10 Greatest Metal Bands of All Time

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[@personnumber6662]

I think Dave Mustaine has some face in his hair...

[@snakesinalaska]

lol

[@beastkotathix]

PersonNumber666 The only time I've seen him without hair in his face is when it's an interview or video like sweating bullets, that's basically it.

[@beastkotathix]

PersonNumber666 The only time I've seen him without hair in his face is when it's an interview or video like sweating bullets, that's basically it.

[@darastarscream]

I've heard it rumored but I don't believe it.

[@DavieJones_Lockr]

666 likes....... I'm not changing that so..... thumbs up

[@TheLudified]

wanna hear a joke? AC/DC is a metal band

[@corbinclark2776]

I heard that one before, only they weren't joking

[@jazzie634]

Sorrow In A Can they actually are tho

[@randykarl1056]

Sorrow In A Can they are

[@eizzah8323]

Se7en They are Hard Rock

[@butchergod4208]

Sorrow In A Can wanna hear a joke? Metallica is better than Slayer

[@romans9729]

90% of metalheads dont know 5 motorhead songs

[@nathanharris2850]

Bomber Ace of spades Overkill Damage case Motörhead

[@HeraclitorisScroll]

And?

[@romans9729]

@@HeraclitorisScroll its sad

[@bridges4232]

Poison Love me like a reptile Bomber Stay clean Orgasmatron

[@CobaltLancer]

Stay Clean Ace Of Spades Overkill Bomber Iron Horse / Born To Lose

[@folkrocksage9666]

Rob Halford is so brilliant!

[@tonypage9302]

Yes and somewhat overlooked

[@goaway7904]

Rip chuck schuldiner, rip Dimebag, rip lemmy kilmister, rip cliff burton

[@riffaholic3034]

RIP Nick Menza as well

[@111nachos]

rip jeff hanneman

[@NicholasNguyenVEVO6661]

R.I.P Cliff Burr

[@happrah]

how can maiden and Metallica be ahead of priest

[@yenkoblitz3811]

go away SLAYER IS COMPLETE GARBAGE

[@metalfilms6660]

I am disappointed. I was expecting Black Sabbath three times.

[@gorkaaustin5306]

I was expecting Iron Maiden like 10 times.

[@inthenameofsatire6250]

Zeeshan Alabedin Priest was on the list

[@andrewm9978]

MetalFilms heh

[@chrisbuttino4098]

MetalFilms Ozzy era, Dio era, Tony Martian era

[@skywolf2012]

WHERE'S DIO OR DANZIG

[@joeliardo]

I'm a simple man, i see rob and bruce together i click

[@russells6234]

Halford and Dickinson sang one song together on Halford’s first solo album and honestly it was disappointing!

[@jaygarc4500]

10:Death 9:TOOL 8:Motorhead 7:Megadeth 6:Pantera 5:Slayer 4:Judas Priest 3:Metallica 2:Iron Maiden 1: Limp Bizkit I'm kidding: 1 is Black Sabbath

[@Razzah128]

Death is better than tool, and also replace tool with bathory

[@dracocorocks3502]

Bro bathory may be very influential and talented but tool is way more dedicated and accurate for best metal bands. As much as i listen to bathory

[@Razzah128]

@@dracocorocks3502 the problem might be from me, but I just dont like tool, I have always found it boring, I might change my opinion and give them another chance, but for now, aint my thing

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@dracocorocks3502 everyone dosen't consider tool as a metal band

[@tgoly84]

Replace Slipknot with Tool and Lamb of God with Megadeath (IMO)

[@theswampylad5734]

should have called it most influencial bands of all time

[@toxicholocaust5553]

Exactly

[@FlipperWolf]

+Keith Telesh Would make way more sense, most influencial bands, that is very true, they are iconic, but greatest ? This doesn't make any sense, it's all personnal taste

[@ritesofpestilence]

It's a personal taste. I actually agree with most of the list. Except I would put Motorhead higher than Megadeth and Pantera and Pantera lower than Megadeth. And I don't think Tool deserve a spot on this list, perhaps Venom or Mercyful Fate instead and I personally don't like Judas Priest but I recognize them as a fucking awesome band. If it was the more influential Venom would have to be here. Some of these bands weren't really that much influential, so I don't really agree, ate least there are some more influential...

[@scottybbadd]

I'll go along with that.

[@ritesofpestilence]

Eid Good to know man, thanks ;)

[@tomermana167]

0:56 young jason newsted??? LOL

[@will_stevens]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess bassists look the same

[@will_stevens]

Potato Man oh i see 🙃🙃

[@nc3057]

I thought so too lol

[@thrashmetalhead88]

I think that might actually be him. It looks just like him.

[@HollowDesert]

Priest, Maiden and Sabbath are honestly the most untouchable bands. Sabbath was the first metal band, priest was the first self described metal band, and maiden I see as the Figurehead of the NWOBHM which split metal into all of the wonderful and diverse subgenres we have to choose from today.

[@randyaffleck8510]

@ 2:48 that was some DAYUM smooth editing!!! Slow it down to see what happens. That needs to be in a top ten list of "10 greatest transitions in a KZbin video"

[@luckydominguez2654]

My 10 best Metal Bands with no particular order: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Pantera, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax and Ozzy Osboure.

[@luckydominguez2654]

***** Yes it does, wikipedia that.

[@luckydominguez2654]

***** Alice cooper and King Diamond too, but they register the name as a band. But whatever, i just like ozyy, ok.

[@charlie172011]

@@luckydominguez2654 Alice Cooper is the vocalist of the band Alice Cooper, Ozzy has a solo career. Not the same thing

[@72shada]

Tool should be there instead of Ozzy

[@frankcastle9691]

For me it would be 1. Pantera 2. Morbid angel 3. Sepultura 4. Crowbar 5. Machine head 6. Rammstien 7. ZZ top 8. Static X 9. Van Halen 10. Slayer

[@roydank1864]

actually agree with this list though, not bad loudwire

[@Footy_Fan]

Anton, did you flip a quarter to see if you agreed with the list or not 😉?

[@zackzallie8735]

Me too. This list is dope.

[@kylerudney569]

Anton chigurh I don’t, number 8 and number 9 are NOT metal bands. And Judas Priest don’t deserve to be so high because they made loads of stuff outside of the metal genre, liking “living after midnight”. God I hate that song. Their actual metal stuff kicks ass though.

[@drmemer3633]

@@kylerudney569 Motorhead definitely on this list they were a big part of metals rise. Tool is great i dont think it really should be on this list but i cant think of a quick replacement for them, and those 2 bands are definitely metal

[@drmemer3633]

@@kylerudney569 maybe Tool is rock/metal but motorhead isnt

[@kasogamer]

Metal is so legendary that deciding a top 10 including every essential band is nearly impossible. These 10 names come to mind when talking about both quality and influence. 1. Black Sabbath 2. Metallica 3. Iron Maiden 4. Opeth 5. Slayer 6. Judas Priest 7. Death 8. Megadeth 9. Dream Theater 10. Mastodon

[@fartexboy4225]

sabaton is fucking epic too

[@speedking7224]

Soundgarden should get a shout as well

[@Miist3rDuce1]

​@@speedking7224 soundgarden were never metal idoit they're grunge

[@ekampreetsinghgharial2713]

Avenged Sevenfold deserves a spot too Check out Beast and The Harlot from them!

[@nathyngoss3132]

@@speedking7224 grunge is not metal

[@the_nautillus9176]

I don't make lists, every band is awesome in their own way, i don't care about genres honestly.

[@AxelLopez-fe1vs]

404滅亡迅雷 um..... Nickleback, limp biscuit

[@zackzallie8735]

​@@AxelLopez-fe1vslol memes aside. Limp bizkit is pretty overhated. They're such a fun band.

[@thesilversilvally5235]

I knew before I even clicked this video, Black Sabbath would be number one.

[@clifftheplanteddvd6330]

As they should be

[@thatonemetalhead_666]

i knew Maiden would be number 2

[@zackzallie8735]

Duh, they're the Beatles of metal.

[@gregoryvigneault1824]

They always are here no matter the topic lol

[@JRut99]

i love Motörhead but : "we are Motörhead, we play rock 'n roll"

[@dylanvera1364]

I’d say 3. Pantera 2. Diamond Darrell 1. Dimebag Darrell

[@Ermias_ZOMI]

The title didn't say "top10" So we can say that this video doesn't have order they are all great

[@no-man4600]

It is on order because it has a number next to each of them. But yes there all great

[@caiobartholomeu5578]

@@no-man4600 their videos aren't in order, just check the other ones

[@no-man4600]

@@caiobartholomeu5578 if there no in order why are the better ones at the end and also use common sense

[@dylanrus8117]

But Black Sabbath would deserve #1

[@chrispeacock8085]

@@no-man4600 no-order lists are bullshit

[@Gilbert_Dice_Gottfried]

no dio? he's like the king of metal and one of the best rock singers ever.

[@michaelvrckoff6966]

I agree ogami lotto DIO would be in my top 2 for sure probably 1 ahead of maiden just

[@spmctchr]

Yes i agree but this list is for bands

[@genosseschlaurent]

The King of Metal is Tony Iommi!

[@slanderous8794]

@@michaelvrckoff6966 dio top 1?hell NO! DIO is one of the best heavy singers but his band is not even in the top 3

[@gunscotthdgaming69420]

Dio was once in black sabbath so it still counts

[@travisgoetz8343]

you forgot Justin Bieber he's so metal

[@spamsingles5948]

I can't believe they didnt include One Direction either

[@sorceress2272]

why did they not put ariana grande in this list

[@THEshaggyrogers]

Travis Goetz nah, Dora the explorer is wayyy better

[@ivenalanko2462]

Justin Bieber who is he? -ozzy osbourne

[@THEshaggyrogers]

Travis Goetz nah, you haven’t heard my favourite progressive avant - garde blackened symphonic slamming thrash djent pornogrind power brutal death with jazz influence band called Maroon 5

[@fearedlegend]

Iron Maiden is easily the best metal bend ever.singing,guitars,drums,base and lyrics.its all there and their live performances are unequaled.

[@PriyankaDas-fe6hm]

In your opinion. All bands are equally amazing in their own ways and respective genres.

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

@@PriyankaDas-fe6hm no fuck you IRON MAIDEN IS THE BEST BAND EVER AND IT'S FACTS YOUR OPINION IS SHIT IF YOU DISAGREE AAAAAAHHH

[@PriyankaDas-fe6hm]

@@raspberrycrowns9494 😒 Iron Maiden are old school heavy metal band of NYOBHM and metal has evolved into much heavier subgenres. My opinion isn't dogshit and I have a broader perspective on metal music than you think you have CLOWN. I got into metal through Saxon, Iron Maiden, Venom and Motorhead and now I like much heavier stuff from death metal. Iron Maiden have been influential but it is very shallow to hail them as the best without having any knowledge of other genres. Notoriously black metal progenitors like Venom which were an influence on thrash metal have been left out. Record sales and overall popularity render them influential, not the best dumbass. Fuck you who has limited tastes.

[@PriyankaDas-fe6hm]

@@raspberrycrowns9494 What's that AAAAAH for? Metal doesn't need to be appealing to anybody. It can be evil and gory too 😈💀.

[@user-rg1ln4pm7w]

@@PriyankaDas-fe6hm I don't think that heavier means better. Maiden are my favorites too, but I still like other ones and respect other people opinion.

[@basserman]

I don't think its quite fair to make a "top 10 best metal bands" because that limits the genre to basically just classic/heavy metal and thrash metal, and metal is probably the most varied and diverse genre of music, that has sub genres of sub genres. Whittling the "best bands" down to just these two main sub genres is a disservice to metal's strongest strength, diversity. IMO the closest you can get to ranking any kind of bands is at least the sub genre like "Top ten Death metal bands of all time" or "Top ten Black Metal Bands of all time" but even then I'd have to make it a top 15 or 20 because of how many amazing bands there are for each genre. Metal in general is too fucking amazing and has too many amazing bands to make any list with 10 spots. But that's just my opinion, grind on motherfuckers.

[@davidnissim589]

That may be true, but Black Sabbath inspired them all, so they are the best metal band.

[@integrity101]

Well said i agree. Id like to see a top 10 of each genre. Maybe 10 sub genres. Then so who the ten winners are. That being said I'm still more a classic/thrash guy that likes Dio & Slayer etc so my list would turn out pretty similar to loudwires

[@WillWright-lx4hf]

Lol metal is nowhere near the one of the most diverse genres of music dude

[@basserman]

@@WillWright-lx4hf Dude, metal incorporates more genres of other music than any other, well, genre lmao. Classical, Jazz, Pop, electronic elements, and "trap metal" is becoming a thing with polyphia and other bands, and we had Nu-metal in the past. You're delusional.

[@Xxrocknrollgod]

Oh shut up and choose

[@MrPijus123]

Careful. Might start WW3 with that title.

[@Oli-kg1ct]

You might predicted the future lmao

[@franhdv1304]

@@Oli-kg1ct I was gonna say that, fuck.

[@xEliteTube]

Black Sabbath will always be the first and greatest metal band ever

[@gorkaaustin5306]

IRON MAIDEN

[@amanfagit6396]

Dankus Memus They are amazing. But there will not be another Black Sabbath.

[@edybocman76]

Dankus Memus black sabath is in another level

[@mdnblues]

Sabbath forever \m/

[@syopliger7038]

Lmao hardly, Black Sabbath is great but there are so many other metal bands out there that are better, just because they were first doesn't make them the best

[@warandpain1397]

Loudwire wanting to start fights by putting Megadeth under Metallica

[@caseywilhite6029]

Metallica is better tho. I would love to really like Megadeth but I cant get behind mustaines voice. It just bugs me for some reason

[@jonhunter3518]

No way in hell Megadeth is better than Metallica

[@caseywilhite6029]

@@jonhunter3518 no... are you high?

[@jonhunter3518]

No I don't take drugs

[@jonhunter3518]

But my opinion is that Metallica is better

[@broondjongen]

There should seperate lists for old school and modern metal bands

[@sethcohen8951]

this is literally best of all time

[@masteroftrumpetsedited272]

@@sethcohen8951 no, this is the most overrated bands of all time

[@zsjb_]

These are all fairly old school bands

[@LeonKennedy_Basado]

Megadeth only at seventh? What are you saying?

[@sirspookybones1118]

Should at least be 5

[@HeavyRaiden]

And Death at 10th.

[@OblivionZXZ]

It doesn't have order....

[@0loster970]

Number 3 megadeth

[@rajdeepbhattacharrya1752]

Don't mind, the guys at loudwire hate Megadeth, but they got no choice but acknowledge their talent, so they had to place Megadeth somewhere

[@Henrikim]

Where's Dio?

[@ofir123456789o]

He is not a band

[@Henrikim]

No? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dio_(band)

[@ofir123456789o]

+Henrique Martins Carvalho since when is Wikipedia a valid source?

[@ofir123456789o]

+ofir's channel anyone can post there

[@Slagterfar]

+ofir's channel Dio is a band, a band where Ronnie James Dio is the frontman. Ozzy Osbourne and Marilyn Manson are bands too.

[@jeremybishop1623]

Sees Death and Tool: This does bring a smile to my face Sees they’re only 9 and 10: 😭

[@andrei1151]

It ain't in order bud!

[@eduardoGentile720]

The order is casual this is not a top 10

[@danielprudhoe647]

I could easily replace Tool with Meshuggah on the list personally. Djent is everywhere these days, and whilst Tool might be far more popular, I think Meshuggah have been far more influential overall. Even in the prog metal scene, most of the more prominent bands are more influenced by the likes of Dream Theater and Meshuggah than Tool, at least when you listen to what they're playing. Death deserves a mention though for sure, very technical and essentially the first band of any note to play true death metal.

[@spartanRS1]

Judas Priest - one and only.

[@andrei1151]

Don't hate me but I think Deaths pain killer was much better than the original :/

[@spartanRS1]

@@andrei1151 lol

[@thrdeye7304]

@@andrei1151 I wouldn't say MUCH better (the original unquestionably kicked ass) but yes, better. Seriously, the metal screams on that cover were unreal. It's a shame he didn't do them more often, he was right up there with Eric Adams and Rob Halford himself.

[@adamfox9245]

@@andrei1151 THEY DIDN'T WRITE IT

[@russells6234]

#1 DIO #2 Judas Priest In my opinion!

[@LagginPotato]

THANK YOU for including Death. They dont get enough recognition.

[@Flugmorph]

wdym theyre like the most famous death metal band.

[@samulation5047]

@@Flugmorph they get excluded out of lots of generic metal lists so to see it on an overall lost is nice

[@DarkoTuka]

Jason Newsted? 00:57

[@Elnont]

As long as number 1 is Iron Maiden or Black Sabbath I can’t complain about this video. They’re the two most influential bands in metal.

[@yanikotavov385]

Judas priest is better

[@Miist3rDuce1]

​@@yanikotavov385no they aren't

[@yanikotavov385]

YES THEY ARE@@Miist3rDuce1

[@Miist3rDuce1]

​@@yanikotavov385no they aren't

[@yanikotavov385]

@@Miist3rDuce1 They absolutely are

[@Xianenglund]

Always so surprised that the oldest metal band - SCORPIONS - gets completely overlooked. Sure they made some balads, like every band out there, but essentially they've always been heavy metal, since '65.

[@1504Shawn]

Scorpions is considered hard rock by 98% of the people

[@user-og8zx2fe4n]

thats because they are hard rock/rock

[@gregoryvigneault1824]

Just edgier because they are German, same as the Teutonic thrash bands are generally more dark and evil sounding, it's just heavier rock lol

[@billiewender49]

That's because this was done by people, who had no idea what the f*** they were talking about.

[@dankk2754]

2:49 dave lombardo turned into dave holland

[@leroy4367]

Dank Bonk ripper 59 fucking awesome

[@galosniper7010]

Hahahahhhaahahahahhahaha

[@Velocisaurusman]

0:59 that looks like Jason Newsted

[@sirspookybones1118]

It really does lol

[@alexvincent1183]

Probablywas

[@culopatriottico4489]

Hey i just started listening to metal.. and i really like it.. but i’m not an expert yet! could you tell me some good bands to check out? ty

[@OldNick00]

Gorgoroth

[@alessandromariani99]

1)Maiden 2)Sabbath 3)Priest 4)Tool 5)Pantera 6)Metallica 7)Megadeth 8)Slayer 9)Death 10)Dream Theater

[@cassiuscarter2832]

Ill take it,not bad!

[@benjaminmaughan2957]

Megadeth and Metallica should be 2nd and 3rd but I like it.

[@andrei1151]

Death should be higher imo

[@beastjd0764]

I would switch death and Dream theater with Dio and Rammstein but that’s my personal opinion

[@beastjd0764]

Because I haven’t listened to any of Death or Dream Theater’s songs

[@LagginPotato]

My list: 1) Iron Maiden 2) Megadeth 3) Death 4) Metallica 5) Black Sabbath 6) Slayer 7) Pantera 8) Judas Priest 9) Ozzy Osbourne 10) Testament HONORABLE MENTIONS: Dream Theater, Dio, Anthrax

[@LuchoCastle_11]

+LagginPotato Awesome list.

[@thatonemetalhead_666]

I can agree with this list

[@zackzallie8735]

Awesome list fr.

[@gustavolara7953]

No took

[@Miist3rDuce1]

@@jakee5059 no they aren't dummy

[@sniperguyAZ]

I haven't read the comments yet, but i bet there are triggered people arguing about Metallica vs. megadeath

[@sirspookybones1118]

I haven't seen it in the comments yet

[@ladenbin]

Lol megadeath

[@andrei1151]

There's no order

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

megadeAth nice

[@leifwalker4929]

Megadeath is good but Metallica

[@parhammhss4848]

Where is dream theater? Where is opeth? And why isn't death higher on the list?

[@generalknowledge9899]

Because its their opinion not yours

[@andrei1151]

It's not in order

[@philip863]

Parham Mhss that’s what I was thinking

[@rjamesyork]

Dream Theater is 12. Opeth is 11. Because nine bands were ranked higher.

[@captainkili6607]

Maiden Forever! 🤘

[@DrTacoPHD665]

You're confusing the words greatest and most popular.

[@Sabbathfaax]

Most influential actually. Metallica would be #1 if it was most popular

[@DrTacoPHD665]

True

[@MajorMlgNoob]

the biggest bands tend to be the best at their respective genres

[@DrTacoPHD665]

The biggest bands are the most radio friendly bands, not particularly the best or most talented.

[@loganhemphill-badger9855]

nah if it was most influential death would be like 3rd or 2nd cause they pretty much invented death metal and popularized it

[@hythamm7md298]

for all the people who say black sabbath deserve to be #1 just because they introduced heavy metal well then cavemen are the best chefs since they were the first to cook that's some great logic for you right there

[@iswearimhot7651]

No, because being the first to cook is like being the first to make music. Creating heavy metal is like creating cake, they definitely deserve to be there.

[@hythamm7md298]

I know black sabbath is one of the greatest heavy metal bands if not the greatest but it's not for that stupid absurd reason I see black sabbath as the cook who made the cake, of course, they were the first but that doesn't mean they're the best in my opinion iron maiden took that cake and made it even better.

[@iswearimhot7651]

I completely agree actually

[@RandyRhoadsRules3]

I’ve never heard a better metal band than Sabbath and I would be shocked if I ever did. Just absolutely incredible stuff on their first six albums.

[@hefipaleburp9543]

They are #1 because they have talent and innovation.

[@Gordy666]

What was the name of the megadeath song they used for this vid?

[@r39erzz6]

Slayer higher then Megadeth no way lmao

[@spottyblanks5199]

Slayer is far better

[@r39erzz6]

@@spottyblanks5199 0 0 0 0 0

[@darkhelmetndefiance3836]

My list goes like this...Some will Disagree with placement,but not the bands in it.. 1:Iron Maiden \m/ 2:Megadeth 3:Ozzy (Black Sabbath/Ozzy) 4:Judas Priest 5:Slayer 6:Metallica 7:Pantera 8:Anthrax 9:Motorhead 10:Ronnie James Dio(Black Sabbath,Dio,Rainbow) Deserving Recognition: Corrosion of Conformity,Godsmack,Hatebreed,Disturbed, Mastadon,Cradle of Filth,Tool,Kreator,A7X,SOAD,Dragonforce,Mudvayne,Slipknot,and A Few others....Also Not qualifying as Metal but Well Deserving Recognition AC⚡DC

[@gorkaaustin5306]

gud list

[@tiagocarneiro6814]

DARKHELMET N DEFIANCE a list with megadeth in a better place... above Metallica

[@parthpadia3521]

DARKHELMET N DEFIANCE i would replace slayer with Metallica

[@mehmettalhagunes5168]

DARKHELMET N DEFIANCE where da hell is Dream Theater!?

[@parthpadia3521]

Dream theater i personally consider for a different list they're juss different man

[@zachv3351]

No anthrax? :(

[@smokerain8992]

ikr

[@mechagamera]

+vig They were #11! :)

[@zachv3351]

+mechagamera uh huh, sure

[@iwanttoforceavegantoeatmea7596]

No, they're in the trash...where they belong.

[@lefterisdask1736]

Zach V anthrax is the pop of metal.

[@donovanbuffalo-macdonald6235]

What was the Black Sabbath song ozzy was singing?

[@ub612]

Now all the vids you put up saying best this best that are these your views or have you checked these out with all the metal/rock fans before you posted them?

[@giannistsakalidis85]

where the fuck are one direction

[@ulledienulle8211]

5SOS > One Direction

[@ivangomezprado434]

They're not metal, they're hard rock

[@ulledienulle8211]

+Iván Gómez Wtf dude, 5SOS is MeloDeath and One Direction is the best Thrash Metal Band, what are you talking about

[@ivangomezprado434]

+Fnuord Hase No dude, their last album "Peace Sells, but who's the Creeping Master of the Sanitarium" is definitely hard rock. You should get your facts before judging

[@xanderhaselmann2151]

+Fnuord Hase One direction is super brutal

[@bpabustan]

Yes, Black Sabbath is the GREATEST metal band of all time no doubt.

[@Leebaraxx]

Pls tell me the name of the intro song. The guitar part

[@miguelangelzavala4603]

Judas Priest the best heavy metal band of all time..

[@antoniogiordano8240]

Iron maiden

[@_r0meuu]

Black Sabbath

[@idfkdontaskme2165]

There is no arguing that Black Sabbath is the most influential/greatest metal band

[@rohantiwari7801]

Maiden!!!

[@Slagterfar]

My list. 1. METALLICA 2.MEGADETH 3.JUDAS PRIEST 4.SLAYER 5.IRON MAIDEN 6.OZZY OSBOURNE 7.MOTORHEAD 8.SLIPKNOT 9.PANTERA 10.SYSTEM OF A DOWN.

[@216trixie]

+Marcus Mørkedal Leaving out Sabbath disqualifies your list.

[@BenzPanteraPDrive]

no sabbath list totally garbage.

[@MrKillerswamp]

+216trixie Or it's just his fucking opinion. Taste differs. Get over yourself

[@zoltanferencz-nagy8810]

opeth in the place of slipknot

[@CoolspyGaming]

+Marcus Mørkedal That list is perfect, but you forgot something... YOU FORGOT ONE OF THE FUCKING BEST BANDS EVER, BLACK SABBATH! WTF?

[@rbnh9827]

My list with missing bands. 10.Possesed 9. Morbid Angel 8. Meshuggah 7. Celtic Frost 6. Dream Theater 5. Opeth 4. Mercyful Fate 3. Emperor 2. Bathory 1. Carcass Hons. mention (or in other words my favourite bands): Nevermore , Gojira , Enslaved , Necrophagist , Exodus

[@bhim8433]

If this is your top ten list then you've got no good taste in music

[@sashavish309]

Enslaved,Gojira,Avatar, Satyricon,Dissection,Trivium, Mastodon,Savatage,Helloween, Iced Earth,Death,Morbid Angel, Possessed is a good metal bands!

[@dannysoler05]

Most of these bands are AAARAAARRAARAARAR *NOISE* BRWWWWW BLEEEEAAAAGY BREEEE BREEEE *NOISE*

[@polishcomrade8761]

Can someone pls tell me the song that death is playing? Sounds amazing

[@user-mz6oe3sc6t]

Crystal Mountain

[@tylersimmons7263]

How do you remove a video from KZbin

[@SuperBearsfan101]

Death, Megadeth, and Pantera need to be top 5 for sure

[@robertmilot103]

Yes Fucking DEATH And fucking SLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stereofk]

These lists are never in a specific order, it's 10 greatest metal bands not top 10 greatest.

[@tubromoi]

+Robert Milot yeaah Chuck is The best

[@SuperBearsfan101]

stereofk that would make more sense

[@immortallyinsane3945]

PanterA stronger than all but your choices in whiskey and weed and Slayer is goddamn electric

[@Varun616]

where the fuck is Babymetal? Flagged, reported, disliked and Unsubscribed.

[@ofir123456789o]

TRIGERRED

[@Metal_Monger]

Babymetal is a joke.

[@daisypeanut94]

Best Comment EVER !!!

[@Varun616]

+Metal Monger *Sarcasm*

[@HamzaHamdate1995]

+enlessdreams r u Serious nigga?

[@NoNameNNme]

Pantera no 6? ? ? Come on!

[@theneighborskid3179]

Someone at Loudwire definitely has a tool fetish

[@eduardoGentile720]

Loudwire : Tool = Normal person : Porn

[@BillPhurnell]

why are Megadeth and Motörhead so low on the list? Those guys kick more ass than bands like Slayer

[@TheCoffeeSquirel]

it isnt meant to be in order. and its just whoever made this opinion

[@BillPhurnell]

+runarboy1 yeah, it is...it lists them from 10 to 1...and Iron Maiden always beats everything (except for Sabbath in this case), so it's very biased

[@jumanism5681]

+Tony DeRosa That's because Iron Maiden is objectively (as objectively as music can get) the best metal band ever. They have the ability to make absolutely kick ass 5 minute songs, but also the most epic, melodic and simply beautiful 10+ minute songs out of any metal band. Of course everyone has different opinions, but objectively maiden is probably the best.

[@jumanism5681]

+Jumanism (Motörhead is a close second though.)

[@BillPhurnell]

+Jumanism I mean, iron Maiden is good, but they're not the best. I'd put them at #4 or #5 at best.

[@Madmaz23]

Tool doesn't get much love, so I was happy to se it on this list, I'd even rank them higher....those guys are pure genius.

[@shmergulflargamish7686]

Madmaz23 I agree, my favorite band ever.

[@OldNick00]

Your high they do not belong on the top 100 list. PERIOD!

[@bilguunmunkhbaatar6841]

Maybe they are not metal, but damn they are too good.

[@Anotherroom]

Tool is overrated asf

[@vivalibertasergovivitelibe4111]

I would put them high up in my favourite rock acts but I'm down with number 9 in this list I mean they are genius but that's not all this music is about and they didn't have the huge impact on the the scene thag bands like priest, maiden etc. had

[@gronksellsmepharmaceuticals]

What's the song that tool played?

[@HyenaCheech29]

What tool song was that?

[@Vaalbara27]

Where is nickelback?

[@sjn_]

THAT CORGI Lmao, what the fuck? Please tell me you are joking.

[@Vaalbara27]

Gorkhaz nickelback has the hardest guitar riffs, all the pro guitarists say that.

[@nikolaikolev1419]

They are rock band idk why motorhead is here they are rock band too

[@ravenkills]

I laughed my ass off at your joke, bro! Pls do more

[@ajdaniel8128]

But some of Nickelback's song's are pretty badass. Also some of the songs from their new album. Im more of a Metallica n Megadeth fan though but can't deny Nickelback's talent

[@that1dude735]

why isn't kanye west in there?

[@LaughWhileItsStillLegal]

+Demetron Jefferson He ain't even music let alone metal hehe

[@Mikemostan]

+MrAntichrist12 But kanye is like the godfather of metal, how can he not be on this list?

[@spaghettifurher78]

+MLG Fox Main Godfather of all styles

[@immortallyinsane3945]

Spaghetti Fürher the godfather of dogshit and impotence

[@OldNick00]

Because LW put Tool in there iinstead.

[@eliasaltman4439]

What's the song by Megadeth? I don't recognize it but I really like it

[@tylerdees4850]

Which song was priest playing I forgot the name.

[@jw7500]

A almost perfect list (where influence is concerned), exept for Tool, which is more of a alternative Rock project Mine would be: 10. Repulsion/Napalm Death 9. Bathory 8. Death 7. Pantera 6. Slayer 5. Metallica 4. Mötorhead 3. Judas Priest 2. Iron Maiden 1. Black Sabbath

[@jw7500]

***** There is one on there mate, number 9

[@jw7500]

***** Oh I thought you were talking about my list, in this case you are right. There should be a black metal band on this. Imo Bathory

[@MrDerekdef34]

Jonas Wijte i don't care what anyone says, Black Sabbath(their self titled song) is and will always be the heaviest metal song ever made

[@jw7500]

Derek Bing And? how is that related to my comment, since I also had Black Sabbath at number 1 on my list.

[@andrei1151]

Decent list!

[@thehermeticgnostic66]

pantera is just on number 6? o.o

[@IoanSnake]

+Leo Bury It's not a "Top 10", it's a "10 greatest" so ranking isn't existant

[@roeeilam1843]

What's the name of the motorhead song??

[@jackholmes6877]

It’s so hard to imagine the there will come a day when all of these bands are defunct. We’re already halfway there

[@gurra501337]

My list 10. Motörhead 9. Saxon 8. Black Sabbath 7. Slayer 6. Havok 5. Exodus 4. Iron Maiden 3. Slipknot 2. Death Honourable mentions: Pantera, Bathory, Morbid Angel, Metallica and Annihilator 1. Megadeth

[@abyss2620]

This list was so predictable. I think by greatest they meant most popular.

[@hu9204]

If so, Metallica would be #1.

[@abyss2620]

Jakub G exactly.

[@hu9204]

***** I agree with you. Metallica is more popular though.

[@klausesteinworth9776]

Underground music isn't good though.

[@vedicmetalhead1029]

souleater then Metallica and Iron Maiden would be the top2

[@christiconegaming8184]

My own top 10, trying to involve what the bands did for metal a bit as well, but also personal preference 10: Mercyful fate 9: Motorhead 8: Iron maiden 7: Slayer 6: Black Sabbath 5: Metallica 4: Dio 3: Death 2: Megadeth 1: Judas priest

[@Carveila]

Interesting to see Death on this list. They are an amazing band but I was expecting Sepultura to be on the list instead

[@andrei1151]

Imo Death is the best band, but sepultura is awsome as well!

[@1504Shawn]

@@andrei1151 Sepultura is better

[@chrispeacock8085]

Sepultura ruled, but only when the Cavalera brothers were in the band

[@1504Shawn]

@@chrispeacock8085 Agree From Morbid Visions to Roots, with Beneath the Remains and Arise...holy shit, that era was kick fucking ass

[@wolf3104]

Death invented heavy metal. Why are you so shocked. It was a very good band.

[@dakisstopher]

I would like to see a top 100 list of this.

[@jonathanalfaro9400]

One does not simply put black sabbath in every top ten heavy metal band all the time. I get it they have good but they're simply overrated.

[@denverdubrule500]

+Veto umm obviously you give a fuck cause you replied and what is the point of a comment section if people can't express their opinion?

[@bestboy897]

+Jonathan Alfaro overrated pffft...

[@YassineBoulfiham]

Dude, black sabbath where the first heavy metal band ever...

[@LagginPotato]

+Jonathan Alfaro I know right? Just because they were the first metal band people always put them at #1. I bet if Black Sabbath formed in like 1990 they wouldn't even be famous. I get it, they invented metal and influenced many bands, BUT that doesn't make them the best.

[@ToniLivo]

+LagginPotato you just have to listen more to them, give them time and you will eventually discover the truth

[@mrtv858]

1:34 song?

[@RolandTR909]

Wake up Dead

[@Crytica.]

What Tool song was that?

[@bloodofthetyrant]

You just CANT put Tool in a top 10 like this.

[@DkNextGenGaming]

I agree, was rather surprised. Anthrax Or Mercyful fate would have been a better fit.

[@TheCorporatePlayers]

Yea they'd be at number one.

[@ncdrsdesmuimhujhrecescrdcd6806]

Just because it's old doesn't mean it's good I for one actual like tool on this list

[@nathangaspar4989]

+Butch R commets Tool isn't considered heavy metal because there is s fine line between hard rock and heavy metal

[@TheCorporatePlayers]

NP Jas what? Tool is Hard rock? You know shit right bra?

[@Jack-nd8xn]

Pretty surprised there was no Matty B...

[@Mathryou]

I know right? I've heard that Dimebag wrote Cowboys after listening to MattyB's "Juicy"

[@Jeffnandeskaa]

+Mathryou woah

[@vedicmetalhead1029]

I have a feeling that dream theatre just wanted to tell people how good they are at playing instruments

[@marioamontelongo8352]

Is this in order?

[@TheLuca2210]

Ozzy's solo carrer is so underrated

[@JDI-1998]

do the greatest industrial metal bands

[@ofir123456789o]

Rammstein X10

[@Slagterfar]

Rammstein would be no. 1.

[@JDI-1998]

aye true

[@RenRadio]

+Marcus Mørkedal totally

[@331777ify]

+Marcus Mørkedal Marilyn Manson? Rob Zombie? wtf?!?!?!

[@gangastaunicorn2210]

Whats the name of the song that Megadeth playing?

[@rentalking_]

Just making sure Slayer, Judas Priest, Metallica, and Black Sabbath were on here. I'm glad they are.

[@gorkaaustin5306]

IRON MAIDEN

[@sorceress2272]

what’s with iron maiden

[@TheBonzobonzo]

so glad Tool is on this list !

[@mericzopaul9621]

me too

[@muhdisa8833]

What song is that for megadeath part?

[@muhdisa8833]

???

[@OldNick00]

Wake up dead

[@PaulPaul-jw7jx]

Spot on 🤘

[@DaWalkie]

Where is Blood on the dancefloor?

[@mikesimpson9942]

that's doesn't even deserve to be categorized with these bands.

[@joebradford7308]

+Michael Simpson +1! Who the hell are they supposed to be anyway? I've heard of em. But never anything good...

[@Dolbee49277]

Opening up on tour for all the bands on this list lol

[@camillalonnroth5716]

Of all time? Really? I didn't see any modern bands on this list. Where is A7X and Slipknot?!

[@loveyoume95persempre]

A7X? Ahahahahaha!! Go listen to REAL metal

[@alexritter8904]

+Metal Up Your Ass! Stop. No one is impressed by your elitism.

[@jasonminton6826]

They are both metal, but definitely not deserving of placement on this list. Maybe if they did a "Top 10 Best MetalBands of the last 20 years" or something

[@MyNameIsNidos]

+Metal Up Your Ass! Define real metal, asshole And no, I don't listen to A7X. Haven't for years.

[@Anxph]

+Metal Up Your Ass! oh youre one of those people...

[@ignaciolizanatapia6876]

Perfect list

[@AlternisLiz]

I love Megadeth! Met Marty back in February. He's a sweetheart

[@salottin]

Tool? Metallica higher than Judas? BAH! AND WHERE IS DIO?

[@Varun616]

+Júlio Salotti Are you Blind ?

[@salottin]

That's what they say. If that was the case, why are Metallica, Judas, Black Sabbath and Iron closer do number 1? And it still doesn't explain the lack of Dio