Staind is #89 on the Gears of Rock’s Top 100 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Bands Countdown. The band debuted as a nu-metal act in the late ’90s before garnering mainstream attention with their heart-felt post-grunge ballads. The greatest songs released by Staind include “Home,” “Price to Play,” “For You,” “Believe,” “So Far Away,” “Mudshovel,” “It’s Been Awhile,” “Outside,” “Fade,” “Just Go,” and “All I Want.”
Best Song: “It’s Been Awhile” (2001)
Best Album: “Break the Cycle” (2001)
Best Tour: Family Values Tour 1999
Most Valuable Band Member: Aaron Lewis – Vocals/Guitar
Fun Fact: Guitarist Mike Mushok currently plays in ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted’s band
Top 100 Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Bands of All-Time – 2013 Edition