The Best Rock Bands Of The 2000s

The 2000s were an interesting decade for the genre of rock music. Not only were a number of subgenres being born and becoming popular, but it was also one of the last decades that rock music would be extremely popular among the masses and be played on mainstream television and radio on a frequent basis.

At the same time, it was a golden age for the genre in a lot of different but important ways, including the creation of some of the best and most memorable rock bands of all time. With that in mind, these are some of the best rock bands that gained popularity in the 2000s.

Green Day

Self-titled as a modern punk rock band, a lot of the energy of Green Day can be traced back to the early years of  punk, but there was still enough originality with the band to make it something quite unique. Green Day was a major hit at the time, and had their music videos regularly aired on channels like MTV. Every album was a commercial and critical success, and Green Day became immensely popular with the general public. While the band isn’t quite as well-known as it once was, they remain touring to this day, with shows that sell extremely well.

Linkin Park

Linkin Park was a unique hybrid of music genres, combining rock, nu-metal, some hip hop, and rap into a blend of well-crafted albums that were all hits among rock fans. Linkin Park would go on to become one of the biggest names in the music industry, and would collaborate with a number of high-ranking musicians over the years. Along with this, the band had countless sold-out shows, with many loving the sometimes heavier rock music combined with the rap and excellent vocals.

Blink-182

Punk rock underwent a transformation in the late 1990s that culminated in bands like Blink-182 taking up the mantle, but in a completely new way. The band was an instant sensation, starting out with a small fan base that quickly swelled to millions. The band became known for its humorous lyrics mixed with its melodic songs that just about anyone could enjoy. While Blink-182 would eventually be dissolved and its members moving on to different groups, the spirit of the band has lived on, and they remain a favourite to this day for many, on par with such pastimes as NRL Premiership bets.

Radiohead

Radiohead brought in a new era of laid-back rock that put a heavy focus on unique lyrics and slow beat. While undoubtedly a rock band, Radiohead nevertheless strived to create something that the world had never heard before. Although the band had originally started out in the middle of the 1980s, they would really only make a name for themselves in the late 90s and in the early 2000s, and it was not uncommon for their songs to become international hits as well as instant fan favourites.