The 'Big 4' of Non-U.S. Grunge Bands

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The 'Big 4' of Non-U.S. Grunge Bands

The ‘Big 4′ of Non-U.S. Grunge Bands
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Who are the "Big 4" of non-U.S. grunge bands?

Everyone knows that grunge dominated the rock landscape of the early '90s and the Seattle scene played a huge role in that. Acts such of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam emerged from playing Seattle clubs to headlining stages across the world.

In the U.S., grunge's reach would eventually span to other parts of the U.S. where acts such as L7, Sponge, Stone Temple Pilots, Veruca Salt and more would find popularity embracing the sound and style as well.

But what about outside the U.S.? Did grunge infiltrate other corners of the world? We're here to share that yes it did, although the pickings are quite slim of bands that found some success adopting grunge into their sound from regions outside the U.S.

READ MORE: 10 '90s Grunge Bands That Should Have Been Bigger

Our "Big 4" of Non-U.S. Grunge Bands includes two acts from the U.K., one from Sweden and one from Australia. There were other acts from Canada, Italy, Germany, Poland and France under consideration, but we stuck with the groups that seemed to have the most success playing grunge music and finding an audience stateside.

Who are the "Big 4" of non-U.S. grunge bands? Scroll down to find out.

The Big 4 of Non-U.S. Grunge Bands

Not every grunge band came from Seattle. Some even didn't come from the U.S. Check out the 'Big 4' of non-U.S. grunge bands.

Gallery Credit: Chad Childers, Loudwire

11 Great Non-'Big 4' Grunge Era Songs You May Have Forgotten

The grunge era brought us more than Seattle's 'Big 4' and all their spinoffs. Here's some great grunge era songs that might have fallen off your radar.

Gallery Credit: Chad Childers, Loudwire

10 '90s Grunge Bands That Should Have Been Bigger

You know the 'Big 4' from Seattle and likely some of the other grunge favorites, but these '90s grunge bands seem like they should have had a bigger career.

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