Most Talented Band Playing Today is....

[tangentmusic]

Dream Theater, Rush, Yes, Kansas

I concur

 

[Swimming Bird]

Behold... The Arctopus

They're still together?!?

Hmm... I'd have to say Dillinger Escape Plan. Or maybe Meshuggah.

 

[NicJimBass]

The Roots

 

[Jaebird]

Furthur. /thread

 

[Zaq]

August Burns Red.

Even if your not into the whole screaming thing, just listen to their actual music, the stuff is insane.

 

[Queg]

most talented group would IMO have to either be jazz or a jamband. anyone can rehearse speedy guitar solos.. improvisation and communicating with other band members is what the most talented musicians excel in.. i think so, atleast.

and thats why i nominate the red lights

Yah, that's why classical musicians aren't very talented.

 

[Psycho]

I think Trivium finds a nice spot in the metal genre.

Lots of unique sound, and a Paolo is a damn good bassist!

 

[BobbyLee2112]

dream theater +1

 

[TheALG]

Roots
Lamb of God
Avenged Sevenfold

 

[FatCity]

Another vote for Opeth.

Also...
Rush
Govt Mule

 

[Hutzbordello]

Mastodon

 

[DizzyExiled]

My vote goes to Clutch.

Seconded.

dream theater +1

With Portnoy taking a break, wouldn't that be Dream Theater -1?


oh and *see sig*

 

[bassman1987]

I nominate the John Mayer Trio, Them Crooked Vultures, Tool, and Bela Fleck/Flecktones.

And even though they haven't done anything for a few years now, when I saw Bx3 that had to be one of the most talented groups of musicians to ever share a stage

 

[LiamPodmore]

For me personally, Avenged Sevenfold.

Liam

 

[Lammchop93]

Clutch or Alter Bridge

 

[rbbrchkn]

I'd have to say Carney is about the best young rock band out there. Incredible stuff.

 

[phmike]

In no particular order:
Little Feat
Coral Reefers (don't laugh, check the ability and bio of the members)
Dave Matthews
Gov't Mule
Flecktones
Zac Brown Band

 

[thudstaff23]

Duh, Metallica. Have you seen Lars' trigger pad?

 

[hachi kid]

Clutch or Alter Bridge

excuse me, did you just say Alter Bridge?.....as in what used to be Creed?.....hand over your musicians' card, it's being revoked. burn your instruments and chop your hands off, please.

 

[hachi kid]

oh yea, as far as what I think are most talented bands? as far as "new" bands/artists to be formed, or gain serious ground in the last decade, here's my picks:

St. Vincent (she is unbelievably creative...I am extremely jealous of this woman)
Andrew Bird
The Mars Volta
Anathallo
Imogen Heap
Kaki King


and these are the artists that have been around for a while, but are still extremely talented and still playing:

anything Les Claypool has his hands in (surprised he hasn't been mentioned so far)
Daft Punk
Dweezil Zappa/the ZPZ band
Niacin
Mr. Big