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Top 90s Groups You WON’T Believe Were Hidden Secret Bands of the Era! The 1990s were a golden era for music, packed with iconic bands dominating the charts and shaping genres from grunge to hip-hop. But tucked between the mainstream smash hits were some surprisingly undiscovered or “hidden” groups—underground projects, lesser-known side projects, or unsigned collectives that quietly influenced the decade’s sound. These hidden gems deserve your attention—they weren’t just overlooked; they were secret tastemakers. Here’s the top 90s bands you probably didn’t know were hidden secrets of the era! --- ### 1. The Cult’s Underrated Side Project: The Syn Chapel
While The Cult smashed with the anthemic Zinda, few know that band members Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page experimented with experimental orchestral rock in The Syn Chapel—a semi-secret side gig blending 90s alternative rock with spoken-word poetry and baroque arrangements. This niche project stayed obscure but left ripples among DIY music circles.