Shakespeare once famously said, “Brevity is the soul of wit.” The likes of Metallica, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath have all apparently replied, “Get fucked mate.” As much as shorter songs are more likely to become hit singles, many metal bands have loved to test just how much they can get away with. Sometimes, their most beloved anthems extend well into the double digits when it comes to minute-lengths. To celebrate the art of the hard-rocking epic, here are the 10 longest songs by 10 massive, heavy bands:
