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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 'Snake Eyes' by artist 'Frank Palangi'
Snake Eyes

Frank Palangi

Rock Singer - Songwriter - Guitarist - Recording Artist

When it comes down to the saying, 'Rock Isn't Dead', indie rock recording artist Frank Palangi reignites the fuel on a genre that refuses to die. 'Rock' is a way of life for a musician that lives and breathes his passion. It's not about drugs or the image of the lifestyle. Sure it rises and falls in and out of pop culture, but stands the test of time as one of the most favorite and well recognized. Whether it's the feeling of a raw, pers...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Welcome To The End (Sentimental Suicide)' by artist 'The Steel Scream Project'
Welcome To The End (Sentimental Suicide)

The Steel Scream Project

Troy Donoughue collaborating and recording with fellow musicans, while experimenting musically performing Piano-Based Pop, Rock, and Electronic Drum Music.

Welcome to my MP3 Website for 'The Steel Scream Project' (or TSSP for short) on SoundClick.com. my name is Troy Donoughue and I'm a singer / songwriter from Winter Haven, Florida. Here you can listen to some of the many songs that I have written and recorded throughout my music career. I currently have over 40 songs in my song portfolio wh...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Akira squad - Carnival of Rust' by artist 'Akira squad'
Akira squad - Carnival of Rust

Akira squad


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Kitty Litter' by artist 'Chris Dobbin's Dark Alley'
Kitty Litter

Chris Dobbin's Dark Alley

Heavy Metal garage band from the late 80's featuring Chris Dobbins on guitars, Kris Pugmire on guitars, and Troy Donoughue on drums.

Chris Dobbins: Guitars and Vocals
Kris Pugmire: Guitars, Drums (on Kitty Litter), and Vocals
Troy Donoughue: Drums and Vocals
Rick Gold: Guitars (on Kitty Litter)
Tracks 1-14 (The Dark Alley Rehearsal): Recorded Live in 'The Shed' at Kris' Dad's house in Auburndale, Florida on December 11th, 1989.
2001 and Kitty Litter recorded at a later date in the early

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'A moment that lasts forever' by artist 'Grace of Demission'
A moment that lasts forever

Grace of Demission

At the edge of the world there is silence,..and in this silence the sounds of the world combine to a harmony that takes us to a journey through time.From antiquity to the present the sound flows to reach harmony and become music.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Conciencia y realidad' by artist 'Prisioneros de la Realidad'
Conciencia y realidad

Prisioneros de la Realidad

Heavy Metal

Grupo de Metal de Barcelona, España, con influencias que van desde el Power hasta el Metal clásico, pasando por el progresivo.

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Gounded pt.1' by artist 'Alexander Quinn'
Picture for song 'Grief Of War (Instrumental)' by artist 'Paganism'
Grief Of War (Instrumental)

Paganism


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Ojo que todo lo ve' by artist 'Naydon'
Ojo que todo lo ve

Naydon


Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Staring at the sun' by artist 'Re-New'
Staring at the sun

Re-New

The continuation of my development in music, the songs are now more structured and cohesive.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Sunrise' by artist 'Re-Lease2'
Sunrise

Re-Lease2

RE-Member started in around 14 February when I got my hands on a keyboard, since then the instruments and the music itself has evolved quite much.  As I changed

RE-Member started in around 14 February when I got my hands on a keyboard, since then the instruments and the music itself has evolved quite much.
As I changed, so did my music, my mixing and mastering skills improved and the music was influenced more and more by electronic and dubstep so I decided to change the name to Re-Lease.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'DEVDHXLLXW - FEARSINHERMIND' by artist 'DEVDHXLLXW'
DEVDHXLLXW - FEARSINHERMIND

DEVDHXLLXW


Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Marigold (Electronic Remix)' by artist 'Xian'
Marigold (Electronic Remix)

Xian

Hi, I am Xian and I do a lot of things. Music is one of them. Thanks for being here.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Sins of the Father' by artist 'S.O.M.'
Sins of the Father

S.O.M.


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Well Does It_' by artist 'ChihliDog'
Well Does It_

ChihliDog

Just some doodling around

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'green table' by artist 'Giraffe Attack'
green table

Giraffe Attack

punk, experimental, noise, avantgarde, noise rock

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'The Psychopath' by artist 'Jack Hutcheson'
The Psychopath

Jack Hutcheson

My name is Jack and I make music for your aural pleasure.

My names is Jack, I am a musician and mixing engineer from Virginia Beach, VA. I have been writing music for 15 years and mixing for 10 years. I hope you enjoy everything I post here!

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Adrenaline' by artist 'LEWNATIC'
Adrenaline

LEWNATIC

'The Lewnatic is coming to town!'

Asian-American rock and roll guitar hero and laptop DJ.

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Not Ok' by artist 'Worlds Decay'
Not Ok

Worlds Decay

Solo project by Matt Miller with various artists coming into the creation fold.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Broken Wings' by artist 'Circus of Damnation'
Broken Wings

Circus of Damnation

Circus of Damnation create a mix of Doom metal and gothic elements, combining dramatic atmospheres, intense rhythms, and evocative storytelling.

Circus of Damnation was born in Turin at the end of the cold winter of 2003.
The project began as an experiment with new sounds and musical genres. The core was founded by Moontear (vocals, drums) and Mushli (keyboards, piano), soon joined by Fatals on bass and two guitarists, Blackthorn and Ander. The bands name was chosen as a metaphor for a trave...

Metal - Doom Metal No samples

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