“Battle Cry” by Imagine Dragons
You wouldn’t expect Imagine Dragons to churn out a super high-octane anthem, but once the drums kick in, all doubts disappear and the only sound is the battle cry.
“My Best Theory” by Jimmy Eat World
A classic punk band with rock flavorings, Jimmy Eat World kicks it into overdrive with this song. With its slicing guitar and pounding drums, “My Best Theory” will hype you up big time.
“Battleships” by Daughtry
Daughtry may be well known for heavy rock, but on their new album “Baptized,” they mix things up with new sounds. This song proves that. Cool beats and drums celebrate going into battle on game day.
“For The Win” by We Are The In Crowd
Any and all game days need this song. With lyrics like, “We don’t have anywhere to go but up,” who can blame you for having this song on your mix?
“The Phoenix” by Fall Out Boy
Before they lit ‘em up with their songs that know what you did in the dark, Fall Out Boy kicked off their newest album with style, proclaiming “I’m gonna change you like a remix, then I’ll raise you like a phoenix.”
“Know Your Enemy” by Green Day
Green Day takes on the theme of attacking your enemies with a killer song everyone will love. Just make sure you know your enemy.
“Out Of The Black” by Royal Blood
This brand new band drives up the awesome, with a razor sharp guitar and relentless drumming that will leave your mind blown from all the energy packed into one song.
“Take Back The City” by Snow Patrol
You wouldn’t picture the indie champions Snow Patrol delivering a cool rock song, but “Take Back the City” will psyche up even the most hardened indie snob with its spectacular head banging power.
“The Verge” by There For Tomorrow
These neo rock pioneers go all barrels blazing for this opener to their album, “The Verge.” Everything’s big, everything’s awesome and everything works.
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