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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.
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Picture for song 'Woven Into Dust' by artist 'Steampipe Studio'
Woven Into Dust

Steampipe Studio

Official Metal song 'Woven Into Dust' by artist Steampipe Studio. Listen to song in high-quality audio on SoundClick.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Wrath of the Storm King (1)' by artist 'Roger R Whiteside'
Picture for song 'All Systems Go' by artist 'ChihliDog'
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2 - 404_ USER NOT FOUND

Serious Defect

Serious Defect is a solo artist from Metro-Detroit, MI who collaborates with several hobbyist musicians who enjoy Metal, Punk and Rock of various genres.

Serious Defect is a solo artist who collaborates with several hobbyist musicians who enjoy Metal, Punk and Rock of various genres.
The artistic approach of Serious Defect can be described as a raw, irreverent and provacative soundscape not suitable for most listeners.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song '14 Down!' by artist 'GH63 (Harro van Dijk)'
14 Down!

GH63 (Harro van Dijk)

Archief pagina met de muziek van GH van Dijk tussen 1989 en 2012.

Metal - Industrial Metal

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Picture for song 'Hammer' by artist 'O5MO515'
Hammer

O5MO515

Welcome

My name is Jake. I've been writing and producing music since the age of 15. I play a lot, or a little of everything depending on who you ask. I love metal. Big time influences are NIN, Pantera, Megadeth, Dark Soho etc. Thanks for stopping by!

Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks

Picture for song 'Strength of the World (guitar cover)' by artist 'Aegis of Clarity'
Strength of the World (guitar cover)

Aegis of Clarity

Welcome to my guitar practice space. Covering metal songs, mainly Dream Theater and Children of Bodom! :)

This page serves as a personal archive of guitar practice recordings.
All tracks are non-commercial cover performances created for educational and practice purposes only.
All rights to the original compositions, recordings, and trademarks are fully owned by their respective copyright holders.
No copyright infringement is intended.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'I will catch her' by artist 'Jrayzusfrost'
Picture for song 'Thirty three boys' by artist 'Blunt Force Trauma'
Thirty three boys

Blunt Force Trauma

No instruments are used in the making of my music.

I make music based on true crime cases, i remix random songs & eat a lot during the process

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Pig out' by artist 'No Smiles'
Pig out

No Smiles

TRUE MUSIC

No Smiles is who I am I make music for  subatomic particles.
My #1 songs thank you to everyone who has supported this movement
I feel so dead inside
#1 / #2
Eat the Dad
#1 / #57
stab stab stab
#1 / #54
GEODUDE
#1 / #31
Exit Inferno
#1 / #33
Irregularity of equipment
#1 / #34
Fighting to survive (Remix) FT-Souless Fire
#1 / #40
Scum scam ba bam
#1 / #61
tell me
#1 / #40
Jingle Bells
#1 / #67
Jingle them bells
#1 / #67
Conclusion
#1 / #58
Termination
#1 / #...

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Why Must I Die' by artist 'Senior Menace'
Why Must I Die

Senior Menace

On June22,2017, I will be hitting 54 and still rocking my sound.  Played on the road for several years and now I write and play all the instruments.  Lots of wo

I'm a hard workin, beer drinkin musician! I swear a lot and poke fun at a lot of things..
The world kinda pisses me off as to how it has gotten sooo ANAL! I love watching comedians, especially Preacher Lawson as he is so fuckin funny! My super day job is driving a route and filling vending machines as well as looking after fresh food...

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song '2-27-26' by artist 'Johan'
2-27-26

Johan

Looking for singer with a good visual to collaborate and write albums with.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'ENDZEIT' by artist 'WITHOUT E'
ENDZEIT

WITHOUT E

WITHOUT E is the result of many gigs with the guitar without the E-string. Because of playing hard and long.

The main Band named WITHOUT E exists since 1994 in the constellation:
- R. Schrauf and V. Tavares -
In the past, various musicians had the pleasure to complete the band experience in a lot of songs and sessions. 
Many thanks to: Andrea K., H. Kramer, Alex A., J. Ewald, Dr. C. Hohn, Judith H., S. Cedl, A. Rycoll, Marleen, -TRAP 5-, Julian S., T. Schoenfelder, M. Leck, K. Kraft [in ca...

Metal - Heavy Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'under the sun' by artist 'Atomic DNA'
under the sun

Atomic DNA

Solo artist, guitarists, vocalist, producer

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Living With the Weight (demo)' by artist 'Fifty Caliber'
Living With the Weight (demo)

Fifty Caliber

We are pretty diverse in our music. Everything from melodic to heavy. Our music is well thought out and has a great deal of energy as well. Listen for yourself!

It been a long time...if you have any comments...LETEM RIP!!!

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Winter's thunder' by artist 'David L Mullins'
Winter's thunder

David L Mullins

I love writing songs about life, love and personal experiences as well as observing other's experiences. I love all good music, but I am a country boy at heart.

I write songs that tell a story, and I have lived long enough to have witnessed a lot of stories both good and bad. I like all good music. I write because I just enjoy it.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'No Apologies' by artist 'Forgiving Judas'
No Apologies

Forgiving Judas

We are the Michigan based metal band Forgiving Judas.

Metal - Thrash Metal

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Picture for song 'We're Falling' by artist 'THE COMA'
We're Falling

THE COMA

THE COMA is a side project from Tommy Gardner and Johnny Gardner, who both are members of the Los Angeles based band Machines of agony.

Metal - Alternative Metal