Since everyone here's going off on Metal and Alternative, I'm gonna give some love to classic rock:
Led Zeppelin :
Immigrant Song is a hard rocker the whole way through.
The Song Remains The Same has some slow parts, but nothing compares to the blistering guitar work in the faster parts. Also, I can't go without mentioning
Rock and Roll. The sounds of those drums opening that song gets me hype
every time.
AC/DC : Almost any AC/DC song is fitting for a coaster.
Fire Your Guns would be killer.
Queen : Queen are another group with a bunch of coaster-quality song. The sex-inspired
Don't Stop Me Now is incredible,
Keep Yourself Alive lights my fire every time, and
Tie Your Mother Down - live version especially - is one of the best coaster songs I can think of.
Sheer Heart Attack,
Now I'm Here,
Brighton Rock (which opens with carnival sounds)... the list goes on and on.
There are more artists and songs I could think of, but since not many people here really appreciated classic rock to begin with, I won't waste your time. :)
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Matt Lynch
Co-Webmaster, Kennywood Boulevard
http://kennywood.coasterbuzz.com