10 Most Intimidating Musicians in Rock + Metal

[@thrashSJ]

from what ive seen tom araya is actually one of the nicest dudes in metal

[@natelandherr5202]

Would you fight him?

[@thrashSJ]

Nate Landherr no, but thats besides the point. From what Ive seen in interviews with Tom Araya, he seems like such a chill and nice person. He doesnt seem intimidating because he doesnt look like the type of person that gets into altercations...if that makes sense.

[@natelandherr5202]

I'm saying from a pure looks standpoint he looks intimidating, otherwise he seems cool.

[@thrashSJ]

Yeah i guess so, I can see how someone who didnt know him would be kinda scared to approoach him.

[@alexbob6981]

Hes not, i know someone who worked him and he was quite a pain from what i heard.

[@PianoPlayerPVP]

After I heard Araya's laugh I can't see him intimidating anymore... Just like Santa in a Metal Band

[@Elagabalus711]

I know! Like he's definitely still crazy but he seems nice.

[@sofiaflores6055]

I think what Kerry King intimides more, excuse my english, I'm chilean xd

[@jaimuzyka3177]

Satan

[@dftns]

Angry Santa! 😠🎅🏼

[@demonguysayshi2666]

Yeah, offstage Tom is one of the nicest guys in metal.

[@remi9007]

Imagine picking your girlfriend up for the first time and her dad is Phil Anselmo

[@MatsM1]

O.O

[@kingofcrows8829]

I'm sorry, wrong house

[@veggiesarefruits]

My ex knew Phil when they were first getting started, during their hair metal phase. They met because my ex was in the bathroom, and this guy comes in and goes, "Take that fucking shirt off!" and got in his face (I think it was a NIN shirt). He basically said, "Blow me, asshole" and Phil kept threatening him, but my ex wouldn't back down. I think he respected that, because he backed off. But yeah, it's been well-known from the beginning that Phil Anselmo is a dick.

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

"I've never met this woman in my life."

[@kevindelgado272]

it would be fucking awesome

[@attackofthemutant]

I worked in a hotel, and Slayer made their last show in Argentina last year. They were checking out, and I saw them with their luggage waiting to leave. I was frozen to have them so close and all I said was: "Slayer, great show last night, we'll surely miss you" They said nothing, they just looked at me with a cold look. King was just staring at me with his sunglasses, (I had the opportunity to shake hands with Gary before the show though, excellent guy). But Araya gave me the most adorable smile in the world hahahaha, not intimidating at all.

[@object_VS]

He just smilles cos he knows that argentinians are racist asfck lol

[@hardspumoni6940]

Either they were in character or they're assholes.

[@thechroniclesofares8196]

Kerry King is more intimidating than Tom Araya.

[@taniahumenuk583]

Kevent Ramirez-Lucero that's what I said!!

[@wadekemmsies7180]

I'd still hate to run into him in an alley somewhere.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Kevent Ramirez-Lucero Kerry kings like 3 foot tall

[@mattgarbarinofitness]

Kerry's a pussy lol

[@ThePhobos100]

Tom Araya seems a nice guy in inteviews

[@bradonak420]

Who else would pay to see Anselmo VS Rollins in the octagon??

[@jaygarc4500]

Me. Don't forget Maynard james Keenan and Doyle.

[@ALLMETAL1970]

Phil would win in 1 punch to the gut to Henry

[@apokos8871]

@@ALLMETAL1970 phil would lose in a fight with no opponent. he is shitfaced drunk most of the time. at least Rollins is having a healthy lifestyle, exercise, dont take drugs etc

[@ALLMETAL1970]

@@apokos8871 hbu fight him then punk

[@apokos8871]

@@ALLMETAL1970 the quality of rhetoric i would expect from a child

[@unclehays750]

Tom Araya? Personally Kerry King's the one that always intimidated me

[@carlgustavjung1654]

TheHazinator Tom looks more like santa these days.

[@tylerpoulos8884]

Why Kerry the dudes a hobbit

[@brownpunk1794]

Its the neck and facial tats i think..dude is short as fuck tho..still a mean looking fucker i gotta say🤘

[@matheusibanez]

Kerry King is just a bully, he doesn't like Jesus so he thinks everyone needs to hate Jesus too.

[@Nick-qf7vt]

@@matheusibanez KK just reminds me of my edgy teenage years.

[@daezjon4146]

Tom Araya isn't intimidating, he's pretty cuddly to be fair. He's like a metal Santa Claus.

[@lazaromurillo9212]

Daezjon ive always called him satan claus

[@roguelead72]

Which is funny since he's a practicing Catholic.

[@PaulFJarnes]

+METAL GEAR REX Genius...

[@gerula7456]

But he know karate.

[@Kblog777]

He grew up in a rough hood so he knows how to handle himself. Generally tho, he comes across as a nice goofy friendly guy and certainly a lot more approachable than the rest of Slayer.

[@MarinLay]

Phil doesn’t need any theatrics, he just intimidates on his own.

[@chrisfr2358]

pantera doesn't need security....Phil IS the security

[@tancredelegalileen9777]

edgy numetal kid that's why Dime is dead

[@frickzjee]

i dont think phil was there, it was Damageplan concert which anselmo wasnt part of

[@blackassasin175]

Jorge Chiosso Dime wasn't performing with Pantera when he died, and Phil and him had a falling out just before the incident

[@tylerbrad1992]

floods

[@bandwithout5705]

dimebag wasnt playing with phil that night

[@EoinByrneMusic]

I work in a music store in Dublin, Ireland. Slayer were doing a show in a venue near our shop. Tom Araya dropped in and hung out with myself and my co-worker for about an hour. He's honestly THE coolest guy in the world. Very laid back and so nice. We ended up selling him a mandolin :) If you search "tom Araya plays Irish music", you'll see a quick minute video of him just goofing around with us.

[@ryancurley2351]

All these Black Metal guys who’s career is to be scary and intimidating lost to Phil Anselmo 😂

[@86frieza]

They lost according to shitty loudwire. Their ''10 most'' are always fucked up and missing out lots of important bands and musicians

[@patootie3529]

Coz Phil doesn't even try, he's just badass

[@raziej]

Who says they lost, this isnt a top list

[@IgNaceus]

El Duce had to be more intimidating guy in rock. Luckily, he's dead. And there was GG Allin, too.

[@paulofeliznariz]

Now guess what mr Anselmo and Varg Vikernes have in common that just makes then intimidating around their circle fanboys...

[@ryanrobinsonmusic4211]

*clicks on video to see if Phil Anselmo in number one*

[@guitarmckloyd8705]

Ryan Robinson Music lol no shit

[@guyman4823]

Ryan Robinson Music I can't ever take him seriously his stupid tough guy persona I find more laughable than threatening.

[@guyman4823]

A Malevolent Getting to know more about him just reveals he's both a terrible vocalist and also a terrible human being.

[@randyesyelnat4957]

Guy Man he made some good music with Pantera you can't deny that

[@sekmad8623]

Guy Man how is he a terrible person

[@RegularCody]

Tom is Metal Santa Claus

[@chrisfr2358]

TwixtheWizard lol with his recent beard, I can see why

[@Neenerella333]

TwixtheWizard johann hegg is metal santa

[@dftns]

Angry Santa!

[@jacobj3236]

You forgot my favorite, Peter Steele of Type O Negative! He was a great guy offstage, but the man stood 6'8 not including his boots, he had a deep, haunting voice and his persona was a vampire. Not to mention he spent time at Riker's Island as well.

[@planbprojects]

I think they were going for those still currently alive. I would've put G.G. Allin up there at the top.

[@anthonydelange4128]

That Guy was buff as hell

[@anthonydelange4128]

@@planbprojects GG was fucking weird man even if he didn't Od he'd die from some drug , substance or some sorta std or he would die from suicide like he said he would .

[@CodfishsIdeaOutlet]

lets just say many people find him the opposite of intimidating……

[@beastkotathix6662]

From what I know, Till is actually quite a nice guy and somewhat approachable, albeit he does look a bit intimidating. It helps if you speak German, of course.

[@duffzilla1292]

Beast Asaur he is a very shy man, he has on-stage anxiety and doesn't like interviews, very nice man though

[@mombiethezombie7536]

Yeah I don't find any of these guys intimidating really. Guess when you've listened to them for so long and been around guys like them they just don't come off that way. Most metalheads are actually pretty nice.

[@wynweeardo0593]

if we are talking "on stage", Lindemann *IS* sure intimidating..

[@Jenicide79]

He speaks English very well so no problem there.

[@charismao23]

Beast Kotathix I thought he was shy.

[@abdcontractingltd]

Was there ever any doubt that Phil would be #1??

[@magdachlebicka3895]

The guy from Behemoth is more scarying

[@ramirorodriguez9671]

Would have been nice to have a clip of Anselmo singing.

[@emilianobernal7274]

Gaahl is way more scary

[@solpd3183]

nah

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Adam Devente I did think it would be GG Allen. But then again, I think he was actually to hard core to make this list 😂

[@drcks]

Henry Rollins and Phil Anselmo are guys who you don't want to be in a fight with in a pro wrestling ring, in a 2v1 handicap match.

[@dbk7448]

#1 is correct

[@HabeKeinMitleid]

Phil is a nice guy. Unless this video is about stage presence, in which case I still don't agree with it.

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

Jona 👍

[@Ken-ps7my]

no way GG allin should be number1

[@luluskywo]

Alcool is a big factor, true.

[@tureeriksson4781]

Jona varg vikernes

[@Chaps_Jr]

I saw Behemoth years ago, and they're actually very grateful to their fans, and super nice guys.

[@natsudama4604]

Gaahl as well

[@jailcatjones3250]

Henry should be in the top 3, his presence is intensity personified.

[@skateslam2719]

*Clicks on video, expecting GG allin* *No GG allin* wtf

[@Shadowbannddiscourse]

I'm surprised I didnt see him on there

[@paranoid8657]

So truexd

[@mathieuchenier9551]

exactly, where tf is GG?

[@melankolskk]

They don't know about 'intimidating'

[@timprescott4634]

He wasn’t intimidating at all. Just a mentally ill drug addict...

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

I clicked because I saw Henry Rollins...

[@centralscrutinizer66]

Henry’s seen shit go down

[@robmitchell3039]

He's the real deal. He started lifting weights and learning to fight because people would jump on stage and start trying to kick his ass.

[@The667tony]

Henry is dee shit!

[@wwilliams74127]

k a y l e e me too!

[@charlieburgess2353]

k a y l e e smae

[@senorpigeon9564]

Henry Rollins is the most intimidating out of everyone since this is actually how he acts. He got traumatized seeing his friend getting shot in the head and then had to clean his brains on the floor.

[@haylenwalsh2597]

WAIT WHAT

[@joeyjo-joshabadu9636]

Thankfully he's mellowed out in recent years.

[@astolfo3656]

@Haylen Walsh Listen to 100% by Sonic Youth. It explains the story pretty well.

[@FaithlessLooter]

@@haylenwalsh2597 He’s mellowed out but search Henry Rollins on Joe Cole. It should bring up his spoken word set where he tells the story.

[@z_polarcat]

I agree, I think he's actually a smart guy and a natural psycho

[@drugjoza5000]

Everyone needed to look crazy special, Phil just needed a short clip of his facial expressions filled with the fury to show who's THE MAN, not hearing a single word from him

[@dimitripapadinikolaus]

do you know where that clip is from?

[@danclyrogaming85]

@@dimitripapadinikolaus Live show from South Korea.

[@hidashitzu]

What's the song name in there? This is my first time listening to metal

[@spudmagnum7394]

George fisher is a big guy with a massive neck, who stands in one place for an entire show releasing a demon onto the mic without cupping it. He hearbangs like a helicoptor. he is very intimidating if i do say so myself.

[@KilianxFire27]

George is intimidating but in real life he's a cool and funny dude lol

[@spudmagnum7394]

TRIVIUT Ahhh true. I was only thinking about stage prescence. Still, dont get near his kids 0_0

[@KilianxFire27]

Yeah don't worry dude it's true he looks like a monster but it's kinda funny that he is in reality one of the most down to earth guy lol

[@spudmagnum7394]

TRIVIUT Im 100% aware. Still think he should make the list since we arnt really talking about real life

[@KilianxFire27]

Totally

[@chrismasters2152]

Tony Iommi, in his day , was known as a legit tough-guy and had a reputation as a street fighter. David Lee Roth is another one well-known for getting into scraps and is also trained in several martial arts. Bon Scott -- nuff said. Roger Daltry and Pete Townsend were also legit tough guys. Out of the females, Madonna has a black belt in Shotokan Karate. Dave Mustaine is a Taekwondo black belt. Maynard Keenan, I believe, is either a BBJ Brown or Black Belt.

[@wastedheadedg3604]

Chad Kroeger.

[@Malpractice2003]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

Madonna's a rock or metal musician?

[@SidMassiveXM]

Pete Steele of Type O!

[@vacateistheword]

noooooooo he was a giant but a big goofy fucker..wouldn't be scared around Peter Steel. Damn good guuy.

[@loganshate]

I agree with #1 Phil might have had a bad back in the day but he was jacked on heroine and wild Turkey, he would not feel a thing you sent his way but I am sure you could piss him off, and that would be like fighting a mobile wall. It is only gonna hurt you.

[@nemesisslr]

Floods, its off Great Southern Trendkill. It has possible one of the best guitar solo's ever.

[@brushwolf]

nemesisslr Damn right on that solo! One of the best ever composed!

[@nopt8191]

I was expecting Mick Thomson to be on this list

[@timd2789]

Or Corey

[@knotletis]

Timothy DeMarre the worst thing I discovered is that Corey is 5’7” but Jim Root is 6’6”

[@timd2789]

@@knotletis Why is that a bad thing?

[@knotletis]

Timothy DeMarre I just never imagined Taylor being short and Jim being tall, but especially Jim being a foot taller.

[@NewGamer101]

ew stop lol

[@MarinLay]

Damn right Phil's no. 1!!

[@ENDRxGAMING]

Ms DarkstaR spoilers

[@jyggalag9838]

LowResFastRes Not a spoiler, it was to be expected. Phil is one intimidating fucker

[@Napoleon.Blown.Aparte]

Phil is a facist fuckbag! Screw that idiot!

[@MsCruisein]

@@Napoleon.Blown.Aparte Phil is about as far from fascist as one can get. He's all about being an individual, standing on one's own two feet, forming one's own opinion, having one's own thoughts and will, giving the bird finger to society and is, despite what the sheep online will say, quite liberal and progressive in his views.

[@MystereStaggerLee]

Vicky Nickerson Very true!

[@JaxJordan35]

You guys should do the nicest guys in Metal and Rock and put Dime at #1, Dave Grohl at #2, and Tom Araya at #3,

[@damienservais771]

Jordan Gallaher Zakk Wylde 4

[@petervanbuskirk500]

Alice Cooper #5

[@matthewresigned]

Jordan Gallaher Ronnie James Dio at 6

[@LEMMYKISGOD]

#7 Lemmy ♠🎸

[@JaxJordan35]

***** You're going over the other side of the wall for that.

[@thatfrenchcanadian5779]

He sing He's giving a hell of a show He's 6'1" But most of all, if you insult his date, he will destroy your jaw in a single blow. ....Till should be first.

[@dimitripapadinikolaus]

Nah, Till’s definitely top 3. But Phil’s a beast Also do you know where that clip of him is from?

[@wally7088]

@@dimitripapadinikolaus of who, Phil?

[@wally7088]

If so that footage of phil is from the ending of "Floods" in Seoul Korea 2001.

[@sirvileminds]

And if you piss Till off even more he'll pull an Armin Meiwes move on you.

[@Malpractice2003]

Are you kidding?? Hahahahahahaa

[@cobaltblue1117]

I met The Misfits at a gig I was working a couple of years ago - thoroughly nice chaps who took time out to chat with fans after the show and then hung out with the venue staff... they were just very polite and courteous.

[@BirgitK66]

Ok, Till Lindemann is NOT intimidating. Every interview I've seen with him, he's been really nice.

[@yaboi2500]

Birgit K. It’s about on-stage appearance and attitude. That’s why Till is on the list.

[@klausmarkussen9560]

It's the same with Tom Arya

[@theblobfish9614]

He's so timid and shy in the interviews

[@Cory_C.]

I would be way more intimidated by rollins than some of those dudes playing dress up

[@foodandart5808]

Rollins was a gentle pup. Now GG Allin was the single most frightening singer I've ever seen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ3Vf6GPosmLo80 - yes, he really was naked onstage, jumped an audience member and took a dump then rolled in it.. and didn't once lose the lead in the song. Would sometimes come off stage covered in his own blood and shit. The ORIGINAL shock artist that all the people in this video with a similar gig just got by copying him.

[@boneshaker115]

@@foodandart5808 Actually, Screamin' Jay Hawkins is the original shock artist

[@sillygooserecords5466]

Ye man totally

[@aceragnarok9451]

The difference is that Henry is actually super nice and some of those black metal dudes have fucking murdered people

[@EternalEris]

Ghaal is intimidating even without corpse paint and such. He can look at you in a way that makes you feel like he's planning where to bury your corpse.

[@hellionaire1209]

Tom over Kerry? Tom’s like the nicest dude in Slayer. Oh and I love how instead of one particular person, you just have Madball. Lol

[@43captrexkramer]

Saw Madball with Death Angel, AWESOME FUCKIN' SHOW.

[@MesserAaron13]

the whole time I was saying, "Where's Phil ??" lol

[@adamrees400]

Same here!!

[@drugenforcementadministrat6150]

A wise man once said; AaAAAAAAAaAAAAAaaaaahhh

[@vissaryonovich]

Peter Steele from Type O Negative should be here

[@dai2581]

nobody’s intimidated by a guy that posed for playgirl magazine

[@lyricberlin]

@@dai2581 he posed for Playgirl?

[@dai2581]

@@lyricberlin he did yes

[@kiravampira1456]

@Dai I kinda am, but more in the bedroom domain.

[@slorr55]

and mick from slipknot?

[@sinrhet]

behind a mask? nope...

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

sinrhet that doesn't mean shit. If you knew the band than you would know why and how the masks came to be. His mask is cool as fuck anyway plus he could snap your neck, look at the man.

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

slorr55 👍👍👍👍

[@nmlss]

He looked way more intimidating in the Slipknot/Iowa era than he does know. He used to play his signature Warlock and headbang during all the concert, now he plays Ibanez and barely moves. Something that always bothered me is her wife denying he stopped headbanging because of the neck injuries, but never said the "real" reason.

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

nmlss True. Even when he's just standing though, he looks like a big brick that could squash a person haha. He probably barley moves because he got stabbed in the head by his brother during a fight last year. I remember reading about that, that shits nuts lol

[@CarnoProductions]

0:29 When you break your leg

[@billybob8518]

Carnotaurus Productions when you step on a lego

[@blainebasil1387]

Carnotaurus Productions lmao

[@rvstybearings]

when you stub your toe

[@socketofdavis]

Anselmo..the only real intimidation in this list.

[@Alfiemex123]

Nikosvoider you clearly don't know anything about kvarforth and gaahl. Wether they do it to look satanic or not, they will legit hurt you. They're both pretty deranged.

[@Alfiemex123]

RyZombie619 well what about kvarforth? He's literally deranged and has nearly murdered people, and probably has but no one knows. The dude made an interviewer burn his arm and threatened him with a knife if he didn't. I'm preeeetty sure kvarforth would scare Anselmo. He's actually deranged and aggressive in the right circumstances.

[@TheDewey1962]

Rollins

[@xSergioRottenx]

Anselmo is a Rollins' wannabe

[@lorenzoperez871]

Nikosvoider Anselmo is about it. He'll beat the fuck out of any of these guys

[@guitar3544]

I agree with Anslemo being here, but no Zakk Wylde? Dude will punch through your throat for looking at him funny. THAT guy is scary.

[@codestarify]

guitar3544 Well... Physically, yes, but Zakk is waaaay too nice to be intimidating to me. Especially in his Facebook/Instagram videos. The guy is a total goofball lol

[@kadentoth2310]

Unless your limp bizkit

[@quanahriddle3065]

Where's my main man Mick Thompson.

[@jimmooney3803]

How the hell was the most intimidating singer in the universe not on this list???ODERUS URUNGUS!!!!!!!

[@melissacoleman3804]

Jim Mooney Absolutely! Love Gwar!!

[@TheHortoncrow]

Tom Araya? The giggly hippy? Who laughs at everything? Also Gaahl tortured someone, and made them drink their own blood. Pretty sure scarier then Phil.

[@christinacumba787]

Gaahl is scarier than Phil on and off stage. Phil is an evil man but Gaahl is a demon. There's levels to this shit.

[@sataniccyanide6976]

taxidermy If it was off stage this would all be BM musicians. 2nd wave mainly.

[@lorenzoperez871]

FUUUCK NO. Phil would dominate that bitch Gaahl. He might’ve tortured some small ass dude but when it comes down to Phil, gaahl gets chewed up and spit out

[@sataniccyanide6976]

CRONOS ARAYA Mate, gaahls a fucking beast

[@drugjoza5000]

Varg Vikernes Gaalh also has a very sad look on his face plus he is shy. He may be a "demon" but when a mortal man like Phil can send a demon straight back where he came from....

[@lasdudas9210]

WTF No GG Allin?

[@laloo2234]

They probably couldn't find footage without his dick out.

[@SegaCDUniverse]

Or shit in his mouth.

[@billwilliams2116]

GG Allin should have definitely made the list

[@HabeKeinMitleid]

He would be the only one on the list I would be intimidated by....

[@joeywalker9061]

fahkzz it says "musicans" not "clowns"

[@sarahk5459]

It’s funnier when you realize his full name is Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein in the band.

[@KaiserVFF]

Thing is Tom, Till, Doyle, and Phil look intimidating but they're all actually pretty nice guys

[@Upscent]

came to see Till, was not disappointed

[@jamoandb8470]

Glenn Danzig should be here. Madball? Geez . At least my boy Phil is number one.

[@stefitsa2405]

Jamie Wojcik Glenn Danzig ? Since he's one of the greatest pussies not only in the scene, but in the whole world, why would he be in this list ?

[@johnkilrainblackstone6986]

Are you serious? Danzig is a fucking midget.

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Danzig is frail, somewhat affeminant, and very soft spoken. Don't get me wrong, he is a badass on stage! Back in the mid 90s, I toured with Danzig through Florida. He may seem imposing on stage, but he's actualy human off stage. Well educated, and personable.

[@FaithlessLooter]

No the guy that knocked out that 5’3 man child has more of a case to be on this list.

[@strnglhld]

NO ONE is intimidated by a 5’3” dude period. That’s the funniest comment on here!!!

[@skaruts]

I read the title and decided to watch the video thinking _"I suppose Phil Anselmo would be on this list... perhaps even in 1st..."_

[@justinpopp2549]

I find it hard to be intimidated buy guys in costumes. I do agree with Phil Anselmo at number one. Would not want to fuck with that dude. Henry Rollins looks pretty fucking crazy too

[@bostonwilde8004]

Justin Popp Henry Rollins is an odd one. He's been through a lot to give him credit for. But he's also extremely polite due to military school. He's this really intense and scary looking dude with lots of pent up aggression but he throws you off with how polite he is. That's what's scary about him

[@robmitchell3039]

He's the real deal though. He started lifting weights and learning to fight because people would jump on stage and start trying to kick his ass in his early days with Black Flag.

[@bostonwilde8004]

Rob Mitchell Wouldn't surprise me. Overall Henry is a badass

[@siler7]

PETER STEELE

[@kimberleekitchens5617]

I fucking agree!!!. Peter should have been in this. With his deep baritone unique voice. Stay negative

[@rustyshackleford6474]

Really no Corpsegrinder?

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

Rusty Shackleford 👍

[@UndeadSon]

Much less intimidating after you've seen the videos of him ranting about playing WOW.

[@rustyshackleford6474]

Sucks to suck

[@rustyshacklfard]

Nice name lol

[@juanmanuel7769]

is a nice guy

[@Giantshredder]

The whole time I was watching this I was saying Phil better be #1.

[@ripbradley2373]

Trendkiller lmao same

[@Jessewayne79]

same here

[@sirhenners204]

Trendkiller do you live in the south?

[@lipsyncmovies]

God damn! Me too!! Lol

[@garrett4299]

Trendkiller Phil spit booze on me a couple years ago...

[@deff_bepis]

Kvarforth is the only one I’d actually be terrified to be on stage with

[@_CPP_]

Agreed. That dude has been through hell, and I really don’t want him to spill his emotions on me. I’d end up bleeding on the floor in fear

[@alexkramer8191]

Tom Araya? Intimidating? That’s a good joke, he’s super nice and hilarious

[@KilianxFire27]

Where the hell is Corpsegrinder ?

[@thattypicalslimy8548]

TRIVIUT He's not intimidating, he is a cool guy.

[@KilianxFire27]

I know he is down to earth dude but that list is based as the person physically ^^

[@TXRager]

At target.

[@GreyPlaysTunes]

I'd put Kerry king in place of Tom Araya

[@LasgalenOsten]

TILL

[@gabrielgunnzalez]

Lol I was wondering "where's Phil?". Turns out he's number 1.

[@andreiandrey9584]

Before we unveil our top pic, here are a few hoborable mentions Frank Mullen - Suffocation King Diamond - Mercyful Fate Lord Ahriman - Dark Funeral Abbath - Immortal Glen Benton - Deicide Mick Thomson - Slipknot Mille Petrozza - Kreator Helmuth Lehner - Belphegor M Shadows - Avenged Sevenfold Frederic Leclercq - Dragonforce Jon Nodtveidt - Dissection Cronos - Venom James Hetfield - Metallica Daron Malakian - System Of A Down Chuck Schuldiner - Death Ihsahn - Emperor Tom Angelripper - Sodom Randy Blythe - Lamb Of God Max Cavalera - Sepultura Tim Commerford - RATM Corpsegrinder - Cannibal Corpse Joe Duplantier - Gojira Jens Kidman - Meshuggah Johan Hegg - Amon Amarth Joacim Cans - Hammerfall Reginald Arvizu - Korn Mortuus - Marduk Maniac - Mayhem Grutle Kjellson - Enslaved Chuck Billy - Testament Dani Filth - Cradle Of Filth Silenzos - Dimmu Borgir Sean Reinert - Cynic Wayne Static - Static X Robb Flynn - Machine Head Luc Lemay - Gorguts Matthew Tuck - BFMV Satyr - Satyricon Marcel Schirmer - Destruction Chino Moreno - Deftones David Draiman - Disturbed Chad Gray - Mudvayne Dave Williams - Drowning Pool Attila Dorn - Powerwolf Barry Stock - Three Days Grace Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Scott Ian - Anthrax Rob Dukes - Exodus Messiah Marcolin - Candlemass Set Teitan - Watain Mitch Lucker - Suicide Silence Chris Celulli - Motionless In White Jon Cooper - Skillet Clint Lowery - Sevendust Michael Barnes - Red Brian Werner - Vital Remains Brett Hestla - Dark New Day Sully Erna - Godsmack Ivan Moody - Five Finger Death Punch Tim Lambesis - As I Lay Dying

[@andreiandrey3097]

Yes

[@fc43]

Honestly, every member of Slipknot (ESPECIALLY THE IOWA ERA) is pretty intimidating in their own right.

[@dualtahunter4043]

Dave Mustaine and James Hetfield aren't that intimidating

[@gcat7145]

I'll take Mario over Joe on that list, maybe because I've seen Joe done more interviews and pretty much talkative, while Mario doesn't talk that much and every time he beats the drums he always looks pissed, lol.

[@haileynakayxx]

Fuck yeah! Philip H. Anselmo is one badass dude

[@danclyrogaming85]

SelectKhan790 Floods from The Great Southern Trendkill.

[@TrainOfThought0802]

No Johan Hegg(Amon Amarth's Singer)? Sacriledge!

[@starman292]

LightningRiderMGO Tbf I saw them live and that guy is huge lol but at the same time pretty friendly so I wouldn't say intimidating XD

[@meant4hell]

Yeah I saw them live too, Johan Hegg is super nice on stage, he's always smiling, really friendly with the audience.

[@omegaXXIV]

He's always smiling and joking on stage. Too nice to be intimidating. He definitely could be though, if he wanted to.

[@TrainOfThought0802]

meant4hell Lol yeah here in Costa Rica he started drinking the local beer from.his horn and was always smilling, we love that dude but physically he looks scary as fuck

[@PRATIK1900]

Johann is one of the nicest guys...a bit shy, and very nice dude(though i agree that on first look he might appear intimidating)

[@TheToucherSG]

And at number one... CHAD KROEGER!

[@ndhickson3599]

Not Steve I fear no man... but that... *thing* (gestures to the photograph)... it scares me

[@meiermakesmusic]

I think you have this video mistaken with “Most Evil Men In Rick And Metal”

[@ndhickson3599]

Neurowatt all jokes aside, if that list ever came to be, GG Allin would 100% be at the top, can’t think of anyone else

[@lizardguy523]

Not Steve the wiggles

[@jaygarc4500]

Or Fred Durst. His life is the most intimidating thing

[@thegamingtent5318]

Where's glen benton from deicide

[@thegamingtent5318]

dAedAliAnMiNd still be a better choice than others on this list

[@shaneernst7416]

Harley Flanagan of the Cro-Mags should've been on the list!

[@hunteradams6783]

Doyle just always looks the final boss that nobody could beat

[@matty-qi6nf]

glad to see lindemann on the list :D

[@manolmomchilov1192]

Lindemann is the man!!!!

[@issa9516]

Yeah

[@lyricberlin]

too true. Dates some skanks but you better not tell him that or he will break your face. lol

[@underworldguardian6694]

You guys forgot Dave Mustaine He may not be scary on the stage as these men But the dude smashed some teeth and broke a leg , firing people for whatever reason and he's a freaking martial artist 😅

[@_CPP_]

My friends brother is the drummer of Gaahls Wyrd and he has met Gaahl lots of times. He says Gaahl is one of the nicest, if not the nicest guy in black metal. He looks terrifying tho

[@ashleycluvsmusic]

That’s kinda comforting bc he looks absolutely terrifying 😅

[@brandonc98]

Peter Steele should've been here

[@garrett4299]

brandonc98 peter Steele was a gentle giant tbh.

[@arbitraryjackal1168]

Pete was a gentle soul yes, but his presence was intimating... not too many leads sport a 6'8 frame dead or living, his voice alone should've gotten him here.

[@garrett4299]

Sanguine Owl true.

[@christinacumba787]

He was 6'8 and terrifying. He belongs on this fucking list.

[@thesecretsuspects]

or Mick Thomson

[@thestraydog]

I met Doyle at a show, and he has a real quiet form of intimidation, which was def scarier than big loudmouth dudes

[@billy6098]

where was pete steel??

[@brushwolf]

Bill Ehrig .......good question!....

[@mikestanislaus1107]

Shit you're right!

[@turdferguson7112]

Yeah I think it's those who are alive, but you could make the argument that some of these bands don't exist anymore. But Pete should he #1 on any list!

[@EUSL84]

You are goddamn right: big guy, muscular back in that time, never smiled, bassist and what a deep voice, definitely he is missing here...

[@larswesterhausen7262]

Peter was in league of his own. No need for him to show up on a random list.

[@danim5881]

Man late 90’s Phil was something else

[@Get.Disrespectful2]

Gg allin makes these guys look like pre schoolers

[@zackzallie8735]

Bro nobody can beat Phil Anselmo.

[@slimbrady6691]

GG was just fucking gross, not intimidating.

[@Kointa]

@@slimbrady6691 both

[@Highrollinhunter]

GG was nuts btw that was peanut butter not crap

[@brodiiie]

Mick Thompson?

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

Brodez_The_Destroyer 👍

[@jensharald9091]

Thomson*

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

^👍.

[@infinity7397]

For me, Clown is more intimidating. But if Mick gets angry...

Totally Agree with number 1!

[@paulofeliznariz]

Ghaal seems a cool dude,seen some of his interviews, hes just reserved. I sympathize with him.

[@angelirizarry2666]

you missed George Fischer and Peter Steele

[@bannisher]

rammstien looks lke a bunch of professional body builders who made a band. wouldn't want to piss them off.

[@YogDodoth]

even Flake? lol

[@isoh3107]

YogDodoth Especially Flake xD

[@dark_dirttv7474]

Phill needs no words...

[@Ducktapejesus]

Dave Mustaine pissed off and on drugs

[@alexhennigh5242]

Naw, he's just a pretentious dick.

[@Nick-qf7vt]

@@alexhennigh5242 He seems to have mellowed in recent years.

[@Kittykat-v9m]

He almost got his ass kicked by John Joseph from the Cromags

[@tingachhakchhuak6083]

Phil is scary by nature lol But he seems like a nice dude in interviews, it's just a vibe he gives lol

[@theshaddow-ds7od]

Pelle yngve ohlin? Aka "Dead"

[@CatherineLee3000]

Euronymous.

[@Antonio-sc4ri]

i don't find him intimidating at all

[@andreiandrey9584]

For me Maniac looks more intimidating than Dead

[@Antonio-sc4ri]

@@andreiandrey9584 except the voice

[@misanthrope1995]

None of mayhems members are on this list and I find that a bit odd

[@dustindengler3936]

Till Lindemann is a pretty nice guy?

[@xxv1p3rgam3zxx7]

Idk, he’s kinda neutral I’d say.

[@lyricberlin]

well Till did break that guy's face. Deservedly so.

[@martinrojc6447]

Lindemann should be higher up,,but glad he made the list nonetheless

[@veggiesarefruits]

How can ANYONE think Tom Araya is intimidating at ALL, let alone on of the most intimidating musicians in metal? Dude's such a nice guy!

[@thechroniclesofares8196]

Fuck yeah Anselmo!!!

[@gamestalker87]

Although both are deceased Peter Steele and Dave Brockie should be in the top 3.

[@tonymurphy4544]

If I don’t see GG Allin I’ll scream

[@eddiemunch3155]

im screaming

[@RuffisInc]

I fucking new Anselmo would be at the top

[@Illumirage]

Knew*

[@execratus]

RuffisInc Phil is a bitch much like his little fanboys.

[@allycliftonsucks]

was expecting danzig but doyles just a good of choice.

[@Thymorian]

I wouldn't mess with either, but you can just catch a glimpse of Doyle from the other side of the room and know not to fuck with him.

[@MrToxiclaughter]

he was intimidating before he got fat and knocked the fuck out

[@nellsonstout7001]

There is no chill he deserved it.

[@davec1004]

Probably because he got knocked the fuck out backstage by a dude from another band he screwed over.

[@MrToxiclaughter]

I know he deserved it, Danzig is a jerk, look at his neighbors complainings

[@yortlebluzzgubbly3871]

Tom Araya onstage: "RAINING BLOOD FROM A LACERATED SKY!!!" Tom Araya offstage: literally just a heavy metal Santa Claus.

[@finnkellmurray2386]

Glad to see Till on here

[@NA6SPD]

I knew who #1 would be before I clicked.

[@cain1349]

what is the intimidation factor based on though? a few of the guys on the list are actually pretty cool dudes, if anything its just the band they're in and/or size factor. i know everybody's saying anselmo makes sense, and yes from the clip he has fantastic stage presence, but irl isn't he chill too? aside from the shit that went on a few years ago

[@BigRudy96]

Peter Steele should've gotten an honorable mention. Dead or alive, the man was good at what he did.