Top 10 Heavy Metal Bands That Are Not Satanic

A lot of heavy metal bands get accused of being satanic by ignorant closed minded people. Heavy Metal is not satanic. Screaming and loud instruments do NOT equal to satanism. A lot of these bands on this list have never killed anybody, nor do they condone or encourage bad behavior in their fans. They're normal people like you and me. There's actually Christian Metal believe it or not. Now that's very satanic indeed right? WRONG!
My point is that you people should stop viewing Metal as a tool of Satan and that it's a terrible influence on society. You don't have to like Metal, just don't go around saying that all Metal is satanic.

If you want an actual satanic band, I recommend you check out Gorgoroth. Now that's a satanic band.
Anyway, here are the top 10 Heavy Metal bands that are NOT satanic.
The Top Ten
1 Metallica Metallica is an American Heavy/Thrash Metal band formed in 1981. The original lineup was James Hetfield (Vocalist and Rhythm guitarist), Dave Mustaine (Lead Guitar), Lars Ulrich (Drums), Ron McGovney (Bassist). The group came into mainstream from their Self-Titled album and the hit single "Enter Sandman".

With their first two albums, Kill 'Em All and Ride The Lightning reaching underground success, their third effort, Master of Puppets has since become one of the most important heavy metal albums ever, as it became the first thrash metal album to be certified platinum. The title track has since become the band's most played song live. ...read more.

Okay masterdonny, your gonna make me lose my mind. You have never looked at lyrics of this band once in your pathetic life. What about do something else than telling lies.

I'm sure Metallica isn't satanic anymore but what iam sure about is any band has the known star on it's logo is surely satanic like slipknot and other many bands

If you do your research on Metallica properly they worship the Illuminati so there for they are demonic I should say

Their songs are mainly about life, failure, social, love/relationship etc. they didn't wrote satanic stuffs

2 Megadeth Megadeth is an American thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Megadeth was formed in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, shortly after Mustaine was fired from Metallica. They have released 15 studio albums to date, and have gone through many lineup changes, with Dave Mustaine being the sole constant member.

They released their debut album “Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!” in 1985, but became successful after the release of “Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying?” in 1986. ...read more.

The only satanic song they had was The Conjuring. Since Dave became a Christian, he stopped playing that song during concerts. Now, Megadeth are not satanic.

Even if "Prince Of darkness" is about Satan, Satan is portrayed as a negative, abominable figure in that song, who has caused many wars, deaths, and atrocities.

Some of these commenters are mentally ill it would seem. The list clearly says NOT satanic. Idiots.

3 Iron Maiden Iron Maiden are an English Heavy Metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. The most critically acclaimed period for the band was from 1983-1989. With vocalist Bruce Dickinson, bassist Steve Harris, lead guitarist Dave Murray, rhythm guitarist Adrian Smith, and drummer Nicko McBrain. Smith left the band in 1989 and was replaced by Janick Gers. But returned in 1999, and now the band has three guitar players. ...read more.

To the guy who says that they aren't satanic, read their actual lyrics and DO YOUR RESEARCH moron. I could break down the meaning of every single Iron Maiden song from 1980-1992 for you and can explain much of Bruce Dickinson's solo albums as well. While they aren't a satanic band, Bruce has gone from being a deist to more of an agnostic since rejoining Iron Maiden back in 1999 and his lyrics have gone progressively downhill since then. It should said that although he isn't a satanist, Dickinson does have a fascination with the occult. You can hear such on his solo albums The Chemical Wedding, Accident of Birth, and Tyranny of Souls as well as the Iron Maiden albums Piece of Mind and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son. However he doesn't worship the devil and never has as far as I know. He has even had a few almost pro-Christian songs and all members of his solo band from 1997-99 wore crosses. Steve Harris, who writes most of the groups lyrics seems to have Christian roots if nothing else. ...more

Do your research on iron maiden very demonic and satanic inspired, I just looked them up and one of there album arts has triple six on it now that's Satanic don't say they are not satanic till you know what they sing about

Despite the popular stereotype, most of the metal bands aren't satanic. Black metal bands are satanic but even among them there are bands that play black metal music but lyrics aren't satanic.

Some may confuse with their covers, but Bruce admitted that they are not a satanic band

4 Pantera Pantera was an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul. The band started out as a glam metal act in the 1980s with little success. After discarding their original lead vocalist and enlisting Phil Anselmo, the band signed a major record deal with Warner Music Group via Atco Records. Around this time, Pantera underwent a major change in their musical... read more

Unless Dimebag was I don't see how.

5 Death Death was an American death metal band formed in 1983 by Chuck Schuldiner. Death is considered to be one of the most influential bands in heavy metal and a pioneering force in death metal. Its debut album, Scream Bloody Gore, has been widely regarded as the first death metal record, while the band's driving force, Chuck Schuldiner, is acknowledged as the "Godfather of Death Metal." Death released 7 studio albums, and are the band that started the Florida Death Metal scene. They were known for their death metal classics Lack of Comprehension and Crystal Mountain. Death ended in 2001 when Schuldiner died of Brain Cancer.

Yes... Death is not satanic... Chuck is Jew!
Slayer, Iron maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath megadeth
Are Not Satanic... only satanic band in world is marylin manson!

Chuck never even wrote satanic lyrics to begin with. He opposed satanism.

Chuck schuldiner is Jewish

6 Demon Hunter Demon Hunter is an American Christian metal band from Seattle, Washington, started in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. Although the brothers created the band together, only Ryan remains, since Don left the band to take care of his family.

This is a bloody Christian Metal Band, come on!

This is personally my favorite metal band!

All right look them up do some research

7 Blind Guardian Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in the mid-1980s in West Germany. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres. Heavily influenced by Queen, they use the technique of overdubbing. They also incorporate large amounts of orchestral arrangements. Hansi Kürsch creates a huge choir effect by overdubbing his own voice multiple times in complex, overlapping harmonies. Thanks to overdubs and numerous backing vocals Blind Guardian stand out with a very dense sound.

Don't know much about power metal. But I've listened quite a lot power metal songs. And so far the lyrics are based on fantasy. So its obvious that most of the power metal bands AREN'T satanic.

The band was first named "Lucifer's Heritage" but they specifically changed it to prevent any reference to satanism and pull away from the Black Metal scene. So no, definitely not satanic.

From what I read that, they never wanted to be a satanic band

8 Project 86 Project 86 is an American alternative metal band that was formed in Orange County, California, in 1996. Primarily categorized within the Christian rock and alternative metal genres, the band has gained recognition for its intense, aggressive sound and thought-provoking lyrics. Over the years, they have released several albums and undergone various lineup changes, but have consistently maintained a... read more
9 Theocracy Theocracy is a Christian progressive power metal band founded in 2002 by Matt Smith of Athens, Georgia.

It's a Christian power metal band

10 Black Sabbath Black Sabbath were a Heavy Metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1968 by guitarist and songwriter Tony Iommi, singer John "Ozzy" Osbourne, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. ...read more.

The absolute BEST heavy metal/hard rock band, ever! My personal favorite! True, they are NOT satanic! They have songs that deal with both good, and evil that permeate life in this world. Their song "After Forever" tells us to "Just realize, before they criticize, that God is the only way to love"! Yeah! That's REAL satanic, ain't it!?

My mom beacame a big metal fan after I introduced her into metal.She listens to Megadeth Metallica Dio and a lot of metal bands but she hates Ozzy cause of the rumors.I told her the truth that he is christian but she wouldn't believe it.I don't understand

They might not be satanic, but Ozzy Osbourne kinda is

They have songs about Lucifer becoming a Good Guy!

The Contenders
11 Slayer Slayer was an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California, formed in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. They rose to fame with their 1986 album Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the big four of thrash metal bands, the others being Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. ...read more.

Did you know? Tom araya say they never practice satanic I'm not their fans but yeah there are songs from them I like

Yes... Slayer is Not satanic...
Lead Singer Tom Araya is Catholic!
And Both Guitarist Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King Are Athiest... Not satanist!
Lyric is only Lyric! that don't make a band satanic!

Have u heard any of their songs? there music and lyrics are pure EVIL despite what they believe in. I kind of doubt u would play them at church.

Slayer isn't satanic at all. Tom Araya is Catholic.

12 Slipknot Slipknot is an American metal band formed in Des Moines, Iowa in 1996. The band is best known as one of the pioneers of the New Wave of American Alternative Metal during the late 1990s - 2000s and are distinguishable by the band's clothing choices, consisting of black/red jumpsuits and horror inspired masks. ...read more.

This is clearly made by a bunch of fundamental Christian conspiracy theorists that think every thing that's not about Christ, it automatically makes it "satanic". As far as I'm concerned, who ever made this list is ignorant to what Satanism really is. Slipknot is a whiny-emo band, not a satanic band.

Again Satanic come one people even they talk about life but they are satanic I saw christian views on this band and that christian did a lot of research on this and turns out to be satanic

Slipknot is not a satanic band; Slipknot is a band whos members truly understands what this life is really all about.

They are a great band! The best modern Metal band!

13 Annihilator Annihilator is a Canadian thrash metal band founded in 1984 by vocalist, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, engineer, producer, mixer and mastering engineer Jeff Waters and former vocalist John Bates.
14 Living Sacrifice Living Sacrifice is an American Christian metal band formed in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1989. Over the years, their music has evolved to encompass various styles, including thrash metal, death metal, and metalcore. They are considered pioneers in the Christian metal genre, known for their unflinching lyrics and complex compositions. Living Sacrifice has been influential not only in religious circles but also in the broader metal community.
15 Judas Priest Judas Priest are a British heavy metal band that formed in Birmingham, England, in 1969. They are often referred to as one of the greatest metal bands of all time, and are even commonly called “The Metal Gods”, after one of the songs on their 1980 album “British Steel”.

They are known for several of their hit songs, which include “Painkiller”, “Breaking The Law”, You’ve Got Another Thing Coming”, and “Turbo Lover”.
Their original lineup consisted of Al Atkins (vocals), K.K. Downing (lead/rhythm guitar), Ian Hill (bass), and John Ellis (drums). Atkins never recorded on any Judas Priest releases, but contributed to several songs. ...read more.

How is this band considered satanic? Oh, right...because of our grandparents' generation.

16 Disturbed Disturbed is an American alternative metal/nu-metal/hard rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band comprises vocalist David Draiman, bassist John Moyer, guitarist Dan Donegan, and drummer Mike Wengren. They are known for songs like "Down With the Sickness" and "Stricken".

David Draiman is a deist, which isn't a Satanist at all.

17 Avenged Sevenfold Avenged Sevenfold is an American heavy metal band, that was formed 1999 in California. Their longest lineup of members was M. Shadows (Vocals), Synyster Gates (Lead Guitar), Zacky Vengeance (Rhythm Guitar), Johnny Christ (Bass Guitar), and The Rev (Drums). ...read more.

Matt Shadows is catholic. Syn is but isn't very religious. The rev was catholic.

This band is definitely not satanic in any way shape or form

Matt shadows happens to be a Catholic.

Members of A7X are catholic.And despite the song God hates us,songs like Dear God and So Far Away are Christian...

18 Arch Enemy Arch Enemy is a Swedish melodic death metal band, originally a supergroup, from Halmstad, formed in 1996. Its members were in bands such as Carcass, Armageddon, Carnage, Mercyful Fate, Spiritual Beggars, and Eucharist.

Just because they have a pentagram for their symbol doesn't mean they're satanic. Look at Anthrax and Slayer. They have the pentagram symbol yet they have members who are Catholic, Christian and Atheists. They just do it for shock value, not to summon actual evil.

Oh arch enemy this is good band a best song best solo and arch is not satanic but I don't no why bands use this a pentagrams and alissa and doyle why pentagrams on your both hand?

Did my research and definitely satanic any band with the star is satanic even those without it are satanic except for christian metal and rock bands

19 Anthrax Anthrax is an American thrash metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan Lilker.
20 Overkill Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. They have gone through many line-up changes, with singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and bassist D.D.

Overkill isn't satanic obviously the name of the band gives that away they talk about people who need to pull away from saying a lot of these bands or not influencing Satanism guys they're trying to send a strong message most of them are followers of God Believe it or not Kreator is actually not a santanic band either the song Satan is real facts about how people or blind I need to open their eyes about the truth about him a lot of people don't know how to resist the temptation of following and santan and that's a problem because we're getting closer to the tribulation

I don't think Overkill is really a satanic band at all I mean think about it Overkill they're talking about people we talked about too much killing the meaning think about it and some of the lyrics I've been studying that to they're talking about people who turn away from God or choose their own mistakes in life nobody holds a gun to your head and tells you to go believe in Satan come on

21 AC/DC AC/DC are a Australian hard rock band, formed in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, who continued as members until Malcolm's illness and departure in 2014 . They were fronted by Bon Scott until his untimely death due to alcohol poisoning in 1979, after which they hired Brian Johnson ...read more.

Not metal, hard rock. But I don't belie they're totally free from satanism. I mean at least some of their members may had interest in it.

Named after a battery and yet people thought it was After Christ, Devil Comes.

ACDC means Alternating Current Direct Current. Not something satanic.

Whoever thinks AC/DC is satanist is an idiot.

22 Primal Fear Primal Fear are a German metal band formed in 1997 by Ralf Scheepers and Mat Sinner. They play heavy metal, power metal and speed metal. Primal Fear remind of Judas Priest but Primal Fear are faster and heavier. They use twin (dual) lead guitars. Ralf Scheepers voice reminds of Rob Halford.

Primal Fear is Not Satanic, they are Metal to the MAX!

23 Suicide Silence Suicide Silence is an American deathcore band from Riverside, California. Formed in 2002, the band has released four full-length studio albums, one EP and eleven music videos.

Suicide Silence is one of my favorite badd ever! Mitch Lucker was absolutely amazing at what he did and so was the rest of the guys. This band is great and I recommend listening to them!

24 Bathory Bathory was a Swedish Black/Viking Metal band formed in 1983 by Quorthon and Jonas Åkerlund. Bathory's first 4 albums layed the blueprint for Scandinavian Black Metal. Quorthon is often credited with creating the "shrieking" vocal style of Black Metal. Their 5th album, Hammerheart (1990) displayed old school Heavy Metal with a Nordic folk twist, creating Viking Metal. Majority of their work was Viking Metal , but Bathory is most well known for their first 4 , which proved influential to many future Black Metal bands. Bathory ended in 2004 when Quorthon died of heart failure.

They have a song called Satan My Master. Surprisingly though, they're not satanic!

That star is very demonic that's the satanic symbol

25 Behemoth Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk, formed in 1991. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground.

No, as far as I know they are one of the most satanic metal bands.

If Bathory isn't satanic band, Behemoth isn't satanic too.

Behemoth is extremely satanic. They said it thamselves that they were

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