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- Rammstein. 616 votes. Synonymous with fiery live performances and provocative lyrics, Rammstein has been pushing the boundaries of industrial rock since their formation in 1994.
- Scorpions. 529 votes. Few can deny the sheer power and influence of Scorpions, whose sweeping anthems and memorable ballads have captivated audiences since the 1960s.
- Helloween. 208 votes. A driving force in the power metal genre, Helloween has been captivating audiences with their epic soundscapes and technical prowess for over three decades.
- Accept. 195 votes. Since their inception in the late 1970s, Accept has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of heavy metal. Pioneering the Teutonic metal sound alongside contemporaries such as Scorpions and Helloween, the Solingen-born group quickly earned a loyal fan base thanks to their high-octane live shows and anthemic tunes.
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HQ: Ulm, Baden-Württemberg Facebook| Instagram| Spotify CHECK OUT:“Regen,” “Herr der Welt,” “Frei” “Ich bin herr der Welt (I am the lord of the world),” exclaim increasingly desperate and impatient Florian Kiesling’s vocals over speedy guitar riffs and tense drumming in the first track of their 2017 debut LP, Anomalie. Having made a noticeable leap...
HQ: Berlin, Berlin Facebook| Instagram| Spotify CHECK OUT:“Witches,” “She,” ”Man On The Moon” Explore far-away galaxies while a mellow, soft and occasionally raspy soprano guides you through atmospheres of glistening guitars, muted beats, groovy bass and psychedelic synths. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, this singer-songwriter has already...
HQ: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen Facebook| Instagram| Spotify CHECK OUT:“Hana,” “Bent / Broken,” “Sad Kids To the Front” Sad themes, positive outlook. There’s definitely underlying brightness in Shoreline’s intense, energetic and melodic punk. Layered with some emo and indie, the punk edge is clearly pronounced here in a gentle way, softened by mel...
HQ: Iserlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia Facebook|Instagram|Spotify CHECK OUT:“Yes It Is,” “Feel The Burn,” “All About You” Emotional vocals, Midwest emo-esque guitar arpeggios, echoes from the golden era of 2000s pop punk, some gentle shoegaze-y vibes… And there you have it, Elm Circle are here to break your heart. Slightly melancholic yet fun, uplift...
HQ: Berlin, Berlin Facebook| Instagram| Spotify CHECK OUT:“Neptun,” “Spukhaus II,” “Stratokumuli” There’s a reason why some of Grafi’s record covers resemble those of DSBM. Exploring his discography, you may experience a similar sense of seclusion and isolation as listening to one of those loner multi-instrumentalists producing music somewhere in t...
HQ: Hamburg, Hamburg Facebook| Instagram| Spotify CHECK OUT:“Coffin Nail,” “Drowning,” ”Crooked Mirror” If blasted on proper volume, this brutal crossover of old-school hardcore, metal, deathcore and djent will blow you away for sure. Headbang-friendly metal passages, mosh-pit-appropriate breakdowns and fiery singalongs provide a powerful emotional...
HQ: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen Facebook| Instagram| Spotify CHECK OUT:“Magnifique,” “Valhalla,” “Windschief” FJØRT’s expansive sonic palette offers a thrilling flight across an amplitude of striking emotional polarities. Meanwhile, Chris Hell’s high-pitched screaming navigates a dynamic spectrum that ranges from lightly melancholic to deeply tragi...
HQ: Undisclosed Facebook | Spotify CHECK OUT:“Fallen Nation,” “Handsome Youth,” “King Of The Night” Member identities? Undisclosed. Where are they from in Germany? Unknown. Instagram, Twitter? Nope. Any sort of video content? Nope. True underground stuff here. It’s a comfort blanket of soothing darkness for anyone who’s into death rock, post-punk, ...
HQ: Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz TikTok| Instagram| Spotify CHECK OUT: “C’est la Vie” “Nenn mich bruder und nicht baby (Call me brother, not baby),” Rote Mütze Raphi writes on her first Instagram post in March 2019. Since then, the viral TikTokicon and now internet sensation has gathered millions of spins with her debut single “C’est la Vie,” which jus...
- Scorpions. A band now with a half century history, Scorpions might have begun in a psychedelic vein but quickly developed their own sense of hard rocking style, which saw them burst out of Germany and become internationally successful.
- Rammstein. It’s a well known cliché that only bands who sing in English can hope to succeed. Then along come this Berlin band, proudly writing German lyrics, and they storm the world.
- Tangerine Dream. Right at the centre of the whole krautrock movement, Tangerine Dream constantly altered the parameters of electronic music within rock, and in doing so were at the forefront of so much that was exciting and dynamic on the scene.
- Accept. You could make a strong case for this lot’s Fast As A Shark in 1982 being the first true thrash metal track. But Accept were always more at home with combative yet melodic songs, playing with verve and virtuosity.
- Scorpions. Scorpions - Wind Of Change (Official Music Video)
- Die Ärzte. Die Ärzte "Schrei nach Liebe" Die Ärzte (German for “The Doctors” or “The Physicians”) are a punk rock band from Berlin, Germany. The group consists of guitarist Farin Urlaub, drummer Bela B and bass player Rodrigo González.
- Die Toten Hosen. Die Toten Hosen // „Tage wie diese" [Offizielles Musikvideo]
- Tokio Hotel. Tokio Hotel - Monsoon. Tokio Hotel is a German pop rock band founded in Magdeburg, Germany in 2001 by singer Bill Kaulitz, guitarist Tom Kaulitz, bassist Georg Listing and drummer Gustav Schäfer.
- Scorpions. To start, we thought we’d kick things off with the hard rock band Scorpions, who formed in 1965. The band comprises lead vocalist Klaus Meine, guitarist Rudolf Schenker, rhythm guitarist Matthias Jabs, bassist Pawel Maciwoda, and drummer Mikkey Dee.
- Rammstein. Next, we have Rammstein, who formed in 1994 and are one of the most successful German bands of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide.
- Die Ärtze. Formed in Berlin in 1982, Die Ärtze are quite different from the previous two German bands we’ve looked at and are more pop, punk rock than metal.
- Tokio Hotel. Interestingly named Tokio Hotel are a pop rock band hailing from Magdeburg in central Germany. Made up of musicians Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Gustav Schäfer, and Georg Listing, they formed in 2001.
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Jan 13, 2017 · The Top 10 rock bands from Germany. Reiner Schild01/13/2017. Melodic rock, hair metal or industrial - Germany's top 10 rock acts are as diverse as the form itself. From teen idols Tokio Hotel to ...
