Top 10 Metal Bands that Should Get More Attention in 2018
I included 2 types of bands:- relatively new bands that need to be discovered
- older bands (of the 70s, 80s, 90s) that were good but for some reason were overshadowed by other bands. These bands they need to be revisited. Music tastes change from generation to generation
There are good bands every metalhead must know but they get enough attention: The Big-4 of thrash, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, to name a few.
Ne Obliviscaris (Latin for "forget not") are an extreme progressive metal band from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2003. It isn't very common to find an Australian metal band.
Theocracy is a Christian progressive power metal band founded in 2002 by Matt Smith of Athens, Georgia.
Obscura is a technical/progressive death metal band from Germany, founded in 2002. The band became prominent when members of Necrophagist and Pestilence joined Steffen Kummerer to release the critically acclaimed second full-length album, Cosmogenesis. The band was named after the Gorguts album Obscura.
Savatage is an American heavy metal band founded by the brothers Jon and Criss Oliva in 1978 at Astro Skate in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
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
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.
Fates Warning is an American progressive metal band, formed in 1982 by vocalist John Arch, guitarists Jim Matheos and Victor Arduini, bassist Joe DiBiase, and drummer Steve Zimmerman in Hartford, Connecticut. Awesome band. But I don't hear of them much often.
Extol are a progressive extreme Christian metal band from Bekkestua, Norway that was formed in 1993. The band is known for playing a variety of different styles of metal which include progressive metal, death metal, black metal and thrash metal.
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn. Formed in 1983, the group was founded by then-bassist Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek and guitarist Zbigniew "Vika" Wróblewski. Starting as a heavy metal group, Vader eventually went to thrash, speed, and then in the late 1980s became a death metal band. The band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series.
Beyond Creation is a Canadian technical death metal band from Montreal, Quebec. They are currently signed to Season of Mist records.
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.
Corrosion of Conformity is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina formed in 1982. For almost the majority of its existence, the band has consisted of guitarist Woody Weatherman, bassist Mike Dean, drummer Reed Mullin and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Pepper Keenan.
Coroner is a Swiss thrash metal band from Zürich, formed in the early 80s. They have been called "the Rush of thrash metal" for their increasingly complex style of progressive rock-infused thrash. They garnered relatively little attention outside Europe . Oh, a Swiss band
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 worldwide. The band's early work primarily featured mystical lyrics with a neoclassical metal style. SoldierOfFortune, the visitor's comment "They are rock,not metal" is the biggest proof Rainbow need more attention. Because this comment shows what most people know about Rainbow. Obviously Rainbow's metal legacy is severely underrated.
Rainbow had both rock and metal songs but in the 70s Black Sabbath and Judas Priest didn't have many metal songs either. If you think that all songs by Black Sabbath and Judas Priest of the 70s are metal, you are wrong - the majority of their 70s songs aren't metal.
In fact, the most advanced metal song of the 70s is Rainbow's A Light In Black (1976). The most aggressive metal song of the 70s is also theirs - Kill The King (1978). Some of the fastest metal songs of the 70s are theirs, too. Rainbow wrote the first symphonic metal song (Eyes of the World). The best metal guitar solos of the 70s are theirs - A Light In Black, Stargazer (and Deep Purple's Highway Star), etc.
Well, where I live and in my community they are a very well rated band.
? They have a ton of attention.
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.
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
I would recommend this band to new metal fans and all fans that aren't into extreme metal. Iced Earth have great singers and melodic songs. They have thrashy riffs but overall sound moderately heavy.
Lists that may help:
Top 10 Songs to Get You Into Iced Earth
Top 10 Softer Iced Earth Songs (I made this list for beginners)
Yes, they should.
I literally just started listening to them last week, they’re actually really good.
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. I did my best to make them known on this site and many metal fans on TheTopTens at least heard of their name. But Blind Guardian are still very underrated on most of the lists. Also, many new metal fans/new users of TheTopTens aren't familiar with their discography.
And outside this site they are even less known. They are more known in Europe but not so much in North America.
Go, Blind Guardian! One of the most underrated(if not the most) bands ever. Their last album is so-so, but overall I can't even name a bad song from BG, because all are either great, good or rarely just OK(in my opinion)! But most are great! Blind Guardian is a brilliant band that is probably one of a kind. I wish more people would appreciate them!
Outside of this site, yes
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.
Gojira is a progressive metal band from Bayonne, France. The band was known as Godzilla until 2001. Gojira is composed of Joe Duplantier on vocals and rhythm guitar, his brother Mario Duplantier on drums, Christian Andreu on lead guitar, and Jean-Michel Labadie on bass.
Atheist is a progressive/technical death metal band from Florida, founded in 1984 by drummer Steve Flynn and singer/guitarist Kelly Shaefer.