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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.
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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

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Picture for song 'Children of the Swamp (work in progress)' by artist 'Vehemence Discordia'
Children of the Swamp (work in progress)

Vehemence Discordia

And in Arcadia I...

We are the revisers of the cosmic astral code.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Badass' by artist 'Psycho Metal'
Badass

Psycho Metal

I Am Psycho Metal aka PsYcHoSmOkEr  i Produce Beats, Vocals, Guitars bass and Drums  Independent and Underground i take inspirations from a lot of genres

Psycho Metal - Created By Heath Bryant in 2008,
Members:
Heath Bryant:
Mark Bryant:

Metal - Rap-Metal

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Remarkable !hype's 2012 Hollywood Rock Jam Remix

hype and the Hollywood Church

Wild, sexy, funky, freaky, danceable, fun, unpredictable, ridiculous, partytime, loving, trippy, hip-hop, R&B, smooth, raw, deep, fun, intense, music that goes

Metal - Rap-Metal

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Visions ending Orchestra

DMN Pre-track


Metal - Death/Black Metal

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A box of little puppies - get thrown off a Train

Scuzzo

Just a fool

Well, its not really a band.. Im just a home studio guitarist Hack.  so thats me on guitar.. and i program a machine for the rest or i snag a Backing Track off the Inter Web.. it serves as a proof of concept.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'rawr' by artist 'RAWR MOTHERFUCKER'
rawr

RAWR MOTHERFUCKER

experimental noise

fuck you all

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Iso Cab Test Song' by artist 'PGA1000 Dude'
Iso Cab Test Song

PGA1000 Dude

Hy, I'm just another Internet Guitarist that pollutes the internet with his bad phrasing and vibrato ;-)

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Bug

CANNIBAL CLOWN

Cannibal Clown is an indie experimental alternative rock band that plays an energetic violent and personal music, on the road for a long time and consider cult

CANNIBAL CLOWN is a band formed by devil clowns from an evil parallel circencis dimension called Spectacoolarea who broke into this universe to take over and destroy this planet with their bizarre music, a weird combination of alternative experimental, progcore and mathmetal mixed up with energetic violent funkmetal and schizzoswingoco...

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Open The Valve' by artist 'DOWNFALL music'
Open The Valve

DOWNFALL music

Downfall...A new sound of southern style metal/post new metal. if you still don't know, sounds like you need to come to one of the shows...

Mind Over All

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Doubtful And Forgiven(live)' by artist 'Parasyde'
Doubtful And Forgiven(live)

Parasyde

Parasyde is a band out of Whittier C.A. They have played in venues like Hogue Barmichaels and Chain Reaction. They are building a steadily rising amount of fans

HEY WHATS UP. we are Parasyde. We are from Whittier CA. were just a bunch of guys who love music and are trying to get our name out there. We've played at Hogue Barmicahels and Chain Reaction. We play metal and if you dont like it FUCK YOU. For booking info please contact any member of Parasyde.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Pussy Love' by artist 'HEADSTONE'
Pussy Love

HEADSTONE

marijuana, beer, whiskey, alcohol, drug, sex, loud, buzz, buzzed, buzzing, high, naked, exposed, hard, heavy, weed, pot, grass, rock n' roll, metal, new, altern

HEADSTONE is a new all original Buzz Rock / Heavy Metal Band... Sex, Drugs, Beer, Rock N' Roll and Alcohol.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Pantano' by artist 'Pantano'
Pantano

Pantano

Hardcore metal sudaca

PANTANO es una banda de La Paz - Bolivia. A pesar de su fugaz surgimiento y desaparición, PANTANO se estableció como una de las bandas sólidas del movimiento 'underground' Boliviano de principios de esta década. Musicalmente, la banda se incrusta en la intersección del thrash, punk y hardcore. Los integrantes de PANTANO incansablemente recorrieron escenarios en varias ciudades, lanzaron 2 cortes en estaciones de radio, y grabaron un álbum titulado 'Hacia el Origen' en 20...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Born Again' by artist 'A F Sherlock'
Born Again

A F Sherlock

All songs posted are my own.  I write, play all instruments(or program them), sing, and do the final production.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Prologue' by artist 'Ajith Singh'
Prologue

Ajith Singh

no band yet.. too poor to buy equipment for it.. :(..

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'hell shines down' by artist 'SIX PAST HELL (US)'
hell shines down

SIX PAST HELL (US)

LONG HAIRED ASS KICKIN REDNECK METAL FROM THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Nuns With Guns' by artist 'Str8jackit'
Nuns With Guns

Str8jackit

THE SICK FUNK!!!  We are loud.  We are proud.  We do whatever the fu#$ we want.  Make it loud.  Make it sick.

Energy, Sex, Love, Hate, Disorder, Hope, Raw Emotion.
These are the elements making up the intense force of Str8jackit. This metal/hard rock 4 piece is blending aggressive beats and guitars with distinctive melodies, funky styling and hardcore grooves for an overall head bashing, kick-in-the-pants experience. This is the sick funk bitches.

Metal - Heavy Metal

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