The Best Heavy Metal Bands of the 1990s
The 1990s may perhaps be one of the greatest eras of heavy metal music ever. From Seattle's grunge rock movement to the UK's new wave of heavy metal across mainstream radio (British invasion 2.0), the mid-nineties unarguably influenced modern metal bands throughout their IDGAF disposition and powerful sound. Legendary Grammy Award-winning artists Metallica and Black Sabbath curated millions of teenagers' mixtapes, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Guns N' Roses and AC/DC remain forces to be reckoned with as they continue to sell out stadium tours and write original music.
Which of these talented musicians do you believe are the greatest 90s metal bands, and who deserves GOAT status at the top of this list? Vote below for your favorite 1990s heavy metal groups across the decade, and feel free to check out their discography lists afterwords if you'd like to discover more of their best albums.
- Metallica are an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast ...more
- Alice in Chains are an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who later recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead ...more
- Pantera () was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. The group was formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers—drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell—along with lead vocalist Terry ...more
- Soundgarden were an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by singer and drummer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil (both of whom are the only members to appear in every ...more
- Black Sabbath were an English rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1968, by guitarist and main songwriter Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist and main lyricist Geezer Butler and singer Ozzy ...more
- 6Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up includes drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Justin Chancellor has been ...more
