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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 'God help me' by artist 'NEWNEKO2000'
God help me

NEWNEKO2000

Music made mostly from samples on Magix Music Maker, eJay, Music 3000, MusicDJ and Yamaha PSR740.

MY MUSIC IS INFLUENCED BY 80's, 90's AND EARLY 2000. YOU WILL FIND HERE MAINLY ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC, BUT MANY OTHER STYLES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
When I create music, I always make sure that every song sounds different and unique. My aim is to make sure that the listener will always hear something unexpected. This makes the whole creation process even more fun :)
To create songs I use simple soft...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'My Perfect Day' by artist 'Kingnothing82'
My Perfect Day

Kingnothing82

I play everything myself on a digital recording machine an with my smartphone so it's not perfect iam In need of a producer foreal jam enjoying making music

I'm a DIY artist who has a digital recorder and a guitar an a mic an some God given talent...I think..id like to find a producer who will give me a chance and a label who will let me do my thing..iam not a producer iam doing the best I can and I think with a real producer an label I could be someone ya know I have no hopes of Fame or fort...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Running Wild' by artist 'Mike Hanrahan - Play Room Studio'
Picture for song 'the mansion' by artist 'Cannonz'
the mansion

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 - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Out Of Luck - $UICIDEBOY$ Type Beat' by artist 'lost.mindd Beats'
Out Of Luck - $UICIDEBOY$ Type Beat

lost.mindd Beats

BUY 1 get 2 FREE on all licenses!  Contact: lost.mindd.musicproduction@gmail.com

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'GO GET COITED' by artist 'Decaying Orbit'
GO GET COITED

Decaying Orbit

Decaying Orbit is an unorthodox, highly diverse & genre-splitting band from Texas led by their infamous front man Mike Ash.

Decaying Orbit is an experimental, unorthodox, highly diverse & genre-splitting band from Texas led by their infamous front man Mike Ash. 'No, this music's not about that, it's not about sound quality, it's about passion.' - Mike Ash. Decaying Orbit is produced by their label, Decaying Enterprises Productions and has released many studio albums since they formed in 2008,...

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song '02 Scorpius (Power, Sand, Fire And Blood)' by artist 'Alex Tyte'
02 Scorpius (Power, Sand, Fire And Blood)

Alex Tyte

I make beats and instrumentals like what you would hear in movies, video games, commercials, etc.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Sweet Dreams (Female Death Metal Cover)' by artist 'Sindustry'
Sweet Dreams (Female Death Metal Cover)

Sindustry

Purveyor of fine Hip Hop, Rap, Alternative, Metal and New Age instrumentals, Sindustry has a dark emotion-driven, yet melodic style. He combines live instrument

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Parallel Universe 2017 by Guitarboy' by artist 'Guitarboy'
Parallel Universe 2017 by Guitarboy

Guitarboy

A solo worth a thousand words
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans a

'A solo worth a thousand words'
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans around the globe to the power of the inspired, creative guitar solo via the internet and live performances in and around his home base of Huntington Beach, CA and  nationally,...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'INNERSTATE_CONCEPT-7.256' by artist 'Concept 7'
INNERSTATE_CONCEPT-7.256

Concept 7

Hard hitting Big BeatTechno pushing the limits of intensity to new angles Concept 7 leave no room for compromise If you like Guitar/Techno crossover then try th

Concept 7: Powerfull techno/industrial/darkwave.

Metal - Alternative Metal

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Picture for song 'Rotted Pussy Christ' by artist 'SATANIC CORPSE'
Rotted Pussy Christ

SATANIC CORPSE

Dark,Possessed,Channeled,Satanic Black Metal,Death Music,Gothic,Anti Conformist    Ambient  Necrotic,Satanic Corpse Is Morbid Evil Darkness

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Leave me alone, By: T.H.C.' by artist '10 Eleven productions'
Leave me alone, By: T.H.C.

10 Eleven productions

We are music! we're not the best known label in the world of underground hip hop but we have lots of respect from our fans for the music we produce both hip hop

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Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'blacka slash mix 3.mp3' by artist 'Adam NHAS'
blacka slash mix 3.mp3

Adam NHAS

Hi everyone, I am a drummer and I love music. I write music on computer, using softwares like Ableton Live.
I like all kind of music but specially metal/djent,

Hi everyone, I am a drummer and I love music. I write music on computer, using softwares like Ableton Live and Vst.
I like all kind of music but specially metal/djent, fusion, and electro music.
You can listen here to some of my songs.
Enjoy!
ps: sorry for any english mistakes; english is not my native language but I'm working on

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song '01 - Mis Demonios (Atrevete a Vivir)' by artist 'Mago de Oz (US)'
01 - Mis Demonios (Atrevete a Vivir)

Mago de Oz (US)


Metal - Heavy Metal

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Picture for song 'hail to the loser' by artist 'MicDoss'
hail to the loser

MicDoss

Im a solo artist writting origial songson my home studio. I sometimes get a little help from fellow musicians i was formerly in a band with

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Joke song' by artist 'Niko Gasparrini'
Picture for song 'Visions ending Orchestra' by artist 'DMN Pre-track'
Visions ending Orchestra

DMN Pre-track


Metal - Death/Black Metal