Metal and videogames are a match made in heaven. Whether it's bands enjoying some downtime on tour, fans sticking on their favourite albums to soundtrack a rampage through the hordes of hell or metal bands being directly inspired by in-game worlds (Elder Scrolls, we're looking at you), gaming has proven a favourite pastime for metalheads the world over.
It's also been a surprising entry point for many gamers to discover the delights of metal. Brutal Legend, Grand Theft Auto and Guitar Hero in particular have all provided a perfect gateway for the uninitiated to fall in love with the power of the riff. That in mind, we've dug through videogame history to pick out the 20 most metal videogames of all time.
