The 11 best metal bands from Africa

The African continent is home to thousands of metal bands

Much is said about German Power Metal, American Thrash Metal, Finnish Folk, the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal from the United Kingdom, but what about Africa? The African continent brings a wave of bands, from the most varied styles. Some with a more raw sound, others adding regional influences to their music, but all proving what many people already say: Heavy Metal is universal.

Scarab (Egypt)

Brood Of Hatred

Sabretooth (South Africa)

Wrust (Botswana)

Overthurst (Botswana)

Skinflint (Botswana)

Demogoroth Satanum (South Africa)

Last Year's Tragedy (Kenya)

Nawather (Tunisia)

Odious (Egypt)

Myrath (Tunisia)