy of recognition. Check them out, they are really, really great.

1 ~ The Riverboat Gamblers

If ANY of you has heard of these guys, let me know ASAP. They are one of the best punk bands out there right now. The most energetic band I have EVER heard. They are the only band I've ever heard of that, when they go to perform, the security had to pull THEM off of stuff. The Lead singer is so energetic, that during one of his performances, he had to leave because he got motion sickness. Not 2 minutes later though, he was back on stage rock just as hard, if not, harder. Truly a gifted band it is a miracle no one has picked these guys up yet. I have scowered the nation looking for their CD's. Out of 9, I have found 2, and I got them both from the same guy. Go look these guys up, they are one of the bes bands I've ever heard, and if you ever get the chance to see them live. Take it, and and take in the stunning display that only true rock legends can perform.

Checklist

Hello Tomorrow - Zebrahead
Rumors of my Demise have been Greatly Exaggerated - Rise Against
I'm Still not Dead - The Riverboat Gamblers

Take care of each other, HP.