Genre

metal

Best metal bands ranked →

Helloween

Opeth

Machine Head

Danzig

Trouble

Death

Sweet

As I Lay Dying

Arch Enemy

Underoath

Testament

Ratt

Children of Bodom

Periphery

Holywatr

Frequently asked questions

How many metal bands are there?

The Band Index lists 133 metal bands, from genre-defining acts to emerging artists.

What are the best metal bands?

Top metal bands include Helloween, Opeth, Machine Head, Danzig, Trouble. See the full ranked list of the best metal bands.