The Christian metal scene has spread it's wings in various subgenres of heavy metal. This article is an epic showcase of the best Christian metal bands.

Christian metal, also known as white metal and heavenly metal focuses on varied elements of Christianity. The songs and lyrics of Christian metal bands lay emphasis on hope and deliverance, two integral aspects of Christianity. While not all band members of Christian metal bands may be practicing Christians, the songs and themes in the realms of Christian metal are bent towards doctrines of Christianity. While the subject matter among Christian metal bands varies drastically, a common aspect is lyrical themes.  

Lyrical themes in Christian metal bands showcase a positive message, and this has become the centrifugal element of Christian metal bands globally. While the Christian metal movement gained prominence in the 70s, the roots of metal with a leaning towards evangelization emerged in the 80s.

Bands such as Mind Garage and The Crusaders were the pioneering acts in the Christian rock movement in the 60s. Through the 70s Christian rock took shape paving the way for a new wave of Christian metal. In the 70s Christianity through rock music was promoted by bands such as Resurrection Band, Petra, Love Song, Sweet Comfort Band, DeGramo and Key, The 77s, Mustard Seed Faith, Servant, Daniel Band, Jerusalem, Barnabas, and Prodigal  among others.

In the 80s the Christian metal scene became popular with bands such as Messiah Prophet, Stryper, Whitecross, and Bride among others making new pathways for Christian metal in heavy metal subgenres. Many thrash metal bands with Christian themes emerged in the 80s  Over the years Christian bands from different subgenres of heavy metal are spreading their brand of metal music which has become popular in mainstream. Many Christian networks globally have been promoting Christian metal bands. Also, in recent years, many Christian metal bands have landed recording contracts with major record labels.

In the 90s Christian metal bands started emerging from Scandinavian countries. Many Christian metal bands promote the message of hope through their songs. The heavy metal scene in the 2000s made way for a strong presence of Christian metalcore bands. While Christian metal bands are popular with heavy metal aficionados, the bands are excessively popular among practicing Christians who love heavy metal music. The Christian metal genre is gaining momentum in heavy metal and its subgenres, and it’s happening at a rapid pace. We will witness a new movement of Christian metal in the near future.

The list below showcases Christian metal bands from different heavy metal subgenres.

100 Greatest Christian Metal Bands

1. Messiah Prophet
2. Stryper
3. Mortification
4. Whitecross
5. Deuteronomium
6. Tourniquet
7. Leviticus
8. Demon Hunter
9. Underoath
10. Jerusalem
11. Red
12. Daniel Band
13. For Today
14. Jacobs Dream
15. Living Sacrifice
16. Believer
17. DigHayZoose
18. Theocracy
19. Bloodgood
20. Norma Jean
21. Extol
22. Disciple
23. Saint
24. Impending Doom
25. Skillet
26. War Of Ages
27. Sacrament
28. Deliverance
29. Seventh Angel
30. Fit For A King
31. Narnia
32. Drottnar
33. Bride
34. Wolves At The Gate
35. Becoming The Archetype
36. Oh, Sleeper
37. Sacred Warrior
38. The Showdown
39. August Burns Red
40. Barren Cross
41. X- Sinner
42. The Devil Wears Prada
43. P.O.D.
44. Haste The Day
45. Crimson Thorn
46. Holy Soldier
47. Saviour Machine
48. Darkness Divided
49. Phinehas
50. The Crucified
51. Vengeance Rising
52. Divinefire
53. Pantokrator
54. Guardian
55. Blessed By A Broken Heart
56. Gwen Stacy
57. Mortal
58. Strongarm
59. MyChildren MyBride
60. With Blood Comes Cleansing
61. Pillar
62. Magdallan
63. Argyle Park
64. Zao
65. The Burial
66. Kryst The Conqueror
67. Thousand Foot Krutch
68. Neon Cross
69. Circle of Dust
70. Holy Blood
71. The Chariot
72. Paramaecium
73. Seventh Day Slumber
74. Joshua
75. Antestor
76. Broken Flesh
77. In The Midst of Lions
78. Life In Your Way
79. Showbread
80. Every Knee Shall Bow
81. Blood of the Martyrs
82. Every Day Life
83. Mindrage
84. Frost Like Ashes
85. Corpus Christi
86. Love and Death
87. Immortal Souls
88. Balance of Power
89. Shout
90. Mortal Treason
91. Grace Like Winter
92. Lust Control
93. Close Your Eyes
94. Saving Grace
95. Philadelphia
96. Oficina G3
97. Soul Embraced
98. Bloodlined Calligraphy
99. Death Requisite
100. Fit For A King

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