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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 'There is a light shining in the depth of your soul' by artist 'Peter Kosta's Galaxy Rock Band'
There is a light shining in the depth of your soul

Peter Kosta's Galaxy Rock Band

in this song the clear influence of many good jazz guitarists is to be mentioned

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'Her beautiful soul(Demo)' by artist 'Sayan Sutradhar (Onion)'
Her beautiful soul(Demo)

Sayan Sutradhar (Onion)


Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Hunting Down Mabus' by artist 'The Band N8'
Hunting Down Mabus

The Band N8

N8 going from studio band to touring so cal

The Band is finishing up the demo cd for the upcoming pro-tools sessions in October - It's just too hot in the Co

Now The Band N8 Site! yay the big time

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'new PODHD ProX test' by artist 'Rain of Ashes'
new PODHD ProX test

Rain of Ashes


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Demo 4 (Jump tempo pt2)' by artist 'Atlas Construct'
Demo 4 (Jump tempo pt2)

Atlas Construct


Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Swat Kats S1 Intro' by artist 'Icky'
Swat Kats S1 Intro

Icky

techno, dance, club, rave, hip-hop, rap, exprimental, rock, metal, alternative, acoustic, accoustic, Rock, Hip Hop, Metal, Electronica, Techno, Country, Trance,

Music is an emotional gateway. It is the soundtrack of our lives.
Basically I do everything. Im trying to get to the point where I can write, record, produce, and market my own music by myself. Im still lacking in creative songwritting and a decent singing voice but ill get there.

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Pure Lust' by artist 'CADAVRUL'
Pure Lust

CADAVRUL

CADAVRUL = Death Metal from Romania.
CADAVRUL is: Corneliu the Dacian: guitars, vocals; Sorin: bass, vocals; Vali Karcalac: vocals; Eugen: drums;

CADAVRUL (Constanta - Romania) started back in October 2005. Corneliu and Sorin (former WEB members) were the founders.
After several gigs we released our first DEMO E.P. 'Forensic Nightmares' in 2006, containing 4 tracks: Pure Lust, Soul In A Coffin, Justified Slaughter, The Masked Killer. Music genre: 'death metal (to grind)'. The lyrics describ...

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'DARK PAIN - realm of depression' by artist 'DARK PAIN'
DARK PAIN - realm of depression

DARK PAIN


Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Alias Dr House' by artist 'Nippercreep'
Alias Dr House

Nippercreep

Alternative Rock/Metal band from France.

Founded back in 2002, a new era began.  A packet of ten cigs, still sold for 'francs' for a few remaining hours.  In the middle of cries and screams, the mother of rock and roll, the adulated rad-asse finally gives birth to its deformed offspring: Nippercreep.  Its very named translates to 'repugnant kid' in moliere langage.  As with all band debuts, swallowed and spat up new ...particulary the bassist...came a calm and stability and then wild nights.....

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Year of the Hawk' by artist 'Valley of Shadows'
Year of the Hawk

Valley of Shadows

We are the bringers of truth, the gods of smoke and fire. Heavy rock n' roll from Omaha, NE.

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Believe' by artist 'RedBlueGreenVoice'
Believe

RedBlueGreenVoice

TSu-YAN of 'RedBlueGreenVoice' is an ultimate singer-songwriter...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Ziggy' by artist 'D-Tex'
Picture for song 'Last Chance' by artist 'Dysreali'
Last Chance

Dysreali

Day and night, dreams and nightmares, crunchy guitars and melodic overtones,are the sounds of Dysreali.

From hard crunching riffs to melodic leads, Dysreali is a band that wonders in the realms of hope and fears, Dreams and nightmares, bliss and sadness.  Emotions drives our daily lives and so does our music.  This is the core of our sound that will make its way into your soul. Take a chance on this ride and see where it goes.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'You Are Hot' by artist 'Lullaby Oliveira'
Picture for song 'I Rule my own world' by artist 'The Unpredictable Headband'
I Rule my own world

The Unpredictable Headband

Original 3 piece jam band, (now looking for Bass or lead player, drummer ) Keith Baxter , Finlay Blackwood :l Guitars and other stuff. All Original music.

Band members Past and present:
Keith Baxter (Bax) Founder member on Vocals and acoustic guitars.
Finlay Blackwood: Founder member and originator (Feet) on Lead Guitar, midi guitar synths , synthesizers, drum machines, sampling and chaos pad. Occasionally playing bass guitar. 
Digital Audio recording, engineering and post production. DAW

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Untitled (Rough Demo)' by artist 'Persistent Eclipse'
Untitled (Rough Demo)

Persistent Eclipse


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'huey lewis and the motherfuckin news' by artist 'BuschLightBlues'
huey lewis and the motherfuckin news

BuschLightBlues

This page is nothing serious, just a place for me to put my crappy recordings.

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Hail Plane' by artist 'RIDINSTRONG RECORDS BEATS AND TUNES'
Hail Plane

RIDINSTRONG RECORDS BEATS AND TUNES

CEO of Ridin Strong Records also a Artist/Producer/Engineer

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Crucible of Hate 509758' by artist 'N.W.O. No Way Out'
Crucible of Hate 509758

N.W.O. No Way Out


Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song 'Winter Is Coming' by artist 'TritoneAddiction'
Winter Is Coming

TritoneAddiction

Here I'll upload all the songs that doesn't fit under my project Synthetic Flesh. That can be electronic music, video game soundtracks or just whatever I write

Metal - Industrial Metal

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