From American bands like Metallica to Brazilian favourites Sepultura, the heavy metal genre of music is adored everywhere and has influenced a variety of different things, such as movies. In the gaming sphere, heavy metal music has helped shape some truly memorable releases, too. 

The heavy metal genre certainly lends itself to a selection of different gaming genres. Whether it’s an immense guitar solo, some church bells ringing, or a blast of heavy drums, it’s a style of music that fits perfectly into a variety of products. Over the years, many games’ success has been credited with the music featured throughout, while other games simply wouldn’t be the same without an injection of metal. From old classics to new favourites, let’s take a look at five games heavy metal fans simply have to sample. 

Iron Maiden: Ed Hunter

Essentially a game that aided the promotion of an album with the same name, Iron Maiden: Ed Hunter isn’t the best game you’ll ever play but it’s one fans of the band should definitely tuck into. Offering eight levels, this chaotic release is a fun title to play for a few hours. While it probably wouldn’t stand up against some of today’s sophisticated releases, it’s still worth playing for fans of Iron Maiden. The level 8 finale of The Evil That Men Do is certainly worth it. 

Doom 

Doom has been released on numerous consoles over the years, including Super Nintendo and PlayStation. However you can access the game, though, be sure to do so. There are actually new versions of Doom being released also, although it’s the classic games that feature the heavy dose of metal that make Doom games so unique. As well as offering an all-action plot and a range of powerful weapons to sample as you take out a variety of nasties, Doom’s all-round package is most definitely suitable for heavy metal fans. 

Devil’s Number

Mobile gaming is booming these days, with people enjoying the portable nature of it and the ability to access an array of titles as and when they want to. One genre of mobile gaming that has shown rapid growth in recent times is casino gaming, with many people opting for slot games such as the Devil’s Number slot. A popular game by Red Tiger Gaming, it features 30 paylines and up to 30 different wins on any spin, while also offering a gothic and horror theme that will appeal to metal lovers. While winning isn’t guaranteed, it’s a fun game to dive in and out of all the same, especially when factoring in the gothic feel to it throughout. 

Twisted Metal

It’s in the name but Twisted Metal features heavy metal throughout in what is an action-packed racer that is a blast to play. As far as racing games go, Twisted Metal is one of the most memorable ever created, especially for metal fans as they drive their way to success while moshing in between levels. The fact that each car comes with weapon attachments and the game features harsh rules throughout makes Twisted Metal even more impressive. 

Halo 

An instant classic, Halo is a much-loved franchise that has graced the Xbox console for a good while now. Whether you’re diving into an old version or a modern-day creation, it’s a game that has housed a number of metal tunes in its lifetime. In fact, for many gamers, Halo features some of the best music in gaming history, with the heavy metal genre certainly contributing to its overall success. From Arch Enemy and Pantera to Cradle of Filth and Fear Factory, Halo’s heavy metal offering is excellent.