Who Is The Most Famous Rock Band In The World Right Now?
With so many great new bands out in 2021, as well as all-time greats who still tour, determining the most famous rock bands in the world right now is no easy task. Not only must you consider the top bands from the 21st century (even the most hipster bands), but you also have quite a few not-so-washed-up groups producing new albums and playing all over the world today. So, of all the bands out right now, both old and new, who do you think is the biggest band in the world in 2021?
From more modern rock bands like Twenty One Pilots and the ever-popular Radiohead, to rock bands who peaked decades ago, such as Journey and U2, you have many to consider in determining just who are the hottest rock bands right now. While it's hard for a 21st century band to compare to U2 (whether you like them or not), this isn't a list of the best bands ever. With this, there may be more fans of the Foo Fighters than those of Bono. Either way, these bands are comprised of some of the biggest rock stars today. So, who is the most famous rock band out right now? That's up to fans to decide.
Check out the list of active rock bands below, and vote up those who you think are the most famous.
- Thrash metal, Rock music, Heavy metalMetallica are an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast ...more
- Alternative rock, Post-grunge, Hard rockFoo Fighters are an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1994. The band was founded by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of Nirvana ...more
- Blues-rock, Boogie rock, Rock musicAC/DC are an Australian hard rock band, formed in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who continued as members until Malcolm's illness and departure in 2014. Commonly referred to as a ...more
- Blues-rock, Rock music, ProtopunkThe Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The first settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. ...more
- Alternative Rock, Funk MetalRed Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres ...more
- Glam metal, Blues-rock, Rock musicGuns N' Roses are an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1985. When they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band comprised vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, ...more