Best solo metal artists | Metal artists who were in bands
[Photo via: Wikimedia Commons] Whether it’s a less than amicable split with their former band or an unfulfilled urge to pursue a different path of musical creativity, the biggest names in the metal world have tried going solo at one point. However, it takes a certain caliber of artist to hold up a career under their name alone, whether it’s a long-term departure from their status quo or a temporary break to fill a career gap. Many have tried, but few have succeeded in creating a name for themselves without the bands that got them there. We’ve gathered the 15 best solo metal careers that...