The Most 15 Handsome Male Metal Musicians

The ever-changing world of music and rock ‘n’ roll, by design, is filled with magnificent individuals who simply stand out, leaving in awe people all around the world. But even so in the world of the metal. And how could they not? With their muscular, tattooed arms big hands, and uncontained wild hair. Turning girls all around the world into manic, feral creatures that break into their homes just to get a single touch. Ok, that was a little over the top, but it’s not far from the truth. Also, for decades metal bands have been a symbol of “hot rugged beasts” bands and just by Googling it, you could scroll for hours without end with your page covered with jacked, prime individuals, true men. We take it, as our job today, to navigate that wild sea for you and honor the most handsome metal musicians.

Handsome Metal Male Musicians of All Time

The differences between them are slight but each of them has something distinctive about them which makes them stand out above the rest. We all know that looks are just a part of the image that you present; it’s the way you work the stage, the energy that you bring, and talents that make these guys stand out and become increasingly more attractive.

The whole package! After scouring every corner of the internet we have our Top 15! Do you know who they are? Stay tuned for our ranking of these handsome metal musicians.

Who are The Top 15 Handsome Male Metal Musicians?

• Sebastian Bach
• John Bon Jovi
• Russ Parish
• Bret Michaels
• Eddie Van Halen
• David Lee Roth
• Matt Sanders
• Tommy Lee
• James Hetfield
• Zack Wylde
• Corey Taylor
• Richard Kruspe
• Bruce Dickinson
• Phil Anselmo
• Joseph Andrew Duplantier

1. Sebastian Bach

One of the most striking and memorable pretty boys of hard rock music is definitely the frontman of the hard rock band Skid Row, Sebastian Bach. Gorgeous lead vocalist, known for his signature voluminous hair like a lion’s mane, stirred a lot of female hearts through the 80s. With his wild and energetic stage presence, slim muscular body, and beautiful voice girls around the world crushed on him. He has acted on Broadway and made appearances in film and television. A lot of women nowadays say that he is their ”hall pass” and that they hope that they meet him in person one day.

2. John Bon Jovi

The list of handsome metal musicians wouldn’t be complete without Bon Jovi. Whenever there is talk about good-looking musicians in the world, no matter how subjective it is, the name John Francis Bongiovi is on the lips of every girl throughout the world. This New Jersey man is the true epitome of a frontman! With his blue eyes, dashing smile, and wild voluminous hairstyles this gorgeous Italian man brings warm Mediterranean winds wherever he goes.

Not only he is strikingly good-looking but he also has a hot body, raising his attractiveness to the max, helping him get cast in a few romantic movies and guest appearances in shows such as “Sex And City”, “Ally McBeal“, etc. Bon Jovi is considered one of the best American rock bands of all time with 15 studio albums, 5 compilations, and 3 live albums selling for more than 130 million records worldwide. He was forever imprinted in both the UK and US Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and will always be considered the heartthrob of the decade.

3. Russ Parish

The City Of Flowers And Sunshine is where the comedic glam metal band Steel Panther originates. Bringing crazy good energy and music since the early 2000s. They are known for their 80s stage gimmicks, wild untamed hairstyles, and tasty riffs. But their wildest member is their lead guitarist Russ “The Satchel” Parish. This man is a pure burst of positive energy and talent swaying off the feet metal heads in every city. Their gigs always get packed with girls running to the stage. Although he is pushing his 50s, he still looks smoking hot and is a true party animal. The Steel Panther even have a song ” 17 Girls In A Row” which is written by Russ Parish. Derived from one of his crazy experiences with the ladies.

4. Bret Michaels

The beautiful soul that is Bret Michaels does not need any introductions. He was the frontman of the glam metal band Poison who sold millions of records worldwide and charted 10 singles in the top 40 of the Billboard Top 100 and a number one single “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn“. This charismatic smoking-hot man, with his blue eyes and tattooed arms, is still one of the most beautiful people to ever hold a mic. He started in a reality television dating game show called “Rock of Love with Bret Michaels” where each season 25 women competed to be his girlfriend. From his beautiful vocal range, singing romantic ballades, to his piercing blue eyes this man still is a lady killer!

5. Eddie Van Halen

This wickedly handsome, groundbreaking musician sadly is not among us anymore but deserves his spot nonetheless. Being considered the most commercially successful artist in the early 80s who invented a different approach to playing guitar made him nothing less than a legend. He was always the favorite among the ladies which had its ups and downs. Downs like, he got divorced for infidelity. At that level of popularity and attractiveness, it surely is a Herculean task to say no and be true to yourself. Nevertheless, Eddie is truly a gem whose music will still be listened to for decades to come and will have a special place in the hearts of ladies from the 80s.

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6. David Lee Roth

Musicians may be cool, but they will never be as cool as the flamboyant frontman of Van Halen, David Lee Roth. Known for his wild energetic personality, the extremely handsome David used to be the symbol of an entire generation. Along with his former bandmate Eddie, two of them set ablaze every stage and every female heart with each performance. All girls wanted to be with them and all of the guys wanted to be them. David is known for throwing wild and extravagant parties that became legendary through the rock ‘n’ roll scene. Infamous for their abundance of beautiful models, often referred to as Roth Angels, top A list entertainers, and crazy outrageous activities such as car demolitions and such. Time may be passing but David Lee Roth to this day looks gorgeous and parties like there is no tomorrow!

7. Matt Sanders

It took a short amount of time for fantastic metal band like Avenged Sevenfold to climb the ranks and prove their worth, gaining the ever-growing fan base that adores them. Standing on the front lines is the dashing, handsome singer Matt Sanders aka M. Shadows gaining popularity with his powerful raspy voice and smoking hot looks. Taking the stage in tank tops and sunglasses with his big tattooed arms and ability to perform their metal ballades provides a certain impact among the female part of the audience! However, he truly is a sweetheart who considers his family the pride and joy of his life. Even though married, he still remains a longing wish of many metal girls.

8. Tommy Lee

You know that saying that the band is only as good as the drummer is? Well, considering how Motley Crew is arguably the wildest metal band ever, the apex is reserved for the charismatic and controversial Tommy Lee. Throughout difficult childhood to adulthood, drums were the main weapons he wanted in his arsenal, and he stopped at nothing to perfect them… That was until the girls started to swarm him all over the place. He just knew how to approach them with his charismatic bad-boy attitude. Dammit, he even married the hottest woman in the world in the 90s, Pamela Anderson. That alone proves that he was just irresistible to fairer sex despite his wild nature. From extravagant drum solos to crazy private life occurrences this man keeps attracting the hottest women in the world and that’s a fact.

9. James Hetfield

As the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and co-founder of one of the most successful heavy metal bands in the world it is pretty self-explanatory. Decades of tours, concerts, and partying well into his 60’s and this guy still looks smoking hot! With his big tatted arm and cheeky smile, you can put that big wild hair he had when he was younger and you just know that he’s leaving the gig with an entourage. Through the years he achieved more than most of us can ever dream of, usually cited as the influence and inspiration of many artists and metal bands. Putting all of that into perspective, with his gorgeous looks puts him, deserved, in the first place.

10. Zack Wylde

Nothing makes metal ladies scream in excitement like a 6ft4 muscular bearded Hell’s Angel that is Zack Wylde. This former Black Sabbath guitarist was even prettier in his youth. Back then he didn’t have that signature beard and you would think that made it a bit worse, but it’s quite the opposite. Zack is quite the looker rocking that black leather outfit and making guitar do his will probably made his life filled with gorgeous women. He is known for his signature bulls-eye design guitar, which is widely recognized throughout the music world. His close friend Ozzy Osbourne considers him one of the best guitarists in the world which is no small statement. His contribution to rock and metal have been manifold, and surely deserves more recognition.

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11. Corey Taylor

So we all know Slipknot always puts on a show with their masks that accompany their songs every step of the way. Through the years they use them to display their personalities as they mash on the stage. I had no idea what some of them looked like beneath those masks for quite some time and then I discovered. Corey Taylor is what a peek male form looks like! The Boogie Knight, the Plankhead, the gorgeous wild beast! This 6ft 4 mountain of a man, with his massive arms and powerful voice, surely stirs the hearts of many with just his presence.

Even when he was young, rocking that long messy hairstyle with his unique personality surely made him stand out. What makes him impressive is his creative nature. He doesn’t shy away from all kinds of projects to satisfy his creativity. He acted in movies, wrote memoirs, and is a massive Elvis fan! Truly a different kind of man whose energy attracts other people and makes him enchanting. That’s why he is a close second right behind his Metallica colleague.

12. Richard Kruspe

Possibly the most handsome member of Rammstein is their lead guitarist Richard Kruspe. With his broad shoulders and chest, he is a portrait of masculinity. His forehead and brow ridge protrude in a way that you can’t always see his eyes. Richard is most memorable as being a man of many haircuts. All kinds of spikes, long and short, dyed in different colors as he shreds his guitar away. Nowadays he keeps his hair dyed black which accentuates his pale skin looking like the true goth that he is! There is no doubt that he belongs on the list of the most handsome metal musicians.

13. Bruce Dickinson

As the pioneers of the British heavy metal scene, the Iron Maiden reached huge success through the 80s. Not only are they the most commercially successful metal band in the world but back in the day they were defining looks on stage. Good-looking musicians with long hair and leather jackets, that was the dream. Bruce Dickinson captured everyone’s attention, not only with his long hair and real muscular man looks, but with his multi-talented personality. Highly intelligent and charismatic man who never shied away from diversifying his life. One of the achievements he is especially proud of is that he became a commercial pilot and flew their airplane Edd Force One to every distant destination!

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14. Phil Anselmo

Philip Hansen Anselmo is considered the most badass, intimidating, and wild musician who has graced the stages around the world. With his on-stage animated demeanour and wild macho attitude, he has proven that he is the true physical embodiment of metal. Only he is capable of front-lining for a thundering metal band like Pantera, where you can find him shirtless on stage demonstrating his tattooed muscular physique with huge arms gripping the microphone as he sings with his full head voice. He truly is a special kind of beautiful beast that, besides girls, has grown men fangrling about him every step of the way. Through decades of performing, he has gained a broad fan base that adores everything about him and hopes that he reins eternal!

15. Joseph Andrew Duplantier

The frontman of this death metal band, Joseph Duplantier, is a French-born rhythm guitarist. His smoldering presence on the stage has stirred reactions throughout the world. His majestic vocals, classy outfits and long black wavy hair, turn all eyes on him when he plays. Apart for his interest in me. Helping out and investing in the future of our planet and oceans. The true humanitarian and artist!

This is our list of the handsome metal musicians. We tried to come up with a fairly objective list for our readers. If we left out or overlooked some of the artists please feel free to point it out in the comments!