Best Modern Heavy Metal / Metalcore Bands
I don't see how this band sucks... I mean each of their members are diverse but yet they work so well together! They also get along and they care for each other. But they are much more than just metal, they have a viraity of styles that fit the band si well... Songs like Dear God, Fiction, and Warmness on the Soul show a different side of the band. I can't wait to hear more from them becuase they rock!
They are the new wave of heavy metal. Have you guys heard any of their Albums. Waking the Fallen was probably the best metalcore album back then. They are most definitely above a NU-METAL band like slipknot. Probably one of the best guitarist, lead singer, and had the best drummer before he died (R.I.P the rev)
Avenged Sevenfold is everything. Matt's amazing voice, Syn & Zacky's guitar skills, Johnny's bass lines and Jimmy's drumming made them the band they are today. Thankfully, Arin is here to continue where Jimmy left off. Avenged is the best band ever! R.I. P Jimmy The Rev Sullivan.
They have matured a ridiculous amount over the last 14 years. Around there age (early 30s) a lot of pressure is on their shoulders to carry on the heavy metal legacy. There's no one anywhere near as good as them around at though point in time. They'll go down as one of the greats, I'd bet my life on it.
Yes yes yes this is something good seen in one of the ratings of TheTopTens.com lest I would have been kept waiting to see my best band among the top bands in many lists but in rare categories now I see some real deal
Talking about some songs can't actually mention many because almost all of them are the best but some good or rather why not to say the best ones are
"Laid to rest" "walk with me in hell" "now you've got something to die for" "redneck" "blacken the cursed sun" "fake massiah" "HOURGLASS" "descending" "11TH HOUR" "ashes of the wake" "again we rise" "as the palaces burn"... Blah blah blah! Can't stop mentioning them all because they are all of them best listening to them makes me feel that I am exactly at the middle of heaven and hell!
Probably one of the most talented metal bands out there right now, some truly astonishing musicianship and talent behind their works, and as alluded to by other fans, there is a heavy Pantera influence, and these guys are their well-deserving successor. As The Palaces Burn, Sacrament and Resolution are probably their best works, raw and uncompromising, powerful and thought provoking, spine-crushingly heavy and epic. Even if they're not to your taste, you'd do yourself a disservice by not giving them a try.
Lamb of God is just out of the way. You can't compare any band with this one. Best vocals, drumming and most importantly the lyrical content is just mind blowing. Songs like Laid to rest, Black label, Descending, Vigil... This should be on 1st in my opinion.
Epic band! Pantera influences and Slayer influences are obvious, but they have a very unique style that makes them much more than the knock-offs some will say they are!
There is simply no other metal band that compares to slipknot, of the 1000's that exist and I've heard from whatever genre, slipknot is instantly recognisable and original, tribal drumming, the vocal selection from coreys powerhouse screaming and singing with deep moving voice, guitars that sound good enough to kill someone, the anger level is lethal and cannot be replicated authentically, metal would not be the same without them, slipknot have changed my life and continue to inspire for as long as there is electricity to listen
No hate on a7x great band but they shouldn't be number one slipknot revolutionized metal combining rap and screaming and the contrast between the soft spots and heavy patches in the song make them that much more brilliant amazing band corey taylor is a genius enough said
Slipknot is imply the best band, sadly they have never came to South Africa. Joey is the most amazing drummer and I think slipknot is the second best band in the world due to their brilliant song "snuff". I'm sorry but I would place Bullet For My Valentine as number 1 on thi list
Their musical style has evolved over the years demonstrating their vast musical talent. No heavy metal band can compete with slipknot when it comes to raw aggression!
Bullet for my valentine is such a awesome band.. What IT IS DOING BELOW.. And came the second 5FDP.. They are the modern heavy metal.. Rest I like are present in this list of top ten...
Their music is both brutal and harsh but melodic and deep. This band is one of the world's greatest heavy metal bands ever and in my opinion the greatest mordern heavy metal band. Ivan Moody, Zoltan Bathony, Jason Hook, Jeremy Spencer, Chris Kael. YOU ARE LEGENDS
I think five finger death punch is the best of the best it rates number one in my book I don't think anyone will ever be able to top them no way in hell 5FDP are the gods of heavy metal
Although many don't care for screaming, this is differen. It's deep, and you can understand it, 5FDP is one of the greatest heavy metal bands ever, only behind Black Sabbath.
It's not a question of popularity, of fanboys or fangirls.
It's not a question of influence.
It's not a question of "good" singles that are famous, and therefore, make the band famous.
It is the simple question of being the best BAND, and having the best SOUND.
And for that, I think that Disturbed should be at least on top 3.
Just listen to one of their albums, especially the last one Asylum, and you will get it. ANY of their musics, or almost any is just great and awesome to listen. That's why I vote for then as best BAND and for having the best SOUND. (without mentioning the awesome lyric combination on the albums)
Dan Donegan is one of the most COMPLETE guitar players on ALL time, and D. Draiman voice is just "blessed". The bass and drums also make up good. They are on a hiatus, but they will soon return. Out of all history, they are one of the only 6 bands of heavy metal to make 4 consecutive first place debuts on 4 consecutive album releases. Srry for bad english, brazilian here
Children Of Bodom need to be more listened in the world, even in North Korea, Afghanistan etc. Because that band is not terrible and have a lot of awesome songs
Chilren of Bodom is simply the best band I have ever listened, specially their song "Every time I die" is a masterpiece.
Cob is one of the best European metal bands ever.
A very underrated Finnish band together with nightwish
What? Seriously?
Slipkont, five finger death punch & killswitch engage are rated higher than Bullet For My Valentine hell no this is so not happening
Its should be on at least top 3, no one can beat the guitar solos of matt tuck and Michael paget not even Metallica... There screams are best in the world! Am too disappointed at rank 7...
The top ten bands are great! Bullet For My Valentine, Disturbed, or Volbeat should be number 1. I guess Avenged Sevenfold works for for me too though. They are pretty great!
I LOVE this band! My boyfriend and I listen to every song of theirs in the car and they NEVER get old! This band should be number one or at least number two. Fix it please
Truthfully I just discovered this band a few months ago... But they are awesome and I've since bought all 5 of their albums. I want America to know what Denmark already knows... Volbeat is here!
Saw these guys live with Metallica a couple nights ago. Seeing them live gave me a new respect for them. They killed it. Currently listening to Warrior's Call rn, and now they are one of my favorite bands.
I discovered Volbeat about a year ago and I had never heard anything like it. It was so unique and quite different, but I instantly fell in love!
Their early songs are the best and most "metallic". If I had to recommend only one song, it would be "A Warrior's Call" (an intro song to danish boxer Mikkel Kessler). Truly awesome!
I am so grateful that I have never been reduced to just one style of music or let I style define me.L am a 57 yr old man that probably understands in ways that when through situations we will never know something very powerful is produced it was given to us in Killswitch.
Killswitch Engage is positive, fast, and heavy. What more could you ask for?
The band is so underrated it's not even funny. I think they deserve at least top 5.
Super band, I love the new holy diver!
Should be in the top 5
Almost every song has pure meaning behind it. From B.Y.O.B. - "Why don't presidents fight the war? Why do they always send the poor? " To Boom - "4000 hungry children leave us per hour from starvation, while billions spent on bombs creating death showers". Both songs involve serious meaning, more I think than any other metal band or any other band of any genre.
Oh hell yes! System are my life, their songs are so... Weird it's awesome, been listening to them since I was a kid because my parents would always play them, even though I'm more into metalcore, System of a Down are always great to listen to
Every jam is different, you could also understand every word.. They're heavy yet soft, they are intricate with their music, great drums and voice...
System of a Down rocks! Uh, no pun intended. Their songs never get old to me.
The best metal in years. Heavily underrated. A mix of Pantera, Testament, Lamb of God with a touch of maybe Rush. The ingredients seem self destructive but work very well in this band. Vocal is great, rhythm section is very potent. Guitars do what they need to do. All in all it's a travesty the band does not have more support throughout the world probably because its not promoted well enough.
Tool is something which takes you to a different dimension. Their songs just match the frequency of your brain waves producing resonance which leads to ultimate satisfaction
More than music, an auditory and visual experience layered with true artistry and meaning. Not just angry, not just heavy, but a thinking man’s metal. My all time favorite.
Saw them in concert in Pensacola 2012. Kick-ass and fun to hang with after the show.
My favorite off all time but they have changed
They have changed avery album all in different directions. They have created amazing masterpieces like shogun and the crusade and just kick ass songs like strife and in waves
Listen to Down From The Sky and In Waves and you'll know why Trivium is the future of Metal
These guys have amazing guitar riffs in songs and are the fute of rock/metal
The new Metallica sound is here
When I wake up I have one idea listen corridor of cameleons or neurotica
It is so complex it is difficult to listen over groups of metal after
Incredible band, lyrics, guitars, drums, all amazing. Once you get in to As I Lay Dying you will never stop listening to them.
As I Lay Dying also has some of the best guitar solos I have ever heard. You cannot deny that they are brutally amazing.
Nice clean vocal, nice guitar solo, nice drummer, and nice scream vocal
Very talented and creative, for those who ask for originality their new album "From Death To Destiny" will please you
They definitely have their own sound, which I admire
You wouldn't know talent if it was chocking you
All their music is AMAZING
As heavy as it gets, and still the sound is open and uncompressed. Killer Aussie Hard Core Metal. Very few bands around today have the balls these guys have. Keep going' fellas you do us proud.
OK, don't get me wrong I'm a huge 'Knot fan, but on the top of this list I've read "metalcore", so WHY ISN'T PARKWAY DRIVE IS IN THE TOP 3 AT LEAST?
Their latest Album Atlas is off the charts
Not my favoroit band but should be ahead of asking alexandria
I love this band so much! Their latest album "wretched and divine" wasn't really heavy metal more like glam rock.. but I can guarantee that their new album will be a lot more heavy. They have saved my life and I love them so muuuch.
They save my life They r so amazing n awesome
Andy and the other members I love you guys so much
Your music is the coolest ever I ever heard
I want to say guys you r ma heros
Ma favorite band ever!
Great band, Andy saved my life, should be higher up, hope slipknot, parkway drive, asking alexandria get higher next time too there all great
Beautiful vocals, amazing guitar solos, a wonderful drummer, and an awesome bass guitarist. If you love high scream, and just wonderful chords that just click, then listen to BVB! I consider Black Veil Brides one of the best heavy metal/scream bands of the century! They save lives, and has one of the most beautiful lead singer in the universe *derp :p* They should be higher up, because no one can be more original than BVB. They are awesome
Oh. Come on guys. This is a very new metal band. Although it is not as famous as a7x and lamb of god but they r nothing compared to the devil wears prada. Just listen to their songs: dez moines and hey john what's your name again. you will like it. you won't regret it.
This is better than black veil brides shut up
I love Oli even more for calling his cheating wife out onstage at Glastonbury this year. I just hope this doesn't set him back on his road to drug free recovery. Sometimes those who seem outwardly strong are hiding deeply felt inner demons. I sincerely hope all of BMTH will stand by him and support him at this difficult time.
Everything about this band is incredible. To the instruments, to the concept, to olis screams, their incredible. Their lyrical concept has saved my life and so many others. Oli sings about real life battles, issues, problems. He's one of the biggest inspiration in music.
This band is amazing! I can't live without them. They saved me..
I don't like their old stuff but their new album 'Sempriternal' is really good.
Pantera are old school metal not modern metal. There first album came out in the early 80's.Pantera are better then every band on this list but there old school.
Panteras albums cowboys from hell, vulgar display of power, and far beyond driven are classic metal along with there glam metal albums ( not modern metal)
I have brutal display of power ok I can liten it but you will not compare them with MESHUGGAH or FEAR FACTORY it is not the same level of complexity
Best band ever. Thy might not be heavy metal, but they're still metal.
The 2018 album "ember" is heavy as hell
Not Metalcore at all