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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 'Running Wild' by artist 'Mike Hanrahan - Play Room Studio'
Picture for song 'Hell Inside - Bonus Track - demo' by artist 'Death Perception OFFICIAL'
Hell Inside - Bonus Track - demo

Death Perception OFFICIAL

A modern death metal band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Death Perception has been a band since 2012. DP has released two independent albums and one album 'Ashes' under the Wormholedeath (Italy) label.

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 'Totem of War' by artist 'ShadowWolf'
Totem of War

ShadowWolf

Black Metal & Ambient Music inspired by Slavic folklore and mythology

Black Metal & Ambient music inspired by Slavic Folklore & Mythology.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'League of my Own' by artist 'SoupBoiTc'
League of my Own

SoupBoiTc

I do Hip Hop and R&B and RocknRoll. Fuck wit cha Boi....

TC Campbell aka SoupBoiTC (c) 
Out of respect for Dr. Dre I will step down from Hateraid endorsements and look down who got me down barrell

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'J.C. Maze - Hekau's Tears' by artist 'Mulletfish Studio and Music Production'
J.C. Maze - Hekau's Tears

Mulletfish Studio and Music Production

A little bit of everything.....

A Lifetime of old music i refuse to let die!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYI4uOOsMp4&feature=youtu.be

Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks

Picture for song 'lil peos - roufianes poutanes' by artist 'lilpeos'
lil peos - roufianes poutanes

lilpeos


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'You Better Run' by artist 'DjDaddio'
You Better Run

DjDaddio

New Songs out regularly......

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Barking Mad' by artist 'Michael Duran'
Barking Mad

Michael Duran

a unique fusion of genres

The music of Michael Duran includes;
'Collaborations'
Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with;
'Homespun'
Solo projects & Covers done at my home. 
live band recordings; 
2000-2004
'The Shop'  
Heartbreak Highway
3 piece collab/studio recordings 
with;
Steve Layman; Piano & Synth
Steve Torok; Drums
Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass
1990's
'The Knapps Cutoff Band'
              As Is
Studio 'open mic' and live re...

Metal - Goth Metal No samples

Picture for song 'The Decision' by artist 'JMV1'
The Decision

JMV1


Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR' by artist '150 BURNING BITCHES'
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR

150 BURNING BITCHES

150 BURNING BITCHES      A SacXtod Creation

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Sprich Deutsch du Hurensohn' by artist 'Der Gitarrist mit der Maske'
Sprich Deutsch du Hurensohn

Der Gitarrist mit der Maske

Ich bin der Gitarrist mit der Maske und ich bin voll Geilo.

hey whats up i am der Gitarrist mit der Maske or in Angelsächsisch The Guitarist with the mask im from germany and i make some strange music.
and i wear a Mask.

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'the remaining few' by artist 'Uncertain Sky'
the remaining few

Uncertain Sky

Uncertain Sky is music for the voiceless. Instrumental metal for dark days.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'hands of greed' by artist 'Cannonz'
hands of greed

Cannonz

i've been playing drums for 40 years locally around the albany NY area. i bought some recording gear, electric drums, guitars, bass and mics to record my ideas.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Jiggy Metal Cover (Prod. H3 Music)' by artist 'Rodney Oheb'
Jiggy Metal Cover (Prod. H3 Music)

Rodney Oheb

musician

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Frenzied Madness_All Trick No Treats demo 2021' by artist 'Frenzied Madness'
Frenzied Madness_All Trick No Treats demo 2021

Frenzied Madness


Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song '3.Cold River' by artist 'K prouty'
3.Cold River

K prouty

Progressive instrumental metal

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Paranoid 1' by artist 'Distorted Youth'
Paranoid 1

Distorted Youth

DETROIT Rock and Roll

The guitarist,  Tom Acosta ,won the best guitar solo contest on W.R.F., the largest rock in Detroit.  The shows producer said it it had a real Joe Satriani vibe. Hailing from DETROIT, we bring it all the time.  If you like raw uninhibited guitar rock with a Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page Zakke Wylde, vibe. Crank it up and download while you still can.
I have hooked up with several incredible musicians that have sparked my creative mojo. If you like the dark, funky, menacing a...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Quite Blind' by artist 'FunnelHead'
Quite Blind

FunnelHead

Rock, Metal, accoustic rock, heavey, soft,

David Epperly: Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Dan Chappell: Guitar
Bill Ebert: Drums
Mike Cook: Bass
Jeff Cate: Bass

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Diplomatic Immunity' by artist 'Kamileon'
Diplomatic Immunity

Kamileon

Electronica, Hip Hop & Instrumental

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Metal - Heavy Metal

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