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Top Ten Heavy Metal

Metallica​
Metallica​

Metallica was metal then they got popular so now the fans of their early music dis the newer stuff. If you enjoy it and feel it is metal, then by Jove it is. If you enjoy it and feel it is metal, then by Jove it is.

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Iron Maiden​
Iron Maiden​

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. The band's discography has grown to thirty-eight albums, including sixteen studio albums, twelve live albums, four EPs, and seven compilations.

Megadeth​
Megadeth​

Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson formed the band in 1983 shortly after Mustaine's dismissal from Metallica. A pioneer of the American thrash metal scene, Megadeth is credited as one of the genre's "big four," along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer, responsible for thrash metal's development and popularization.

Judas Priest​
Judas Priest​

This is the 2nd track on the Ram It Down album. Lyrics... When the power chords come crashing down Go tearing through my senses It's for the strong, not for ...

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Black ​Sabbath​
Black ​Sabbath​

Heavy/Doom Metal Lyrical themes: Doom ... Black Sabbath are generally considered both the first heavy metal ... Iommi, Black Country Communion, Glenn Hughes ...

Slayer​
Slayer​

Slayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California. The band was formed in 1981 by vocalist/bassist Tom Araya and guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax.

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Pantera​
Pantera​

Band: Pantera Song: Heavy Metal Rules Album: Projects In The Jungle Rate, Comment and Subscribe for more Pantera Madness!

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MotöRhead​
MotöRhead​

Speed Metal, Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Lyrical themes: Gambling, Rock 'n' Roll, Drugs, War, Life, Sex, Humour Last label: UDR Music Years active:

Anthrax​
Anthrax​

Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker. The group was considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene during the 1980s and is one of the "Big Four" thrash metal bands with Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer; Anthrax is the only one of the four from the East Coast.

Slipknot​
Slipknot​

Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. The band was founded in September 1995 by percussionist Shawn Crahan, drummer Joey Jordison and bassist Paul Gray.

Korn​
Korn​

Korn are identified as the pioneers of nu metal music, a form of alternative metal music which began in the mid-1990s. While generally considered an alternative metal and nu metal band, the band has also been labeled as heavy metal, grunge, hard rock, rap metal, funk metal, groove metal and industrial metal.

AC/DC​
AC/DC​

AC/DC are without doubt heavy/hard rock. They also have many of the characteristics of a heavy metal band. You have to bear in mind that these definitions are not cast in stone. Nobody is in charge of saying what "heavy metal" means. As others have said the definitions shift, and it's all down to what is currently in use.

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Guns N' ​Roses​
Guns N' ​Roses​

Guns N Roses is mixture of Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Heavy Metal and Punk Rock in early days. New stuff is more considered to be mix of Hard Rock and Industrial/Nu metal. They ae not strictly Hard Rock also not strictly Metal. nay, It's rock or hard rock.

Avenged ​Sevenfold​
Avenged ​Sevenfold​

Avenged Sevenfold (sometimes abbreviated as A7X) is an American heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California, formed in 1999.The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist M. Shadows, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Zacky Vengeance, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Synyster Gates, bassist and backing vocalist Johnny Christ ...

Dio​
Dio​

Dio "throwing horns", a gesture commonly used by both artists and fans of heavy metal music In October 2006, Dio joined Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice to tour under the moniker Heaven & Hell, the title of the first Dio era Black Sabbath album.

Led Zeppelin​
Led Zeppelin​

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. The group consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. The band's heavy, guitar-driven sound has led them to be cited as one of the progenitors of heavy metal.

Deep Purple​
Deep Purple​

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. The band is considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years. Originally formed as a progressive rock band, the band shifted to a heavier sound in 1970.

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System Of A ​Down​
System Of A ​Down​

You haven't listened to System of a Down, or you haven't listened to Death Metal. Either way the answer is definitely NO! Your girlfriend is 10000% correct. Go and listen to some Norwegian Black Death Metal then you will see the difference.

Lamb Of God​
Lamb Of God​

Lamb of God (sometimes abbreviated as LoG) is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1994 as Burn the Priest, the group consists of vocalist Randy Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell, and drummer Chris Adler.

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Tool​
Tool​

Tool has won three Grammy Awards, performed worldwide tours, and produced albums topping the charts in several countries. The band emerged with a heavy metal sound on their first studio album, Undertow (1993), and later became a dominant act in the alternative metal movement, with the release of their second album, Ænima in 1996.

Venom​
Venom​

Venom are an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom's first two albums—Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982)—are considered a major influence on thrash metal and extreme metal in general.

Opeth​
Opeth​

Opeth is a Swedish heavy metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1989. The group has been through several personnel changes, but lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Mikael Åkerfeldt has remained Opeth's primary driving force throughout the years.

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Mastodon​
Mastodon​

Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds gives no fucks. He'll show up to the Grammys wasted out of his mind and get kicked out for dropping his weed, he'll make silly commercials for his friend's restaurant, and he'll show up on Game of Thrones if he wants to! And he'll certainly speak his mind when he wants to.

Testament​
Testament​

Testament also headlined for the first time in the Philippines for the annual PULP Summer Slam on April 17, 2010 with heavy metal band Lamb of God. Dark Roots of Earth (2010–2013) As early as 2009, Testament commenced writing new material for their tenth album.

Ghost​
Ghost​

Ghost is a Swedish heavy metal band that was formed in Linköping, Sweden in 2006. In 2010, they released a 3-track demo followed by a 7" vinyl titled "Elizabeth", and later their debut full-length album Opus Eponymous.

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Disturbed​
Disturbed​

Disturbed is an American heavy metal band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1994. The band includes vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist/keyboardist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren. Former band members are vocalist Erich Awalt and bassist Steve Kmak.

Van Halen​
Van Halen​

"Heavy metal is traditionally characterized by loud distorted guitars, emphatic rhythms, dense bass-and-drum sound, and vigorous vocals" Van Halen: Loud, distorted guitars - check emphatic rhythms - check dense bass & drum sound - check vigorous vocals - check. =Van Halen are a metal band.

Rammstein​
Rammstein​

Rammstein (German pronunciation: ) is a German industrial metal band, formed in 1994 in Berlin.

Alice In ​Chains​
Alice In ​Chains​

From Layne’s days in Diamond Lie (pictured) and the band’s early sleazed-up moniker Alice ‘N Chains, to the fact that the band is largely credited with spearheading the entire grunge movement, or at least a heavier incarnation thereof, it begs the question.

Sepultura​
Sepultura​

Sepultura's music comes in a wide range of heavy metal musical styles. The band has been described mainly as thrash metal and death metal. Another genre the band has been commonly categorized under is groove metal.

Dream ​Theater​
Dream ​Theater​

The first Dream theater song I ever heard and my favourite, definitely the most brutal! Train of thought is the most heavy album in my opinion - dragon13304 After the intro, I am literally banging my head the whole time.

Diamond ​Head​
Diamond ​Head​

Diamond Head are an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, England. The band is recognised as one of the leading members of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and is acknowledged by thrash metal bands such as Metallica and Megadeth as an important early influence.

Death​
Death​

Metal and hard rock has gone through various phases, and I think we’re going to experience those phases again,” Zoltán Báthory, guitarist for Five Finger Death Punch, told the Observer. “ In the ’80s, hard rock and heavy metal was in the spotlight and was probably the most important genre at the time.

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A Perfect ​Circle​
A Perfect ​Circle​

I don’t think anyone was expecting A Perfect Circle to make a metal record. But ... other than being less-than-heavy, ...

Godsmack​
Godsmack​

Godsmack is the debut album by the band Godsmack. The album was initially paid for by the band and released as All Wound Up, before the band was signed to Universal Records and Republic Records. It was mastered at Sterling Sound in New York City.

Scorpions​
Scorpions​

Scorpions are a German rock band formed in 1965 in Hanover by Rudolf Schenker. Since the band's inception, its musical style has ranged from hard rock to heavy metal.

Between the ​Buried and Me​
Between the ​Buried and Me​

Between the Buried and Me is an American progressive metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2000, the band consists of Tommy Giles Rogers Jr. (lead vocals, keyboards), Paul Waggoner (lead guitar, backing vocals), Dustie Waring (rhythm guitar), Dan Briggs (bass, keyboards), and Blake Richardson (drums).

Def Leppard​
Def Leppard​

At the 1989 American Music Awards, Def Leppard won Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist, as well as Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album (for Hysteria). ...

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MöTley Crüe​
MöTley Crüe​

Mötley Crüe is the eponymous sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. It was released on March 15, 1994, and is the only album that does not feature lead singer Vince Neil, who had departed from the band in 1992.

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Helloween​
Helloween​

Disco Walls of Jericho Helloween 1985. Disco Walls of Jericho Helloween 1985. Skip navigation ... Helloween - Heavy Metal ( is the law ) HelloweenWeb ...

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Machine ​Head​
Machine ​Head​

Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California.[1][2] Formed on October 12, 1991,[3] the group was founded by vocalist/guitarist Robb Flynn and bassist Adam Duce. The current lineup of the band comprises Flynn, drummer Dave McClain, guitarist Phil Demmel and bassist Jared MacEachern.

Queensrÿche​
Queensrÿche​

Queensrÿche / ˈ k w iː n z r aɪ k / is an American heavy metal band. It formed in 1982 in Bellevue, Washington out of the local band the Mob. The band has released 15 studio albums, one EP, several DVDs, and continues to tour and record.

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Blind ​Guardian​
Blind ​Guardian​

Blind Guardian is a part of the German heavy metal scene that emerged in the mid-1980s. The band was formed in 1984 as Lucifer's Heritage by Kürsch (then also bass guitarist), Olbrich, other guitarist Markus Dörk and drummer Thomas Stauch.

Rainbow​
Rainbow​

Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Lyrical themes ... Rainbow, despite being ... ex-Deadline, ex-Ginger Baker, ex-Jens Johansson, ex-Jonas Hellborg Group, ex-Jonas Hellborg's Art ...

Killswitch ​Engage​
Killswitch ​Engage​

Killswitch Engage primarily play heavy metal and metalcore, combining sounds from extreme metal and hardcore. Like some modern metalcore bands, Killswitch Engage vocally combine singing, screaming vocals, and growls in their music.

Iced Earth​
Iced Earth​

Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. It was formed in 1984 under the name The Rose, then Purgatory by guitarist and main songwriter Jon Schaffer and original drummer Greg Seymour.

Trivium​
Trivium​

Trivium is an American heavy metal band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 1999. After getting signed to Roadrunner Records in 2004, the band has released eight studio albums and over twenty singles. Their latest album, The Sin and the Sentence, was released on October 20, 2017. The band has sold over one million albums worldwide.

Saxon​
Saxon​

Clásico de los británicos Saxon del año 1980. Letras: If you're taking a flight At the speed of light If you're shaking your heads to the band If you're ther...

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Kreator​
Kreator​

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Rage Against ​the Machine​
Rage Against ​the Machine​

Rage Against the Machine has been described as rap metal, rap rock, funk metal, alternative metal, and nu metal. Although the band has been described as nu metal, Rage Against the Machine is often instead considered a predecessor to nu metal that influenced nu metal.

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Nightwish​
Nightwish​

Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen.

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