Genre

metal

Best metal bands ranked →

Bloodywood

Cradle of Filth

Silent Planet

Behemoth

Mayhem

Exodus

Kanonenfieber

The Black Dahlia Murder

Dir En Grey

Obituary

Carcass

Municipal Waste

Down

Corrosion of Conformity

Signs of the Swarm

Frequently asked questions

How many metal bands are there?

The Band Index lists 75 metal bands, from genre-defining acts to emerging artists.

What are the best metal bands?

Top metal bands include Bloodywood, Cradle of Filth, Silent Planet, Behemoth, Mayhem. See the full ranked list of the best metal bands.

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