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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.
Currently trending songs.
Picture for song 'Firestarter' by artist 'GTO'
Firestarter

GTO

Permeate The Zeitgeist

Taylor and the band are currently in studio recording tracks for a new upcoming album. All new songs are released here first so stay tuned and check back often!
Hailing from the Adirondack region of Northern New York GTO epitomizes the upbeat yet hard edged rock music of the Canadian/Northern US FM Radio Era. The band released Angels Calling LP in 2005 and has recently stepped back into the recording studio writing/recording all new music for an upcoming album.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Nowhere to Hide' by artist 'David L Mullins'
Nowhere to Hide

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 - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'My Final Breath' by artist 'THE COMA'
My Final Breath

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

Picture for song 'RIOT (ZillaKami x City Morgue Type Beat)' by artist 'Loagz Beatz'
RIOT (ZillaKami x City Morgue Type Beat)

Loagz Beatz

Florida Music Producer - Sony Music Pub, Roc Nation, Empire, Trash Gang, Bay Eight Studios, Various TV / Media Sync & 700+ Indie Artists

Loagz Beatz is a Miami based music producer known for crafting genre-blending instrumentals across Rap, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Pop, and Alternative Rock. His work has landed with heavy hitters such as Sony Music Publishing, Roc Nation, Empire, Trash Gang, Bay Eight Studios, and top sync platforms.
His artist collabs include Burgos, RAZEGOD, BLUPILL, CHXPO, N...

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Manitou' by artist 'High-C (8-Bit Syndicate)'
Manitou

High-C (8-Bit Syndicate) ,   OG DON VITO

Bushwick Bill wants to talk to Third Bass.

I'm not Bushwick Bill. I don't want to talk to Third Bass.

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Forget About Me' by artist 'Chubstah'
Forget About Me

Chubstah

I am going to make my music again after many years stay tuned

Well, it is not much. Just me, my head, and my copy of 'Fruity Loops Studio'. These beats ARE all made by me. I only make them because I like to be creative...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Fading Away - Dj.Cee.Em.- Chris Morel' by artist 'Dj Cee Em31'
Fading Away - Dj.Cee.Em.- Chris Morel

Dj Cee Em31

A little bit of drum, little bit of melody, a little bit of all of me ! Happy to meet music lovers from all around the World ! Open for Collaboration !

From the age of 15, with the discovery of 'live discos' on the radio after midnight, I was fascinated by Dance music and its derivatives, with artists like S'Express, Ice MC, C & C Music Factory, as well as Metallica, Run DMC, and others! One vinyl at a time, working in a grocery store to afford a mixer, a console, and records! As an aviation

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'One By One (Live)' by artist 'CosmoSonic'
One By One (Live)

CosmoSonic

I'm Boris Fitoš, a music producer from Serbia. A future-focused creator. My mission is to engineer unique sonic experiences and conceptual audio.

Blending prompt engineering with no-code development. I leverage next-gen AI technology to push the boundaries of genre and sound design.

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song 'CRUSADER (Melodic Instrumental Metal)' by artist 'DreamSphere'
CRUSADER (Melodic Instrumental Metal)

DreamSphere

Melodic Instrumental Metal

DreamSphere is a two man studio only Metal band. We produce powerful, catchy, yet melodic and accessible, instrumental Heavy Metal and Hard Rock music. 
We record purely for pleasure, as a leisure activity, but are deeply serious about the music we create. Although some songs do have lyrics, we use multiple lead guitars to take the place of vocal melodies.

Metal - Heavy Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Icecream (Power Metal Version)' by artist 'Living Light'
Picture for song 'Fiery Cauldron' by artist 'Michael Bennett'
Fiery Cauldron

Michael Bennett

Welcome to my music pages. Look around and I hope you'll find something that you like.

Being able to play and enjoy music 
is a gift that's often taken for granted.
This music is a mixture of my own creations, 
along with some collaborations with others.

Metal - Goth Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Chase the night' by artist 'Blue Toms Projects'
Chase the night

Blue Toms Projects

Playing blues and rock as well as we can.

Hi there. I'm playing guitar since the middle of 2002. Since the end of 2005 I'm playing with other people via  collaboration platforms like kompoz.com.
Since 2024 playing in a real rock band

Metal - Progressive Metal 127 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'The Great Replacement is Underway.' by artist 'Perfydious Albion'
The Great Replacement is Underway.

Perfydious Albion

The first step towards change is awareness. The second is acceptance.

'The rich variety of cultures & nationalities is part of the way mans existence expresses the beauty of God in whose image we are made.
Satan desires to destroy these differences reduce us to a meaningless whole in a false unity that only denies the dignity of man' - Father Spyridon Bailey

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'The Wicked' by artist 'Johan'
The Wicked

Johan

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

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Armageddon' by artist 'Second Coming'
Armageddon

Second Coming

Heavy Bass and Screaming Guitar with a Driving Beat

Influenced by old school hard rock. Our trademark is heavy bass and screaming guitar.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Life and Death in the Cosmos' by artist 'Cosmos II'
Life and Death in the Cosmos

Cosmos II

A mainly one-person band featuring strong vocals and guitar back-up, playing a variety of songs in a rock, folk, and pop blend. The songs range from science ner

Cosmos II is the pseudonym of Alan Marscher, a professor of astronomy at Boston University. Usually, he performs alone on guitar and vocals.
The songs are all originals composed and copyrighted by Marscher. Some are 'science nerd' songs that Cosmos II performs to science students at B.U. The majority, though, are just general songs a...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song '2LIVIZ2BLEED' by artist 'JUGGRNAUT'
2LIVIZ2BLEED

JUGGRNAUT

JUGGRNAUT is a Multi-instrumentalist/vocalist in the progressive metal genre.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'DOUBLE X' by artist 'Gary Skopick's Redshift'
DOUBLE X

Gary Skopick's Redshift

Solid Rock, Metal, Progressive, Jazz, Alternative,Blues, Fusion, World, Funk, and Classical original Instrumentals Played with guitar virtuosity.

Band/artist history
Guitarist,  has remained the one constant with  over the years. Based out of the western suburbs of Chicago, the band has taken many turns in band members over the past 30 years. Drummer Dave Goode kept in touch with Gary after they met while Dave was touring as Frank Marino's drummer. This summer Dave and Gary have been collabo...

Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks No samples

Picture for song 'Remarkable !hype's 2012 Hollywood Rock Jam Remix' by artist 'hype and the Hollywood Church'
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

Picture for song 'Atlantic (Sleep Token cover)' by artist 'Jason Bibee'
Atlantic (Sleep Token cover)

Jason Bibee

I'm a self taught musician who sings, plays guitar and piano. I produce my own works.

My name is Jason Bibee and I'm doing the recording thing, finding a little talent here and there that inspires me to improve, and preparing for the transition into music production. Now is the time to do that if there ever was one.
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Metal - Cover Songs