Let's be honest: it sucks hard when a band we love calls it a day. Whether it's after only a few albums or following a decades-long career, it's never easy to readjust to a world without our favourite artists. That said, if rock music has taught us anything in recent years, it's that sometimes, bowing out when you're still at your peak isn't just admirable, but arguably necessary to preserve your legacy.
In a world where once formidable live acts are charging fans hundreds to watch them painfully try and recreate the glory years, or legendary groups are putting out increasingly sub-par material, it seems that kissing goodbye to the things we love really is better than watching them grow into something we just can't stand. With that in mind, here are ten examples of metal bands across the years that have bowed out gracefully, with their amazing legacies still well intact.
