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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 'Ether Pulse (Live)' by artist 'THE COMA'
Ether Pulse (Live)

THE COMA

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 'Nowhere to Hide this time' by artist 'David L Mullins'
Nowhere to Hide this time

David L Mullins

I love writing songs about life, love and personal 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 'Tales Of An Old Horse' by artist 'Agr8Bull'
Tales Of An Old Horse

Agr8Bull

Creating music is cheaper than paying for therapy.

Well, what can I say new about myself, which is not already known by myself.
First of all:
- Music is something I love, but have not been able to concur in the last 30 year. 
- Music is something I love to create, but have not been able to create enough for me. 
- Music is something I love to create out of the moment, but have not been able to create something timeless. 
The journey will be a bumpy ride ... but it will be fun.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Song1' by artist 'Demo10'
Song1

Demo10

Demo

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Finstra Schwoarza Woid' by artist 'Blue Toms Projects'
Finstra Schwoarza Woid

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 - Alternative Metal 82 BPM 4/4

Picture for song 'GTO - Refreshing The Tree' by artist 'Taylor of GTO'
GTO - Refreshing The Tree

Taylor of GTO

Deamons In The Digital

GTO is currently in studio recording tracks for their upcoming album.  Stay tuned!

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 '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 'Left Behind (Sample Single)' by artist 'Forgiving Judas'
Left Behind (Sample Single)

Forgiving Judas

We are the Michigan based metal band Forgiving Judas.

Metal - Thrash 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 '2LIVIZ2BLEED' by artist 'JUGGRNAUT'
2LIVIZ2BLEED

JUGGRNAUT

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

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Living Large' by artist 'Darryl Zuber's 10th World'
Living Large

Darryl Zuber's 10th World

80's Metal Instrumental

Hi, It's me Darryl Zuber, This is my Electric Metal Instrumental music page.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Scare Tactic' by artist 'Bob Forbes'
Scare Tactic

Bob Forbes

Enjoy the music :^))

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Kriegshorn der Elfen(Warhorn of the Elves)' by artist 'TheBardsForge'
Kriegshorn der Elfen(Warhorn of the Elves)

TheBardsForge

I make Music for Fun, maybe you would like it.   It seems my Page is a musicial diary :D Earphones are advised.  All Music is made by myself.

Hello, I make Homerecording for Fun, cause I like Music and playing Instruments for Fun, and the creating of all kind of Musicstuff.
All Instruments are played by myself.
I want share that Fun and hopefully you will enjoy the results of my musicmaking.
My Musicstyle is not a specific style, its more Art then a special Music.
Maybe something up from

Metal - Thrash Metal No samples

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 'Vater' by artist 'MikeSeven'
Vater

MikeSeven

Mike Seven makes music to have fun. Its balm for the Soul

...from Germany...near Stuttgart

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Monsters Are Real' by artist 'White Llama'
Monsters Are Real

White Llama

Welcome to the artist page for White Llama and SoulTaroT

White Llama is an Industrial electronic metal band heavily influenced by 80s new wave and 90s industrial.  SoulTaroT combines electronic and ambient melodies with angelic vocals for an ethereal soundscape unlike any other.

Metal - Industrial Metal

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

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 125 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'The Fall' by artist 'O5MO515'
The Fall

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 'sei glücklich' by artist 'Wolkensturm'
sei glücklich

Wolkensturm

EInfach jemand der gerne Lieder Schreibt und umsetzt.

Ich habe mein eigenen Stil. Ich möchte irgendwie auch Neues , Modernes, aber auch etwas Umsetzen, was es so noch nicht gibt ,oder was Selten zu hören gibt. Ich bin noch unendeckt, jedoch kommt bald die Zeit für die Bühne und da werde ich mit euch zusammen Abrocken!

Metal - Alternative Metal

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Rejoyze(Remix)
Ambient No samples