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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 'Forever - Test Drive1' by artist 'Ross Warren'
Forever - Test Drive1

Ross Warren

I've got a lot to do before I deserve one of those self absorbed 250 character insider looks at the artist.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'ENJOY THE SILENCE' by artist 'LOWE ROCK'
ENJOY THE SILENCE

LOWE ROCK

WE ARE A CLASSIC ROCK BAND TRIBUTE : QUEEN, THE SMITHS, THE KILLERS, CHEAP TRICK, DON HENLEY, DAVID BOWIE, A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS, INDOCHINE, BILLY IDOL, THE CULT,

WE ARE A PERUVIAN ROCK BAND.
WE LOVE CLASSIC ROCK,
WE START IN 2005,
WE ARE VERY GOOD FRIENDS,
WE ARE LOWE ROCK.

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Ghost - Rats cover with vox' by artist 'Stan Sick'
Ghost - Rats cover with vox

Stan Sick

experimental,metal,progressive,heavy

this is my stuff outside of any band.i really like making a bunch of different stuff so this is where i will post it

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Shanny- Last Night' by artist 'Back Door To Nashville'
Shanny- Last Night

Back Door To Nashville


Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Aureate' by artist 'Adam GT'
Aureate

Adam GT

Im a solo recording artist. I didnt want to lose anything I write, so I started recording it. 
These are my songs and I hope you like them as much as I. I know

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'III. Crime of Passion - Through The Woods EP' by artist 'Through the Woods'
III. Crime of Passion - Through The Woods EP

Through the Woods

Through the Woods is a stoner rock band hailing from the forests and hills of southern West Virginia with a real passion for rock 'n' roll and smokin dope.

Through the Woods brings a muscular heavy rock style exuding raw, infectious catchiness with a hint of bluesy swagger and desert strut to form their own brand of stoner rock with a southern fried tinge. Hailing from the forests and hills of southern West Virginia with a real passion for rock 'n' roll, these 4 dudes have a particular knack

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Zion' by artist 'Fallen Renegade'
Picture for song 'how about you' by artist 'imlen'
how about you

imlen

Lenny Lee Warmington is my name imlen2 because my fathers name is leonard
get it? = imlen2.

hi I'm Len
all of my music is free to download.
I have a website called oddindeed.com here are some links you can follow
http://www.oddindeed.com/jokes/ for some elephant jokes as told by steven hawking..
http://www.oddindeed.com/chubby/ to see chubby checker dance to some of his hits

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song '' by artist 'Anaphora'
Picture for song 'This Throats for Smokin' by artist 'BWC Studios'
This Throats for Smokin

BWC Studios

Music production.

B.W.C. Studios are owned and operated by founder Greg Dawson, the man responsible for a large percentage of the recordings coming out of the Toronto area. Greg started out at Harlow Sound and quickly honed his skills to the point of starting his own studio. Mainly working with hardcore and metal bands, Greg brings out the best in everyone he works with and is not limited to working with one specific genre. If your band is seriously thinking about recording please feel free t...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Slave' by artist 'Dead Light District'
Slave

Dead Light District

Dead Light District is an older project that contains quite a bit of material. Ultimately, Dead Light District was created in 1999. This particular incarnation

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'You Take Me Away' by artist 'NightHawkrock'
You Take Me Away

NightHawkrock

Hot progressive rock band nothing less than hawkrock art rock.  Always working on new material.

NightHawkrock are currently working on new material. With each release, a unique journey, an expansion of genre and technique.
Mission is to journey into the writers unknown, and to exhibit music as it is meant to be; a tasteful art. 
Press reviews:
Band: Nighthawkrock
Song: Leave you Now 
Review:
Ok I'm starting to wonder what year it is with today's batch of songs. Here's another tune that

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Unglued!' by artist 'George Man'
Unglued!

George Man

Hard Rock / Heavy Metal \m/

Welcome to my Soundclick Page. Click the 'music' link at the top of the page to hear my music. Feel free to contact me through my e mail adress. I hope you enjoy my playing, and I look forward to hearing from you!!!

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'untitled' by artist 'Micha89'
Picture for song 'One Can Die Happy ' by artist 'Slylock'
One Can Die Happy One Can Die Happy

Slylock


Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Fly Away by Wolves of Agra' by artist 'Wolves Of Agra'
Fly Away by Wolves of Agra

Wolves Of Agra


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Fly Away by Wolves of Agra' by artist 'DrMavashi'
Fly Away by Wolves of Agra

DrMavashi


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Tales from the crypt' by artist 'Alphamix'
Tales from the crypt

Alphamix


Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Ignition' by artist 'Studio B Artists'
Ignition

Studio B Artists

Studio B Artist - (Ursa Minor) fuses elements of metal, hard rock, progressive, psychedelic, classical, blues and grunge to form a unique progressive sound.

Welcome to our revamped page, which features a variety of original and tribute material.
Mid October 2018 : added 'Endless Prism' to the playlist, from our new instrumental cd 'Auditory Revolution'.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song '7 Epilogue' by artist 'The-Architect'
7 Epilogue

The-Architect

Welcome.
Download Narcissus EP Free here (Lossless Format)- https://the-architect1.bandcamp.com/

Welcome.

Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks

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