Blink 182 was good before they were being forced to write records. After a certain period their hearts weren't in it any more.
And Lord Dante, I think he was joking about the Backstreet Boys.
My favorite would have to be All Shall Perish. Great vocals, great drum patterns, one of the best guitar tones I've ever heard (second from Pantera/Damageplan's Dimebag Darrell's signature tone), and I can even hear the complexity of the bass in random parts of their songs. Aside from that, their lyrics are a mix of emotion and typical death metal, which I think is an interesting mix.
If anyone can tell me a band with a guitar tone similar to All Shall Perish or Dimebag Darrell's, please do.