The Band Index
Ranked guide

Best Metal Bands

Metal music is characterized by distorted guitars, aggressive vocals, and complex song structures. Its subgenres range from the thrashing intensity of speed metal to the melancholic beauty of gothic metal. From its origins in hard rock, metal has evolved into a diverse and influential force in popular music.

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  1. 1Deftones logo

    Deftones

    Metal · United States

  2. 2Tool logo

    Tool

    Metal · United States

  3. 3HIM logo

    HIM

    Metal · Finland

  4. 4Megadeth logo

    Megadeth

    Metal · United States

  5. 5Motionless in White logo

    Motionless in White

    Metal · United States

  6. 6I Prevail logo

    I Prevail

    Metal · United States

  7. 7Babymetal logo

    Babymetal

    Metal · Japan

  8. 8Rush logo

    Rush

    Metal · Canada

  9. 9Bullet for My Valentine logo

    Bullet for My Valentine

    Metal · United Kingdom

  10. 10Dayseeker logo

    Dayseeker

    Metal · United States

Best Metal bands by country

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