Top Metal Songs
Rank All Time Artist Song Subgenre(s) Other Genre(s) Year
1
145
 Black Sabbath Paranoid Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1970
2
307
 Metallica Enter Sandman Heavy Metal 1991
3
314
 Motörhead Ace of Spades Heavy Metal, Speed Metal Hard Rock 1980
4
326
 Rage Against the Machine Killing in the Name Rap Metal 1992
5
741
 Black Sabbath Iron Man Heavy Metal 1970
6
787
 Metallica Master of Puppets Thrash Metal 1986
7
950
 Black Sabbath War Pigs Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1970
8
1303
 Slayer Angel of Death Thrash Metal 1986
9
1320
 Metallica One Thrash Metal 1988
10
1471
 Faith No More Epic Rap Metal 1989
11
1560
 Marilyn Manson The Beautiful People Industrial Metal Industrial Rock 1996
12
1598
 Deafheaven Dream House Blackgaze, Post-Metal 2013
13
1670
 Slayer Raining Blood Thrash Metal 1986
14
1823
 Black Sabbath Black Sabbath Heavy Metal, Traditional Doom Metal Hard Rock 1970
15
1954
 System of a Down Chop Suey! Alternative Metal 2001
16
2061
 Rage Against the Machine Bulls on Parade Rap Metal 1996
17
2164
 Ozzy Osbourne Crazy Train Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1980
18
2269
 Iron Maiden Hallowed Be Thy Name NWOBHM 1982
19
2300
 Iron Maiden Run to the Hills NWOBHM 1982
20
2301
 Ministry Jesus Built My Hotrod Industrial Metal 1991
21
2591
 Tool Stinkfist Alternative Metal, Progressive Metal 1996
22
2616
 System of a Down B.Y.O.B. Alternative Metal, Thrash Metal 2005
23
2659
 Body Count Cop Killer Crossover Thrash 1992
24
2675
 Metallica Battery Thrash Metal 1986
25
2724
 Korn Freak on a Leash Nu Metal 1998
26
2845
 Black Sabbath Supernaut Heavy Metal 1972
27
2915
 Living Colour Cult of Personality Funk Metal Hard Rock 1988
28
3029
 Metallica For Whom the Bell Tolls Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal 1984
29
3054
 Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast NWOBHM 1982
30
3149
 Metallica Seek and Destroy Thrash Metal 1983
31
3200
 Jane's Addiction Stop! Funk Metal Alternative Rock, Hard Rock 1990
32
3404
 Judas Priest Breaking the Law Heavy Metal 1980
33
3451
 Rage Against the Machine Guerrilla Radio Rap Metal 1999
34
3456
 Soundgarden Jesus Christ Pose Alternative Metal Grunge 1991
35
3472
 Korn Blind Nu Metal 1994
36
3519
 Faith No More We Care a Lot Funk Metal 1985
37
3686
 Black Sabbath Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Heavy Metal 1973
38
3756
 Iron Maiden The Trooper NWOBHM 1983
39
3872
 Trust Antisocial Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1980
40
4046
 Anthrax feat. Chuck D. Bring the Noise Rap Metal, Thrash Metal 1991
41
4065
 Venom Black Metal NWOBHM, Speed Metal, Thrash Metal 1982
42
4221
 Ozzy Osbourne Bark at the Moon Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1983
43
4229
 Motörhead Overkill Heavy Metal 1979
44
4289
 Pantera Walk Groove Metal 1992
45
4320
 Linkin Park In the End Nu Metal Rap Rock 2000
46
4517
 Diamond Head Am I Evil? NWOBHM 1980
47
4531
 Evanescence Bring Me to Life Nu Metal 2003
48
4616
 Bersuit Vergarabat Sr. Cobranza Funk Metal Rap Rock 1998
49
4742
 Iron Maiden Phantom of the Opera NWOBHM 1980
50
4851
 Faith No More Midlife Crisis Alternative Metal Alternative Rock 1992
51
4921
 Suicidal Tendencies Institutionalized Crossover Thrash 1983
52
5038
 Sepultura Roots Bloody Roots Groove Metal, Nu Metal 1996
53
5140
 Deftones My Own Summer (Shove It) Nu Metal 1997
54
5215
 Metallica The Unforgiven Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1991
55
5217
 Metallica Fade to Black Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal 1984
56
5269
 Alice in Chains Man in the Box Alternative Metal Grunge 1990
57
5428
 Rainbow Stargazer Heavy Metal 1976
58
5456
 Deftones Change (In the House of Flies) Alternative Metal Alternative Rock 2000
59
5536
 Metallica Disposable Heroes Thrash Metal 1986
60
5563
 W.A.S.P. Animal (F**k Like a Beast) Heavy Metal 1984
61
5815
 Motörhead Bomber Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1979
62
5816
 White Zombie More Human Than Human Groove Metal, Industrial Metal 1995
63
5922
 Tool Sober Alternative Metal 1993
64
6209
 Mastodon Blood & Thunder Sludge Metal 2004
65
6335
 Rammstein Du hast Neue Deutsche Härte 1997
66
6401
 Kid Rock Bawitdaba Rap Metal Hard Rock, Rap Rock 1998
67
6475
 Rage Against the Machine Bullet in the Head Rap Metal 1992
68
6534
 Slipknot Wait and Bleed Nu Metal 1999
69
6661
 Deafheaven Canary Yellow Blackgaze, Post-Metal 2018
70
6683
 Metallica Creeping Death Thrash Metal 1984
71
6687
 Danzig Mother Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1988
72
6692
 Papa Roach Last Resort Nu Metal Rap Rock 2000
73
6728
 Metallica Sad But True Heavy Metal 1991
74
7046
 Megadeth Wake Up Dead Thrash Metal 1986
75
7097
 Machine Head Davidian Groove Metal 1994
76
7250
 Blue Öyster Cult Godzilla Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1977
77
7296
 Helmet In the Meantime Alternative Metal 1992
78
7371
 Rage Against the Machine Testify Rap Metal 1999
79
7373
 Kyuss Green Machine Stoner Metal Stoner Rock 1992
80
7479
 Iron Maiden Can I Play With Madness Heavy Metal 1988
81
7490
 Mötley Crüe Live Wire Heavy Metal Glam Metal 1981
82
7606
 Mötley Crüe Shout at the Devil Heavy Metal Glam Metal 1983
83
7618
 Mastodon Oblivion Progressive Metal, Sludge Metal 2009
84
7657
 Down Stone the Crow Sludge Metal, Stoner Metal Stoner Rock 1995
85
7671
 Black Sabbath Sweet Leaf Heavy Metal, Stoner Metal 1971
86
7705
 Rollins Band Liar Alternative Metal Alternative Rock 1994
87
7752
 Judas Priest Painkiller Heavy Metal, Speed Metal 1990
88
7792
 Black Sabbath Heaven and Hell Heavy Metal 1980
89
7888
 Megadeth Peace Sells Thrash Metal 1986
90
7923
 Metallica ...And Justice For All Progressive Metal, Thrash Metal 1988
91
8131
 Ministry N.W.O. Industrial Metal 1992
92
8160
 Converge Concubine/Fault & Fracture Mathcore 2001
93
8227
 Metallica Ride the Lightning Thrash Metal 1984
94
8347
 Metallica The Four Horsemen Thrash Metal 1983
95
8422
 Mastodon The Motherload Progressive Metal, Stoner Metal 2014
96
8539
 Iron Maiden Wrathchild NWOBHM 1981
97
8556
 Rammstein Mein Teil Neue Deutsche Härte 2004
98
8567
 Iron Maiden Fear of the Dark Heavy Metal 1992
99
8605
 Metallica Orion Progressive Metal, Thrash Metal 1986
100
8629
 Soundgarden Outshined Alternative Metal Grunge 1991
101
8695
 Judas Priest The Ripper Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1976
102
8741
 Ozzy Osbourne No More Tears Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1991
103
8745
 Nine Inch Nails Wish Industrial Metal Industrial Rock 1992
104
8770
 Limp Bizkit Break Stuff Nu Metal, Rap Metal Southern Hip Hop 1999
105
8821
 Judas Priest You've Got Another Thing Comin' Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1982
106
8993
 Pantera Cemetary Gates Groove Metal, Thrash Metal 1990
107
9083
 Tool Schism Alternative Metal, Progressive Metal 2001
108
9242
 Slipknot Left Behind Nu Metal 2001
109
9362
 System of a Down Aerials Alternative Metal 2001
110
9507
 Barón Rojo Los rockeros van al infierno Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1982
111
9640
 Iron Maiden 2 Minutes to Midnight NWOBHM 1984
112
9768
 Black Sabbath Symptom of the Universe Heavy Metal 1975
113
9775
 Metallica Hero of the Day Alternative Metal Hard Rock 1996
114
9865
 Ozzy Osbourne Mr. Crowley Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1980
115
9872
 Jane's Addiction Ted, Just Admit It... Alternative Metal Art Rock, Hard Rock 1988
116
9906
 Red Hot Chili Peppers Higher Ground Funk Metal Alternative Rock, Funk Rock 1989
117
9977
 Carcass Heartwork Melodic Death Metal 1993
118
9978
 Spinal Tap Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight Heavy Metal Film Soundtrack 1984
119
9982
 System of a Down Sugar Alternative Metal, Avant-Garde Metal 1998

Songs "bubbling under" the all-time top 10000:
Ghost Cirice Heavy Metal 2015
Black Sabbath Neon Knights Heavy Metal 1980
Pantera Cowboys from Hell Groove Metal, Thrash Metal 1990
Limp Bizkit Nookie Nu Metal, Rap Metal Hip Hop 1999
Rammstein Deutschland Neue Deutsche Härte 2019
Deftones Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) Alternative Metal 1997
Korn Falling Away from Me Nu Metal 1999
Rata Blanca La leyenda del hada y el mago Heavy Metal, Neoclassical Metal 1990
Black Sabbath Children of the Grave Heavy Metal 1971
Accept Fast as a Shark Heavy Metal, Speed Metal 1982
System of a Down Toxicity Alternative Metal 2001
Motörhead / Girlschool Please Don't Touch Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1981
Iron Maiden Rime of the Ancient Mariner Heavy Metal 1984
Megadeth Hangar 18 Speed Metal, Thrash Metal 1990
Sepultura Ratamahatta Groove Metal, Thrash Metal 1996
Ozzy Osbourne Diary of a Madman Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal 1981
Anthrax I Am the Law Thrash Metal 1987
Metallica Welcome Home (Sanitarium) Thrash Metal 1986
Dio Holy Diver Heavy Metal 1983
Barón Rojo Resistiré Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1982
Riot Swords and Tequila Heavy Metal 1981
Soundgarden Rusty Cage Alternative Metal Grunge 1991
Primus Jerry Was a Race Car Driver Funk Metal Alternative Rock 1991
The Smashing Pumpkins Zero Alternative Metal Alternative Rock 1995
Melvins Hooch Sludge Metal 1993
Metallica Whiplash Thrash Metal 1983
Iron Maiden Aces High NWOBHM 1984
Judas Priest Victim of Changes Heavy Metal 1976
Ozzy Osbourne Flying High Again Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1981
Mägo de Oz Molinos de viento Celtic Metal 1998
Tool AEnema Alternative Metal 1996
Judas Priest Living After Midnight Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1980
Ozzy Osbourne Shot in the Dark Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1986
Sepultura Dead Embryonic Cells Thrash Metal 1991
Slipknot Surfacing Nu Metal 1999
Tool Vicarious Alternative Metal 2006
Rage Against the Machine Renegades of Funk Rap Metal 2000
Emperor I Am the Black Wizards Symphonic Black Metal 1994
Iron Maiden Paschendale Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal 2003
Gary Moore & Phil Lynott Out in the Fields Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1985
Metallica Jump in the Fire Thrash Metal 1983
Iron Maiden Powerslave Heavy Metal 1984
Mercyful Fate Evil Heavy Metal 1983
Metallica The Day That Never Comes Heavy Metal 2008
Death The Philosopher Technical Death Metal 1993
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden NWOBHM 1980
Melvins Honey Bucket Sludge Metal Hardcore Punk 1993
Slayer South Of Heaven Thrash Metal 1988
Mayhem Freezing Moon Black Metal 1991
Kreator Pleasure to Kill Thrash Metal 1986
Metallica Wherever I May Roam Heavy Metal 1991
Converge Aimless Arrow Metalcore Post-Hardcore 2012
Melvins Oven Sludge Metal 1989
Iron Maiden Running Free NWOBHM 1980
Ministry Just One Fix Industrial Metal 1992
Metallica All Nightmare Long Thrash Metal 2008
Satan Trial by Fire NWOBHM, Speed Metal 1983
Celtic Frost Into the Crypts of Rays Thrash Metal 1984
Rage Against the Machine Sleep Now in the Fire Rap Metal Rap Rock 1999
Motörhead Motörhead Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1977
Marilyn Manson Disposable Teens Industrial Metal Industrial Rock 2000
Tool Fear Inoculum Progressive Metal 2019
Tool Forty Six & 2 Alternative Metal, Progressive Metal 1996
Death Zombie Ritual Death Metal 1987
Savatage Hall of the Mountain King Heavy Metal 1987
Anthrax Indians Thrash Metal 1987
Type O Negative My Girlfriend's Girlfriend Alternative Metal, Gothic Metal 1996
Alice in Chains Them Bones Alternative Metal Grunge 1992
Faith No More From Out of Nowhere Funk Metal 1989
Scorpions The Sails of Charon Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1978
Napalm Death Twist the Knife (Slowly) Death Metal 1994
Limp Bizkit Take a Look Around Nu Metal Film Soundtrack, Rap Rock 2000
Anthrax Caught in a Mosh Crossover Thrash 1987
At the Gates Blinded by Fear Melodic Death Metal 1995
Faith No More & Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. Another Body Murdered Rap Metal Film Soundtrack 1993
Metallica Ain't My Bitch Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1996
Accept Balls to the Wall Heavy Metal 1983
Annihilator Alison Hell Technical Thrash Metal 1989
Queensrÿche Revolution Calling Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal 1988
Napalm Death You Suffer Grindcore Noisecore, Novelty 1987
Rage Against the Machine Bombtrack Rap Metal 1992
Angel Witch Angel Witch NWOBHM 1980
Dio Rainbow in the Dark Heavy Metal 1983
Baroness Shock Me Stoner Metal Stoner Rock 2015
Mötley Crüe Looks That Kill Heavy Metal Glam Metal 1983
Rammstein Ich will Neue Deutsche Härte 2001
Saxon 747 (Strangers in the Night) NWOBHM Hard Rock 1980
Type O Negative Christian Woman Gothic Metal 1993
Hypocrisy Roswell 47  Djent, Melodic Death Metal 1996
Korn Got the Life Nu Metal 1998
Ozzy Osbourne Mama, I'm Coming Home Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1991
Nirvana Negative Creep Sludge Metal Grunge, Post-Hardcore 1989
Living Colour Love Rears Up Its Ugly Head Funk Metal 1990
Tool Pneuma Progressive Metal 2019
Black Sabbath God Is Dead? Heavy Metal, Traditional Doom Metal 2013
Korn Here to Stay Nu Metal 2002
Metal Church Metal Church Heavy Metal 1984
Sepultura Refuse/Resist Groove Metal, Thrash Metal 1993
Linkin Park One Step Closer Nu Metal 2000
Hear 'n Aid Stars Heavy Metal Glam Metal 1986
Dream Theater Learning to Live Progressive Metal 1992
Iron Maiden Wasted Years Heavy Metal 1986
Metallica Fight Fire with Fire Thrash Metal 1984
Mastodon Divinations Progressive Metal 2009
Motörhead (We Are) The Road Crew Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1980
Metallica Hit the Lights Speed Metal, Thrash Metal 1983
Metallica Am I Evil? Thrash Metal 1984
Black Sabbath The Wizard Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1970
Iron Maiden The Wicker Man Heavy Metal 2000
Ozzy Osbourne Suicide Solution Heavy Metal 1980
Faith No More Motherfucker Alternative Metal Alternative Rock 2014
Primus Wynona's Big Brown Beaver Funk Metal Alternative Rock, Funk Rock 1995
Mastodon Curl of the Burl Stoner Metal Stoner Rock 2011
Iron Maiden 22 Acacia Avenue NWOBHM 1982
Metallica Blackened Thrash Metal 1988
King Crimson Red Heavy Metal Hard Rock, Progressive Rock 1974
Helmet Unsung Alternative Metal 1991
Rainbow A Light in the Black Heavy Metal 1976
Metallica Frantic Alternative Metal 2003
Korn Faget Nu Metal 1994
Black Sabbath Fairies Wear Boots Heavy Metal Hard Rock 1970
Dio The Last in Line Heavy Metal 1984
Kyuss Gardenia Stoner Metal Stoner Rock 1994
Dream Theater Pull Me Under Progressive Metal 1992
Motörhead Killed by Death Heavy Metal 1984
Dream Theater Metropolis, Pt. 1: The Miracle and the Sleeper Progressive Metal 1992