Explore World Metal
Featured Album
Proof (2024)
Featured Progressive Metal Album
Death Atlas (2019)
Featured Artist with an Upcoming Show
Make It Rain / On the Other Side of Tonight (2024)
05/07 @ House of Blues Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Featured Death Metal Album
Hands of Eternity (2024)
Featured Artist with an Upcoming Show
Browse World Metal Bands
1850 bands found
Tallinn death metal band formed in 2017, delivering brutal extremity from the Estonian capital. Their name referencing the Buddhist realm of desire adds a philosophical dimension to their aggressive sound.
Kamanchaka is a heavy metal band from Iquique, Chile, whose music draws on the history and geography of Chile's far north. Their 2024 EP Infierno Real features four tracks including 'Esmeralda,' a song commemorating the 1879 naval Battle of Iquique, and 'La otra cara de la Moneda,' with the band's compositions and performance credited to Christopher Méndez and Gabriel Torres.
Kamaq is a black metal band from Lima, Peru, formed in 2021, whose name draws from Andean cosmology — "Kamaq" refers to the animating force or creator spirit in Quechua tradition. The band released their debut full-length "Los que vinieron antes" in 2024, channeling themes of nature and earth cult through their black metal sound.
Zawiercie, Poland — heavy metal of the most uncompromising kind. Active since 2023, they deal in Maiden-esque gallops and Priest-inspired vocal histrionics. They play metal the way it was meant to be: loud, proud, and unfiltered.
Symphonic power/melodic death metal band from Helmstedt, Germany, active since 2011 and combining orchestral grandeur with the melodic aggression of Scandinavian-style death metal. Their compositions layer sweeping symphonic arrangements over powerful riffing and dynamic vocals.
Thrash metal from the Bronx, New York — Kamchatka have been bringing the raw, street-level energy of New York City to the genre since 2005, two decades of tightly wound riffs and urban aggression. Their longevity in one of America's most competitive scenes is a testament to their commitment.
Heavy metal band from Lisbon, active since 2004 and one of Portugal's longer-running traditional heavy metal acts. Their two-decade commitment to the genre reflects dedication to classic heavy metal's riff-driven power.
Founded in Tampa, Florida in 1987 by guitarist Thomas Youngblood, Kamelot are one of the leading American progressive power metal acts, combining operatic vocals, classical arrangements, and conceptual storytelling across thirteen studio albums. Their international reputation was cemented by The Black Halo (2005), a concept sequel to their prior record Epica, and the band has maintained a consistent presence on the global metal touring circuit through multiple vocalist changes over four decades.
Bucharest-based heavy metal and thrash metal act, active since 2023 delivering palm-muted barrages and speed-freak intensity. Rooted in a scene steeped in the folklore of Transylvania, their riffs arrive at terminal velocity with zero tolerance for filler.
Enter the Inferno
View all threads →Frequently asked questions
World Metal Index indexes hundreds of World heavy metal bands across every subgenre — death metal, black metal, thrash metal, doom metal, metalcore, hardcore punk, grindcore, sludge, stoner metal, and more. Browse heavy metal bands by genre, city, or state.
Yes — browse World death metal bands in our index. Filter by genre to find death metal, technical death metal, and melodic death metal bands. We also index black metal, thrash metal, doom metal, and all heavy metal bands.
Use the genre filter to browse World black metal bands. We index black metal, atmospheric black metal, and related subgenres alongside death metal, thrash metal, doom metal, and all heavy metal bands.
Browse our index for World thrash metal bands. Filter by genre to discover thrash metal, crossover thrash, and speed metal bands. Our index covers all heavy metal bands including death metal, black metal, doom, and metalcore.
Yes — we index metalcore bands, doom metal bands, and every heavy metal subgenre. Browse World metalcore, doom metal, sludge metal, stoner metal, progressive metal, power metal, and more.
Yes — browse World hardcore punk bands alongside heavy metal bands. We cover hardcore punk, crust punk, D-beat, grindcore, metalcore, and all heavy music subgenres.
Filter by city and state to find heavy metal bands near you. Each band page includes streaming links, genre tags, and upcoming metal concerts. Discover death metal, black metal, thrash, doom, and all heavy metal bands in your area.
Visit our shows page for World metal concerts — death metal shows, black metal concerts, thrash metal shows, doom concerts, and all heavy metal events. Updated daily with ticket links from Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
World Metal Index is an index of World heavy metal bands — death metal, black metal, thrash metal, doom metal, metalcore, hardcore punk, and all heavy music. Browse bands by genre, find metal concerts near you, and discover the World metal scene.