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 'The Machine Man' by artist 'Phantasmagoria Within'

The Machine Man

Phantasmagoria Within

Finest Symphonic and Progressive Metal with many influences like Melodic Metal, Gothic Metal, Funk, Reggae etc. Groovy songs with a lot of passion and variety.

Phantasmagoria Within. That's Symphonic & Progressive Metal which grooves. The great and sometimes gloomy atmosphere takes you in a world of dreams where reality and illusion merge. Enchanted melodies dance around your soul and you feel the beat of the strong rhythm. My name is Michael Engelmann and I play the electric guitar and write...

Metal - Progressive Metal No samples

Only The Good Stuff Happens at 3am

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'SLV - Comatose(Ayreon cover)' by artist 'Ssaver'

SLV - Comatose(Ayreon cover)

Poland,Polska,Alternative Metal,Proggressive Metal,Miechów,Falniów,Metal,Mutilation,

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Peace Today' by artist 'Undead Heart'

Peace Today

Metal - Heavy Metal

Danger On Wheels

MicroTripsProductions

Jimmy T Smith , solo artist ,

heavy metal solo artist , Guitar, Bass by Jimmy T. Smith. Drums by various artist all material used with permission.

Metal - Heavy Metal

DahRok

SLEEPINGBLANKETONE

SearchDetailsFindInAboutPics

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'DSM' by artist 'Oblique63'

DSM

Solo metal guitarist

Metal - Alternative Metal

Track 34v3

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Woodside - APXCALYPSE' by artist 'Woodside Beatz'

Woodside - APXCALYPSE

Power lies in embracing your true nature

Metal - Rap-Metal 198 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Slip Away' by artist 'Until Death Overtakes Me'

Slip Away

Until Death Overtakes Me

ambient funeral doom

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'rage (5)' by artist 'Organium'

rage (5)

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Beyond All Dreams' by artist 'The Ethereal'

Beyond All Dreams

nihilistic negative and ugly ultra funeral doom

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Forest Glade' by artist 'LidrasygG'

Forest Glade

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Paula Naanim Telis - Tengo Voz' by artist 'Mariano Palmadessa'

Paula Naanim Telis - Tengo Voz

Mariano Palmadessa

Music Producer - Recording Engineer - Mixing Engineer - Mastering Engineer

Metal - Power Metal

mixing

Picture for song 'Hyperluminal Transition' by artist 'Intersoul'

Hyperluminal Transition

Metal - Thrash Metal 204 BPM

Picture for song 'And One Mired In Sorrow' by artist 'Inframonolithium'

And One Mired In Sorrow

Inframonolithium

Black, gleaming monoliths rose up from the earth, and became centers of spreading gloom and decay. Inframonolithium is a cold journey into the realms of the hol

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Egotistic' by artist 'Fragile Fears'

Egotistic

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Within Temptation V4' by artist 'REN MAIDEN'

Within Temptation V4

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song 'LANDR-Bøøkss music only-Balanced-Low' by artist 'dylusive'

LANDR-Bøøkss music only-Balanced-Low

Chris Murray / Aquarius / Artist . Eccentric & impulsive. I produce  my own music. I love games, Anime, & my Mom. Keep going hard, don't let them see you weak!

Eccentric & impulsive, I write & record all my own music. I  video games, Anime, & my Mom. F&#% it, keep going hard, don't let them see you weak.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'The Eternal Traveller' by artist 'Gruulvoqh'

The Eternal Traveller

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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