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Number 4
Judas Priest
Judas
Priest formed in 1969, and were huge in the seventies and eighties. In
fact, they were probably the most popular heavy metal band of their
time. Their influence is felt in music, but it was also Judas Priest,
particularly the lead singer, Rob Halford, who started up the 'metal
look'. Chains, biker leathers and a scowl were his hallmarks, and he
routinely road his motorcycle onto the stage in concerts. His wailing
voice has filled hundreds of stadiums and homes, and Judas priest helped
define the metal genre.
MTV named Judas Priest the second best metal band of all time, although I've reserved that spot for another band. They've sold over thirty five million albums, and shown future metal bands how to become successful.
Many of Judas Priests albums have gone platinum and gold, and they created heavy metal anthems such as, Breaking the Law, which is still played on rock stations around the world. In many ways, Judas Priest brought metal to a whole new level, which is just one reason why they belong on this list.
MTV named Judas Priest the second best metal band of all time, although I've reserved that spot for another band. They've sold over thirty five million albums, and shown future metal bands how to become successful.
Many of Judas Priests albums have gone platinum and gold, and they created heavy metal anthems such as, Breaking the Law, which is still played on rock stations around the world. In many ways, Judas Priest brought metal to a whole new level, which is just one reason why they belong on this list.
Number 3
AC/DC
AC/DC
isn't just one of the biggest heavy metal bands, but one of the biggest
and best bands ever. They've sold well over two hundred million
records, and built a huge fan base. They've overcome the death of their
lead singer, Bon Scott, only to come back bigger and meaner than ever,
recording their best selling hits with new singer, Brian Johnson.
If you don't know who AC/DC is, you've been living under a rock.
AC/DC took metal music and stripped it raw. They added uncomplicated lyrics, catchy beats, wailing vocals and amazing guitar solos to create music that stands above the crowd. While Judas Priest and some of the other metal bands intimidated fans, AC/DC embraced them, making metal music fun to listen to.
Instead of a guitar player that frowned and waved his long hair at the crowd, Angus Young strutted around in a school boy outfit, while ripping out solos that left your head spinning. They're a mainstay in the metal industry, and their music will last well after the time that they're dust. Their music and showmanship have helped make AC/DC a metal icon.
It just goes to show that sometimes excess can be outdone by uncomplicated, uncluttered music. Just look at AC/DC and you'll see that's true. While Judas Priest helped pave the way, I think that AC/DC helped make it a super highway and they deserve the number three position when it comes to the best metal groups of all time.
Like most of you, I love AC/DC. There really is no better air guitar music, and they are probably the band I'd most like to see in concert. I remember I was at a concert a year or two ago, and they played AC/DC over the loudspeaker, and even that was enough to get the crowd singing and cheering. Hell, they weren't even there!
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If you don't know who AC/DC is, you've been living under a rock.
AC/DC took metal music and stripped it raw. They added uncomplicated lyrics, catchy beats, wailing vocals and amazing guitar solos to create music that stands above the crowd. While Judas Priest and some of the other metal bands intimidated fans, AC/DC embraced them, making metal music fun to listen to.
Instead of a guitar player that frowned and waved his long hair at the crowd, Angus Young strutted around in a school boy outfit, while ripping out solos that left your head spinning. They're a mainstay in the metal industry, and their music will last well after the time that they're dust. Their music and showmanship have helped make AC/DC a metal icon.
It just goes to show that sometimes excess can be outdone by uncomplicated, uncluttered music. Just look at AC/DC and you'll see that's true. While Judas Priest helped pave the way, I think that AC/DC helped make it a super highway and they deserve the number three position when it comes to the best metal groups of all time.
Like most of you, I love AC/DC. There really is no better air guitar music, and they are probably the band I'd most like to see in concert. I remember I was at a concert a year or two ago, and they played AC/DC over the loudspeaker, and even that was enough to get the crowd singing and cheering. Hell, they weren't even there!
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