In music, as in any profession, camaraderie is fundamental. Here we highlight 11 genius metal duos who, had they not met, might not have gone so far.

Check out our list and leave in the comments any partnerships we forgot to mention!

11. Matthias Jabs & Rudolf Schenker ( Scorpions )

10. Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman ( Slayer )

09. Axl Rose & Slash ( Guns N' Roses )

08. Glenn Tipton & KK Downing ( Judas Priest )

07. David Lee Roth & Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)

06. Angus Young & Brian Johnson ( AC/DC )

05. Jimmy Page & Robert Plant ( Led Zeppelin )

04. James Hetfield & Lars Ulrich ( Metallica )

03. Dave Murray & Adrian Smith ( Iron Maiden )

02. Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons ( Kiss )

01. Ozzy Osbourne & Tony Iommi ( Black Sabbath )

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