-Coldplay: The British rock band released their fourth studio album, "Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends," in 2008. It was a critical and commercial success, winning numerous awards including the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
-Kings of Leon: The American rock band released their fourth studio album, "Only by the Night," in 2008. It was their most successful album to date, reaching number one in several countries and selling over five million copies worldwide.
-The Killers: The American rock band released their third studio album, "Day & Age," in 2008. It was well-received by critics and produced several hit singles, including "Human" and "Spaceman."
-Radiohead: The British rock band released their seventh studio album, "In Rainbows," in 2007. It was released as a pay-what-you-want download before being released physically in 2008.
-Green Day: The American rock band released their eighth studio album, "21st Century Breakdown," in 2009. It was a commercial success, debuting at number one in several countries and selling over four million copies worldwide.
-Foo Fighters: The American rock band released their seventh studio album, "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace," in 2007. It was their most successful album to date, winning several Grammy Awards and selling over six million copies worldwide.
-My Chemical Romance: The American rock band released their third studio album, "The Black Parade," in 2006. It was a commercial success and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
-Linkin Park: The American rock band released their third studio album, "Minutes to Midnight," in 2007. It was their most commercially successful album to date, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.
-Muse: The British rock band released their fourth studio album, "Black Holes and Revelations," in 2006. It was a commercial success and has sold over five million copies worldwide.
-The White Stripes: The American rock duo released their sixth and final studio album, "Icky Thump," in 2007. It was their most successful album to date, winning several Grammy Awards and selling over two million copies worldwide.