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As the capital of California, Sacramento has produced its fair share of famous bands. From indie rock to metal and everything in between, these are the top 10 bands to come out of Sacramento.

1. Cake

One of the most well-known bands to come out of Sacramento, Cake is a band that has something for everyone. With their unique blend of alternative rock, country, and funk, they have created a sound that is truly their own. Over the years they have released seven studio albums, with their most recent being 2011’s Showroom of Compassion.

2. Deftones

Deftones are a metal band that formed in 1988 in Sacramento. They have released eight studio albums, with their most recent being 2016’s Gore. They have seen success both commercially and critically, with their album White Pony being certifies platinum in the United States.

3. Far

Far is a post-hardcore band that was formed in 1991 in Sacramento. They released three studio albums between 1994 and 1997 before going on hiatus. They reunited in 2014 and released their fourth studio album, At Night We Live, in 2010.

4. Hella

Hella is an instrumental math rock band that was formed in 2001 in Sacramento. They have released four studio albums, with their most recent being 2009’s Tripper. They are known for their complex and technical compositions, as well as their use of two drummers.

5. The Mooney Suzuki

The Mooney Suzuki is a garage rock band that was formed in 2000 in Sacramento. They have released four studio albums, with their most recent being 2014’s Electric Sweat. They are known for their high-energy live shows and their raw and visceral sound.

6. Papa Roach

Papa Roach is a rock band that was formed in 1993 in Vacaville, California (just outside of Sacramento). They have released nine studio albums, with their most recent being 2017’s Crooked Teeth. They are known for their hits “Last Resort” and “Scars,” as well as their longevity as a band.

7. Rancid

Rancid is a punk rock band that was formed in 1991 in Berkeley, California (just outside of Sacramento). They have released eight studio albums, with their most recent being 2014’s Honor Is All We Know. They are known for their blend of punk, ska, and reggae, as well as their political lyrics.

8. Social Distortion

Social Distortion is a punk rock band that was formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California (just outside of Sacramento). They have released seven studio albums, with their most recent being 2011’s Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes. They are known for their hits “Ball and Chain” and “I Was Wrong,” as well as their punk-influenced country sound.

9. Tesla

Tesla is a hard rock band that was formed in 1984 in Sacramento. They have released eight studio albums, with their most recent being 2014’s Simplicity. They are known for their hits “Love Song” and “Signs,” as well as their musicianship and live performances.

10. Testament

Testament is a thrash metal band that was formed in 1983 in Berkeley, California (just outside of Sacramento). They have released ten studio albums, with their most recent being 2016’s Brotherhood of the Snake. They are known for their hits “Into the Pit” and “Over the Wall,” as well as their influence on the thrash metal genre.

Sacramento has been a breeding ground for some of the best bands in the world. With such a diverse range of genres represented, there is something for everyone. So whether you’re a fan of metal, punk, alternative, or anything in between, be sure to check out some of these bands from Sacramento. You won’t be disappointed.

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