Let's be clear: we love every single song listed below. But for some reason, whether it's because they've become mainstream, because they've simply been played too much, or because they've become true anthems, there are always people who love to criticize them.
Check out our selection of Metal songs that people love to hate, and leave more tracks in the comments that could have been included on the list!
11. “Turbo Lover” (Judas Priest) from the album Turbo (1986)
10. “Crush 'Em” (Megadeth) from the album Risk (1999)
09. “The Final Countdown” (Europe) from the album The Final Countdown (1986)
08. “We're Not Gonna Take It” (Twisted Sister) from the album Stay Hungry (1984)
07. “Rock And Roll All Nite” (Kiss) from the album Dressed To Kill (1975)
06. “Sweet Child O' Mine” (Guns N' Roses) from the album Appetite For Destruction (1987)
05. “Cum On Feel The Noize” (Quiet Riot) from the album Metal Health (1983)
04. “Changes” (Black Sabbath) from the album Vol. 4 (1972)
03. “Fear Of The Dark” (Iron Maiden) from the album Fear Of The Dark (1992)
02. “Nothing Else Matters” (Metallica) from the album Metallica (1991)
01. “Stairway To Heaven” (Led Zeppelin) from the album Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
