Artists / Bands from Greece (27)
Diafana Krina (9)
Ipogeia Revmata (11)
Katsimicha Brothers (19)
Magic De Spell (14)
Mora sti Fotia (8)
Ohra Spiroheti (4)
Pavlos Sidiropoulos (12)
Rotting Christ (13)
Socrates (Drank The Conium) (7)
Thanasis Papakonstantinou (13)
Trypes (8)
Villagers of Ioannina City (VIC) (4)
Xylina Spathia (7)
Popular Rock Artists and Bands from Greece
Greece may be widely known for traditional and folk music, but it also has a vibrant rock scene. From classic rock to alternative and metal, Greek rock artists have created a unique sound influenced by both local culture and international trends. Here’s a guide to some of the most popular rock artists and bands from Greece.
1. Pyx Lax
Pyx Lax was one of Greece’s most iconic rock bands, formed in Athens in 1989. Their music combines rock with folk elements and heartfelt lyrics.
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Fun Fact: Pyx Lax’s album Zoriki Epohi (1992) is considered a classic in Greek rock.
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Did You Know? Despite disbanding in 2004, Pyx Lax remains hugely influential, and their songs are still widely played in Greece.
2. Onirama
Onirama is a Greek pop-rock band formed in Thessaloniki in 2000. Known for catchy hooks and energetic performances, they blend rock with pop sensibilities.
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Trivia: Their album Klepsidra (2005) became a commercial success in Greece.
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Did You Know? Onirama frequently collaborates with other Greek rock and pop artists, making them a staple of the modern Greek music scene.
3. Rotting Christ
Rotting Christ is a Greek extreme metal band formed in Athens in 1987. They are pioneers of black metal in Greece and have gained an international following.
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Fun Fact: Their album Thy Mighty Contract (1993) is considered a landmark in black metal.
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Did You Know? Rotting Christ has toured extensively in Europe and North America, representing Greece in the global metal community.
4. Trypes
Trypes was an alternative rock band from Thessaloniki, formed in 1983. Known for poetic lyrics and experimental sounds, they were influential in the Greek rock underground scene.
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Trivia: Their live performances were known for their intensity and theatrical style.
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Did You Know? Trypes disbanded in 2001, but their music continues to inspire Greek alternative rock bands today.
5. Giorgos Dalaras (Rock Collaborations)
While primarily known as a folk and laïko singer, Giorgos Dalaras has collaborated with rock bands and artists, bringing rock influences into Greek popular music.
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Fun Fact: His album Ta Tragoudia Tis Xenitias featured collaborations with rock musicians, blending traditional Greek sounds with modern rock.
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Did You Know? Dalaras has helped introduce rock elements to mainstream Greek music, bridging the gap between traditional and modern genres.
Greece’s rock scene is rich and diverse, from classic bands like Pyx Lax to extreme metal innovators like Rotting Christ. These artists highlight the creativity and global influence of Greek rock music.
