Obituary is one of the pioneering bands of the death metal genre.

The Big Boys were a pioneering band who are credited with helping introduce the new style of hardcore punk that became popular in the 1980s.

Lifetime was a pioneering band of the fusion movement, combining rock, R&B, and jazz.

Awaz was one of the pioneering bands in Pakistani pop music, and influenced many future musicians.

They went on to become successful, particularly in Canada where they lived for a while, and are now considered a pioneering and influential Japanese band.

An important band in the metal underground was Nepal, one of the pioneering bands of thrash metal.

In its early years, the band was a pioneering band in the Israeli black metal scene.

They were one of the pioneering bands who played at the club during its first 100 days.

Blue Cheer has been considered a pioneering band in many genres.

Aktuala were a pioneering band from Italy, formed in 1972.