01. Fall Out Boy (429 votes)
Forget the fact that Fall Out Boy had very little presence in 2008 until this month’s release of Folie A Deux. The quartet’s very existence is disconcerting enough to earn the #1 Worst Band…again.
Most of the news relating to Fall Out Boy this year was usually associated with the band’s figurehead, Pete Wentz, who apparently pissed off a lot of you by procreating. Or perhaps it was Wentz’s new gig hosting the MTV show FNMTV, which often focused its attention on artists that already have ample attention (i.e. Snoop Dogg). It should be noted that UG users’ comments have been a lot less scathing on FOB-related news stories lately, and that might be an indication that Wentz and the boys might just win you all over in a few years – or at least fall to the #2 Worst Band. Dare to dream.
02. Metallica (425 votes)
Although Death Magnetic received generally positive reviews, there are some who still feel that Metallica's first studio album in 5 years is a far cry from the Master Of Puppets days.
The legendary metal band has seemed to lighten up quite a bit since the whole Napster debacle, but it may take more than a few songs on Rock Band/Guitar Hero and a sub-par mastering job on Death Magnetic to win a lot of the hardcore fans over again.
03. Jonas Brothers (422 votes)
It makes little difference that the Jonas Brothers have received little to no coverage on Ultimate-Guitar.
You just need to visit your local Walmart, Toys R’ Us, or magazine rack (Lord have mercy, they were on the cover of Rolling Stone) to see that this is one band where the marketing has overtaken the music.
04. Coldplay (331 votes)
While there are plenty of "alternative" radio stations and magazine publications hailing Coldplay's latest album Viva La Vida as one of the best offerings of 2008, the UG community didn’t quite agree.
Churning out another huge helping of low-key soft rock that is often mistaken for something much heavier or artistically daring, Coldplay didn’t make many new fans at UG this year. And the cherry on top? Chris Martin transformed into a misanthropic diva on the BBC Radio 4 program after being probed about his songs’ meanings. Wow, imagine being famous and having people interested in the music you create. Must be rough, Chris.
05. Tokio Hotel (329 votes)
For those living in the United States, the force of nature that is Tokio Hotel hasn’t perhaps been fully understood. But you only need visit Sweden or Italy to witness the Backstreet Boys-meets-glam-rock hysteria existing among the kids overseas these days. It seems those of you who are extremely familiar with the Tokio Hotel rage are pretty damn disgusted.
Whether it’s because of vocalist Bill Kaulitz’s cartoonishly punk hairdo (which seems to not fit his musical style in any manner) or just the fact that screaming teen girls do tend to make up a good chunk of the band’s core fan base, there are quite a few reasons that might push Tokio Hotel to the #1 slot in a few years’ time.
And rounding out the list…
06. Guns N' Roses (246 votes)
07. Slipknot (198 votes)
08. DragonForce (180 votes)
09. Nickelback (161 votes)
10. My Chemical Romance (149 votes)
Forget the fact that Fall Out Boy had very little presence in 2008 until this month’s release of Folie A Deux. The quartet’s very existence is disconcerting enough to earn the #1 Worst Band…again.
Most of the news relating to Fall Out Boy this year was usually associated with the band’s figurehead, Pete Wentz, who apparently pissed off a lot of you by procreating. Or perhaps it was Wentz’s new gig hosting the MTV show FNMTV, which often focused its attention on artists that already have ample attention (i.e. Snoop Dogg). It should be noted that UG users’ comments have been a lot less scathing on FOB-related news stories lately, and that might be an indication that Wentz and the boys might just win you all over in a few years – or at least fall to the #2 Worst Band. Dare to dream.
02. Metallica (425 votes)
Although Death Magnetic received generally positive reviews, there are some who still feel that Metallica's first studio album in 5 years is a far cry from the Master Of Puppets days.
The legendary metal band has seemed to lighten up quite a bit since the whole Napster debacle, but it may take more than a few songs on Rock Band/Guitar Hero and a sub-par mastering job on Death Magnetic to win a lot of the hardcore fans over again.
03. Jonas Brothers (422 votes)
It makes little difference that the Jonas Brothers have received little to no coverage on Ultimate-Guitar.
You just need to visit your local Walmart, Toys R’ Us, or magazine rack (Lord have mercy, they were on the cover of Rolling Stone) to see that this is one band where the marketing has overtaken the music.
04. Coldplay (331 votes)
While there are plenty of "alternative" radio stations and magazine publications hailing Coldplay's latest album Viva La Vida as one of the best offerings of 2008, the UG community didn’t quite agree.
Churning out another huge helping of low-key soft rock that is often mistaken for something much heavier or artistically daring, Coldplay didn’t make many new fans at UG this year. And the cherry on top? Chris Martin transformed into a misanthropic diva on the BBC Radio 4 program after being probed about his songs’ meanings. Wow, imagine being famous and having people interested in the music you create. Must be rough, Chris.
05. Tokio Hotel (329 votes)
For those living in the United States, the force of nature that is Tokio Hotel hasn’t perhaps been fully understood. But you only need visit Sweden or Italy to witness the Backstreet Boys-meets-glam-rock hysteria existing among the kids overseas these days. It seems those of you who are extremely familiar with the Tokio Hotel rage are pretty damn disgusted.
Whether it’s because of vocalist Bill Kaulitz’s cartoonishly punk hairdo (which seems to not fit his musical style in any manner) or just the fact that screaming teen girls do tend to make up a good chunk of the band’s core fan base, there are quite a few reasons that might push Tokio Hotel to the #1 slot in a few years’ time.
And rounding out the list…
06. Guns N' Roses (246 votes)
07. Slipknot (198 votes)
08. DragonForce (180 votes)
09. Nickelback (161 votes)
10. My Chemical Romance (149 votes)
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