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 'Anastazi feat Воффка - Пылью стать... [2]' by artist 'Voffka'

Anastazi feat Воффка - Пылью стать... [2]

Нескромный парень с огромной душой!

Я начал писать стихи с 13 лет, благодаря своей первой неразделенной любви!

Metal - Heavy Metal

hiphop
rap

Picture for song 'New PRS Demo' by artist 'Daniel O'Donnell'

New PRS Demo

Daniel O'Donnell

Account for personal projects and demos

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Oh Yeah' by artist 'JB Nation'

Oh Yeah

Greetings from JB Nation

JB Nation was the lunatic behind the 'DEADNATION' and 'JB Project' protocols (2010 - 2024). By the year 2025, he merged both subjects into 1 name 'JB Nation'.
JB Biography:
'Cockpit' was my 1st experimental project with a full band. From 1993 to 1998, I was struggling with this band to revolutionize my soon to be 'John Balls' identity. My nickname was later changed to 'John Balz', and by 2023, the name was finally settled as 'JB Nation' in the courts of almighty gre...

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song '08 We're Not Slayer' by artist 'Akademy Shred'

08 We're Not Slayer

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Loops_by SexPraha_8bars_8bars_1' by artist 'Bodg'

Loops_by SexPraha_8bars_8bars_1

I'm a metalhead

Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks No samples

Picture for song '9-14-25' by artist 'Johan'

9-14-25

Looking for singer to collaborate and write albums with.

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Genius Fool' by artist 'BenEatH-Music'

Genius Fool

BenEatHatH   ---   Dark harmonies. Moving melodies. Unbridled energy.     BenEatH - Music that gets under your skin.

BEN  EATH is Benjamin's musical project, a blend of sound and emotion. Between dark harmonies and moving melodies, music emerges, full of unbridled energy that gets under your skin. The name BEN  EATH incorporates the first letters of my name and alludes to 'beneath,' meaning what lies beneath the surfacea reference to the deep, often hidden emotions that become audible in musi...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Where the souls wont die' by artist 'Beyond the point of no return'

Where the souls wont die

Beyond the point of no return

A project that create Synthwave Alternative Metal.

A mix between Synthwave, goth, Alternative metal. Based on synths.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'The Beautiful Place in Time' by artist 'Band DreamScape'

The Beautiful Place in Time

Band DreamScape

DreamScape is a progressive metal band from Los Angeles, CA. with over 35 years in music.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Phenomena' by artist 'Slade Ember'

Phenomena

Slade Ember  musician and composer since 2008. Creates powerful music in metal, nu-metal, and alternative styles, Open for collaborations.

I am Slade Ember a musician, composer, and producer creating music since 2008. My main genres are metal, nu-metal, and alternative, but I am not afraid to experiment and sometimes incorporate elements of electronic music into my tracks. My sound blends heavy riffs, powerful drum breaks, dark yet captivating melodies, and epic breakdowns.
I am open to coll...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Katabasis L'Appel du Néant' by artist 'ThalieTheWitch'

Katabasis L'Appel du Néant

Metal - Death/Black Metal

deathcore

Picture for song 'Shadows Crawl' by artist 'AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage'

Shadows Crawl

AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage

Audiochosis , Steven F. Allen, and Audio Mirage are projects released on the Memory Stain Recording label. Compositions, Sound Designs, and Field Recordings.

In short, Steven F. Allen (Audiochosis) is an artist who creates evocative and sometimes unsettling soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of electronic music. 
 With over 271,000 plays to date, Allen's music has been featured in Podcasts, YouTube Videos, Video Games and samples in other artists songs.
 Audiochosis - Steven F. Allen allow...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Christmas Carlos F16' by artist 'SLAVEDRIVER THIRTEEN'

Christmas Carlos F16

SLAVEDRIVER THIRTEEN

Creator,Producer CARLOS OLLERVIDES aka SLAVEDRIVER THIRTEEN Solo Artist Pump'n The Teen-Youth World with MetalPunk Evolution!

Creator / Producer, Singer Songwriter Carlos Ollervides aka 'SLAVEDRIVER THIRTEEN' Solo Artist. Pump'n the Teen-Youth World  percent and more.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Whole World Freakaz - Intro' by artist 'Whole World Freakaz'

Whole World Freakaz - Intro

Whole World Freakaz

La vie est trop courte pour s'en faire un enfer.    La vie est bien trop longue pour ne jamais rien en faire.

D.I.Y Project.
From music composition and mixing, 2D & 3D drawing, animation to video editing.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'The Long Way' by artist 'JwOhEight'

The Long Way

St. Louis midi musician with knack for mercury poisoning

Metal - Progressive Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song '02 In Death I Will Prevail' by artist 'Morbid Haze'

02 In Death I Will Prevail

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Tier:89 - Our turn' by artist 'Tier89'

Tier:89 - Our turn

Some mighty pitch text that makes you want to keep listening to our songs on repeat.

Metal - Alternative Metal 4/4 No samples

MY LITTLE HERO

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Eye of the Sphinx' by artist 'Sacred Will'

Eye of the Sphinx

A high energy Heavy Metal project with Neoclassical and Power Metal elements.

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Track.' by artist 'Darkened'

Track.

Who cares?

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Metal - Heavy Metal

rock

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