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Best strings for Heavy metal

Ranked by the CYS expert team. Updated 2026-04-20.

#1
Dunlop Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.052) .10–.52 strings
Dunlop

Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.052)

.010 – .052
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Eb StandardDrop DHeavy metal
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#2
Dunlop Kerry King Artist-Selected Guitar Strings (.010–.046, +.052 low E) .10–.46 strings
Dunlop

Kerry King Artist-Selected Guitar Strings (.010–.046, +.052 low E)

.010 – .046
Price tier: $
C# StandardEb StandardThrash metal
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#3
Dunlop Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.046) .10–.46 strings
Dunlop

Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.046)

.010 – .046
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E StandardEb StandardHeavy metal
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#4
Dunlop Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.056) .10–.56 strings
Dunlop

Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.056)

.010 – .056
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Drop DD StandardHeavy metal
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#5
EVH Premium Electric Guitar Strings (.009–.042) .9–.42 strings
EVH

Premium Electric Guitar Strings (.009–.042)

.009 – .042
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E StandardEb StandardHard rock
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#6
La Bella TI832 Tony Iommi Signature (.008–.032) .8–.32 strings
La Bella

TI832 Tony Iommi Signature (.008–.032)

.008 – .032
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Eb StandardD StandardHeavy metal
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#7
Dunlop Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.060) .10–.60 strings
Dunlop

Zakk Wylde String Lab Electric Guitar Strings (.010–.060)

.010 – .060
Price tier: $
Drop DHeavy metalHard rock
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