The 21st century has just begun, but it has already managed to show the world many vibrant rock bands, the number of fans of which is measured in millions. Each musical group strives to become the best, but not all can be considered as such.
The work of rock bands is of great interest to a significant part of the modern audience. At the same time, the language in which the songs are performed remains in the background for many - all attention is paid to the mood, which is set primarily by the music. However, the division into domestic and foreign rock is still present.
Leading foreign performers
The rating of the best rock bands of this century can hardly do without the American band Linkin Park, playing alternative rock. The band often mixes different vocal styles and also uses electronic sound.
The group Muse from Great Britain has won no less popularity. Rock connoisseurs from all over the world consider these guys to be living legends, capable of performing miracles on stage. Even those who are not interested in rock music are familiar with the band's work: in one of Coca-Cola's commercials, Muse's song “Can't take my eyes off you” sounds. In their work, the collective often uses orchestral arrangements and piano performance.
American group 30 Seconds to Mars works in different types of rock music, as well as Post-Grunge. Fans are attracted not only by the soloist's magnificent vocals, but also by the rhythm, interesting arrangements and real drive.
The music of another American - Evanescence - is attributed by experts to different directions in rock: gothic rock, gothic metal, alternative metal. The work of this group is distinguished by a combination of energy and melody, luxurious guitar "riffs" and amazing female vocals.
Russian heroes of rock music
Among the best Russian rock bands, one can single out the St. Petersburg Amatory, which gives the listener a dense and rich sound, as well as texts that carry a considerable semantic load.
In the genre of alternative rock, the guys from the Lumen group create. In the lyrics, they pay attention to the problems of modern society, calling for struggle and change within people and hinting that such changes will never be belated.
The Moscow alternative rock group "Slot" not only gives birth to good music, but also tries to reveal the peculiarities of the life of a modern person in their lyrics. The sound of the group is somewhat reminiscent of the classics of Russian metal - the group "Aria".
The genre of alternative metal is represented on the Russian stage by many bands, among which Psyche stands out. Characteristic features of their work: a complex sound palette, emotional lyrics, as well as deep images created in the songs.
