The year 1996 was a truly pivotal year in the progression of heavy music. The year of 1996 was one of the more fruitful years of the '90s, providing an abundance of new acts vying for attention. READ MORE: Do You Remember These Forgotten 1996 Rock Radio Hits? Whatever Happened to Rock + Metal's Class of 1996? Gallery Credit: Chad Childers, LoudwireBelow, check out our 15 Best Alternative Rock Songs of 1996.