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King Diamond
339,680 listeners
King Diamond is a Danish heavy metal band formed in 1985 by vocalist King Diamond, guitarists Andy LaRocque and Michael Denner, bassist Tim… read moreKing Diamond is a Danish heavy metal band formed in 1985 by vocalist King Diamond, guitarists Andy LaRocque and Michael Denner, bassist Timi Hansen and drummer Mikkey Dee. Diamond, Denner and Hansen had recently departed the group Mercyf… read moreKing Diamond is a Danish heavy metal band formed in 1985 by vocalist King Diamond, guitarists Andy LaRocque and Michael Denner, bassist Timi Hansen and drummer Mikkey Dee. Diamond, Denner and Hansen had recently departed the group Mercyful Fate, and decided to form a new band under the King Diamo… read more
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Metal Church
223,842 listeners
Metal Church is an American heavy metal band. They originally formed in San Francisco, California in 1980 and then relocated to Aberdeen, W… read moreMetal Church is an American heavy metal band. They originally formed in San Francisco, California in 1980 and then relocated to Aberdeen, Washington the following year and briefly using the name Shrapnel. Led by guitarist and songwriter … read moreMetal Church is an American heavy metal band. They originally formed in San Francisco, California in 1980 and then relocated to Aberdeen, Washington the following year and briefly using the name Shrapnel. Led by guitarist and songwriter Kurdt Vanderhoof, the band has released twelve studio albums… read more
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Venom
476,928 listeners
1) Venom is an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of Bri… read more1) Venom is an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom's first two albums—Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982)—are … read more1) Venom is an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom's first two albums—Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982)—are considered a major influence on thrash metal and extreme met… read more
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Manilla Road
61,456 listeners
Manilla Road was an American heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Wichita, Kansas. The group was founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark "… read moreManilla Road was an American heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Wichita, Kansas. The group was founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark "The Shark" Shelton, along with high school friends Benny Munkirs, Rick Fisher, and brothers … read moreManilla Road was an American heavy metal band formed in 1977 in Wichita, Kansas. The group was founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark "The Shark" Shelton, along with high school friends Benny Munkirs, Rick Fisher, and brothers Robert and Scott Park. Manilla Road is considered one of the… read more
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Cirith Ungol
64,299 listeners
Cirith Ungol is an American heavy metal band formed in late 1971 in Ventura, California. The group is noted for lyrics inspired by fantasy … read moreCirith Ungol is an American heavy metal band formed in late 1971 in Ventura, California. The group is noted for lyrics inspired by fantasy themes, particularly sword and sorcery, and is recognised as one of the early contributors to the … read moreCirith Ungol is an American heavy metal band formed in late 1971 in Ventura, California. The group is noted for lyrics inspired by fantasy themes, particularly sword and sorcery, and is recognised as one of the early contributors to the doom and power metal genres. During the 1970s, Cirith Ungol … read more
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Angel Witch
133,866 listeners
Angel Witch is a British heavy metal band assembled in 1977 in England. They were closely associated with the NWOBHM (New wave of British heavy metal) movement together with bands such as Iron Maiden and Saxon. The band was founded under… read moreAngel Witch is a British heavy metal band assembled in 1977 in England. They were closely associated with the NWOBHM (New wave of British heavy metal) movement together with bands such as Iron Maiden and Saxon. The band was founded under the name of Lucifer and initially comprised guitarist and v… read more
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Judas Priest
2,046,737 listeners
Judas Priest is an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, Warwickshire in 1969. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequ… read moreJudas Priest is an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, Warwickshire in 1969. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time. Despite an innovative and pioneering … read moreJudas Priest is an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, Warwickshire in 1969. They have sold over 50 million albums and are frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time. Despite an innovative and pioneering body of work in the latter half of the 1970s, the band had s… read more
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Celtic Frost
357,708 listeners
Celtic Frost was an influential metal band from Zurich, Switzerland. They are known for their heavy influence on the extreme metal and goth… read moreCeltic Frost was an influential metal band from Zurich, Switzerland. They are known for their heavy influence on the extreme metal and gothic metal genres. The group was first active from 1984 to 1993, and re-formed in 2001. Following To… read moreCeltic Frost was an influential metal band from Zurich, Switzerland. They are known for their heavy influence on the extreme metal and gothic metal genres. The group was first active from 1984 to 1993, and re-formed in 2001. Following Tom Gabriel Fischer's departure in 2008, Celtic Frost dec… read more
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Anvil
176,458 listeners
There is more than one artist using the name Anvil: 1) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band who has influenced many musical groups includi… read moreThere is more than one artist using the name Anvil: 1) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band who has influenced many musical groups including Slayer and Metallica. The band's history is chronicled in the 2009 documentary Anvil! The … read moreThere is more than one artist using the name Anvil: 1) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band who has influenced many musical groups including Slayer and Metallica. The band's history is chronicled in the 2009 documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil. 2) Anvil is a1970s German heavy prog psych b… read more
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Satan
73,662 listeners
There is more than one band with this name; 1) Satan is a heavy metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1979, known as part of th… read moreThere is more than one band with this name; 1) Satan is a heavy metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1979, known as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. The band is considered influential for playing a form … read moreThere is more than one band with this name; 1) Satan is a heavy metal band originating from Newcastle, England in 1979, known as part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. The band is considered influential for playing a form of proto-thrash/speed metal that was fairly advanced by the … read more