Most Sales on Heavy Metal Music by Country

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A list of the countries where the most sales of heavy metal music have occurred.

United States

The United States has always had a large market for metal music. This can be seen in the sales of metal albums in the country. In 2019, the top three metal albums in the United States were all by American bands. These were Tool’s “Fear Inoculum,” Slipknot’s “We Are Not Your Kind,” and Metallica’s “Hardwired… to Self-Destruct.”

Best-selling heavy metal albums

The United States has the most sales of heavy metal music, followed by the United Kingdom. Germany, Japan, and Australia round out the top five countries.

Some of the best-selling heavy metal albums of all time come from the United States, including Metallica’s “Metallica” (1991), which has sold over 16 million copies, and Guns N’ Roses’ “Appetite for Destruction” (1987), which has sold over 30 million copies. Other popular albums include Metallica’s “Black Album” (1991), Linkin Park’s “Hybrid Theory” (2000), and Slipknot’s “Iowa” (2001).

There are many heavy metal bands that hail from the United States, and each has its own unique sound. Some of the most popular heavy metal bands from the US include Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. These bands are all well known for their hard-hitting sounds and passionate fan bases.

United Kingdom

When it comes to sales of heavy metal music, the United Kingdom takes the cake. In 2018, the UK sold more heavy metal music than any other country in the world. This is thanks in large part to the popularity of bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden. But the UK isn’t the only country with a taste for metal.

Best-selling heavy metal albums

The following is a list of the best-selling heavy metal albums in the United States as of 2018, according to Billboard. The figures represent the combined sales of all formats, including digital downloads and CD sales.

1. Metallica – Metallica (1991)
2. Black Sabbath – Paranoid (1970)
3. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin IV (1971)
4. AC/DC – Back in Black (1980)
5. Metallica – Ride the Lightning (1984)
6. Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
7. Judas Priest – British Steel (1980)
8. Guns N’ Roses – Appetite for Destruction (1987)
9. Anthrax – Among the Living (1987)
10. Megadeth – Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying? (1986)

In the United Kingdom, Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Black Sabbath are the most popular heavy metal bands. These bands have all been influenced by the British band Led Zeppelin.

Germany

Germany has always had a rich history when it comes to heavy metal music. In fact, some of the earliest and most well-known metal bands such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple all came from the United Kingdom. Germany has also been home to many other great metal bands such as Scorpions, Accept, and Kreator.

Best-selling heavy metal albums

1. Metallica – “Metallica”
2. Pink Floyd – “The Wall”
3. Led Zeppelin – “Led Zeppelin IV”
4. AC/DC – “Back in Black”
5. Guns N’ Roses – “Appetite for Destruction”

These are the best-selling heavy metal albums of all time in Germany, according to the German Music Industry Association (BVMI).

There are many famous heavy metal bands that hail from Germany, including the Scorpions, Accept, and Judas Priest. Heavy metal music is quite popular in Germany, and the country has produced some of the best-known and most influential metal bands in the world.

The Scorpions are one of the most successful Germanheavy metal bands of all time. They have sold over 100 million records and have been awarded numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award and a World Music Award. The band is known for their hits “Rock You Like a Hurricane” and “Wind of Change.”

Accept is another highly successful German heavy metal band. They have sold over 25 million records and have been nominated for several Grammy Awards. The band is known for their hits “Balls to the Wall” and “Metal Heart.”

Judas Priest is a British heavy metal band that was formed in Birmingham, England in 1969. The band is considered to be one of the pioneers of heavy metal music and has influenced many other bands in the genre. Judas Priest has sold over 50 million records and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Japan

Though not as widely known as other countries, Japan has had a large and active metal scene for many years. In recent years, the metal scene in Japan has seen a renaissance of sorts, with new bands popping up and old bands reforming. This has led to an increase in sales of metal music in the country.

Best-selling heavy metal albums

Japan is one of the world’s most prolific markets for heavy metal music. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Japan sold $155 million worth of heavy metal albums in 2010, more than any other country. This is despite the fact that only a small percentage of the population actually listens to the genre.

Some of the best-selling heavy metal albums of all time come from Japanese artists, including B’z with their album “Batman Forever” and X Japan with their album “Art of Life”. Other popular Japanese metal bands include Dir En Grey, Babymetal and Maximum the Hormone.

In Japan, heavy metal music is popular among a wide range of people, from teenagers to middle-aged adults. Some of the most popular heavy metal bands in Japan include X Japan, Dir en grey, and Maximum the Hormone. These bands have a large number of fans in Japan, and their music is often played on the radio and TV.

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