Metal Inquisitor is a German heavy metal band revered for its distinctive blend of traditional metal stylings, often harkening back to the genre's roots from the 1980s. The band was formed in 1998, and soon after garnered a reputation for their unadulterated, classic metal sound that pays homage to the greats while also managing to carve out a unique identity of their own. Throughout their career, Metal Inquisitor has displayed a steadfast commitment to the essentials of metal music, blending powerful riffs, compelling vocals, and thundering rhythms to create music that feels both refreshingly classic and relevant to the contemporary metal scene.

Their discography includes a fervent collection of albums that have solidified their standing in the metal community. From the aggressive march of "Doomsday for the Heretic" (2005) to the meticulously crafted "Ultima Ratio Regis" (2014), Metal Inquisitor has consistently built upon their foundations with each release. 2019's "Panopticon" demonstrated their lyrical and compositional prowess, integrating themes of surveillance and control into a dystopian heavy metal narrative. With both critical and fan acclaim for releases such as "Unconditional Absolution" and "Casualty Evacuation," Metal Inquisitor continues to be a powerful force in the traditional metal scene, dedicated to delivering pure, undiluted heavy metal to their growing legion of followers.