Top 10 Metal Bands That Got You Addicted to Metal Music
In other words, What was the metal band that made you a metalhead forever?
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.
My personal favourite heavy metal band! Enter sandman was the very first heavy metal song I ever listened to and it was the song that introduced metal music to an all new generation. Also they got me into metal music as well, so yeah!
Ever since I listened to enter sandman, ride the lightning and master of puppets, I started to obsess over them and introduced metal music to an all new generation
Before metal I love classic rock and I still love it
But first it was Metallica
Then maiden
And thousands more ( not kidding )
The first metal album I heard was ride the lighting when I was 3 that my parents had. Before metal I loved rock n roll
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. I became a metal fan thanks to Iron Maiden and Metallica - the first metal songs I heard and loved were theirs. I still love these bands wholeheartedly.
But I have discovered many other bands and currently I have a soft spot for cool underrated bands - not very popular new bands or forgotten old bands. It's just interesting to listen to bands that are far from the mainstream metal.
Iron maiden was my first favourite heavy metal band of all time along with metallica! If it wasn't for iron maiden I would've never got into metal music, and I still love them today
The very first metal band I ever listened to. Also hallowed by thy name has to be one of the best songs I ever listened to and I love all their over songs as well
I think the first metal band I listened to was either Metallica or Iron Maiden. Both bands are awesome, with cool songs.
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.The band became mainstream after improving after their debut album got panned. In 1978, Osbourne was fired and replaced with former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Who went to release 2 albums before leaving in 1983, only for Osbourne to return in 1992. ...read more.
Although a few 1960's bands like Cream, Zeppelin, and even The Beatles experimented with styles that would later become known as "heavy metal", Sabbath was really the first group to isolate that sound exclusively, and the young rockers of the day [circa 1971] were absolutely mesmerized from the moment they first heard it.
My first metal band, and my favorite.
Iron Man got me into metal
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.
True I wasnt too keen on megadeth's lyrics and vocals the first time, but as I listened to their music more and more, I couldn't help but like them from their awesome instrument use from solos, to guitar riffs and guitar use.
Peace Sells is just too good of an album not to get addicted to.
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.
Breaking the law and painkiller are the two classic songs of theirs that makes this band stand out as one of the all time greatest. This band sure is obviously bent for leather for sure
This band helped me expanding my taste in metal music. Painkiller blew my mind back in the days and it still does
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).Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan (Drums), their most notable drummer, passed away in 2009, being temporarily replaced by Mike Portnoy, who was replaced by Arin Ilejay, who was finally replaced with Brooks Wackerman. A common phrase for fans "foREVer" was created after the Rev's death in his remembrance. ...read more.
My gateway to metal, after years of pop punk and rock.. "City of Evil" introduced me to metal when I was 11 years old, since then, I discovered a lot of metal bands and now, I am very happy about the fact that one day I clicked on "Beast and the Harlot" on YouTube.
Very first song I heard was nightmare. Then This Means War. Then Avenged Sevenfold was staying foREVer
A7X's Waking The Fallen was my gateway drug into the world of metal
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. If anyone listen to slayer and pantera will be love this amazing bands...
Slayer make me listen to others sub genres like death, black, doom etc... !
Linkin Park is an American alternative rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The current members include Mike Shinoda (vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ), and Rob Bourdon (drums). Linkin Park is associated with a mixture of alternative rock, hip hop, and techno. Some of their influences include Nine Inch Nails, Deftones,... read more I remember when I first heard One step closer and thought it was the coolest thing ever. Been listening to metal ever since
Haha, this is very interesting. How a non-metal band can get you addicted to metal music...
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years. Originally formed as a progressive rock band, the band shifted to a heavier sound in 1970. Deep Purple, ...read more.
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg, Northern Germany. The band is a pioneering force in the power metal genre, and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I and Part II, are considered masterpieces of the genre.
Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band from Boston, Massachusetts. The band was formed in 1985 under the name of "Majesty", only to change its name to Dream Theater later.The members of the band’s original lineup consisted of John Petrucci (Guitar), John Myung (Bass) and Mike Portnoy (Drums). The band had multiple keyboardists and singers, but as of and since 1991, the band's lead vocalist has been James LaBrie.
The band released their debut album "When Day and Dream Unite" in 1989, but only gained success and notoriety after the release of their second album, "Images and Words" in 1992. ...read more.
Dream Theater didn't really get me addicted to metal but it got me addicted to PROG
System of a Down, formed in 1994, is an Armenian-American alternative metal group from Glendale, California. The band name is sometimes shortened to System or SOAD. They've always been a very political band since their inception. Often being against genocide and war most notably in songs like: Pluck, Holy Mountains, and BYOB (Bring Your Own Bombs). Serj is an active activist who wants to change the world for the better.The band's current members include Serj Tankian (vocalist, keyboards), Daron Malakian (guitarist, vocalist), Shavo Odadjian (bassist), and John Dolmayan (drummer). ...read more.
Seriously? This ain't a metal band.
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. This band wasn't an instant favorite of mine - I guess I wasn't ready for the complexity and uniqueness of their stuff (Hansi's voice was an instant favorite though). Now Blind Guardian is a top 3 band for me and #1 in 2015 because I can't stop listening to their 2015 album. It's strange because my favorite subgenres are thrash and death metal.
Blind Guardian originally wasnt really an instant favourite of mine to be honest, since I guess that I wasnt really into the complexity and uniqueness of them, originally, but ever since 2015, I couldn't stop listening to their recent album! Also even though back then at that time it wasn't my instant favourite, Hansi's voice was an instant favouirte of mine though and I absolutley adore their cover designs as well.
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 Just listen to cemetery gates and you will know how awesome this band is. Their guitar riffs have to be one of the best and most heaviest riffs I ever heard from a metal band.
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. Many people might not consider Slipknot as "real metal" but when my friend played one of their songs at school not only was I hooked on the band but hooked on metal ever since (And that was 4 years ago)
My brothers' favourite band.
Korn is an American nu-metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The band's current lineup includes founding members Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch, and Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, with the addition of Ray Luzier, who replaced the band's original member, David ...read more.
Rainbow are a British rock band led by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1993 to 1997. They were originally established with Ronnie James Dio as the lead singer and lyricist. Rainbow were ranked No. 90 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. The band has sold over 28 million albums ...read more.
Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice.
Iced Earth is an American heavy metal band from Tampa, Florida. It was formed in 1984 under the name Rose, then Purgatory, by guitarist and main songwriter Jon Schaffer, and original drummer Greg Seymour. The band's music has also been described as thrash metal and power metal.They released their debut album in 1990 and have since released twelve studio albums, four EPs, three compilations,... read more
Matt's incredible voice and Jon's riffing are highly addictive. Stu Block is pretty good, too.
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". I would like to know what is (are) currently the favorite metal band(s) of the people who got addicted to metal thanks to Disturbed. I would appreciate if somebody can tell something about this...
Amon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Tumba, formed in 1992. The band takes its name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom. This is the band that started it all for me. I remember being in an art classroom at my highschool and the teacher put Amon Amarth's Pursuit of Vikings on the speakers. I got instantly hooked and I have listened to all of their albums countless times. This band is my #1 favorite and it made me a metalhead.
This band was an important phase of my development as a metalhead - my death metal experience started with them but currently I'm into technical death metal. Still love Amon Amarth, their riffs are very cool.
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 to front the band.
Commonly referred to as a hard rock or blues rock band. Hard rock, metal? This was the band that started it for me
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. Thanks to Annihilator, it introduced me to technical thrash metal to a whole new level along with other technical versions of metal subgenres. I still love them today!
Thanks to them I discovered the beauty of technical thrash and all other technical versions of metal subgenres. Still love them.
DragonForce are a British power metal band based in London, England. Formed in 1999, the group are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game-influenced sound.