Rock Music Artists, Styles and Genres
From Tim Grierson, former About.com Guide
- Rock Music 101
- '90s Grunge Artists
- Rock/Pop Artists
- Post-Grunge Artists
- Alt-Rock Artists
- Indie-Rock Artists
- Hard Rock/Metal Artists
- Alt-Metal Artists
- Rap-Rock Artists
- Rock Producers
- Rock Tours
- Concert Photo Galleries
Rock Music 101
What is rock music? Who were the bands that pioneered the style, and what groups pushed rock music into adventurous new terrain? We'll examine rock's origins, its evolution into different genres, and its place in the modern musical landscape.
- What Is Rock Music?
- The Different Genres of Rock
- What Is Alternative Metal?
- What Is Post-Grunge?
- What Is Rap-Rock?
'90s Grunge Artists
These Seattle bands merged metal and punk to form a new sound, one that still resonates today.
Rock/Pop Artists
Looking for some melody with your rock? These bands balance riffs with concise, accessible songwriting.
Post-Grunge Artists
Earnest songs about everyday concerns - that's the lyrical domain of these hard rock bands.
Alt-Rock Artists
Recalling classic rock while adding a contemporary spin, these bands are both timeless and cutting-edge.
- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
- Chevelle
- The Dead Weather
- Filter
- Foo Fighters
- Garbage
- Hole
- Incubus
- Nine Inch Nails
- The Raconteurs
- Radiohead
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Smashing Pumpkins
- Stone Temple Pilots
- 30 Seconds to Mars
- Toadies
- The Vines
Indie-Rock Artists
Some bands merge styles in compelling and experimental ways -- here are the best indie-rock groups out there.
Hard Rock/Metal Artists
Like your music with a lot more volume and aggression? Crank it up with these hard rock and metal bands.
- Airbourne
- The Answer
- Buckcherry
- Crooked X
- Deftones
- Drowning Pool
- Eagles of Death Metal
- Earshot
- Guns N' Roses
- Hinder
- Marilyn Manson
- Tom Morello
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Red
- Scars on Broadway
- Slash
- Stone Sour
- Them Crooked Vultures
- Trapt
- Velvet Revolver
Alt-Metal Artists
Alt-metal groups take the conventions of metal and update them for a new century, appealing to both the head-bangers and the rock-radio crowd.
Rap-Rock Artists
Add hip-hop to hard rock and what do you have? Rap-rock ... and these unique artists.
Rock Producers
Terrific rock albums need more than great songs and performers -- there are also the people who work behind the scenes in the studio that make the magic happen. Take a look at the music producers shaping the sound of contemporary rock.
Rock Tours
Keep up with the latest concert info and rock festival dates here.
- Rock Tour Dates
- Best Rock Music Festivals
- 10 Must-See Bands at Lollapalooza 2010
- Projekt Revolution Profile
Concert Photo Galleries
Can't make it out to see your favorite bands in concert? Then enjoy these vivid photo galleries that capture the world's biggest rock stars in their natural environment -- the stage.