Best strings for Heavy metal
Ranked by the CYS expert team. Updated 2026-04-20.
#1
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EPS230 XL ProSteels Bass Heavy (.055–.110)
.055 – .110
Price tier: $$
E Standard (4-string)Eb Standard (4-string)Rock
#2
Dunlop
Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.052)
.010 – .052
Price tier: $
Eb StandardDrop DHeavy metal
#3
Rotosound
SH77 Steve Harris Signature Monel Flatwound (.050–.110)
.050 – .110
Price tier: $$
E Standard (4-string)Eb Standard (4-string)Heavy metal
#4
Dunlop
Kerry King Artist-Selected Guitar Strings (.010–.046, +.052 low E)
.010 – .046
Price tier: $
C# StandardEb StandardThrash metal
#5
Dunlop
Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.046)
.010 – .046
Price tier: $
E StandardEb StandardHeavy metal
#6
Dunlop
Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.056)
.010 – .056
Price tier: $
Drop DD StandardHeavy metal
#7
EVH
Premium Electric Guitar Strings (.009–.042)
.009 – .042
Price tier: $
E StandardEb StandardHard rock
#8
La Bella
TI832 Tony Iommi Signature (.008–.032)
.008 – .032
Price tier: $
Eb StandardD StandardHeavy metal
#9
Dunlop
Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.060)
.010 – .060
Price tier: $
Drop DHeavy metalHard rock