Deletion of List of hard rock bands and artists (3rd nomination)

Comment: as the creation entirely novel list topics without a verifiable definition contravenes the prohibition on #OR|original research as illustrated by . As far as I can see, this list, or anything like it, has not be been published anywhere except within Wikipedia, so there is no evidence that it is verifiable, let alone notable. To demonstrate that this topic was not created based on editor's own idea, a verifiable definition is needed to provide external validation that this list complies with |content policy
Stance: delete
Cited policy: Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not (WP:NOT||WP:MADEUP||WP:CONPOL)

Comment: per  items 4, 7, and 10
Stance: delete
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Listcruft (WP:LC)

Comment: But require citations for all bands on the list.  A  must refer to the band or artist in question specifically as hard rock in order for them to remain on the list.  This is how it is done on List of nu metal bands, and it's relatively successful, though there are still occasional disputes.  However, disputed bands are required to have additional sources to back up the claim to being a part of the genre, up to four for highly disputed bands.   This would eliminate a large number of incorrectly classified bands, as well as non-notable and "me too" bands looking to promote themselves
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Reliable sources (WP:RS)