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 Clairvoyant - Lead guitar' by artist 'stormrider66'

The Clairvoyant - Lead guitar

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Devil Inside' by artist 'Helvete Inc.'

The Devil Inside

Check the bandcamp page below for music and merch. Bandcamp album downloads come with artwork, videos, bonus tracks and liner notes.

Metal - Industrial Metal

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Offering Of Dust

Metal - Progressive Metal

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The Concept

Solo artist will follow ideas and try to make interesting stuff for my audience.  All recordings done on an iphone 7 using garage band.

Metal - Alternative Metal

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whispers

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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Detoxify

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Nature

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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Grauenvolle Mutter

Haldor Edge of Blood official

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Metal - Heavy Metal

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Better To Rule Hell Than Serve In Heaven Inst

Keith Cook was the guitarist for the protopunk band Debris with whom he was included in a history exhibit covering the notable rock and rollers from their home

Keith Cook

Metal - Industrial Metal

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Metal - Heavy Metal

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Drop Dead Dammit

Metal - Doom Metal

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Diamond Test 1 (Metal)

Death metal artist who also composes atmospheric, videogame-friendly instrumental tracks

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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Deja

Metal - Progressive Metal

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The great reset mp

Corrupt deep state

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Before The Snow' by artist 'Michael Maroon'

Before The Snow

Experimenting with early material written and recorded by Michael Maroon, one half of NightHawkrock

I hope you enjoy my music.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Orgy With The Dead' by artist 'Gortician'

Orgy With The Dead

Gortician were, for a time, the biggest unsigned, underground metal band...IN THE WORLD. We once out-charted Cannibal Corpse and Six Feet Under on mp3.com...

An eclectic mix of hardcore, thrash, death metal, and occasional grindcore. Legendary...

Metal - Thrash Metal

Mortuus Odio

Surrender Your Sword

Metal - Death/Black Metal

EricBMixTest 10/30

Eric Balestrieri

Enjoy the sounds!

My name is Eric and I'm based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Going to be uploading short demo's I wrote here. Recently started focusing on mixing artists other than myself. Like what you hear? Let me know and let's work together!

Metal - Progressive Metal

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ETAIS 15. Combat

Carlos C Cuervo

Melodic Tripped-Out Guitars! Code Name Cuervo Carlos Christopher Cuervo FREE DOWNLOAD (no need to sign-up) Progressive Metal Click Videos For More!!!

'Code Name Cuervo' is a solo Project with Lead Guitarist Carlos Christopher Cuervo Writing/Recording all the Instruments. If You like a new style of guitar that can compete with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai you will appreciate these albums. 
S.I.N.: is a Progressive Heavy Metal Album with a lot of depth in the Guitars!!!
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Metal - Doom Metal

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HALLOWEENFREAKRELEASEFREAK

THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES....... MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR SPEAKERS GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT!!!!!!

MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR SPEAKERS GO 'BUMP IN THE NIGHT'...........

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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