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!".
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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
05.06.2014 - lisacred
+1 We all need more Isis-ism.
10.06.2014 - JayMo4
If Storm Corrosion is metal than surely this side project also qualifies. |
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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.
11.05.2014 - errorcode99
so good!
04.07.2014 - Risto
The lead guitar tone is similar to what Amoral has on their latest album. Pretty interesting music. |
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18.07.2012 - Costa
Steve Harris solo project
21.07.2012 - likantropo
http://www.steveharrisbritishlion.com/ |
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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.
26.05.2014 - andreosokin
totally agree! should be added ASAP, I'll help with filling their page out |
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05.10.2013 - RaduP
Glam era period hard rock / heavy metal. Definetely belong here +1 |
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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.
02.06.2014 - Jujitsu-man
Can't believe they're not here. One of the most important hard rock bands in Spain.
09.06.2014 - Shankao
They are not only a Hard Rock band. They have several Heavy Metal songs. |
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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. |
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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.... |
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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 |
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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!
29.04.2014 - Starchild
Awesome band! C'mon, add them! |
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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. |
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08.06.2009 - CrowSix
Their 'Irae Melanox' is one of the best epic metal full-length of the '80 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
07.06.2014 - AgentOfSteeeel
Saw these guys support Iced Earth on their Aus tour earlier this year. Fantastic band! |
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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. |
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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 |
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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... |
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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. |
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21.07.2009 - Svartkvide
Good Epic/Atmospheric Black Metal.
17.01.2010 - Karasuman
Very Summoning-ish... Which aint a bad thing though really since Summoning kicks ass.
29.08.2012 - Ellrohir
only one album, which is a shame :( but it should be there, its great |
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Latest additions
Today - FacelessUnknown
DEFORMATORY have been active since 2008.
Their debut album, "In The Wake of Pestilence", was released in December of 2013 and has been a great success in the underground, technical death metal community.
As a result, they netted a deal with CDN Records, and are currently in the process of recording their second full-length album.
Their music is not your typical tech-death-wankery. They really incorporate their old school influences, hooky riffs, and free-time feel (a la old Cryptopsy)
Plus. They're Canadian! Anything tech-death that comes out of Canada is stellar.
They should be on Metal Storm.
And, I will check in regularly to make sure they are! ;)
Thanks for your consideration.
\m/ |
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24.07.2014 - Gague
I think they are history to the rock music, and it would like to some people here.
Today - Syk
nope. rock is not METAL. c'mon - be more relevant!
(seriously; Elvis, Beethoven/Bach, The Beatles and Chuck Berry are similarly important to the history, but they will never be added here. some old punk girls like Heart or Joan Jett are just not relevant enough, sorry) |
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23.07.2014 - CtiaCunha
Is a great band from No-colours records |
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23.07.2014 - demorgas
S7N is a metal band formed in Mexico in 2009. In 2013 they began recording their first independent álbum, "FEARLESS", which was released on November 25th 2013 and has been widely accepted and acclaimed by music experts and general public. S7N is a combination of riffs, intense solos and powerful drums, with a unique projection on stage, achieving an immediate connection with the audience. Blackout music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7VZN8kJMxA |
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23.07.2014 - MarioVescovi
One of the greatest neoclassical metal guitarist , great tone and control , something more than a Malmsteen clone |
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21.07.2014 - Pathora
http://holyfilth.bandcamp.com/ |
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20.07.2014 - EdoCFH
"Primitive Death Metal mixed with a rough Deathcore, sci-fi themes with an ecological point of view. The band was formed originally by Mirco and Edoardo, after a year of line-up-changings, they found Marco and Fiorenzo and have started to write and record our first songs. During summer 2014 have released this music and now are writing new nerding stuff" Bio
Members : Edoardo Del Principe - vocals -
Mirco Righetti - drum -
Marco Gattini - guitar -
Fiorenzo Pelucca - bass guitar/back vocals
Past Members :
Andrea Reali (bass)
Gabriele Farani (bass)
Sanjin Adum (bass)
Edoardo Mocellin (Guitar)
Francesco Bordoni (Guitar)
Discography :
The Greater Of Two Evils (Demo)
Hunters Of Men (Split album) |
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20.07.2014 - Lalil
New awesome band!) |
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20.07.2014 - diamondblack
Rising Core is a Female fronted Progressive Metal Band for Barcelona, Spain. Formed in 2013.
http://risingcore.bandcamp.com/album/rise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-XYeYoFuyA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rWJ1UoYjxk |
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19.07.2014 - SceneryOfLoss
Band of the ex-members of The Ocean: Luc Hess, Jona Nido and Louis Jucker. They released their debut album "Commuters" in 2013. |
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19.07.2014 - Sword_Chant
Another band from Greenland who sound HEAVY AS HELL! :D check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_dDMd_ntrw |
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18.07.2014 - Sword_Chant
From Madagascar, 2006-Present. http://www.youtube.com/user/JULIOFABRICE |
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18.07.2014 - Sword_Chant
From GREENLAND!!! (YES, Greenland!!!!) Founded in the 80s, 2 albums released, very talented band. they could be the first / only band listed in this country, it should interest a few MS users ;) - Please listen to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbI7StzIZGw
18.07.2014 - StratoDan1990
Wow, that Youtube link sounds incredible! This band should definitely be added :D |
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18.07.2014 - diamondblack
Excellent new Progressive Metal band from Greece. Just released new album, with guest from Evergrey.
http://www.reverbnation.com/astraldna
5* + |
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18.07.2014 - diamondblack
Finish Heavy / Hard Rock band
https://www.facebook.com/Loudgunsband/info
http://soundcloud.com/loudguns |
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18.07.2014 - diamondblack
Samples at http://www.desolatedreams.bandcamp.com |
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18.07.2014 - diamondblack
Amazing Instrumental Progressive Metal Band! Similar to Liquid Tension Experiment. So far only one album released in 2008.
Daniele Liverani's new project COSMICS mark their debut with the instrumental concept album "THE COSMIC YEAR".The album,a collection of 10 tracks within a melodic and progressive metal setting are based around the keyboard wizardry of Daniele Liverani(TWINSPIRITS,GENIUS,KHYMERA),along with special guest drummer Virgil Donati(STEVE VAI,PLANET X,RING OF FIRE),young guitar hotshot Tommy Ermolli(TWINSPIRITS,KHYMERA)and respected bassist Rufus Philpot(PLANET X)show that progressive music can be both accessible and intelligently written. |
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17.07.2014 - Freaktard
Crusty black/thrash band from Michigan. They have one full length out titled 'Wardrive'. |
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17.07.2014 - diamondblack
Power Metal at its best. With this private pressing, there are no wishes left unfulfilled. Feels like getting back to the glorious 80ies. One of the best private pressings in these trend-contaminated times. And the best is yet to come cause vocalist Dan Stanley sounds very similar to the "master of voice" Mr. Kimball of eternal Metal Gods OMEN. Unfortunately, the first issue of this CD only contained five songs with 26 min. playing-time. But fortunately, it has been reissued in 1997 with four bonus tracks of the same outstanding quality. Buying this CD is a definite MUST for all Metalheads! Buy or die !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5th2NboqpQ |
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17.07.2014 - diamondblack
http://blankforest.bandcamp.com/
New progressive metal band from Italy |
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16.07.2014 - Mephistopholes1
Proof that Canadians can be cruel, towards Jesus at least! Active since '95, 4 studio albums, one in 2014. |
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16.07.2014 - diamondblack
American Heavy / Power Metal band, just released new album.
http://www.reverbnation.com/steelkingdom |
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15.07.2014 - Wolf_13
cool heavy metal band
http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Hitten/3540341196 |
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14.07.2014 - MatthewAngelow
Black Light Machine are a band based in South Wales who combine progressive music, metal and classic rock into their own distinctive sound. Aggressive, technical, hook-laden songs that are written purely for the love of the riff.
Made up of members linked to Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Wishbone Ash and more, they have released their debut album 'The Hanging Tree'.
Live, they are something else, bringing a full - on rock show full of passion, experience and quality songwriting.
"Here's To Us, Them Like Us, Damn Few Of Us!"
https://play.spotify.com/album/7ktiCLNnFrnOKhaJkAXPRj |
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14.07.2014 - diamondblack
https://twitter.com/EnemyOfReality_
Female fronted Symphonic Metal band |
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13.07.2014 - Stgarcia
Good heavy metal band with phil swanson on vocal enough said......... |
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13.07.2014 - sabbathox
Nice Old Sound... Not very well know...
Difficult to find information on the Band...
https://myspace.com/artifact2 |
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