It has been stated many times that we're not about to feature every single metal band that has ever existed. Usually we only add already accomplished bands with at least one full-length release. Still, many bands escape our attention, so it's up to you to tell us which of them are the most worthy of being featured on Metal Storm.
Bands listed here are suggested for addition by our users. You can vote for these bands as well as provide additional comments - both of which will be taken into account when we look for the next band to feature on Metal Storm. If the band is not in the list, you can suggest it here (you need to be a registered member).
Make sure you also check the Blacklisted bands - these are the bands we're not going to add at all, since we feel they won't be appropriate for this website. Yes, some non-metal bands are already featured here, but that's not the reason to add a lot more - so we don't accept arguments like "hey, this band is way more metal than band X you have featured!".
|
|
|
Top suggestions
18.06.2013 - IronArkadius666
The band features 3 members from Isis, another post metal band already on MS, and the vocalist of Deftones.
It is more post-like than Isis and not quite as heavy, but it definitely deserves a place on MS, as it is reminiscent of bands like AtomA.
I believe that a lot of fans of bands like Isis, AtomA, Enshine, Aoria and other bands in that vein of music will greatly appreciate this band.
18.06.2013 - Starchild
+1
29.06.2013 - SyFFiLiS
"Heavy, stargazing rock outfit Palms was forged out of an explosive collision, as Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno joined forces with critically-lauded post-metal group ISIS". This should be enough said to add this band on MS.
04.07.2013 - tea[m]ster
Album is fantastic, put it on here!
06.07.2013 - Rojin
+1 !
07.07.2013 - Unhealer
Liking this album more and more each listen!
28.07.2013 - psykometal
Didn't hear any metal in this at all when I listened.
03.10.2013 - 3rdWorld
-1. And i do agree with Mr.Database manager. There isn't any metal in this at all. No need to die to get it added in here, cuz this doesn't deserve a place here. Not to mention their really crappy and bland debut. Pfft. >:(
24.10.2013 - ScreamingSteelUS
I don't understand why people insist on associating post-rock with metal. There is no metal here.
29.12.2013 - Zaphod
Agreed, no reason to be on MS. Then again, they added Anneke Van Giersbergen just because she has been in metal bands...
15.02.2014 - JD
Must be added.
11.03.2014 - deadone
Not really MS level stuff, now is it.
14.03.2014 - Syk
More metal than Steve Harris?
10.04.2014 - Mr. Cheeky
-1 |
|
24.05.2012 - The Benighted
Corelia are a burgeoning progressive/technical metal band with a single EP under their belts. With a sound not unlike Protest the Hero and The Human Abstract, they've come across some especially interesting ideas along the way, with a stunning selection of songs, to boot. 'Nostalgia' was released in 2011, and I've been listening ever since. Highly recommended.
27.05.2012 - qlacs
Best math metal since Sikth.
24.07.2012 - btbamfan20
^ agreed! bloody geniius music +1
12.12.2012 - hadriel
Awesome band, needs to be added
05.01.2013 - Giza
+1 These guys are good!
04.04.2013 - psykometal
Needs one full length.
09.09.2013 - LeKiwi
Not unlike Periphery's heavier moments...not bad
02.10.2013 - BaneConall
They are working on a full length now. Hopefully soon.
17.03.2014 - Dead In Hell
I have to say, the sound IS unlike Protest the Hero. The only way these bands sound alike is if you've never heard progressive metal before. Corelia is doing something entirely different, something that is much more amenable to fans of the genre and not just tweens taking a break from their Miley Cyrus playlists.
Anyway, Corelia deserves to be included on the site. Nostalgia is a phenomenal release that has garnered the band a lot of well-deserved attention and acclaim. If the upcoming album is of the same quality, it's going to take the genre by storm. |
|
05.10.2013 - RaduP
Glam era period hard rock / heavy metal. Definetely belong here +1 |
|
18.07.2012 - Costa
Steve Harris solo project
21.07.2012 - likantropo
http://www.steveharrisbritishlion.com/ |
|
02.12.2009 - Bastard Child
London based and out to offend everyone. Featuring members of Damnas and Inner Rage River Frehney have terrorized the UK underground with their no holds bar offensive comedy and hardcore thrash. Have played with ArnoCorps, Ring Wrom and Evile, toured with Nebukadnezza and have a number of EP's released.
05.06.2013 - psykometal
Needs at least one full length.
24.03.2014 - Northern Danger
Psyko why? In metalstorm we have so many bands who have only EPs and splits. I think that's no condition.... |
|
27.01.2010 - ArcticWolf
Fastway are a British heavy metal band formed by guitarist, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, formerly of Motörhead, and bassist, Pete Way, formerly of UFO.
Don't think I need more reasons to explain why the band needs to be part of MS? Do You? I bet most of Motörhead and UFO fans are familiar with Fastway or know something about the band.
In addition, I am not able to find there official site, however I provided a link to there myspace page.
27.01.2010 - DayFly
AOR of the sticky, shmalzy kind
24.10.2013 - onedh
Fastway should be included in metalstorm.com ASAP. "Fast" Eddie Clarke delivers atrue amount of oldschool Heavy Metal. Also this band has been an influence for many other bands. |
|
20.03.2009 - Yossarian
Info in English here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Suaves
They should be here as Spain is a kind of important country as regards metal fans and this band is together with another 4 or 5 the most famous hard rock and rock band in the territory. Above all from Madrid northwards. They only reason why outsiders don't know them is the fact that they sing in Spanish. Otherwise, they would be popular enough for you.
Their music style is quite similar to The Ramones, Motorhead...The voice is let's say "peculiar". They are still active after 28 years and still selling out venues.
Their website appears to be in maintenance now. |
|
12.06.2011 - SceneryOfLoss
Stamina is a french metal band founded by the keyboardist Gildas Vijay ROUSSEAU. In 2006 they released their debut album "Mess'Age" and currently work on the second album "Via Crucis".
16.08.2011 - JD
+1 |
|
10.04.2013 - JefferyTotterdell
Great up and coming band, with a bit of reggae and Latin mixed in, which is groovy
First Ep of three albums and the progression is really good.
These types of bands have been doing really well lately.
But the music tells the real story so have a listen, a few live performances on YouTube.
Yours sincerely
Jeffery Totterdell
27.03.2014 - Giza
Amazing Progressive/Alternative Metal band. Sounds like a mix of Meshuggah and Faith No More. |
|
13.07.2012 - Steve Rowland
This is a pretty good band from Québec. They're pretty well known and good in the genre. I'm actually surprised this band isn't on this site already. A listen to this song should help convincing you :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_fA5Zqkq24
21.02.2014 - The Evergreen
+1, and I too am surprised to find them in the list of sugestions. |
|
09.07.2011 - SceneryOfLoss
In the Autumn of 2008, CHAOS IN PARADISE started taking their first steps in a small garage in Oporto suburbs, where Alex and Quik began to outline the identity of the band.
After a few days, they started searching for other musicians to complete CHAOS IN PARADISE and after a while they found Pedro for guitar, 19 for bass and Sara for the vocal parts.
With the band as a whole, the quintet began writing their first Demo which came out in February 2010, including the songs "Dawn", "Heading North", "The Meaning of Being Imposed" and "Antagonized".
The band recorded the Demo at their own studio and released and distributed the four songs online for free!
After, CHAOS IN PARADISE began their live shows through Portugal, to promote their work and also to obtain experience as a band.
In the beginning of 2011, the band returned to the rehearsal room to start writing their following work, trying a new aproach to improve their sound, bringing their own identity to it and making it more coherent.
With the pre-production on the bagage, the recording sessions of the EP started in March 2011 at Soundvision Studios in Vila do Conde with Paulo Lopes in the co-production.
From the EP entitled "Let the Bliss Remain" the band released their first single "Awareness" to the fans and press, aquiring unanimous opinions expressing that their evolution and sound quality had a huge improvement.
With the "Let the Bliss Remain" presentation and release in June 2011, CHAOS IN PARADISE came back to the road to promote their EP in Portugal, having already some International shows in mind.
At the moment, they're planning to edit their first album in 2012.
28.07.2013 - psykometal
Needs at least one full length.
24.11.2013 - LeKiwi
Ugh those weak screams...a better vocalist would be a huge improvement. |
|
03.03.2010 - FrostFlame
Slash's Snakepit was a rock band which was a side-project formed by then-Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash (Saul Hudson) in 1994. On their first album, Matt Sorum (drums), Gilby Clarke (rhythm guitar) and Dizzy Reed (keyboard) from Guns N' Roses played in this band. On bass was Mike Inez of Alice in Chains and Eric Dover (who had previously played guitar for Jellyfish) sang lead vocals.
GN'R colleague Teddy Andreadis also appeared on the record playing harmonica & keyboards.
03.03.2010 - DayFly
Honestly, this stuff has too much boogie to call it metal. Maybe if Aerosmith were here...
04.03.2010 - soadbyob
Defentily, +1
01.04.2010 - Fastolphbolger
no
24.12.2013 - Syk
Lol, now Aerosmith ARE here, along with Journey and Velvet Revolver... and Slash w/ M-Kenn...
06.02.2014 - Baribal
I think they should be on MS. |
|
08.06.2009 - CrowSix
Their 'Irae Melanox' is one of the best epic metal full-length of the '80 |
|
30.12.2009 - drpaxton
This band is worth listening to to all who like heavy music. They play a very unique kind of music, you can call it alternative rock, or hard rock, with one the most talented lead singers out there.
15.03.2011 - WingedOctopi
Amazing band, fans of Tool should like this.
05.01.2012 - hadriel
This band needs to be added. Similar bands like dredg and Fair to Midland have been added to the site, rightfully so should these guys. Not to mention that their music is stellar! ;)
12.04.2012 - Nicoline
With 2,4 million listens registered on last.fm, this band cannot be ignored. I hope to read reviews and updates on Rishloo from MS in the future.
01.06.2013 - Divergenceless
I fucking love this group.
25.10.2013 - mz
If you like Tool, Fair To Midland and Dredg I think that you would also enjoy Rishloo. Support this excellent band MS
16.01.2014 - Unhealer
Nice band, I used to listen to the Eidolon album and it's pretty good! |
|
05.12.2010 - Grave Digger 87
Lutomysl doesn't have a website or a myspace, so that myspace link is a fan page. They have a pritty intense heavy style, kind of depressive sometimes too. There is only 6 bands from Ukraine on MS! Thats gotta change, hehehe.
Edit: Lutomysl does have a myspace now, http://www.myspace.com/lutomyslofficial
27.12.2012 - LaineJ
Great band, one of my favourite bm band |
|
05.04.2013 - DarkSymphony500
Atmospheric/Doom Metal band with gothic influences. They get the influences from bands such as Draconian, Agalloch, Shape of Despair, Saturnus and Tristania. They have released 2 EPs and a full-length album 'Errances' (2012).
22.03.2014 - RavenV.
Exceptionally atmopsheric doom band. Hope they will be soon part of the database. |
|
14.11.2011 - LloydNewgreen
Clearly a heavy metal band, with a full length release titled "Barbed Wire Metal" featuring album artwork by renowned artist Ed Repka.
26.10.2013 - Moosh777
I met them last night \m/
21.02.2014 - Grind Magi
Brilliant heavy/thrash band. They released a great debut album on 2011 and (at the time of this writing) just finished supporting Iced Earth and Warbringer in Europe. |
|
24.02.2009 - warlock84
We are a young band trying to get our name out there and believe this site is a great tool to help with that. We are a true metal band, not that nu-metal or radio friendly junk. We all grew up listening to bands like Pantera, Slayer, Iced Earth, Testament, Kataklysm, Amon Amarth, etc and strive to bring back the old school heavy metal. We hope to record a demo this year and any press, good or bad, would be greatly appreciated. |
|
25.06.2012 - Stormcast
Found this debuting prog metal band missing on the site
06.11.2013 - LeKiwi
Ridiculous music vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV9Xfrh_Qnk, although perhaps that was the intention... |
|
08.06.2011 - in GRAVE
they are a good progressive metal band and they are influenced in dream theater and symphony x
16.05.2012 - Oracles
There one of those hidden European Prog Metal bands that are from a country who produces little to zero good metal bands and they signed with an unknown record company that is making them go unnoticed. But if everything goes good, this band has immense future. Their major influence is Dream Theater.
Best songs,
Tree of Life ,
Four Mirrors,
Predestination,
The Land of Lights.
All of which you can find on youtube. |
|
Blacklisted bands
[ Show all ] |
Latest additions
Today - diamondblack
AfterDreams is a Hard Rock & Power Metal band from Campana, (Bs. As Argentina) founded back in 2005 by Bryan Blade, Nicko Thunder and Paulie Danger. After many line-up changes the band finally reaches it's current and stable formation which consists of the following members: Paulie Danger on lead vocals, Bryan Blade and Freddie Crazy both on guitars, Ernie Raven on bass, and last but not least Nicko Thunder on drums. With this new line-up the band found a new sound that nowadays is nothing but a trademark for Afterdreams. Their main influences are: Iron Maiden, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Edguy, Angra, Skid Row, Europe, Mötley Crüe, Kiss etc… |
|
18.04.2014 - cobrapel
A good band from Italy |
|
18.04.2014 - diamondblack
New project Starchild featuring Michael Kiske, Jens Becker and Sandro Giampietro. |
|
18.04.2014 - acardi08
Taking classically influenced death metal and combining it with brute-force heaviness Austin Deathtrip are out to kick some major butt! |
|
18.04.2014 - diamondblack
Australian Thrash / Death Metal band. Band has released 5 full length albums s far. |
|
18.04.2014 - aileen666
The great metal band from Indonesia |
|
18.04.2014 - diamondblack
New Progressive Thrash Metal from US. Band just released their demo album. |
|
17.04.2014 - bootsy
because its filthy!!! |
|
17.04.2014 - BloodMusic
New excellent album, which is reminiscent of Cynic, Atheist, and early Pestilence. Avant garde and truly progressive. |
|
17.04.2014 - hairknot
because it's underated and great instumental metal band |
|
17.04.2014 - diamondblack
New Progressive Power Metal band from US, influenced by Dream Theater, Circus Maximus , Symphony X , Seventh Wonder etc
Debut EP released on 15th of April.
http://www.reverbnation.com/tidesoftime |
|
16.04.2014 - Verdun_sc
Obscure, esoteric black metal executed wonderfully. Kathaaria is a good reference point for the sound, or one could also easily compare them to Dodecahedron, Blut Aus Nord, Void Paradigm or The Great Old Ones.
http://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sacred-white-noise |
|
14.04.2014 - Matslmann
Excellent Hard Rock Band with brilliant musicians as there are e.g. Stuart Smith and Arlan Schierbaum. Stunning last album 2013 "Dig" ! |
|
12.04.2014 - diamondblack
Heavy Metal band from Poland, just released debut album this month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyGEuYxyBAE |
|
|
|
11.04.2014 - ainulindale
Engwar, sole member of Ainulindalë is also the main force behind frenc Black Metal band Vehementer Nos.
Ainulindalë performs neofolk in the style of bands such as Ulver, Empyrium, Tenhi, Vàli... |
|
11.04.2014 - diamondblack
German Prog Metal act https://soundcloud.com/phase-shift |
|
10.04.2014 - nicaZe
The Loudest Silence is female-fronted atmospheric symphonic metal band from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, that combines European symphonic metal (Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation) with atmospheric movie soundtracks (Zimmer, Elfman, Shore), but their music genre is not strictly determined. The band is currently recording their first album Dreams. |
|
10.04.2014 - athor
Athor is a Melodic Folk/Gothic Metal Band which was founded in Autumn 1999 in Izmit, Turkey. Athor is re-unioned and musical characterics of the band is suitable for Metal Storm.
In addition, they have,
http://www.facebook.com/athorband (more than 5K likes)
http://www.twitter.com/AthorBand (more than 3500 followers)
and also they are published on http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Athor/3540378331
So why should they on Metal Storm as well? :)
Thanks, |
|
10.04.2014 - emperor_eternity
Reek is a band from Catalonia, Spain. The first full-length album, Necrogenesis, was released on April 2nd 2014, the band focuses its energies in making music that does not stand for a single genre. Founded as an open-minded project, the fusion of genres and the research for an unique sound are the pillars of their music.
Current Lineup:
Sergio López (Bass)
Oriol Pérez (Guitar)
Gerard Torà (Guitar)
Iván Lara (Vocals)
Esteban Portero (Drums) |
|
09.04.2014 - Darth Mitchell
A very nice progressive metal/rock band. With influences from Porcupine Tree, Genesis, Triumvirat, Pink Floyd, Rammstein, Deep Purple, Dream Theater, Mike Oldfield, Muse. |
|
09.04.2014 - DariuszKubala
Legendary band from Poland which was one of the first Slavic polish bands. It influenced many others. Reactivated in 2008. In February 2014 back with their third full lenght album.
It is good to have it on the list. |
|
09.04.2014 - emperor_eternity
Violent Omen is a Thrash Metal band formed in 2009.
Till now, there are total 3 full-length albums released. Those are "Infernal Express (2010)", "Lunatic's Revenge (2011)", and "L.U.N.A.C.Y. (2013)".
Since the 2nd album, Lunatic's Revenge (2011), Violent Omen feature obviously more technical, melodic, progressive, and faster elements in their music. After "L.U.N.A.C.Y. (2013)" released in 2013, I would like to characterize their sound as a well-crossed mix of CORONER, ARTILLERY and TOXIK. Outstanding Technical Thrash meets Traditional NWOBHM.
The lineups
Floods: Guitars (rhythm), Vocals
Yuriy Sinitsky: Drums
Metal Priest: Bass, Vocals (backing) |
|
09.04.2014 - Zenzero
Their first album "Morning Dwell" is called by anyone the Keeper of the 7 Keys Part 3! I listened to the only 2 songs on youtube and I can't disagree! Unbelievable, it's true!
09.04.2014 - diamondblack
Official Website http://www.morningdwell.com/
Will appeal to Helloween fans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U43ut2FVdis |
|
08.04.2014 - AnneNick
Dareysteel a.k.a. golongolo Master a rapper, singer, songwriter, is Spanish music artist popularly known by his Stage Artist name but his real name is Solomon Paul Ojo, born on the 11/08/1975 in Jesse Delta State of Nigeria in West Africa.
Dareysteel parents is from Enugwu Nanka in Orumba North local Government Area in Anambra State in the western part of Nigeria.
Dareysteel started his music when he was 12 years old as a member of rap group - THE BIG FAMILY -
Dareysteel released his first official music singlesingle as double track on 2003 wish he talks about cocaine, love, pain, poverty and Dareysteel is presently been rated as one of the Famous and best Spanish music Artist due to his personal brand style of music.
on March 2011. The Nigeria Ambassador to Spain in MadridMadrid award Dareysteel a Special certificate of Merits as The Naija Artist made in Spain for his music intellectual .
Dareysteel new music single - BOOM BOOM - has received a massive radio airplay in European radio Station and Africa Continent , Secondly the song has recently sold over 2 million copies around the world on is 3rd month of the released on physical copies on Store.
Dareysteel is global famous with his song, FLY HIGHER, SHAKE YA BOOTY, TWELVE IN THE MIDNIGHT, IN THE CLUB, GOLONGOLO. |
|
08.04.2014 - Il Solipsista
Frentrum playing Black metal.
Great band with old style like Burzum and Tre Norwegian Black Metal Band. |
|
08.04.2014 - diamondblack
http://blackcentury.bandcamp.com/
Heavy Metal Band from Brazil |
|
08.04.2014 - diamondblack
Heavy Metal Band from Brazil. Released one full length album so far. |
|
08.04.2014 - diamondblack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSbWyalJm2c
https://soundcloud.com/armahda
Armahda is a Brazilian heavy metal band. This album is about our culture, legends and true chapters of our history. Episodes that should not be forgotten.
Maurício Guimarães - all vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, acoustic guitars, bass guitar and drums arrangements.
Renato Domingos - lead and rhythm guitars, acoustic guitars, bass guitar, orchestral and drums arrangements.
All drums by Rafael Gomes Zeferino |
|
08.04.2014 - boo-boo
Although being a regular member of Eluveitie and a session musician for many metal bands playing fokl tones, Anna decided to start her own musical project.
Her album is energetic, atmospheric, heavy at times and she is very enthusiastic as a singer, not to mention the quality of her vocals.
By releasing the album solely with the help of fans (a KickStarter project), with no help from a studio or whatsoever, the chances are she can keep the performance she has now with very few other people influencing it.
Another point to make - she caught the attention of Anneke van Giersbergen with whom she toured Europe. |
|
Pages: [1] 2 3 4 ... 160
|
|
|
