German Heavy Metal Bands

German Heavy Metal Bands

TopFestivales has prepared for you a list with the ones best German Heavy Metal Bands that you should not miss. Also, if you have the chance, go and attend one of their concerts somewhere in the world.


Top 10 German Heavy Metal Bands

The Heavy Metal is a musical genre that had its beginnings in the late 60s and early 70s. Also, since then it has transcended borders reaching America, Asia and Europe. That is why today we present you Top 10 German German Heavy Metal Bands.


Rammstein


Rammstein is one of the Best German Heavy Metal Bands that had its beginnings in 1994. In 2010 he received the award "Best-selling German band in the world" at the World Music Awards.

This band is characterized for dealing with controversial topics in their songs such as cannibalism, sadomasochism, religious symbols, among others.

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Scorpions


It has more than 50 years of musical career and have released several studio albums. This band has become popular around the world, being considered one of the most famous bands in Germany.

Also, Billboard magazine in its list of 100 hits of the year selected some of their songs, among Hard Rock selected some of their songs, among them, "Rock You Like a Hurricane", "Still Loving You" and "Rhythm of Love".

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Helloween


This group has achieved 14 gold albums and 6 platinum albums, in addition, they are called "The Fathers of Power Metal". Helloween consists of 7 members since 2016 (2 vocalists, 3 guitarists, 1 bassist and a drummer). In addition, in 2017 they toured called. "Pumpkins United World Tour 2017/2018.".

Likewise, we mention that this band has sold more than 10 million albums and the best-selling album in the entire history of the band is. "Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part 2"..

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Accept


Accept is considered by many as the band that has had the most influence on German Power Metal and Thrash Metal, as well as one of the bands that most influenced the GermanPower Metal and Thrash Metalscene . has contributed to the development of Speed Metal.

On the other hand, you should know that this band has performed at some of the most important music festivals in Europe like the Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium or the Gods of Metal in Italy.

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Kreator


It reached its popularity both in their country and all over Europe thanks to the success of the song "Behind The Mirror".. Moreover, this is one of the most important German heavy metal bands, especially in terms of Thrash Metal.

Since its inception in 1984, Kreator has recorded a total of 15 albums. 15 albums and the last of these was released in 2017 under the title. "Gods of Violence"..

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U.D.O.


Since 1987 this heavy metal band has contributed a lot to music in Germany. U.D.O has recorded 18 studio albums, the last one in 2021, "Game Over".

Undoubtedly, the heavy ballad is one of the fortes of this band. Many songs start out as ballads and turn into a Classic Heavy Metal and at the same time commercial.

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Sodom


Among the Germany's darkest metal bands Sodom occupies the first places, as the heavy metal effects of the electric guitar together with the singer's raspy and gloomy voice envelop you in darkness.

And that's not to mention their lyrics of protests or everyday life situations that make you feel identified once in a while. Anyway, don't forget to go to a Sodom concert, it will be worth it!

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Running Wild


Perhaps the most classic German heavy metal band you will ever hear, Running Wild. This band never ceases to amaze the audience with their Speed and Power Metal styles in which the guitars work magic together with the fast rhythms of the drummer.

In addition, the live performances of this band are a beast. In honor to the authentic metal we will say that a Running Wild concert is worth iteven if we have to cross several European borders.

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Destruction


Their main style is Thrash Metalbut obviously with elements of classic Heavy Metal, so it's not a bad idea to listen to their music if you love this genre.

The voice of the singer of the band Destruction, Schmier, you will love it if you listen to pure heavy and dark heavy. A sample of this is the track "Total Desaster", which we have left you above at the beginning of this review .

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Tankard


This is one of the oldest oldest Thrash Metal bands from GermanyIt had its origins in 1982 and recorded its first studio album in 1986. Some of their lyrics are focused on beer, which is why many media label the members of the band as "Beer Kings"..

Today Tankard is one of the leading German Thrash Metal bands alongside Sodom, Destruction and Kreator. If you really like metal, do not hesitate to attend a concert of this band.

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In conclusion, there are several German Heavy Metal bands that you may not have heard, so we invite you to travel and listen to them live in the various concerts they will be performing in Europe. And, if you think you missed a heavy band, write their name below in the comments box.



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