That’s right, here is the definitive list, as of 2012. All bands, no solo artists. This list was much tougher to compile than you might think. Bands come and go, but all 11 listed here have withstood the test of time for me, which is regular rotation in my CD player. Even an open-minded guy like myself is a little more set it his ways at this point in my life, therefore this list remains as stable as it has ever been.

Even still, all band rankings are subject to change, after all 20 years ago Def Leppard and Ratt were in my Top 11. I know, so mainstream, brother. Times and opinions change, this is what it is as of today. It’ll probably change next week.

1. Led Zeppelin
2. Love Battery
3. Screaming Trees
4. Queens Of The Stone Age
5. The Rolling Stones
6. Soundgarden
7. Melvins
8. Swervedriver
9. Masters Of Reality
10. Super Furry Animals
11. Morphine