Top Ten Metal Bands Who Never Released a Bad Album
Most bands usually take a bad step every now and then, but not these guys. Here are ten bands that have never released a bad or universally panned album.
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. They invent a genre, then perfect it, and then throw progressive elements at it. The recipe for a perfect discography.
I always see them first on these sort of lists, maybe I should give em a listen.
Opeth is a Swedish progressive death metal band from Stockholm, formed in 1990 by David Isberg, who invited Mikael Akerfeldt into the band as a bassist. Isberg ended up leaving the band, which lead to Mikael becoming the band's vocalist, guitarist, principal songwriter, and driving force. Along with Edge of Sanity, Opeth is credited with being the first progressive death metal band, although they now play progressive rock. Akerfeldt is good friends with Jonas Renkse of Katatonia, and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree. I don't care what anyone says, their last 2 albums are great. So few bands play progressive rock anymore and none do it better than Opetj
I totally agree, whether it's pale communication (2014) or black water park(2001) all of them are great.
Coundn't agree more. They're totally worthy of all the overwhelming attention and praises they receive.
Of course, Opeth at number 1. They are the Gods of music.
Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in early 2000 and composed of bassist Troy Sanders, guitarists Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher and drummer Brann Dailor. Incredible vocals, amazing drums, innovative guitars, and such versatility. You'll certainly be hooked after listening to a couple of their songs.
I'm going to be honest. I didn't like The Hunter all that much. It wasn't bad, but it was extremely disappointing.
Every album is amazing, yet so unique
Tool is an American alternative metal/progressive metal band, that was formed in 1990.
The band is set together between Maynard James Keenan (Vocals), Danny Carey (Drums), Adam Jones (Guitar) and since 1995 Justin Chancellor (Bass).
The band is known for their influences from electronic sounds and their overly complex and strangely structured songs.
They released their debut album "Undertow" in 1993 and later put out other famous albums, like "Lateralus" and "10,000 Days".
The band has established a legacy as one of the most well-known and beloved progressive metal and alternative metal bands of all time. Tool is the Pink Floyd of heavy metal for me, so much thought is put in their music. Sure, they rarely release anything, but quality over quantity any day
It's hard to mess up with only four albums, but when each one seems to raise the standard for an almost perfect band, it's a bit hard to ignore.
I wanted to vote for Migos but it said that the list was only Metal so I decided to vote for something random. Welp at least u get free vote.
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.
Neurosis is a post-metal band, based in Oakland, California. They formed in 1985 as a hardcore punk band, and their sound progressed towards a doom metal style that also included influences from dark ambient and industrial music as well as incorporating elements of folk music. I know most people haven't heard this band, but believe me, they're worth listening to. All of their albums are great, as indicated by the list, but I would highly recommend Through Silver In Blood and Times of Grace
Yes! Amazing, atmospheric, dark, sludgy progressive post metal. They don't really fall into any subgenre. They are very unique
Deftones are an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California. The band, which was founded in 1988, consists of Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter, Frank Delgado, Abe Cunningham and Sergio Vega. They have released a total of 9 studio albums. Some of their most popular songs are Change (in the House of the Flies), Passenger, Bored, Minerva, Rocket Skates, Back to School (Mini Maggit), Beauty School, Diamond Eyes, Hole in the Earth, Mein, Digital Bath, and etc. Technically not a Metal band, but their first three albums are pretty decent.
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 ...read more. The most consistent metal band I know - 10 albums as of 2015 and 30 years of improvement: every new album is better than the previous one.
Blind Guardian changed their subgenre several times but never disappointed. Moreover, they created at least one masterpiece in every subgenre they tried: from thrashy speed metal to symphonic metal. Blind Guardian did these metal subgenres in their own unique way so they didn't sound like the other bands in these subgenres. They never sold out and never did a subgenre that isn't metal.
Testament is an American thrash metal band from Berkeley, California. Formed in 1983 under the name Legacy, the band consists of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Steve DiGiorgio and drummer Gene Hoglan. These guys are the kings of thrash, every single album that they is amazing, they are legends. How the HELL are they not first! Bands like Iron Maiden, Metallica, Anthrax all started to experiment. These guys have stayed the same since 1983. Brotherhood of the Snake is gonna be AWESOME
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". Totally agree. All the albums from the sickness to immortalized are masterpieces. Evolution is not as good as the previous, but is still a good album
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. ...read more.
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. Yeah hail bathory! Their all songs are polished to perfection.
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. Well, I don't think they've ever done a "bad" album, but none of their 90's stuff was as good as their perfect 80's albums.
I didn't add them but I agree they've never put out a bad album. A few mediocre ones but not bad at all.
No Bad album in my opinion
The x factor & Virtual XI
Helmet is an American alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member. Pioneers of alt metal, and rock at it's finest.
Kim Bendix Petersen, better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish heavy metal musician. He is known for his extensive vocal range, usually sung in falsetto. King Diamond was originally known as the vocalist for Mercyful Fate, but has become notorious for his horror themed Concept albums ...read more.
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. By far, the best thrash metal band who kept it original and Bobby Blitz still has clean vocals since 1980.
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. I honestly agree with this one, but some ok albums, like their cover album. But most of their stuff are great,
Alice in Chains is an American grunge/alternative metal band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. When TDPDH is the 'worst' you ever did and it is still top notch, I think AIC is the obvious choice. Not even in my top 5 favourite bands, but when it comes to Cantrell and the boys releases "failling" is a word that simply doesn't exist.
Not a fan of their Duvall era music, to be completely honest.
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, ...read more.
Architects is a British Metalcore band formed in 2004 in Brighton, East Sussex. Consisting of five band members, Architects' discography consists of seven studio albums and one split EP.
Mudvayne was an American nu-metal/alternative metal band that was formed in Peoria, Illinois, in 1996. Originally from Bloomington, Illinois, they are known for their sonic experimentation, innovative album art, face and body paint, masks, and uniforms.
Katatonia is a Swedish metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström. The band has released nine studio albums spanning the course of three decades, and their tenth studio album, The Fall of Hearts was released on May 20, 2016.
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.