Hoobastank

Fresh off the fire Creed-style nu-metal with equal parts melody and big guitar crunch. Hoobastank formed way back in 1994 and honed their skills while waiting to get signed. The resulting product, right on target with the current modes of radio airplay, also shows a maturing talent in songwriter Douglas Robb. Play loud.

The worst band name since Psychefunkapus just wasn't good enough. Hoobastank had to
trump themselves with generic hard rock, perfect for unimaginative radio stations looking
to expand their play lists beyond Linkin Park, Orgy, Saliva and Disturbed. The Agoura Hills,
California quartet's second album is perfectly competent -- we've heard all Dan Estrin's
big-metal guitar riffs before; singer Doug Robb has the moany high pitch that's go... More >