Genre

metal

Best metal bands ranked →

Deftones

Tool

Motionless in White

Megadeth

I Prevail

Babymetal

Rush

Bullet for My Valentine

Dayseeker

Nightwish

Blue Öyster Cult

Motorhead

Lamb Of God

Dream Theater

Sepultura

Frequently asked questions

How many metal bands are there?

The Band Index lists 131 metal bands, from genre-defining acts to emerging artists.

What are the best metal bands?

Top metal bands include Deftones, Tool, Motionless in White, Megadeth, I Prevail. See the full ranked list of the best metal bands.