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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 'Haze - Shoegase Rock Beat' by artist 'VXAQ'
Haze - Shoegase Rock Beat

VXAQ

Prod By VXAQ

Metal - Alternative Metal 125 BPM 4/4 No samples

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-_-_-
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Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Left Behind (Sample Single)' by artist 'Forgiving Judas'
Left Behind (Sample Single)

Forgiving Judas

We are the Michigan based metal band Forgiving Judas.

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song 'The Fall' by artist 'O5MO515'
The Fall

O5MO515

Welcome

My name is Jake. I've been writing and producing music since the age of 15. I play a lot, or a little of everything depending on who you ask. I love metal. Big time influences are NIN, Pantera, Megadeth, Dark Soho etc. Thanks for stopping by!

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Antithesis' by artist 'Brandon Quinn1'
Antithesis

Brandon Quinn1

Epic Instrumental Doom Metal Composer

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Deftones X Quannic Heavy Shoegaze Type beat Tirele' by artist 'Hellijah'
Deftones X Quannic Heavy Shoegaze Type beat Tirele

Hellijah


Metal - Alternative Metal 121 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Samson 2.0' by artist 'Jayden Yarborough'
Samson 2.0

Jayden Yarborough

My name’s Jayden, and I play metal and stuff!

My name’s Jayden, and I play guitar.  Mostly progressive metal and 'Djent.' I might also include some song covers.  I also do some electronic music stuff cuz that’s fun too!

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'OhYehRock' by artist 'SLEEPINGBLANKETTWO'
OhYehRock

SLEEPINGBLANKETTWO

SeekDetailsFoundInAboutPics

Metal - Thrash Metal

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

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RIOT (ZillaKami x City Morgue Type Beat)

Loagz Beatz

Florida Music Producer - Sony Music Pub, Roc Nation, Empire, Trash Gang, Bay Eight Studios, Various TV / Media Sync & 700+ Indie Artists

Loagz Beatz is a Miami based music producer known for crafting genre-blending instrumentals across Rap, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Pop, and Alternative Rock. His work has landed with heavy hitters such as Sony Music Publishing, Roc Nation, Empire, Trash Gang, Bay Eight Studios, and top sync platforms.
His artist collabs include Burgos, RAZEGOD, BLUPILL, CHXPO, N...

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Knock A 7' by artist 'paul gorman and the hypnotist collectors'
Knock A 7

paul gorman and the hypnotist collectors

**all songs on this site are free to download

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song 'Dark Matter' by artist 'Jerry Davis'
Dark Matter

Jerry Davis

Proud Sponsor of Slugs Diner

Hats off to Studio One recording software, Music Man guitar and bass, IK Multimedia and Neural DSP amps, EZ Drummer and the midi drum files from Toontrack. Thanks for the listen.
There's a few Backing Tracks at the bottom of the page for download.

Metal - Progressive Metal

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swolt

stress related

HEAVY FUNKY MUSIC

Stress related was formed in 2003,bringing that nasty ass shit.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'SLEEPING MASSES' by artist 'TWIN REAPER'
SLEEPING MASSES

TWIN REAPER

https://linktr.ee/twinreaper

ACIDIC NEW THRASHER DOOM GOTH BAND PLAYING FASTER ELECTRIC WIZARD MUSIC

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Atonement' by artist 'HADAR'
Atonement

HADAR

HADAR is a Jewish themed avant-garde musical project by Na'amah Bat-Sarah combining Ambient, Neoclassical, Experimental/Post-Industrial, Neofolk, and Acoustic

HADAR is a Jewish  themed avant-garde musical project by Na'amah Bat-Sarah combining Ambient, Neoclassical, Experimental/Post-Industrial, Neofolk, and Acoustic/Electronic styles.
CONTACT: hadarmusic18@gmail.com

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Dub Metal' by artist 'taiga42'
Dub Metal

taiga42

I live between sky and earth    Love music and Dance

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Track 94 (FuckOff)' by artist 'HmanMusic'
Track 94 (FuckOff)

HmanMusic

Homerecording

writing & recording metal since 2009

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Epic Heavy Metal Trap' by artist 'RIC SHO'
Epic Heavy Metal Trap

RIC SHO

Ric Sho has been producing music since 2004

Ric Sho has produced many music tracks for nationally syndicated shows in the outdoor industry and has worked on many film projects with other well know TV producers and has gained respect in the outdoor film industry since 2004.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song '[Playalong] Letheum - Lives Of Quiet Desperation' by artist 'Die Katharsis'
[Playalong] Letheum - Lives Of Quiet Desperation

Die Katharsis

Aspiring guitarist.

Learning how to play guitar by recording playalongs.

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'After the River Forks' by artist 'Lucis McGovern'
After the River Forks

Lucis McGovern

Progressive metal guitarist from New Jersey. Looking for a bassist, guitarist, drummer and singer. Hit me up @Lucis_mc on Instagram

Metal - Progressive Metal

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