It is difficult to choose the top rock songs of 2010. Each year, new and seasoned musicians produce new songs that renew the love the world seems to have for the rock and roll genre. These are the best candidates for a place among the top 10 rock songs of 2010.
Bittersweet Memories by Bullet for My Valentine
Bullet for My Valentine is a Welsh band that emerged in 1998. The group consists of Matthew Tuck, Michael Paget, Jason James and Michael Thomas. Their music comes from many influences, including Slayer, Iron Maiden and Metallica.
Porn Star Dancing by My Darkest Days
My Darkest Days hails from Toronto, Canada and includes Matt Walst, Sal Coz Costa, Brendan McMillan, Doug Oliver and Reid Henry. The group was originally discovered by Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger who signed them under his production company 604 Records. Pop Star Dancing was My Darkest Day’s first single, which released on June 21st, 2010.
Shoot It Out by 10 Years
10 Years was formed in 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The band falls under the alternative metal genre and includes Jesse Hasek, Ryan Johnson, Lewis Cosby and Brian Vodinh. Shoot It Out was debuted along with Now is the Time and Dead in the Water at live performances in 2010.
Issues by Escape the Fate
Escape the Fate comes from Las Vegas, Nevada. The band was created in 2004 and includes Craig Mabbitt, Bryan Money, Max Green and Robert Ortiz. Issues is the second single released to from the band’s self-titled album as well as the first released to radio stations.
Say You’ll Haunt Me by Stone Sour
Stone Sour comes from Des Moines, Iowa. The group has included Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Josh Rand, Shawn Economaki and Roy Mayorga since 2006. Say You’ll Haunt Me was released as the first official single from Audio Secrecy on July 6th, 2010.
Far From Home by Five Finger Death Punch
Five Finger Death Punch was formed in 2005 out of Los Angeles, California. The name was inspired by the band’s affection for classic martial arts films. The current lineup includes Zoltan Bathory, Jason Hook, Ivan Moody and Jeremy Spencer.
Hold On by All That Remains
All That Remains is a metalcore group that formed in 1998 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The band currently consists of Philip Labonte, Mike Martin, Oli Herbert, Jeanne Sagan and Jason Costa.
Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold was formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1999. The band includes M. Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ.
Another Way to Die by Disturbed
Disturbed came together on October 24th, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois. The group current includes David Draiman, Dan Donegan, John Moyer ad Mike Wengren.
Burn by Papa Roach
Papa Roach’s roots date back to January of 1993 in Vacaville, California. The group currently includes Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton, Tobin Esperance and Tony Palermo.
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