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Number 8
Motorhead
Aggression,
bad-ass lyrics and fast and furious guitar riffs have managed to land
Motorhead the number eight spot on my list of top metal bands. They're
also one of the oldest metal bands around, having formed in 1975.
Although Motorhead seems to change band members more often than a hooker changes her underwear, lead singer and front-man for the band, Lemmy Kilmister, has always been there. It seems that's all that this band rally needs, because Lemmy is metal music personified. While some metal bands seem to be more about hype than substance, Lemmy seems like the real deal. Lemmy's boozing and womanizing are legendary, and his music is full of what metal heads love - in your face, hard ass music.
Motorhead also affects change. Some metal bands, such as Metallica and Slayer said that they were encouraged to speed up their own music because of Motorhead. In this case, Metallica should have taken that thought and put it in the bank. Their brand of mushy heavy metal in an effort to hit the mainstream audience helped ruin the bands credibility.
But that's a story for later. For now, suffice it to say that Motorhead is a beloved band by metal lovers everywhere. They're true pioneers, and they continue to make music today.
Although Motorhead seems to change band members more often than a hooker changes her underwear, lead singer and front-man for the band, Lemmy Kilmister, has always been there. It seems that's all that this band rally needs, because Lemmy is metal music personified. While some metal bands seem to be more about hype than substance, Lemmy seems like the real deal. Lemmy's boozing and womanizing are legendary, and his music is full of what metal heads love - in your face, hard ass music.
Motorhead also affects change. Some metal bands, such as Metallica and Slayer said that they were encouraged to speed up their own music because of Motorhead. In this case, Metallica should have taken that thought and put it in the bank. Their brand of mushy heavy metal in an effort to hit the mainstream audience helped ruin the bands credibility.
But that's a story for later. For now, suffice it to say that Motorhead is a beloved band by metal lovers everywhere. They're true pioneers, and they continue to make music today.
Number 7
Slayer
Is there a heavier heavy metal band than Slayer?
Slayer reeks of anger - Their lyrics are over the edge, controversial, and nearly unintelligible next to the furious sound of their guitars. Even the bands album art looks satanic, which helps add to their mystique. If you're not a fan of metal music, you'd probably run at the first few notes you hear blasting out of your speakers if someone were to crank on Angel of Death.
Slayer was formed in 1981 and released their first album in 1983. They are one of the first metal bands to bring thrash metal into the light of day. Although this band didn't bring their music into the light through subtlety; instead, they brought their music into our consciousness while we kicked, screamed and begged for mercy.
Slayer has been plagued by album bans, lawsuits and controversy. Some of their songs feature Nazism, which led to them being called pro-Nazi. They've also been accused of being white supremacists and Satanists, which eventually led to their albums being banned in certain countries, including India.
Despite the bad press, Slayer just keeps trucking along. They've been nominated for three Grammy Awards, and actually managed to win one. They are a driving force in the metal world. They influence many of today's hard rock bands, and they personify what heavy metal is all about.
Personally, I think Reign in Blood is my favourite Slayer album. If you want to let off some steam, that album is amazing. Slayer is also one of the first metal bands I ever heard, and they are in part responsible for my love of heavy metal. That's why they sit solidly in the number seven position.
Slayer reeks of anger - Their lyrics are over the edge, controversial, and nearly unintelligible next to the furious sound of their guitars. Even the bands album art looks satanic, which helps add to their mystique. If you're not a fan of metal music, you'd probably run at the first few notes you hear blasting out of your speakers if someone were to crank on Angel of Death.
Slayer was formed in 1981 and released their first album in 1983. They are one of the first metal bands to bring thrash metal into the light of day. Although this band didn't bring their music into the light through subtlety; instead, they brought their music into our consciousness while we kicked, screamed and begged for mercy.
Slayer has been plagued by album bans, lawsuits and controversy. Some of their songs feature Nazism, which led to them being called pro-Nazi. They've also been accused of being white supremacists and Satanists, which eventually led to their albums being banned in certain countries, including India.
Despite the bad press, Slayer just keeps trucking along. They've been nominated for three Grammy Awards, and actually managed to win one. They are a driving force in the metal world. They influence many of today's hard rock bands, and they personify what heavy metal is all about.
Personally, I think Reign in Blood is my favourite Slayer album. If you want to let off some steam, that album is amazing. Slayer is also one of the first metal bands I ever heard, and they are in part responsible for my love of heavy metal. That's why they sit solidly in the number seven position.
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