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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 made a difference to the metal landscape around them, from
Germany
Finland
Armenia
Finnish
Armenian
German
Lita-ford
Rob-halford
Ozzy-osbourne
Serj-tankian
Doro-pesch
Yngwie-malmsteen