Alternative Concert Tickets

An alternative to the mainstream has always been around in every aspect of art. Alternative Rock has roots going back to the Punk and New Wave eras with bands like the Cure and R.E.M. setting the standard. Mostly in response to the stranglehold of Glam Rock on the 1980s scene, Alternative Rock gained momentum as the decadent musical style began to alienate fans. By the time the 1990s arrive, Alternative was ready for the mainstream.

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” burst onto the music scene and brought the entirety of Alternative Rock with it. The brand of Alternative Rock known as Grunge was born and the music world would never be the same. Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Faith No More, and Helmet were only a few of these successful bands. With Alternative Rock on top of the music world thanks to Grunge, the genre began to split into many groups, including Post-Grunge, Nu-Metal, and various Punk offshoots.

Post-Grunge Alternative Rock became the main form of Rock to the world in the late 1990s to present day. Giant bands like Nickelback, Staind, 3 Doors Down, and 311 became iconic figures and modern-day legends. Other bands like Fuel, Seether, Goo Goo Dolls, Lifehouse, and Puddle of Mudd also found platinum sales. Linkin Park became the poster-children for Nu-Metal, the Alternative Rock style that combined the R&B, Alternative, Metal, and Industrial genres. Singer Maynard James Keenan fathered two Alt masterpieces with Tool and A Perfect Circle.

Alternative still fulfills the dual role of both ruling the airwaves and keeping music creative and honest. With many sub-genres sprouting up and keeping the movement fresh, Alternative is still going strong. Never able to rest on their laurels Alternative bands are still innovating styles and defying corporate rules. Whether you want to see giant Alt-Rock favorites or see the next up-and-coming young band, Alternative cannot be matched in creativity. Order your Alternative concert tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!