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Metal Music Charts

The Evolution and Power of Metal Music

Metal music stands as one of the most powerful and diverse modern genres, defined by amplified distortion, fast riffs, pounding drums, and intense vocals. Emerging from heavy blues rock in the late 1960s and early 1970s, metal quickly developed into a cultural movement with countless subgenres. From the thunderous foundations of heavy metal to the raw aggression of thrash and the technical brilliance of progressive metal, this genre continues to push boundaries while inspiring generations of fans worldwide.

On SoundClick, you'll find an extensive collection of metal music spanning every major subgenre. Whether you're into the brutal force of death metal, the epic melodies of power metal, or experimental hybrids like industrial or rap-metal, our platform connects you with independent artists and underground bands driving the future of metal. Stream tracks for free, download select MP3s, and discover rising voices in the global metal scene.

Metal Music Subgenres

  • Alternative Metal - Metal fused with alternative rock, offering experimental and crossover appeal
  • Cover Songs - Reimagined classics performed with a heavy metal edge
  • Death/Black Metal - Extreme genres featuring blast beats, growled or shrieked vocals, and dark themes
  • Doom Metal - Slow, crushing riffs with bleak and atmospheric intensity
  • Goth Metal - Melodic metal enriched with gothic tones and haunting atmospheres
  • Heavy Metal - The classic sound that defined the genre with powerful riffs and soaring vocals
  • Industrial Metal - Aggressive metal blended with industrial beats and electronic elements
  • Metal Riffs and Licks - Instrumental showcases of guitar mastery and iconic riff work
  • Power Metal - Fast, melodic, and epic, often with fantasy-inspired lyrics
  • Progressive Metal - Complex and technical with dynamic song structures
  • Rap-Metal - Fusion of heavy riffs with hip-hop vocal styles
  • Thrash Metal - High-speed aggression with punk-inspired energy

Metal Music FAQ

  • Metal music is characterized by distorted guitar riffs, emphatic rhythms, powerful vocals, and high volume. Subgenres range from accessible heavy metal to extreme death and black metal styles.
  • Heavy metal and alternative metal are good entry points, offering the core sound of the genre without the extreme intensity of subgenres like death or black metal.
  • Yes. Many independent metal artists on SoundClick offer free MP3 downloads of their tracks. Just look for the download option on the artist's song page.
  • Some of the most popular subgenres include Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, and crossover styles like Rap-Metal and Industrial Metal.
  • Death metal is known for technical riffs, growled vocals, and themes of mortality, while black metal emphasizes atmosphere, tremolo picking, shrieked vocals, and often spiritual or nature-related themes.
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Gravity Control

Human Origins

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Metal - Doom Metal

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Hekate's Wrath

The Black Altars


Metal - Goth Metal

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Dunkle Kunst @ KKC Hardcore

PASSWORT 13-8

TRUE TO THE GAME

Metal - Rap-Metal

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SIBERIA PLAYWIKI

PSYCHO PATH GLM

MUSIC THAT BLOWS THE MIND! UNIVERSAL MUSIC

EDGY, RAW, AGGRESSIVE
AND MOST OF ALL
PSYCHOTIC!

Metal - Power Metal

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Monition of the Cursed

Lochwood Tower

Trve Northern New England Black Metal

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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DONT ANSWER THE CALL

TheRazorBladeRevival

Crushing AI Heavy Metal Music! Enjoy the Carnage.

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Metal - Heavy Metal

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Bon Jovi- Wanted Dead Or Alive (Dj David C.) Remix

King David Production

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Metal - Heavy Metal

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Volcano

dawnsinclair

English lyricist working with dozens of composers and artists

I am a lyricist working with many composers and artists around the world and most frequently with 2 guys, Juri Rosenfeld  and Mark Ellis who, although their styles are entirely different, are both extremely talented as musicians and composers, as well as producers. Along with these two, with whom I have written more than 50 songs....I have been most fortunate to collaborate with so many others that the list is almost endless but tw...

Metal - Power Metal

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Quick Account - HellNoSalt

HellNoSalt


Metal - Thrash Metal

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METAL BRAINS MP3

Southern Crawfish

They have the potential to eat most foods, even nutrient poor material such as grass, leaves, and paper, but can be highly selective and need variety to balance

Eat me: this is where most of their food is obtained - at the sediment/water interface in ponds, lakes, swamps, or burrows. When the gut contents are analysed, most of the contents is mud: fine particulate organic matter (FPOM) and mixed particles of lignin and cellulose (roots, leaves, bark, wood). After dat we Catch, purge, boil in

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Choose Your Battles

Jerry Riot


Metal - Thrash Metal

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Not A Real Person

DAMIEN ZYGOTE

AGORAPHOBIA PUBLISHING

Recording Artist - MAINE - USA *
Mirror Door Entertainment
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Metal - Goth Metal

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Heavymetal X Trap Beat (Opium Type Beat)

Prod.V.

I make cool Beats (a little bit more experimental tho but they're still good)

I'm a Guy who just has an unhealthy obsession and passion with making music. I'm pretty new at this so i'm on a journey to prove myself in the music scene as a capable and competent producer.
I'll earn your respect.

Metal - Rap-Metal 100 BPM No samples

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NO SUNSHINE

AMAN 1

MUSIC THAT STIMULATES! UNIVERSAL MUSIC

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Lizzydominant - Bittersweet

Lizzydominant

Born into a family of musicians, I carry on the legacy as a singer-songwriter with a heart of rock and soul of metal. Music is my fire, my passion, my life.

A hardcore Coheed and Cambria fan and a lifelong melomane, I've found solace in the harmonies and rhythms that surround me. With a family legacy of music and a personal haven in the realm of metal, I've cultivated a unique sound that blends the ethereal with the intense. When not serenading my two Dachshund celestial companions, I pour my...

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Desolation (w/ lead)

Astral House Media

Astral House Media

Metal - Doom Metal

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Fire In The Sky

Blitz Em All

I've played guitar for almost 15 years now.  I've just now begun to record my practice sessions and idea's.  Nothing major, just for the love of creating music.

Metal - Heavy Metal

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The Barber's Blade (1)

Stylex19

Multi genre artists and producer returning after a 12-year hiatus.

With a musical journey spanning over four decades, I have expressed myself in various roles across the music industry, including composer, session player, manager, promoter, producer, and ghostwriter, contributing to the success of numerous songs. The music I showcase here is a culmination of my own original concepts and compositions, some of which have breathed life into lyrics that have been waiting to shine for almost three...

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Black Holes (Slightly Better Demo)

C.J. Yarborough


Metal - Progressive Metal

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Rave to the Grave 1

Megaladon Productions part 2

I come from a Heavy Metal and 90’s Rap background. My Lyrics are freestyle and so is my guitar. My music is reality music.

Metal - Rap-Metal

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