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Metal
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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.
Picture for song 'Armageddon' by artist 'Second Coming'
Armageddon

Second Coming

Heavy Bass and Screaming Guitar with a Driving Beat

Influenced by old school hard rock. Our trademark is heavy bass and screaming guitar.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Price of Peace' by artist 'Steampipe Studio'
The Price of Peace

Steampipe Studio

Space rock and Heavy Instrumentals

Part time musician

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Kriegshorn der Elfen(Warhorn of the Elves)' by artist 'TheBardsForge'
Kriegshorn der Elfen(Warhorn of the Elves)

TheBardsForge

I make Music for Fun, maybe you would like it.   It seems my Page is a musicial diary :D Earphones are advised.  All Music is made by myself.

Hello, I make Homerecording for Fun, cause I like Music and playing Instruments for Fun, and the creating of all kind of Musicstuff.
All Instruments are played by myself.
I want share that Fun and hopefully you will enjoy the results of my musicmaking.
My Musicstyle is not a specific style, its more Art then a special Music.
Maybe something up from

Metal - Thrash Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Monsters Are Real' by artist 'White Llama'
Monsters Are Real

White Llama

Welcome to the artist page for White Llama and SoulTaroT

White Llama is an Industrial electronic metal band heavily influenced by 80s new wave and 90s industrial.  SoulTaroT combines electronic and ambient melodies with angelic vocals for an ethereal soundscape unlike any other.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Iron Dome' by artist 'Glennbo'
Iron Dome

Glennbo

Click stuff . . .      C'mon, what are you waiting for???

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Blood Desert Gregorian Monk Bow Solo' by artist 'Shama SiriSha'
Blood Desert Gregorian Monk Bow Solo

Shama SiriSha

Shaman Priest 'Shama SiriSha





From The ''INDIGO TRIBE 
RAINBOW LIGHT WARRIOR !!! 
Light Energy, Chi, Life Force, 
Reiki, Yoga & Shamanism channels 
the same Universal Source of our 
Existence...leading us to the 
understanding of our Spiritual Path. 
'' THE NEW RAVEMASTERS BAND '' 
SIRISHA 
In the Sacred Languge of Mantra 
'SIRI' = the greatest & 
'SHA' = Light or Ilumination... 
Therefore 'SIRISHA' is a true 
Spiritual name meaning 
'The Greatest Light' 
'Where Rainbow

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Thee Unright' by artist 'Thee Unright'
Thee Unright

Thee Unright


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Enemy Inside (guitar cover)' by artist 'Aegis of Clarity'
The Enemy Inside (guitar cover)

Aegis of Clarity

Welcome to my guitar practice space. Covering metal songs, mainly Dream Theater and Children of Bodom! :)

This page serves as a personal archive of guitar practice recordings.
All tracks are non-commercial cover performances created for educational and practice purposes only.
All rights to the original compositions, recordings, and trademarks are fully owned by their respective copyright holders.
No copyright infringement is intended.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'NEVER YIELD (Melodic Instrumental Heavy Metal)' by artist 'DreamSphere'
NEVER YIELD (Melodic Instrumental Heavy Metal)

DreamSphere

Melodic Instrumental Metal

DreamSphere is a two man studio only Metal band. We produce powerful, catchy, yet melodic and accessible, instrumental Heavy Metal and Hard Rock music. 
We record purely for pleasure, as a leisure activity, but are deeply serious about the music we create. Although some songs do have lyrics, we use multiple lead guitars to take the place of vocal melodies.

Metal - Heavy Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'FREE GODHANDUSA + FREDDIE DREDD Type Beat "Copzzz' by artist 'Bravxo'
FREE GODHANDUSA + FREDDIE DREDD Type Beat "Copzzz

Bravxo

ARGENTINA CITYYYY PAPAAAA

Yo, it's Bravo, coming straight outta the streets of Buenos Aires. I'm all about that gritty, underground phonk scene, cooking up beats that hit like a punch in the gut.
Hit me up on Insta or shoot me an email, I'm always on it, ready to vibe with you. I'm all ears. Let's make some noise!

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'DEADDAD' by artist 'Nokturnal Oppression'
DEADDAD

Nokturnal Oppression

The delusional Mr.T

Once upon a time in a land where chickens ruled the roost, there was a great mystery that had puzzled the feathered inhabitants for generations: the Egg of Destiny. This wasn't just any egg; it was said to be speckled with stars and glowed with a light as bright as the morning sun.
The chickens believed that the Egg of Destiny held the secret to ultimate wisdom, but there was a catch  it could only be hatched under the most unusual circumstances. The legend spoke of a dan...

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Resonance' by artist 'TraVisT'
Resonance

TraVisT

REALGroupStation is a Rap and Song production company founded by TraVisT & KyoTicK

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Remarkable !hype's 2012 Hollywood Rock Jam Remix' by artist 'hype and the Hollywood Church'
Remarkable !hype's 2012 Hollywood Rock Jam Remix

hype and the Hollywood Church

Wild, sexy, funky, freaky, danceable, fun, unpredictable, ridiculous, partytime, loving, trippy, hip-hop, R&B, smooth, raw, deep, fun, intense, music that goes

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Cry Me a Bag of Chips' by artist 'Pretty Train Crash'
Cry Me a Bag of Chips

Pretty Train Crash

A perfect blend of abrasiveness and beauty. Stylus Magazine describes Pretty Train Crash's Nasty Masterpiece EP as Elaborately layered well-crafted songs, addin

Pretty Train Crash is a six-member adult contemporary metal band out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. You may be asking yourself, 'What in the world is adult contemporary metal?'. Well, try mixing the sounds of Faith No More, Alice in Chains, and Depeche Mode. You might just find out.
Formed in December of 2001, Pretty Train Crash have...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Torpid' by artist 'industry elevyn'
Torpid

industry elevyn

Industry Elevyn
“Nu Metal” is taking over a huge part of the music industry today.  Bands like Flaw, Saliva, and 40 Below Summer are among the many inspiration

Industry Elevyn
“Nu Metal” is taking over a huge part of the music industry today.  Bands like Flaw, Saliva, and 40 Below Summer are among the many inspirations for the upcoming artists Industry Elevyn.  This band, although based in the small town of Maysville is aspiring in hopes to follow in the footsteps of their idols. They’ve ma...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Last Ride' by artist 'Augmentation'
The Last Ride

Augmentation

Augmentation is the project of former Black Oxygen guitarist and co-founder of M.O.E. Studios, Brad Schubert.

Augmentation is an 'absolute music' project.   The sound is a mixture of various metal sub genres, ambience and incorporates the flowing composition of classical music.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'road cut short' by artist 'session9'
road cut short

session9


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'uoutro' by artist 'Mako?Rehaps?'
uoutro

Mako?Rehaps?

Hip hop jazz That pretty much sums it up

https://www.youtube.com/@MakoRehaps-_-_-
youtube

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Good Omen' by artist 'fingerball'
Good Omen

fingerball

Hello Everyone

songs go here.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'They Gave it ALL' by artist 'Ayeye'
They Gave it ALL

Ayeye

Songwriter who can't sing and uses his computer to create masterpieces

Metal - Heavy Metal