Britain! We invented heavy metal, you know! Ever since Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi rang out that immortal first chord to give birth to the genre we all love, the list of legendary metal bands from these islands is endless. From Iron Maiden and Judas Priest to Bring Me The Horizon and While She Sleeps, we’ve got loads.
However, British metal has rarely had as many young and distinct bands operating at the same time as it does now. With the scene feeling special right now, here are 10 UK bands that any metalhead worth their salt will listen to.
