Kreator

German thrash metal band

Kreator is a German thrash metal band formed in Essen in 1982. Originally named Tormentor, the group is one of the genre...

Sepultura

Brazilian heavy metal band

Sepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band that was formed in Belo Horizonte in 1984 by brothers Max and Igor Cavalera. T...

Metallica

Legendary American Heavy Metal Band

Metallica is an iconic American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist/vocalist James Hetf...

Megadeth

American thrash metal band

Megadeth is an influential American thrash metal band formed in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefs...

Pantera

American heavy metal band

Pantera was an influential American heavy metal band that originated from Arlington, Texas, and was active primarily dur...

Iron Maiden

British heavy metal band

Iron Maiden is a seminal British heavy metal band formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. The ban...

Testament

American thrash metal band

Testament is an American thrash metal band formed in Berkeley, California, in 1983. Originally known as Legacy, the grou...

Protector

Protector is a German thrash metal band that was formed in 1986 in Wolfsburg. The band's music is characterized by its a...

Death

American death metal band

Death was an influential American death metal band formed in 1983 by guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter Chuck...

Generic Patches

Emerging Indie Pop Group

Deep Purple

Legendary British rock band

Deep Purple is a seminal British rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of h...

Anthrax

Legendary American Thrash Metal Band

Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981 by rhythm guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Dan...

Motörhead

British heavy metal band

Motörhead was a seminal British rock band formed in 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter Ian Fraser Kilmister, known...

Sodom

German thrash metal band

Sodom is a German thrash metal band that was formed in Gelsenkirchen in 1981 by vocalist and bassist Tom Angelripper (re...

Exodus

Thrash Metal Pioneers from the Bay Area

Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. They are often credited as one of the pi...

Machine Head

American heavy metal band

Machine Head is an American heavy metal band formed in 1991 in Oakland, California. The group was founded by vocalist an...

Meshuggah

Swedish math metal band

Meshuggah is a Swedish extreme metal band formed in Umeå in 1987. Known for their innovative musical style, they are oft...

Fear Factory

Industrial Metal Pioneers

Fear Factory is an American industrial metal band that was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1989. The band's innova...

Lamb Of God

American Groove Metal Band

Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band from Richmond, Virginia, formed in 1994. Originally known as Burn the Priest...

Judas Priest

British heavy metal band

Judas Priest is a pioneering British heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1969. Known for their twin guita...