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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.
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 'Beyond Me' by artist 'O5MO515'
Beyond Me

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 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Holiday' by artist 'The Leftover'
Holiday

The Leftover

The LIVE Authorized Chronicles Of The Leftover Movement / Les Cròniques Autoritzades D'el Moviment Sobrant (by KillerMiller, MMXXVI)

KillerMiller (The Leftover) Vocals / Acoustic & Electric Guitar/ Percussion & Effects

Metal - Cover Songs 118 BPM 4/4 No samples

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 'The Architecht (Augustus)' by artist 'Ward C Locke'
The Architecht (Augustus)

Ward C Locke

I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.

Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict.
For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the...

Metal - Industrial Metal 160 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Synthetic Dusk' by artist 'BulgAria'
Synthetic Dusk

BulgAria

Beginner producer Ivan creating heavy rock & metal instrumentals for vocals, bands and custom projects. Open for collaboration and licensing.

Hi, my name is Ivan.
I’m a beginner music producer focused on rock and metal instrumentals.
I create heavy, guitar-driven tracks for vocalists, bands and solo artists.
Instrumentals are available for licensing and custom work.
Feel free to contact me if you’re interested in collaboration or exclusive tracks.

Metal - Progressive Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Brain Rot' by artist 'Jimi Sweeney'
Brain Rot

Jimi Sweeney

I am very much back after a 20 year period, have a deformed left hand & severe nerve, tendon & muscle damage in right arm. I used all kinds of weird tunings.

Metal - Doom Metal 97 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Umbrella' by artist 'Ben Elkanar'
Umbrella

Ben Elkanar

Instrumental Rock / Metalcore / Ballads / OFFICIAL / SOLOS / COVERS

Instrumental Rock / Ballads / Metal Guitar Solos / Covers by Ben Elkanar.
Stay tuned and follow for more upcoming releases and updates!
I use Distrokid to upload my music to Spotify, iTunes, and more.
So should you! Here's a 7 percent discount: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/3140814
2013-2026 Ben Elkanar All Rights Reserved.

Metal - Heavy Metal 194 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Der Krampus (feat. Solaria)' by artist 'UmaMu'
Der Krampus (feat. Solaria)

UmaMu

Seid bereit - immer bereit!

UmaMu - Uwi macht Musik (Uwi makes music)
I am an original Berlin veteran with heart and soul. I have lived in Austria since 2007. During the Covid19 lockdown I discovered composing my own music as a hobby.

Metal - Death/Black Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'VOYAGER (Epic Melodic Instrumental Metal)' by artist 'DreamSphere'
VOYAGER (Epic 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 - Power Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song '“WAR GAMES: The Inner Cage' by artist 'Krisza'
Picture for song 'Haze - Shoegaze Rock Beat' by artist 'VXAQ'
Picture for song 'The Long Way' by artist 'JwOhEight'
The Long Way

JwOhEight

St. Louis midi musician with knack for mercury poisoning

Metal - Progressive Metal 4/4 No samples

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

Tier89

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

Metal - Alternative Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Deftones X Quannic Heavy Shoegaze Type beat Tirele' by artist 'Hellijah'
Picture for song 'Eternal Life - DEMO' by artist 'AAkhorh'
Eternal Life - DEMO

AAkhorh

I'm just a musician, composer, interpreter and producer!  English y Español.

I'm sharing with you the beats and music that I created but decide to not use on my personal projects, yet!
A.Akhorh can be found on Spotify, Youtube and all platforms, if you would like to check my own projects and support them, then go ahead! I would really appreciate it (L)
Tambien hablo español.

Metal - Heavy Metal 120 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'RELENTLESS (Instrumental Metal)' by artist 'FOGG'
RELENTLESS (Instrumental Metal)

FOGG

Instrumental British Metal

This is the music created by Billy Fogg before he became a member of  . The music available here has since been edited and remixed, with new synth drum tracks programmed by fellow Dark Dreams member Peter Quinn.

Metal - Heavy Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'GRAVITAS (Instrumental Metal)' by artist 'DARK DREAMS'
GRAVITAS (Instrumental Metal)

DARK DREAMS

CLASSIC BRITISH METAL

DARK DREAMS is the amalgamation of 2 solo projects Darkness Eternal and .  Both members are committed to constant improvement, in terms of songwriting and recording techniques. 
The music on offer is a rare blend of Traditional British Metal, taking the influences of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, and adding a unique style of its own. The songs range from Soft Rock to Speed Metal, with each one offering something different. 
The music is recorded and mixed at home, usin...

Metal - Heavy Metal 4/4

Picture for song 'Subsea' by artist 'Dekyc'
Subsea

Dekyc

Music (heavy metal) compositor.

One hacker band. In my music, I'm trying to merge music influences of '80 metal with my own silly ideas.

Metal - Heavy Metal 150 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Mechcanical Muzic' by artist 'Zonic-viruZ'
Mechcanical Muzic

Zonic-viruZ

Zonic-viruZ: An 'addiction', inflicted through the airwaveZ, that attach to the tympanic membrane in the ear. CauZing oneZ brain to freely think for itZelf.

The Sonic-Federation is a subdivision of The New World Order, (TNWO)!
The Sonic Federation is TNWOs most secret and powerful media weapon. In 2018 TNWO designed a virus to be spread by chemp-trails in the stratosphere. This virus attachs to the lungs through breathing causing your brain to stop thinking for you. They then sell you a plac...

Metal - Industrial Metal 86 BPM 4/4 No samples