Live music can be unpredictable, this is especially the case when it comes to metal bands as they tend to love the element of surprise. You just can’t get the same experience as going to see a metal band live, even watching a YouTube video of the performance isn’t enough.
Sometimes fans aren’t lucky enough to see their favourite metal band live, either they don’t live in the right place, or they are too young of a fan to see one of the pioneers of metal music live. Seeing a metal band live brings it to a whole other level, you can feel the energy not only from the band but all the fans around you.
If you have ever seen a metal band live, you know it is a feeling you will never forget. So, have a look below at some of the best live performance from metal bands:
Slipknot
It’s easy for stuff to get a little bit out of control when there are nine member of the band. It also makes for a very interesting live show! No matter where or when Slipknot performed, they were always able to keep their fans entertained and keep them coming back for more. It is truly a feast for the eyes, so have a look at their shows online, it’s not the same but it’s as close as you can get for now.
Rammstein
If you are looking for fire and pyrotechnics, then look no further then Rammstein live shows. They seem to be able to always take it to another level and just keep setting the bar for themselves higher and higher. The Rammstein signer has even spent songs engulfed in fire before. If that’s not enough to keep you on the edge of your seat, nothing will.
Iron Maiden
One of the best heavy metal bands of all time, for a reason, and one of them being that they are awesome live performers. Throughout their entire career in the music industry, their live performances have been top-notch, and they are consistently awesome, which is why so many fans keep coming back whenever they have the chance.
Metallica
The heavy metal band gods work very hard to ensure that every live show they played at was truly unique. They love to engage with the fans, and they always leave the fans happy. You never really know what you are in for when it comes to a Metallica live show, but that is certainly half the fun.
Black Sabbath
While some of their earlier shows didn’t have much of the way of set design and other features to look at, fans didn’t really mind, all they cared about was the amazing voice of Ozzy Osbourne (before he got the boot in 1979) and the other members of the band. If you are looking for classic metal live performances, make sure you check out some of the performances from the great Black Sabbath.
Deftones
If you are looking for members of the band to engage with the crowd, then look no further than the Deftones. The band is known for putting their heart and soul into every single show, and this is one of the reasons why their fans are so loyal.
Avenged Sevenfold
This metal band has been around since the late 1990s and is known for their passionate live performances that really get the crowd pumped up and banging their head. Fans are also said to love the chemistry between all of the members of the band, which makes for an even better live show.