10. Linkin Park- 'Numb' - This song is a decisive win from LP, exemplifying what most teenagers sense when their parents try to force things on them. "Can't you see that you're smothering me/ Holding too tightly/ Afraid to lose control" speaks to me as to what kids feel but can't express. I love Chester Bennington's vocals in any case, so it's an added bonus.



9. Jay Gordon- 'Slept So Long' - From the audio of Queen of the Damned, I could have sworn this tune was made for that movie. The lyrics are entirely vampiric and sound precisely what Lestat might be singing to his maker. I truly like this tune for the slow and meaningful beats and the growly voice of the vocalist since both make the tune just that more awesome.

8. Dethklok- 'Fansong' - I'll be honest here: I love Dethklok. They are just edgy enough to be pleasantly edgy. This song particularly is a favorite of mine because the band is blatantly insulting the fans of their music, beginning with (my favorite part of the whole song), "You people out there give us more than just CD sales/ You give us something to HATE/ And we hate you, you brainless mutants". Dude! Awesome! I believe this is why they hold a solid fan base; they're raw and honest!

7. Marilyn Manson- 'This Is the New Sh*t' - God, I love this song! The thing that appeals to adoration the most is that Marilyn Manson is the artist. Besides that, I love that the song is letting the gritty quality of the new world come to light rather than sticking with the old "lovey-dovey" paths. I am not the sort of person who is generally prissy and sweet, so this is an instantaneous favorite.

6. Limp Bizkit- 'Break Stuff' - This is the ultimate song for those sh*tty days that everybody has. You know, those days when all you want to do is rip somebody's head off? I find this a great way to let all that pent up tension out instead of really pulling somebody's head off. Limp Bizkit hit the nail on the head with this song.

5. Fall Out Boy- 'Thnks Fr Th Mmrs' - Call me a sheep, but I actually do like this tune. This is one of those end-of-summer songs, right after the last great party. Patrick Stump's voice has just gotten better, particularly with the lyrics, "Get me out of my mind/ And get you out of those clothes" for a mention to the summertime fling everyone loves to hate after the summer has passed.

4. Evanescence- 'Bring Me To Life' - Amy Lee is the paradigm of the word "deep". This song, although old, will forever be a favorite of mine because of, its appearance in Daredevil, and two, the sheer depth of the lyrics Amy belts out with such love. To be honest, this is a great shower-singing song because it's so throaty!

3. AFI- 'Love Like Winter' - There's actually no reason why I love this tune other than the lyrics themselves. Just thinking about a winter made of sugar and ice is appealing! My favorite portion of the lyrics is "Press your lips to the sculptures and surely you'll say/ Love like winter" because it sounds a little romantic. I also suggest checking out the music video for this song.

2. 3 Days Grace- 'Pain' - Haha, this song is the best. This is what the world is about these days and I'm loving it. A world of wretchedness is worse than a world of wrath. "Anger and agony/ Are better than misery"! 3DG is a eternal favorite here.

1. Papa Roach- 'Dead Cell' - What can I say? This song is No. 1 {all the|every] time. Dead Cell is a term for an outcast in society, someone that does not quite fit with the rest of the world. I love this song strictly as it points out all the defects of the "normal" society and brings the loners to light. In any case, you gotta love Papa Roach!