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What's currently the "biggest" metal band?
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The answer is Metallica.
And then second tier would be like Opeth, Blind Guardian, KoRn, etc.
But of bands formed this millennium, probably Mastodon, Motionless in White, Falling in Reverse, Dragonforce. So that probably covers "current."
I was also contemplating Dragon Force. Feels more niche, but almost anyone with some inclination for rock music has peobably heard through the fire and flames at some point.
Adore Mastodon, but yeah feels more "niche". Couple of years ago I saw them in a tiny, seedy venue - great show but I'd be surprised to see them as a main headliner for example.