My Chemical Romance

It's time to admit these bands are "dad rock," no matter how much we don't want to.

The decade was flooded with material from some of the genre's biggest acts.

We salute the 25 Best Rock Albums of the Last 25 Years, showcasing timeless records from nu-metal, pop-punk, emo acts and more.

As alternative music evolved into the 2000s, we take a closer look at the albums and trends that pushed the decade's alt rock scene in new directions.

From nu-metal to emo, pop-punk to garage rock, there were plenty of great rock albums to choose from in the 2000s.

Get swept up in it.