These are the artists that will majorly change your way of life and thinking , they have created multiple "Magnum Opus" throughout their careers, some maybe decades ago and some already have left our world but the art that they created that is Music still lives on. If you’re a fan of Lil Pump or any other low quality rap artists then you’ve come in the right place because this might your salvation in music and will increase your IQ to 200, sounds promising? Alright let’s continue.


Led Zeppelin(1968–1980)

Led Zeppelin had was charisma, power, mystery, that unknown factor that you don't know exists until you hear it for the first time. they are the band who just called it off at the peak of their career when their John Bonham, their drummer passed away— I guess I can say that really loves playing music together without sounding too cliché . a great starter would be of course the Infamous “Stairway To Heaven” but some starters just tend to revolve around this song, but they have more to give.

• Whole Lotta Love
• Kashmir
• Immigrant Song
• Achilles Last Stand
• Black Dog
• When the Levee Breaks
• Ramble On
• Since I've Been Loving You
• Dazed and Confused
• Houses of the Holy
• The Rain Song

Queen (1970-1991)

The best band to ever conquer live stage, no doubt about it, Freddie Mercury’s clean and powerful vocals plus his buck teeth would botch a stage! Freddie and co. took the 70’s and 80’s by storm and his death was a great loss, but those glory years cemented his legacy which we enjoyed until now. A decent sample of his art would be:

• Bohemian Rhapsody
• Don't Stop Me Now
• The Show Must Go On
• Killer Queen
• We are the Champions
• Love of My Life
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love
• Somebody to Love
• Under Pressure
• I Want to Break Free
• Radio Gaga

Black Sabbath (late 1960’s- 2010)

The grandfather of metal, the band that turned a sharp curve from blue’s to give birth to metal and started the great metal revolution, despite having two different front-man and different interpretation of metal—. Ozzy Sabbath’s Heavy blues style(referred later as metal) accompanied by dark lyrics, and Dio Sabbath’s full transition to heavy metal but ,sometimes throws his traditional dungeons and dragons style on the mix. Many still compares which is better Sabbath of the two and from opinion I would say that I prefer Ozzy, although Dio was a better technical voice-wise .Ozzy still was the man with the machete—who leads his band cutting their way through the heart of the forest, which is the success. But nonetheless everyone should enjoy each adoration of Black Sabbath. Check out the sample songs below.

• War Pigs
• Paranoid
• N.I.B.
• Black Sabbath
• Heaven and Hell
• Iron Man
• Children Of The Grave
• Symptom Of The Universe
• Sweet Leaf
• Neon Knights
• Children of the Sea
• Changes


Ozzy Osbourne (late 1960’s-present)

Ozzy was the original front-man Black Sabbath, but later kicked out due to personal issues with the band, the world waited for his comeback so when he announced his solo career he produced some kickass albums which fans pretty much anticipated, Ozzy became more successful in his solo career than of his Black Sabbath days, numerous touring and his embrace of the mainstream media. A great Ozzy Osbourne starting playlist would be:

• Crazy Train
• Mr. Cowley
• Hellraiser
• Over the Mountain
• Bark at the Moon
• No More Tears
• Suicide Solution
• Flying High Again
• Perry Mason


Ronnie James Dio (1980-2010)

Ronnie James Dio first started out breaking into stardom with his band Elf and Rainbow and made some incredible songs before his departure and started his solo career , which in my opinion the best version of himself, opening his songs with his high vocals that slightly tipped off the metal that is established by Ozzy’s Black Sabbath, He was also the one who popularized the “metal horns”, then some years after he took over Ozzy’s place as front-man of Black Sabbath in which he produced one album until he pass-away on May of 2010.

• Stargazer
• Holy Diver
• I Am Metal
• Rainbow in the Dark
• Man on the Silver Mountain
• Gates of Babylon
• The Last in Line
• A Light In the Black
• Don't Talk to Strangers
• Lock Up the Wolves


Rolling Stones (1962-present)

The original bad boys of music, the one that can compete against Beatles fame in the 60’s . known for their energetic performances that still can be seen up until now — even the members are already hitting their 70’s, man they just keep on giving. Oldest and most successful band ever when it comes to achievements, that's Rolling Stones for you. Check out my suggested playlist and I assure you still can’t get no satisfaction.

• Paint It Black
• Sympathy for the Dvil
• Gimme Shelter
• I can’t Get No Satisfaction
• You Can't Always Get What You Want
• Jumpin' Jack Flash
• Brown Sugar
• Start Me Up
• Angie
• Under My Thumb
• Beast of Burden


Iron Maiden (1975-present)

One of the successor of early metal whom people loved for their carnival-like stage props and of course their amazing music and for bringing up “Eddie” into the scene. If you’re into sick instrumental and breathtaking vocals , Iron maiden is for you. Check out these samples and up the Irons.

• Hallowed Be Thy Name
• Run to the Hills
• The Trooper
• Fear of the Dark
• Rime of the Ancient Mariner
• Wasted Years
• 2 Minutes to Midnight
• Aces High
• Phantom of the Opera
• Paschendale


Motörhead (1975–2015)

Characterized by their upbeat instrumental sound that will surely lift your day, adding Lemmy’s guttural singing voice will surely man you up and you will start kicking some asses, Motörhead also did sick covers from other band’s songs giving their Motörhead touch surely is a banger, check out these songs and don't forget your jack and coke:

• Ace of Spades
• The Game
• Overkill
• Killed by Death
• King of Kings
• Bomber
• Iron Fist
• Orgsmatron
• Hellraiser
• Enter Sandman


Pink Floyd (1967 – 1994)

The most diverse band ever to come in existence, from Syd Barret’s Pyschedelic rock, Roger Waters and Dave Gilmour’s progressive rock and some other kind of rock that I cannot even identify, this band will just blow you away by their unusual but pleasant lyrics. All Pink Floyd stuff is a must try, you can just leave all their song compilation before you sleep and wake up with a good mood and finding yourself singing along some few songs after leaving the bed.

• Comfortably Numb
• Time
• Wish You Were Here
• Shine On You Crazy Diamond
• Money
• Echoes
• Dogs
• Hey You
• Another Brick in the Wall
• Us and Them

Bob Dylan (1959- present)

Bob Dylan’s folk rock/country music was the best of its genre — and of a different caliber he is hands down the ultimate lyrical genius, from deep meaning songs with his playful choice of words to his low-key protest songs, and oh did a mentioned that he have a calm nasal singing voice? you gotta love this man, because he is the best at his genre. Check out my suggested starting playlist and be ready to get bamboozled.

• Like a Rolling Stone
• Blowin' in the Wind
• The Times They Are A-Changin'
• Tangled Up in Blue
• Knockin' on Heaven's Door
• A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
• Desolation Row
• Ballad of a Thin Man
• Hurricane
• Mr. Tambourine Man
• All Along the Watchtower


Oasis (1991-2009)

This band took 90’s by storm with their charismatic sound that is plausible for the masses, with their big ego and angst they were the Rolling Stones of the 90’s, its just a shame that they broke up because of the Gallagher brothers feud. They have very good songs when you hear it for the first time you will immediately like , but they also have some songs that you needed to hear more than one to appreciate the beauty (even until now I still rediscover some awesome songs that I didn’t that was good before).

• Wonderwall
• Don't Look Back in Anger
• Champagne Supernova
• Live Forever
• Supersonic
• Whatever
• Acquiesce
• Don't Go Away
• D'You Know What I Mean?
• Roll with It
• The Masterplan


Red Hot Chili Peppers (1983-present)

From a band that started as a joke to a Grammy award winner they surely did come up a long way. They produce a light rock sounding music with an ever catchy bass lines that everyone even from different genre would love (atleast for a rock band) .One of my personal favorite band to listen no matter what mood I am on. A good playlist for starters would be:

• Under the Bridge
• Californication
• Scar Tissue
• Snow (Hey Oh)
• Dani California
• Can't Stop
• Otherside
• By the Way
• The Zephyr Song
• Brendan’s song


Greenday (1986-present)

Greenday first started as an underground punk band then eventually changing their style into a more accepted sound by the masses, climbed their way up to the mainstream music hence its more like a way of them growing up as an artist. after that it’s all just uphill for them , Anyone who first listen to their music will absolutely like them in an instant, because they have such a catchy sound and not that hard to understand. Check out these starter's playlist for them and see it for yourself.

• Boulevard of Broken Dreams
• Wake Me Up When September Ends
• Jesus of Suburbia
• 21 Guns
• Basketcase
• 21st Century Breakdown
• Holiday
• American Idiot
• Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
• When I Come Around
• Know Your Enemy


Arctic Monkeys (2002-present)

No doubt the best modern band with amazing lyricism and a band that is not afraid to try something new, every album is different from another and doesn’t just stick to one formula to create awesome songs, from their original garage sound to futuristic rock to the emotional ones that will influence your day. Definitely a must check out band.

• Do I Wanna Know?
• Fluorescent Adolescent
• Four Out Of Five
• R U Mine?
• A Certain Romance
• 505
• I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
• Arabella
• Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?
• Snap Out of It
• Mardy Bum


Greta Van Fleet (2012-present)

They are a young and upcoming band which sounds like the reincarnation of Led Zeppelin, from Robert Plant’s wailing voice to Jimmy Page’s riffs , which is pretty bad if they want to make a name for themselves in the industry, but it’s kinda okay I guess since they are just starting and they will just surely will create their own identity along their way. I was thinking of putting them only in my honorable mentions but I think they some recognition since we need a breathe of fresh air in this pop-infested music industry.

• Highway Tune
• Flower Power
• Safari Song
• Black Smoke Rising
• Edge of Darkness
• Talk on the Street
• A Change is Gonna Come
• Meet on the Ledge

I actually am bummed out because I cannot provide a little background of the following artists because I am just a casual listener of their music, I don’t have enough feeling to justify them and i already outgrown them myself. So if anyone who would like to add a little background of them you are welcome. Surely they absolutely do belong to the best ones.

AC/DC (1973–present)
• Back In Black
• You Shook Me All Night Long
• Thunderstruck
• For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
• Shoot to Thrill
• T.N.T.
• Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
• Let There Be Rock
• Touch Too Much









Nirvana (1987–1994)
• Smells Like Teen Spirit
• Heart-Shaped Box
• Come as You Are
• Lithium
• All Apologies
• In-Bloom
• The Man Who Sold the World
• About a Girl











Pearl Jam (1984-2006)
• Black
• Even Flow
• Alive
• Jeremy
• Better Man
• Yellow Ledbetter
• Rearview mirror
• Release
• Last Kiss












Rush (‎1968-present)
• 2112 Overture / The Temples of Syrinx
• Tom Sawyer
• The Spirit of Radio
• Limelight
• La Villa Strangiato
• YYZ
• Subdivisions
• Working Man
• Xanadu
• Freewill
• Fly by Night










Fleetwood Mac (1967-1995)
• The Chain
• Go Your Own Way
• Dreams
• Don't Stop
• Landslide
• Gold Dust Woman
• Rhiannon
• Little Lies
• Seven Wonders















Audioslave ( ‎2001-2007)
• Like a Stone
• Be Yourself
• Show Me How to Live
• I Am the Highway
• Cochise
• Shadow of the Sun
• Gasoline















Metallica (1981-present)
• One
• Master of Puppets
• Fade to Black
• For Whom the Bell Tolls
• Enter Sandman
• Creeping Death
• Nothing Else Matters














Megadeth (1983-present)
• Holy Wars The Punishment Due
• Symphony of Destruction
• Hangar 18
• Peace Sells
• Tornado of Souls
• In My Darkest Hour

















Cage the Elephant (2006-present)
• Ain't No Rest for the Wicked
• Shake Me Down
• Cigarette Daydreams
• Come a Little Closer
• In One Ear
• Back Against the Wall
• Aberdeen
• Trouble
• Whole Wide World















My Chemical Romance (2001–2013)
• Welcome to the Black Parade
• Famous Last Words
• I Don't Love You
• Helena
• Teenagers
• The Ghost of You
• Na Na Na
• Disenchanted
• Fake Your Death
• The World is Ugly






















—End of guide. Thank you everyone for reading :)