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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 'To be free' by artist 'David L Mullins'
To be free

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 - Heavy Metal

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  and  and also collaborate at the .
But also doing my own tunes

Metal - Progressive Metal 127 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'Refreshing The Tree' by artist 'GTO'
Refreshing The Tree

GTO

Recording Artists GTO

GTO is currently in studio recording tracks for their new upcoming album. All new songs are released here first so stay tuned and check back often.

Metal - Heavy 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 '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 'Lux in Tenebris' by artist 'Mystic (netherlands)'
Lux in Tenebris

Mystic (netherlands)

Mystic combines elements from mostly heavy metal, some progressive rock and even some jazz here and there to create emotional music you will hopefully like.

Mystic is basically a one-man project, except for the vocals that will be handled by two guest singers. Mystic has tons of ideas and sketches, and will finalise these into a demo in due course of 2011/2012. Mystic combines influences mostly from metal, progressive rock and jazz. Guitars are real; bass, keyboards, drums and other instrumen...

Metal - Alternative Metal

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 'Twerk of Death' by artist 'Machines of Agony'
Twerk of Death

Machines of Agony

M.O.A. (Machines of Agony) is an American crossover thrash band from Los Angeles, CA

M.O.A. (Machines of Agony) is an American crossover thrash band from Los Angeles formed by brothers Tommy Gardner and Johnny Gardner. The band mixes elements of hardcore punk and thrash metal, with lyrics that are often humorous and politically incorrect

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song 'What's Rock Got To Do With It?' by artist 'Bob Forbes'
What's Rock Got To Do With It?

Bob Forbes

Enjoy the music :^))

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Come Back to Me (Remastered)' by artist 'Chubstah'
Come Back to Me (Remastered)

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 - Death/Black 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 'Tres Clean AxeII 2.0 Clip' by artist 'Bulb'
Tres Clean AxeII 2.0 Clip

Bulb

Hello! I am Bulb! Enjoy the tunes!

This is music I have written.  Some of these songs are for my band Periphery: www.myspace.com/periphery, and some are just for my solo project Bulb: www.myspace.com/iambulb, or dont have a place yet. 
Currently in Washington DC playing out with my band and attempting to make a career out of these projects!
I have also started recording bands, so if you are interested please contact me!

Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks

Picture for song 'Krenshaw Sain - Shadow Of A Hero' by artist 'The Jayson Dyall Songbook'
Krenshaw Sain - Shadow Of A Hero

The Jayson Dyall Songbook

Various Artists Performing Songs In Various Styles Written By             Jayson Dyall

Jayson Dyall, songwriter/musician/co-producer of 
The Jay Dyall Project and The DyallTones.
Songs here are performed by Various Artists.
Anyone who would like to cover in your own style or genre any of the songs found at 
www.soundclick.com/TJDP  or at  www.soundclick.com/TheDyallTones 
are free to do so and you can also upload song onto your music page as well. 
If you would also like to record one o...

Metal - Doom 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 'Unseen' by artist 'Steampipe Studio'
Unseen

Steampipe Studio

Space rock and Heavy Instrumentals

Part time musician

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'WALKING DEAD' by artist 'JESUS OLDMAN'
WALKING DEAD

JESUS OLDMAN

I am Jesus Oldman. For whatever reason, I have begun to consider my mortality. Therefore. I am leaving my life's work  to SoundClick.

CATS MAKE GREAT PIZZA. See Video.
Hi World. I Am JESUS OLDMAN.
Now considering my mortality, I am leaving my music, to SoundClick. 
Entrusting them to keep it alive, even after I am gone.
Any money it will make, will go to SoundClick, not to me.
Because I did it for Love, I did it for God. 
And I Trust SoundClick, to Keep This Alive For You All. -JO

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'Systematic' by artist 'O5MO515'
Systematic

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 - Heavy 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 'Liar' by artist 'Infected'
Liar

Infected

Kick-Ass Metal from Sinzig, Germany

http://www.infected-band.com
http://www.myspace.com/infectedmetal
http://www.facebook.com/infectedband
http://www.twit

Infected are a metal band from Sinzig, Germany, who label their unique style as Modern Death Metal. Up to now, the 5 friends released 2 EPs titled “Branded“ and “Coma“. Infected was founded in 2004 and only had a few changes in their line-up, since they are all committed to their friendship and love to play music. 
They play Modern D...

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Ailment Beat' by artist '14N'
Ailment Beat

14N


Metal - Heavy Metal

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