Tech N9ne’s Top Nine Metal Songs of All Time

Here are Tech N9ne’s nine favorite metal songs of all time.

The legendary rapper has been a longstanding ally of rock and metal, helping validate our beloved music in the minds of newcomers while popping into our world at festivals, on tours, and guesting on songs by legendary rock and metal artists.

We’ll get to the rapper’s favorite metal songs in a bit.

But first…

From Kansas City, Missouri, Tech N9ne released his first album, The Calm Before the Storm, in 1999. With a remarkable 24 studio albums to his name since then, Tech N9ne continues to impress. He will be showcasing his best in front of a mostly heavy music crowd as a special guest on a tour with headliner Falling In Reverse, which also features Dance Gavin Dance and Black Veil Brides.

Tech N9ne has collaborated with a multitude of rock and metal artists. He appeared on Corey Taylor’s solo track “CMFT Must Be Stopped,” and he ventured into the metal world himself in 2023 with the nu-metal track “W H A T – We’re Hungry and Thirsty,” featuring Kim Dracula and Hu$h. Additionally, System of a Down’s Serj Tankian appeared on Tech N9ne’s 2013 track “Straight Out the Gate.”

Besides these collaborations, Tech N9ne has also worked with the surviving members of The Doors, collaborated with legendary producer Ross Robinson, and had Corey Taylor guest on one of his songs. These collaborations highlight his deep connections to the rock and metal world.

In his new song, “The Punishment (Lockdown),” Tech N9ne reflects on his high school experiences. Consistently getting into trouble, he was disciplined by his parents and grounded one summer. Now, he realizes that this discipline was in his best interests and paved the way for his future.

Listen to the song below and see Tech N9ne’s favorite metal songs of all time further down the page.

Tech N9ne’s Nine Favorite Metal Songs

1. Bad Brains, “I Against I”

Even though they’re known for being punk, they incorporated heavy metal and many other styles, making them genre benders like I’ve heard people call me.

2. Black Sabbath, “Iron Man”

Because of the heavy infectious guitar riff that will be recognized for eternity AND that poppin’ ass snare along with Ozzy’s wicked vocals.

3. Black Sabbath, “Heaven and Hell”

It’s powerful sonically. The instruments mesh perfectly with Dio’s magical voice and powerful, versatile vocal range that can go from a beautiful vibrato to yelling in seconds.

4. Metallica, “The Unforgiven”

Because I love creepy horror movie sounding shit.

5. Rage Against The Machine, “Wind Below”

It’s SO innovative musically and loud like I like it.

6. Nine Inch Nails, “Hurt”

I love eerie shit, and Nine Inch Nails are another band that incorporates dark and tortured industrial rock with metal elements and other sounds.

7. Korn, “Falling Away From Me”

Because of the gritty instrumentals and JD’s indescribable vocal style that I’ve always loved.

8. Slipknot, “Pulse of the Maggots”

It’s a wild roller-coaster ride that’s loud, strong, military madness that sounds like an apocalypse.

9. Falling In Reverse, “Ronald”

Cause it’s the epitome of genre bending and I happen to be a part of that amazing work of art.