The Groove

The greatest j-rock artists of all time

5 artists ranked by the Groove — music.nw’s own measure of renown. Not an opinion, a fact computed from the record. Why?

This board is decided by who has rated so far. That is not a verdict on this corner of the record — it is the shape of who has voted. Rate what you love and the number moves.

No. 1

DIR EN GREY

Japan · 1997– · rock

5.527

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2 MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS

Japan · 2002– · indie rock 0.691

3 ONE OK ROCK

Japan · 2005– · alternative rock 0.600

BABYMETAL

Japan · 2010– · kawaii metal 0.589

5 Flower Travellin’ Band

Japan · 1967–2011 · hard rock 0.240