Unlike pop or rap, metal isn’t a genre that easily lends itself to solo stardom. Although we do have some of the most iconic standalone artists of all time in our genre, from Ronnie James Dio and Ozzy Osbourne to Alice Cooper, they are sadly the exception to the rule. Breaking off from the comfort of your band has frequently been a very bad idea, as these 10 metal musicians who went it alone and fell flat on their face demonstrate.
