Top 10 Metal Bands with the Most Diehard Fans

Have you ever seen that one fan who just goes insane when they see their favourite band live? The one that talks nonstop about them and tells you they are the greatest ever?

Well this is a list with metal bands with the most loyal, dedicated and diehards fans out there. The ones who would sacrifice both their kidneys to see them live.

1. Iron Maiden

   

   Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Their most critically acclaimed period is widely considered to be from 1983 to 1989, during which they released landmark albums such as Piece of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere... read more

2. Metallica

   

   Metallica is an American heavy metal and thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. The band was founded by James Hetfield, who performs vocals and rhythm guitar, and drummer Lars Ulrich. Its early lineup also included lead guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist Ron McGovney. Metallica achieved its... read more

3. Slayer

   

   Slayer is 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 are considered one of the Big Four of thrash metal, along with Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax.... read more

4. Rammstein

   

   Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte and industrial metal band formed in Berlin in 1994. The band's lineup has remained unchanged and consists of Till Lindemann on vocals, Richard Kruspe on lead guitar, Paul Landers on rhythm guitar, Oliver Riedel on bass, Christoph Schneider on drums, and Christian... read more

5. Tool

   

   Tool is an American alternative and progressive metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1990.

   The lineup includes Maynard James Keenan on vocals, Danny Carey on drums, Adam Jones on guitar, and Justin Chancellor on bass, who joined in 1995. The band is recognized for incorporating electronic influences... read more

6. Megadeth

   

   Megadeth is an American thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, shortly after Mustaine was dismissed from Metallica. They have released 17 studio albums and have undergone numerous lineup changes, with Mustaine... read more

7. Slipknot

   

   Slipknot is an American heavy metal band that formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995. They're recognized as a key force in the new wave of American heavy metal from the late 1990s through the 2000s. The band is also known for its jumpsuits and horror-inspired masks.... read more

8. Motorhead

   

   Motörhead were an English heavy metal band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister, guitarist Larry Wallis, and drummer Lucas Fox. Lemmy was the band's only constant member, and Motörhead disbanded following his death in December 2015. Their aggressive sound... read more

9. 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. Their self-titled debut album received mixed reviews, but they quickly gained a strong following... read more

10. Manowar

    

    Manowar is an American heavy metal band from Auburn, New York, formed in 1980. The group is known for lyrics inspired by fantasy, mythology, and epic themes. Its music is commonly associated with heavy metal and power metal. The band is also known for its distinctive slogan, "Death to false metal."