4 Rob Cavestany (left), founding member of Death Angel, playing in 2013 (Photo by Chris Kentzell/ CKShotz.com) In 1982, four Filipino kids from Concord who were barely in their teens started a band in the vein of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) that had made its way overseas. The following year, Death Angel went into the studio to GreenDay's anthemic, guitar-driven sound and socially conscious lyrics have made them a staple of modern rock and an undeniable influence on countless musicians who've followed in their footsteps. Billie Joe Armstrong Tattoos. #58 of 251. The Greatest American Rock Bands. #153 of 239.

Theband's impact can be heard in many other bands, both in heavy metal and in other genres. For their great contribution, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Motörhead paved the way for the genre's boom in the 1980s. "Ace of Spades," released at the start of that decade, was particularly popular, as

OzzyOsbourne. As the lead vocalist of one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history, this Brummie legend is known for his powerful voice and distinctive stage presence. Born and raised in Birmingham, he played a crucial role in shaping the city's music scene during the late 1960s and early '70s before embarking on a successful solo Upheavalis nothing new in metal. Metal thrives on a mix of chaos and the mainstream's disdain. "Every genre has a cycle. Metal and hard rock has gone through various phases, and I think we

In1991, Dead slit his throat and wrists just prior to blowing his head off with a shotgun. Euronymous found Dead's very much dead body and immediately took photographs of the carnage. Credible

. 71 16 267 426 438 498 304 149

heavy metal bands that start with r