15 Rock + Metal Artists With Native American Heritage

Here are 15 rock and metal artists with Native American heritage in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Native American influence is deeply engrained in rock and metal, whether you realize it or not. From the greatest guitarist of all time, to the innovator of the power chord, to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and sharing the stage with the Beatles, there is a rich and vibrant history here.

Two of thrash's powerhouse singers come from a Native background — Testament's Chuck Billy and Anthrax's Joey Belladonna. Billy has sung about his Pomo heritage on Testament cuts such as "Trail of Tears" and "Native Blood," while Belladonna famously sings of plight on Anthrax's "Indians."

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Check out these 15 Native American Artists in rock and metal below.