In 2014, there was good reason to head out to your favorite concert venue or go shopping for new music because some of rock's top bands were very present throughout the year. We've got chart-topping rock bands, a few acts that truly took the next step to becoming huge and just a whole lot of rocking in general.

But which act most deserves to be named the Best Rock Band of 2014? That's your call. Take a look at the nominees below and then vote in the 4th Annual Loudwire Music Awards poll for the Best Rock Band of 2014 below: