What do I require to make a successful metal band?

[Patrick]

Metal bands follow a totally different trajectory than other types. Advertising and media won't help you, remember everyone wants disneyfied pop garbage nowadays. Play clubs and gain a following, compete in a battle of the bands, and try to get booked on ozzfest or mayhem. That's how you'll get famous. But the main thing you need is a distinct sound, something unique yet loud and destructive like your target audience craves. You need 2 guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. One of you has to sing, and it can't be the drummer. Write disturbingly dark and twisted lyrics and bash on your instruments until you find something that sounds good. Trial and error never fails.