We all know about the Four Horsemen or the BIg Four of thrash - so why has there never really been a recognised 'Big Four' of the other genres of metal? How about some suggestions for some? Here's my take on a few... remember, these are not necessarily the best bands in the style, more that they could be the four bands everyone instantly thinks of when they hear of each genre.
Death Metal - Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Nile and Deicide
Black Metal - Emperor, Immortal, Darkthrone and Mayhem
Grindcore - Napalm Death, Brutal Truth, Anal Cunt, Extreme Noise Terror
Power Metal - Iron Maiden, Helloween, Blind Guardian, Iced Earth
And so on and so forth... any takers?
Death Metal - Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Nile and Deicide
Black Metal - Emperor, Immortal, Darkthrone and Mayhem
Grindcore - Napalm Death, Brutal Truth, Anal Cunt, Extreme Noise Terror
Power Metal - Iron Maiden, Helloween, Blind Guardian, Iced Earth
And so on and so forth... any takers?