Genre

hard rock

Best hard rock bands ranked →

The Darkness

Buckcherry

Airbourne

Mastodon

Trouble

Danzig

Rainbow

From Ashes to New

Local H

Sevendust

Pop Evil

Quiet Riot

Ratt

Saving Abel

The Sisters of Mercy

Frequently asked questions

How many hard rock bands are there?

The Band Index lists 200 hard rock bands, from genre-defining acts to emerging artists.

What are the best hard rock bands?

Top hard rock bands include The Darkness, Buckcherry, Airbourne, Mastodon, Trouble. See the full ranked list of the best hard rock bands.