Search through musician's classifieds. Websites such as Musolist, Band Mix and Jam Connect, can be used to find musicians who play a variety of genres from all over the globe. Browse through the website listings by location or genre. You can find listings of individual musicians or bands that are looking for band members. Listen to any samples they have uploaded to the classified post to determine whether they are a good fit for your project.
Go to your local rehearsal room. Rehearsal rooms are located all over the country, and most of these places have bulletin boards with advertisements from musicians looking to find bands or bands looking to find musicians. Look at the advertisements in your local rehearsal spaces, and write down contact information.
Post online threads or search through threads on heavy metal forums. Many heavy metal musicians post on forums related to metal, such as Metal Throne, Ultimate Metal and All Metal Forums. Search through existing posts regarding musicians looking for bands on these websites. Post a new thread that explains what you need, and remember to include your location. List your musical influences on the post to inform readers of your genre.
Post advertisements on classifieds and in rehearsal spaces if no one you find meets your needs. Include information about your influences, which specific members you want and your contact details. Be patient when waiting for responses to advertisements. These may not always be successful, but they can turn up good results. Sign up to your chosen musician's classified website and post your advertisement by clicking the "Post a Free Classified" link.
Compile all of your contacts, and get in touch with the ones that look most promising. Invite any musicians who are interested to a practice session to see if they are right for you.