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.

Escape Your Fate

Alien Parade Beats

"Escape Your Fate" is a 170-BPM Heavy Metal track from Alien Parade Beats on SoundClick. Running at 170 BPM, this is a carefully crafted Heavy Metal production. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. No vocals are used in this instrumental beat. The choice of E♭ min lends the composition a slightly moody and reflective character. The track creates a listening experience that feels angry, energetic and powerful. "Escape Your Fate" has peaked at number 10 on the SoundClick Heavy Metal chart. That sound inspired by Fast is now available to license — buy "Escape Your Fate" on SoundClick starting at $5.00.

Metal - Heavy Metal 170 BPM 4/4 No samples

DissenLusionment ft. OfficialFItzG - Welcome To Wa

DissenLusionment

"DissenLusionment ft. OfficialFItzG - Welcome To Wa" is a 166-BPM Death/Black Metal track from DissenLusionment on SoundClick. Produced at 166 BPM, this Death/Black Metal beat is available for licensing on SoundClick. No external samples are used in this track. A male singer provides a powerful vocal layer to the mix. Rooted in D maj, the song carries a warm and resolved quality. With a tone that is heavy, this track connects on an emotional level. "DissenLusionment ft. OfficialFItzG - Welcome To Wa" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #24 in Metal and #1 in Death/Black Metal. The sound of this type-beat is inspired by Nu Metal. "DissenLusionment ft. OfficialFItzG - Welcome To Wa" can be licensed directly on SoundClick for $25.00, making it accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.

Metal - Death/Black Metal 166 BPM 4/4 No samples

CONNECT $5 $25

Into The Future

ElectrO-NIK-MoodZ

Independent artist ElectrO-NIK-MoodZ drops "Into The Future", a Progressive Metal track on SoundClick. The song is produced at a tempo of 165 BPM. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. No vocals are used in this instrumental beat. Written in A maj, the track draws on the key's naturally uplifting and expansive qualities. The track has a solid bounce quality that makes it easy to connect with. It has reached #22 on the main SoundClick Metal chart. SoundClick gives artists like ElectrO-NIK-MoodZ a platform to share original Progressive Metal music with listeners around the world.

Metal - Progressive Metal 165 BPM 4/4 No samples

$1.5 $15

Guitar Backing Track Thrash Style Key of E

brlamc

SoundClick artist brlamc offers "Guitar Backing Track Thrash Style Key of E", a Thrash Metal track available to license. The song is produced at a tempo of 175 BPM. No vocals are used in this beat, giving you unlimited production options. The use of E min gives the track its introspective and emotional quality. The production leans into a somber aesthetic that fits the thrash metal style. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Thrash Metal chart, peaking at #4. Looking for a Thrash Metal track to license? "Guitar Backing Track Thrash Style Key of E" by brlamc is available on SoundClick for $25.00.

Metal - Thrash Metal 175 BPM 4/4

metal
thrash

$0.99 $25

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