What we know about gear loved by Traditional Heavy Metal fans
Our latest insights into fans of Traditional Heavy Metal show a strong passion for music gear - especially Distortion Pedals and ST Style Guitars. They often lean toward brands like Ibanez, ESP, Harley Benton and Solar Guitars, choosing tools that complement the sound and vibe of the genre. These fans are mostly from United Kingdom, Germany and United States, with many in the 45-54 age group and a slight Male majority.
You can see some of the most popular gear loved by Traditional Heavy Metal fans below:
The most "traditional heavy metal" music gearbased on Goodforme tests taken by Traditional Heavy Metal fans recently

Most traditional heavy metal Guitar
Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Serie Bundle

Most traditional heavy metal Guitar Effect
Boss GT-100 Bundle

Most traditional heavy metal Drums
Zultan Dark Matter Cymbal Set


Most traditional heavy metal Keys
Korg Minilogue XD

Most traditional heavy metal Bass
Harley Benton WB-20BK Rock Series

Most traditional heavy metal Microphone
the t.bone Retro Tube II
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Musicngear's Traditional Heavy Metal Playlists
Follow the best Traditional Heavy Metal playlists, curated by real fans of traditional heavy metal music!
The Most Heavy Metal Banjo!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 15 of our favorite metal songs significantly incorporating a banjo in them. Enjoy!
The Most Death Metal Saxophone!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 8 of our favorite death metal songs that significantly incorporate a sax in them. Enjoy!
Read the full article at https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-death-metal-saxophone-8-songs-featuring-sax
The Most Folk Metal Flute!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 18 of our favorite folk metal songs that prominently feature a flute. Enjoy!
Read the full article at https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-folk-metal-flute-18-songs-featuring-flute
The Most Heavy Metal Bagpipe!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 17 of our favorite heavy metal bands featuring a bagpipe in their songs. The list is not in hierarchical order. Enjoy!
Read the full article at https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-heavy-metal-bagpipe-16-songs-featuring-bagpipe
The Most Heavy Metal Harp!
Submit your musicMusicngear presents 14 of our favorite heavy metal bands with a harp integrated into their songs. Read the full article https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-heavy-metal-harp-14-songs-featuring-harp
The Most Heavy Metal Christmas: Awesome Songs For Headbanging Xmas 🎄🎅
Submit your musicHeavy Metal Christmas? We got you! Musicngear presents the ultimate list of metal Christmas music to get you through the most wonderful time of the year!
Read the Full article at https://www.musicngear.com/blog/most-heavy-metal-christmas-33-awesome-songs-headbanging-xmas
The Most Heavy Metal Violin: 28 Songs Featuring a Violin
Submit your musicThe Most Heavy Metal Charango!
Submit your musicThe Most Epic Metal Covers Of Carol of the Bells!
Submit your musicElevate the most wonderful time of the year with our compilation of the greatest metal covers of Carol of the Bells!
The Most Heavy Metal Piano!
Submit your musicThe Metal Inferno - Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal
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Who likes Traditional Heavy Metal?
Musicians who like Traditional Heavy Metal usually have the following characteristics
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 81 | DE: 81 musicians |
| GB | 64 | GB: 64 musicians |
| US | 63 | US: 63 musicians |
| FR | 25 | FR: 25 musicians |
| PL | 25 | PL: 25 musicians |
| SE | 25 | SE: 25 musicians |
| ES | 24 | ES: 24 musicians |
| NL | 23 | NL: 23 musicians |
| IE | 23 | IE: 23 musicians |
| IT | 21 | IT: 21 musicians |
| FI | 17 | FI: 17 musicians |
| AT | 16 | AT: 16 musicians |
| GR | 14 | GR: 14 musicians |
| RO | 13 | RO: 13 musicians |
| CA | 13 | CA: 13 musicians |
| AU | 11 | AU: 11 musicians |
| BE | 10 | BE: 10 musicians |
| TR | 9 | TR: 9 musicians |
| CZ | 10 | CZ: 10 musicians |
| NO | 8 | NO: 8 musicians |
| HR | 7 | HR: 7 musicians |
| HU | 6 | HU: 6 musicians |
| CH | 6 | CH: 6 musicians |
| PT | 6 | PT: 6 musicians |
| UA | 3 | UA: 3 musicians |
| AR | 3 | AR: 3 musicians |
| DK | 3 | DK: 3 musicians |
| MX | 3 | MX: 3 musicians |
| BR | 2 | BR: 2 musicians |
| IM | 2 | IM: 2 musicians |
| SK | 2 | SK: 2 musicians |
| PH | 2 | PH: 2 musicians |
| NZ | 2 | NZ: 2 musicians |
| RU | 2 | RU: 2 musicians |
| RS | 2 | RS: 2 musicians |
| MA | 1 | MA: 1 musician |
| BG | 1 | BG: 1 musician |
| PR | 1 | PR: 1 musician |
| CL | 1 | CL: 1 musician |
| JO | 1 | JO: 1 musician |
| SI | 1 | SI: 1 musician |
| IN | 1 | IN: 1 musician |
| MY | 1 | MY: 1 musician |
| CR | 1 | CR: 1 musician |
| EE | 1 | EE: 1 musician |
| IL | 1 | IL: 1 musician |
| LB | 1 | LB: 1 musician |
| GE | 1 | GE: 1 musician |
| SY | 1 | SY: 1 musician |
| EG | 1 | EG: 1 musician |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 525 | Men: 525 musicians |
| Women | 39 | Women: 39 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| 45 to 54 | 137 | 45 to 54: 137 musicians |
| 35 to 44 | 132 | 35 to 44: 132 musicians |
| 55 and above | 128 | 55 and above: 128 musicians |
| 17 and below | 74 | 17 and below: 74 musicians |
| 25 to 34 | 56 | 25 to 34: 56 musicians |
| 18 to 24 | 37 | 18 to 24: 37 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Metallica | 371 | Metallica: 371 musicians |
| Black Sabbath | 333 | Black Sabbath: 333 musicians |
| Iron Maiden | 332 | Iron Maiden: 332 musicians |
| Guns N' Roses | 250 | Guns N' Roses: 250 musicians |
| Judas Priest | 241 | Judas Priest: 241 musicians |
| Motörhead | 214 | Motörhead: 214 musicians |
| Megadeth | 200 | Megadeth: 200 musicians |
| Pantera | 190 | Pantera: 190 musicians |
| Slayer | 169 | Slayer: 169 musicians |
| AC/DC | 163 | AC/DC: 163 musicians |
| Queen | 154 | Queen: 154 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock | 343 | Hard Rock: 343 musicians |
| Thrash Metal | 247 | Thrash Metal: 247 musicians |
| Alternative rock | 198 | Alternative rock: 198 musicians |
| Grunge | 185 | Grunge: 185 musicians |
| Progressive Metal | 179 | Progressive Metal: 179 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Harley Benton | 37 | Harley Benton: 37 musicians |
| Ibanez | 32 | Ibanez: 32 musicians |
| ESP | 17 | ESP: 17 musicians |
| Behringer | 13 | Behringer: 13 musicians |
| Yamaha | 10 | Yamaha: 10 musicians |
| Solar Guitars | 9 | Solar Guitars: 9 musicians |
| Laney | 8 | Laney: 8 musicians |
| Epiphone | 8 | Epiphone: 8 musicians |
| Millenium | 7 | Millenium: 7 musicians |
| EMG | 7 | EMG: 7 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| ST Style Guitars | 54 | ST Style Guitars: 54 musicians |
| Heavy Guitars | 48 | Heavy Guitars: 48 musicians |
| Distortion Pedals | 41 | Distortion Pedals: 41 musicians |
| HiFi Headphones | 23 | HiFi Headphones: 23 musicians |
| Guitar Multi Effects | 19 | Guitar Multi Effects: 19 musicians |
| Single Cut Guitars | 17 | Single Cut Guitars: 17 musicians |
| Miscellaneous 4-String Basses | 17 | Miscellaneous 4-String Basses: 17 musicians |
| Humbucker Pickups | 16 | Humbucker Pickups: 16 musicians |
| Solid-State Bass Combos | 14 | Solid-State Bass Combos: 14 musicians |
| ST Models | 14 | ST Models: 14 musicians |

Written by Magesh Magesh


