The 7 Greatest Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time

Behemoth

Polish blackened death metal innovators known for their evolving sound and profound lyrical themes, especially in ‘The Satanist.’

Darkthrone

Pioneers of the second wave of black metal with a raw, lo-fi sound exemplified in ‘A Blaze in the Northern Sky.’

Between the Buried and Me

Progressive metal band recognized for their complex compositions and genre-blending approach in albums like ‘Colors.’

Avenged Sevenfold

Metalcore to mainstream metal evolution, blending melody and metal, highlighted by ‘City of Evil’ and ‘Hail to the King.’

GWAR

Shock rockers known for their outrageous live performances and diverse metal styles across albums like ‘Scumdogs of the Universe.’

Gorguts

Death metal visionaries famous for their complex arrangements and innovative techniques in ‘Obscura.’

Immortal

Masters of arctic-themed black metal with a melodic edge, notable for albums like ‘At the Heart of Winter.’