A very good example that proves this notion wrong is the speed metal band Tourniquet ... This is a band that is also a lot ...

Featuring Rom Jarzombek on guitar, Watchtower were one of the first and best technical thrash/speed metal bands and were completely ignored by all but the hardest-core guitar dorks. Still sounds sick ...

Check out the list below and see if our picks for each color are the ones that immediately come to mind or if you first thought of one of the runners' up. What are the best rock and metal bands ...