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Number 2
Metallica
Metallica's
first four albums were some of the best heavy metal music ever. They
raised the bar for every other metal band out there, and brought new
life to the metal genre. Before them, metal was apart from the rest of
music, and enjoyed by select individuals who liked it. However,
Metallica changed all that and practically invented thrash music as it
is today.
After the release of their first four albums, Metallica curtailed the energy of their music and created more mainstream metal music in an attempt to get more airplay. It worked. Even though their fan base rebelled at the softer sound of Metallica, they did sell millions upon millions of albums. They've sold over one hundred million albums worldwide and are one of the most recognized names in metal music today, despite their mainstream ideals.
Going mainstream wasn't enough for Metallica. They also decided to take on Napster singlehandedly, which made them look greedy and ungrateful to music lovers everywhere. Yet, despite all of the negativity that has swirled around Metallica recently, they are one of the best, most influential bands in the metal industry. Albums like Master of Puppets, Justice for All and Kill em All helped cement them in the number two place.
Besides their success being a factor, Metallica was one of my favourite bands growing up. The video below is one of the most amazing videos I've ever seen. Is Lars the drummer even human? At times it seems like his drum stick is moving at light speed.
After the release of their first four albums, Metallica curtailed the energy of their music and created more mainstream metal music in an attempt to get more airplay. It worked. Even though their fan base rebelled at the softer sound of Metallica, they did sell millions upon millions of albums. They've sold over one hundred million albums worldwide and are one of the most recognized names in metal music today, despite their mainstream ideals.
Going mainstream wasn't enough for Metallica. They also decided to take on Napster singlehandedly, which made them look greedy and ungrateful to music lovers everywhere. Yet, despite all of the negativity that has swirled around Metallica recently, they are one of the best, most influential bands in the metal industry. Albums like Master of Puppets, Justice for All and Kill em All helped cement them in the number two place.
Besides their success being a factor, Metallica was one of my favourite bands growing up. The video below is one of the most amazing videos I've ever seen. Is Lars the drummer even human? At times it seems like his drum stick is moving at light speed.
Number 1
Black Sabbath
The
granddaddy of them all, Black Sabbath, is my number one choice for
best, most influential metal band of all time. If Elvis created rock 'n'
roll, it could be said that Black Sabbath created metal music. Before
them no one had ever heard a sound quite like them.
Black Sabbath has released multiple multiplatinum and gold records, are still heard today, and are widely remembered as the band that started it all. Their biggest downfall was firing lead singer, Ozzy Osbourne, who then moved on and created for himself a successful solo career.
When Sabbath first came on the scene, it marked the end of the flower power era, and ushered in a new age. Ozzy Osbourne's unique voice, hippy, crazy look, coupled with powerfully distorted guitar work by Tony Iommi and heavy Bass work by Geezer Butler, resonated with people of their era and subsequent eras as well.
They released album after album filled with hits, which didn't let up until Ozzy was let go from the band. It was downhill from there.
Black Sabbath's insanity has earmarked them as the greatest, most influential metal band of all time. They're also my personal favourite. Not only do I enjoy the music of Black Sabbath, but Ozzy is my favourite musician of all time. They are a groundbreaking band that won't go away, which is great if you're a fan of heavy metal music like I am.
Black Sabbath has released multiple multiplatinum and gold records, are still heard today, and are widely remembered as the band that started it all. Their biggest downfall was firing lead singer, Ozzy Osbourne, who then moved on and created for himself a successful solo career.
When Sabbath first came on the scene, it marked the end of the flower power era, and ushered in a new age. Ozzy Osbourne's unique voice, hippy, crazy look, coupled with powerfully distorted guitar work by Tony Iommi and heavy Bass work by Geezer Butler, resonated with people of their era and subsequent eras as well.
They released album after album filled with hits, which didn't let up until Ozzy was let go from the band. It was downhill from there.
Black Sabbath's insanity has earmarked them as the greatest, most influential metal band of all time. They're also my personal favourite. Not only do I enjoy the music of Black Sabbath, but Ozzy is my favourite musician of all time. They are a groundbreaking band that won't go away, which is great if you're a fan of heavy metal music like I am.
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