BandFor Fans of…Genre/Sub-GenreCountryWebsiteLink to Music
7daysAvantasia (later)Progressive/Power MetalSwedenhttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/7days/
7th SymphonyWithin TemptationSymphonic Progressive MetalBrazilhttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/7th-symphony/
A Hill to Die UponBehemoth (old), HateBlack/Death MetalUnited Stateshttps://ahilltodieupon.bandcamp.com/
A Thousand ShieldsPsycrence, Dream TheaterProgressive MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/a-thousand-shields/
A Thousand Times RepentWhite Chapel, Suicide SilenceDeathcoreUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/a-thousand-times-repent/
Abated Mass of FleshIngested (UK)Slam/Brutal Death Metal, DeathcoreUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/abated-mass-of-flesh/
Abstract ShadowsDream TheaterProgressive Heavy MetalBrazilhttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/abstract-shadows/
Acoustic TormentOld AmorphisDeath MetalGermanyhttps://acoustictorment.bandcamp.com/
AffectorDream TheaterProgressive MetalInternationalhttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/affector/
AletheianBeyond CreationTechnical Melodic Death MetalUnited Stateshttps://aletheian.bandcamp.com/
AmosMy Dying Bride, AnathemaGothic MetalBrazilhttps://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Amos/55066
AnaemiaAnathemaDoom/Death MetalSwedenhttps://anaemia.bandcamp.com/
Ancient ProphecyDoro, Epica, Within TemptationPower Metal with Death InfluencesGermanyhttp://www.ancientprophecy.de/
AnemiaMy Dying Bride, AnathemaGothic/Doom Metal; RockUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/anemia/
Angel of SodomSlayer, TestamentThrash MetalFinland
AntestorDummi Borgir, Mayhem (Maniac Era), Emperor (later), MardukBlack Metal (later)Norwayhttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/antestor/
AntidemonCannibal Corpse, Hate EternalDeath Metal/GrindcoreBrazilhttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/antidemon/
AntithesisHelstarPower/Thrash/Progressive MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/antithesis/
As I Lay DyingTrivium, Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, For the fallen dreamsMetalcoreUnited Stateshttps://asilaydying.bandcamp.com/
As They SleepThe Black Dahlia MurderMelodic DeathCoreUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/as-they-sleep/
AscendantNaglfarBlack/Death MetalDenmarkhttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/ascendant/
Ashen MortalityMy Dying Bride, The Silent Wake, DraconianGothic/Death/Doom Metal with Folk influencesUnited Kingdom
Barren CrossIron MaidenHeavy MetalUnited Stateshttp://www.barrencross.com/
Becoming the ArchetypeScar SymmetryProgressive MetalcoreUnited Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/user/btavideos
BelieverDeath (Sanity Album), Therion (Dimensions Album), Atheist, Sacrifice, coroner, anacrusisProgressive/Technical Thrash MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/believer/
Benea ReachXerathProgressive MetalcoreNorwayhttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/benea-reach/
BetrayalMegadeth, TestamentThrash Metal (early), Industrial Gothic Metal (later)United States
BiogenesisCathartic DemiseProgressive/Thrash MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/biogenesis/
Black LeatherVenomBlack/Thrash Metal/PunkChilehttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/black-leather/
Blood DressBeyond Creation, Rivers of NihilTechnical Death MetalChilehttps://blooddress.bandcamp.com/
BloodgoodSaxonHeavy Metal/Hard RockUnited Stateshttp://www.bloodgoodband.com/
BoanergesStratovariusPower MetalArgentinahttp://www.boanerges.com.ar/
BrideGuns n Roses (mid labums)Heavy Metal (early), Hard Rock (later)United Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/bride-christian-metal/
Broken FleshEnragement, Broken Hope, Cryptopsy, SuffocationBrutal Death Metal/DeathcoreUnited Stateshttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/broken-flesh/
BrotalityUNIQUEDjent (early), Groove Metal (later)United Stateshttps://brotality.bandcamp.com/
CageJudas Priest (just much heavier)Heavy/Power MetalUnited Stateshttp://www.cageheavymetal.com/
Carlos OsnayaYngwie Malmsteen, Steve VaiProgressive Metal/Hard RockMexicohttps://www.the-slick.com/band-pages/carlos-osnaya/
Cat o' Nine TailsBal SagothSymphonic Folk/Power MetalFinlandhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0TMroV-fevWBwC2lEeTyg
Century SleeperAmorphisProgressive/Gothic/Doom MetalInternationalhttps://www.facebook.com/Century-Sleeper-167036490009690/
ConsecratorKreator, SacrificeThrash MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/Consecrator-Official-band-Page-194354580607542
Corpus ChristiKillswitch EngageMetalcoreUnited States
Crimson MoonlightGehennaSymphonic Black MetalSwedenhttps://www.facebook.com/Crimsonmoonlight.official
Crimson MoonlightSachiel, Black/Death MetalSwedenhttps://www.facebook.com/Crimsonmoonlight.official
Crimson ThornNile (early)Death MetalUnited States
Crowned In SorrowOpeth (early), ParameciumDoom Death MetalUniter Stateshttps://crownedinsorrow.bandcamp.com/
D.O.G.PanteraHeavy/Thrash MetalUnited States
DalitBlack Tomb, KatatoniaDoom/Death MetalNorway
David BensonOzzy Osbourne, Black SabbathHeavy/Doom MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/user/Dbeality/
David ThomazoneYngwie Malmsteen, Steve VaiMelodic Power Metal/ShredBrazilhttps://www.youtube.com/user/DavidThomazone
DbealityThe Gates of SlumberDoom MetalUnited States
Decision DTestament (early), Exodus (early)Technical Thrash/Death MetalNetherlands
DeliveranceMetallica (early)Speed Metal, Thrash MetalUnited States
DetritusOverkill, Metallica (early), Anthrax (early)Thrash MetalUnited Kingdomhttps://www.facebook.com/detritusofficial
Divine RetributionWithin TemptationMelodic Progressive MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/user/DivineRetributionTX1
Dominus DominantiumCradle of Filth, Dummi Borgir, Fleshgod ApocalypseSymphonic Black Metal/Death MetalDominican Republichttps://dominusdominantium.bandcamp.com/
DreamerDokkon, Lizzy BordonHeavy Metal/Hard RockCanada
DusttAbdullahDoom/Stoner Metal/RockChile
EcthirionNightwish, Epica, Therion, Far BeyondClassical/Symphonic MetalUnited Kingdomhttp://www.ecthirion.com/
ElgibborCradle of Filth (early), Dummi BorgirBlack MetalPolandhttps://elgibbor.bandcamp.com/
EmotionFates Warning (90's)Melodic/Progressive Heavy MetalSweden
EverthroneFalconerProgressive MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/user/Everthrone
FaithbombPanteraGroove MetalUnited States
Fear NotMotley CrueHeavy MetalUnited States
FearlessHelloween, StratovariousPower MetalBrazilhttps://www.fearlessofficial.com/
Figure FourHatebreedHardcore Canadahttps://facedownrecords.com/family/figure-four/
FleshkillerOpeth (early)Progressive Death MetalNorway
ForsakenCandlemassEpic Doom MetalMaltahttp://forsakenmalta.com/
Frost Like AshesCradle of Filth (early)Black MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Frost-Like-Ashes/56670987124
FrosthardrTsjuderBlack MetalNorwayhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Frosthardr/165654643533583
Galactic CowboysThought IndustryProgressive MetalUnited Stateshttp://www.galacticcowboys.com/
GenerationGravity KillsIndustrial/Thrash MetalUnited States
GOD (GodEl Rigna)Animals As LeadersInstrumental Progressive MetalUnited Stateshttps://godelrigna.bandcamp.com/
GospodBatushkaBlack MetalRussiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdvXd-577U
GrimmarkYngwie Malmsteen, Steve VaiHeavy/Power MetalSweden
GromsTiamatDoom/Death MetalNorway
GuardianWinger, ExtremeHeavy Metal/Hard Rock (early), Pop Rock (later)United Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/Houseofguardian?sk=wall
Hand of FireExodus (later), Destruction, HavokThrash MetalUnited Stateshttps://handoffire.bandcamp.com/
HarmonyDream Theater, DarkwaterProgressive Power MetalSwedenhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Harmony/99574901627
Hating EvilSlayerThrash MetalBrazilhttps://hatingevil.bandcamp.com/
HavenDio, Crimson Glory, FugaziHeavy/Power MetalUnited States
Heavens ForceSlayerThrash MetalUnited States
HesychastBatushkaBlack MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARkCnOSwYnu-eqfFBNiRFg
HilastherionChildren of BodomMelodic Death MetalFinlandhttps://www.hilastherion.com/
Holy BloodFinntroll, Amon AmarthFolk/Death/Black MetalUkrainehttp://www.holyblood.band/
HordeDarkthroneBlack MetalAustralia
HortorMardukBlack MetalMexicohttps://www.facebook.com/pages/HORTOR/283635461058
IkarianType O NegativeGothic/Doom MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/user/IKARIANOFFICIAL
IlluminandiEluveitie, FalconerGothic MetalPoland
Immortal SoulChildren of BodomProgressive MetalUnited States
Immortal SoulsChildren of Bodom, Dark TranquilityMelodic Death MetalFinlandhttps://immortalsoulsrr.bandcamp.com/
Impending DoomWhite Chapel, Suicide SilenceDeathcoreUnited Stateshttps://impendingdoomca.bandcamp.com/
Inside MankindEpica (early)Symphonic Power/Progressive MetalItaly
JeremySymphony XProgressive Metal/RockKorea, South
JonavaEmperorBlack MetalInternational
KohllapseType O NegativeProgressive/Doom Metal, DarkwaveAustralia
LamentationsOpeth (early)Progressive Death MetalSingaporehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGlapTclJVSRNzITMdPxEQ
Last ChapterSolitude Aeturnus, Candlemass, Black Sabbath, Saint VitusDoom MetalUnited States
LaudamusStyxHeavy MetalSweden
LeviticusEurope, Def LeppardHeavy Metal/Hard RockSwedenhttp://www.leviticus.nu/
LightmareHelloween, Stratovarious, Blind Gaurdian, Gamma RayPower MetalGermany
Living SacrificeSlayerThrash Metal (debut)United Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/livingsacrifice
Living SacrificeObituary (old), DeceasedDeath Metal (Non-Ex/Inhabit)United Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/livingsacrifice
Living SacrificeSepultura (later)Hardcore (all from Reborn)United Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/livingsacrifice
LongingWolves in the Throne Room, Alcest, PanopticonAtmospheric Black MetalUnited Stateshttps://longingmusic.bandcamp.com/
MalakhImmortalBlack MetalKorea, South
MalchusLamb of God (early)Progressive/Melodic Death MetalPolandhttps://www.youtube.com/user/radii777
MenahemSymphony XProgressive MetalBrazil
MonolithSympuls-eProgressive Melodic MetalcoreCanadahttp://monolithcanada.bandcamp.com/
MorgartenBlack MessiahBlack Metal with Folk Metal influence.Switzerlandhttp://www.morgarten.net
MortificationMorbid Angel, ObituaryDeath MetalAustraliahttps://mortification1.bandcamp.com/
My Darkest TimeWipe AwayGothic/Doom/Death MetalNorth Macedonia
NarniaYngwie Malmsteen, RainbowNeoclassical/Power MetalSwedenhttps://narniatheband.com/
Narrow GateLiquid Tension Experiment, OctavisionProgressive MetalArmeniahttps://narrowgateofficial.bandcamp.com
Neon CrossDanzigHeavy/Power MetalUnited Stateshttp://www.neoncrossmusic.com/
No Innocent VictimHatebreedHardcoreUnited Stateshttps://facedownrecords.com/family/no-innocent-victim/
Nomad SonCandlemass, Forsaken, TroubleDoom MetalMalta
OneMustFallHammerfallHeavy Metal / Power MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/OneMustFallOfficial
OpprobriumMasterDeath/Thrash MetalUnited States
ParakletosDummi Borgir, Cradle of FilthMelodic/Symphonic Black MetalFinlandhttps://www.facebook.com/parakletosofficial/
ParamæciumMy Dying Bride, November's Doom, Cathedral, AnathemaDeath/Doom MetalAustralia
Place of SkullsPentagram,Death Row, Black Sabbath, The ObsessedDoom MetalUnited States
Prelúdio XRhapsody of Fire, Luca ThurilliProgressive/Power MetalBrazilhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEGQ6gVVrQBfAAX7uC_paDg
PursuitRush, Queensryche, YesProgressive MetalUnited States
PÿlonCount RavenDoom MetalSwitzerlandhttps://www.facebook.com/pylondoom
Rage of AngelsMotley CrueMelodic Heavy Metal/Hard RockUnited States
RenascentDummi BorgirSymphonic Black MetalFinlandhttps://www.renascent.net/
Ritual ServantSlayer, Kreator, MetallicaThrash MetalUnited Stateshttps://ritualservant.bandcamp.com/
RoseDanzigDoom Metal (early), Alternative Rock (later)United States
S91Nightwish, EpicaProgressive MetalItalyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTBXMbSf2LXse53PtjxfeQ
Sacred WarriorIron Maiden, QueensrycheMelodic Progressive MetalUnited Stateshttp://www.sacredwarrior.net/
SacrotorsusMy Dying BrideDeath/Doom MetalMexico
SaintJudas PriestHeavy MetalUnited States
SanctificaCradle of Filth (early)Melodic Black/Death Metal (early), Avant-garde Death Metal (later)Sweden
Saviour MachineMoonspell, Paradise LostSymphonic Gothic MetalUnited States
Scarlet RayneQueensrycheProgressive Power MetalUnited States
SeparatistRivers of NihilTechnical Death MetalAustraliahttps://www.facebook.com/separatist.online
Seven HorizonsWarmen, Dream TheaterProgressive MetalItaly
Seventh AvenueHelloween, Gamma RayMelodic Speed/Power MetalGermany
Seventh StarHatebreedHardcoreUnited Stateshttps://facedownrecords.com/family/seventh-star/
Skald in VeumDummi BorgirBlack MetalSweden
Slav SimanicJoe SatrianiMelodic Heavy Metal/Hard RockCanada
SlechtvalkEnslaved (early), EnsiferumMelodic/Epic Black MetalNetherlandshttp://www.slechtvalk.com/
Spirit's BreezeNileDeath MetalBrazil
StryperCinderella, White Lion, DokkenHeavy Metal, Hard RockUnited Stateshttp://www.stryper.com/
SynnoveEmperorBlack MetalAustraliahttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Synnove/156766371007012
SynnöveEmperor (later)Atmospheric Black/Doom MetalAustralia
SyringeSepultura (later)Melodic Death MetalUnited States
Taking the Head of GoliathCannibal CorpseBrutal Death MetalUnited States
TeramazeDream Theater, Symphony XProgressive Metal/RockAustralia
The BurialDeath (mid years)Technical Death MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/theburialin
The Letter BlackHelstorm, Lacuna CoilFemale Hard RockUnited Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/theletterblack/
The MoshketeersEviction, Sacred Reich, DRI, Forced EntryThrash MetalUnited States
TheocracyStratovarious, HammerfallEpic Progressive Power MetalUnited Stateshttp://theocracymusic.com/
Therapy for PainMaximum The HormoneDeath MetalColombiahttps://soundcloud.com/therapyforpain
TriuwintMardukBlack MetalGermanyhttps://triuwint.bandcamp.com/
TrytanRushProgressive MetalUnited States
TykküsJudas PriestHeavy MetalUnited States
UltimatumExodus, Accepth, UDOThrash MetalUnited States
Under the SunRevelationProgressive/Doom MetalUnited States
Veni DomineCrux, Candlemass, Queensryche (early)Progressive/Doom MetalSweden
Violet SunEpica, NightwishSymphonic Power MetalItaly
Virgin BlackMy Dying Bride, Moonspell, Devil DollDoom/Gothic/Symphonic MetalAustralia
Visual CliffSpock's BeardProgressive RockUnited Stateshttp://www.visualcliff.net/videos.html
W.A.S.P.WASPHeavy Metal/Hard RockUnited States
White CrossRattHard Rock/Heavy MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/Whitecross-106092399480359/
Willow MountAnimea CaproniiBlack/Doom MetalUnited States
Wipe AwayMy Darkest TimeDoom/Gothic MetalNorth Macedonia
Wytch HazelThin Lizzy, Blue Oyster ColtHard Rock/Heavy MetalUnited Kingdom
XTEuropeMelodic Hard Rock (early), Heavy Metal (later)Sweden
ZhakiahIn Flames (early), Dark Tranquility, Soilworx (early)Melodic Death MetalFinlandhttps://zhakiah.bandcamp.com/releases
ZionDef Leppard, IconHeavy MetalUnited Stateshttps://www.facebook.com/Zion-the-band-612822862202032/
Новый ЗаветАлександр НевскийDoom MetalRussia