best bands

Heavy metal is a genre of music that has a large and dedicated fanbase. Whether you are new to the genre, or an elitist gate-keeper, some bands appeal to both. Today we will be discussing the top 10 bands that consistently deal out the best headbangers. Here are the top 10 heavy metal bands of all time.

The Top 10 Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time

Bring me the Horizon are at the very least, the best modern heavy metal band. They have consistently released attention grabbing records that stand the test of time. We grant them the #1 spot due to their incredible relevance in an age where metal just doesn’t thrive the way it used to. Between Ludens, Parasite Eve, and Obey, Bring me the Horizon have us convinced that they are bringing metal back to the mainstream. This phenomenon hasn’t been seen since debatably Korn in the 90’s. Before Korn and Nu-metal, it likely would have been 50 years since metal had the reach Bring me the Horizon has. The band has always been successful in their own right, such as amongst the Myspace crowd, but since their fourth record “Sempiternal” the band as consistently released top 10 billboard charting albums. In our book, this all calls for being labeled as the kings of metal. Congrats on #1 lads.

2. Eskimo Callboy

Eskimo Callboy has taken 2020 by storm, and it is highly unlikely that they won’t continue to take over the metal genre. Having incredible success during a pandemic when concerts are on an absolute standstill is amazing. The band will likely only continue to strive once touring is a viable option again. Between “Hypa Hypa”, “Hate/Love”, and “MC Thunder II: Dancing Like A Ninja”, Eskimo Callboy dominated the metal scene with their new EP “MMXX”. This band can already take our number 2 spot for showing such high promises.

3. Motionless In White

Motionless in White is a band that people like to rip on for no real reason. The band has the heaviness of Slipknot and Korn that everyone wishes was still around, with the roaring choruses and song writing of Breaking Benjamin or Linkin Park. Sounds like an ideal successor to the bands of the 1990’s and early 2000’s right? The band has had consistently fantastic albums since 2009, and they are only getting better. The band’s last two albums “Graveyard Shift” and “Disguise” prove that the band is only just now cementing their sound, and their future has never looked more exciting. Any doubters of this band should listen to “Thoughts and Prayers”, “Soft”, “Undead Ahead 2: Tale of the Midnight Ride”, “The Ladder”, and “Headache” before dismissing the band. They pack just as big of a punch as ever, and a deep dive into their Spotify playlist shouldn’t leave anyone disappointed. The consistent growth of Motionless in White has earned them the #3 spot on this list.

4. Periphery

Name a band more iconic than Periphery? You probably thought of one instantly, but are they are technical and objectively “good” as Periphery? No chance in hell. Periphery have a total of 6 full length albums and 2 eps. Periphery self produces, records, and writes their own records. This cannot be said for nearly every other band out there. Every member of the band has their fingers in some sort of production program or method. The band is incredibly intelligent, an they all know their worth and talent. They have now founded their own record label, and continue to have major success under their independent label. The band has played festivals such as Swan Fest 2019, and Self Help Fest 2019 ever since the launch of their latest independent album “Periphery IV: Hail Stan. Congrats boys, you achieved #4 on this list.

5. Attila

Attila is always in the headlines. The band is so talented at writing crushing metal riffs and breakdowns, that the band doesn’t even try with their lyrical content. To Attila, all that matters is having a good time and headbanging. They are the only metal band that seems to truly love the rock and roll life style. No other band has the metal mansions of the 19th Century. Attila learned their spot on the list by proving that metal can still lead to success and popularity, as long as you stage dive head first into the heavy life style.

6. No More Eligible Bands Found

We were going to discuss Of Mice & Men, and Issues, and Pierce The Veil, and As I Lay Dying, and many old school bands, but they are all canceled now, or at the very least kicked out a founding member. So this is the premature end of our list.

Did you agree with our list of the top 10 heavy metal bands of all time? Let us know in the comments. Let us know who can replace the #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 spots. We will review submissions and edit the list as necessary.