Genre

metal

Best metal bands ranked →

Danzig

Machine Head

Death

Arch Enemy

Underoath

As I Lay Dying

Children of Bodom

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Ratt

Testament

Hatebreed

Kim Dracula

Meshuggah

Kittie

Suicidal Tendencies

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Soulfly

Frequently asked questions

How many metal bands are there?

The Band Index lists 78 metal bands, from genre-defining acts to emerging artists.

What are the best metal bands?

Top metal bands include Danzig, Machine Head, Death, Arch Enemy, Underoath. See the full ranked list of the best metal bands.

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