Genre

heavy metal

Best heavy metal bands ranked →

LOUDNESS

Lovebites

Pretty Maids

He Is Legend

Rage

The Dead Daisies

Tygers of Pan Tang

Phillip Boa and the Voodooclub

Platinum Moon

Galactic Empire

3 Inches of Blood

Zakk Sabbath

Liliac

Sinner

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Frequently asked questions

How many heavy metal bands are there?

The Band Index lists 106 heavy metal bands, from genre-defining acts to emerging artists.

What are the best heavy metal bands?

Top heavy metal bands include LOUDNESS, Lovebites, Pretty Maids, He Is Legend, Rage. See the full ranked list of the best heavy metal bands.