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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 '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 'SHAL-MANAN USIA' by artist 'MACHINGUN4U'
SHAL-MANAN USIA

MACHINGUN4U

I AM VERY AGGRESIVE WITH THIS , IM KINDA the music to GO FUKIN INSANE TO SERIOUSLY LISTEN TO IT

8/12 ....drunk again .......getting stuff done though jenny !!!!!!!
 the machinegun girlie is gearing up on the new track to die ....gawd damit ...hate to see this one go but as the old saying goes ...' bury em deep annd  um well you know 
  
 5/30 :: back in town and all new friends ...say how ya been ........fucked up and outta place ...thats how i felt back then .....w. axl rose quote lol ......

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Falling Down' by artist 'Kevin Wright'
Falling Down

Kevin Wright

Heavy stuff.

It's just me in my basement jammin' on stuff. I've aleays been a singer, but I started playing guitar about 2 years ago so I could write my own tunes. No real time for a band anymore.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song '424 Don't Smoke Coke' by artist 'Step Daddy J J Child'
424 Don't Smoke Coke

Step Daddy J J Child

West Coast Rapper Step Daddy J from Broadmoor Richmond BC

Hey this is Step Daddy J ! I am a rapper from Broadmour Richmond BC .
Rap music is my life ! Rapping on the mic , making beats , taking awesome pictures , listening to other rappers around the globe and listening to the tightest beats !
I've made so much music in my life !! My old records where fun and unique . I want to have my own professional studio so I can keep the hits coming and have the hits sound professional grade ..
I fir...

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'The Enemy Inside (guitar cover)' by artist 'Aegis of Clarity'
The Enemy Inside (guitar cover)

Aegis of Clarity

Welcome to my guitar practice space. Covering metal songs, mainly Dream Theater and Children of Bodom! :)

This page serves as a personal archive of guitar practice recordings.
All tracks are non-commercial cover performances created for educational and practice purposes only.
All rights to the original compositions, recordings, and trademarks are fully owned by their respective copyright holders.
No copyright infringement is intended.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'JustAnotherStranger by RayRay B859' by artist 'Live from the 1970s - Hunky Dory with RayRay B-859'
JustAnotherStranger by RayRay B859

Live from the 1970s - Hunky Dory with RayRay B-859

Original 3pc Hard Rock music written/recorded LIVE in the 1970s!  These songs should have been released back with great bands whose influences you will hear !

I'm on a misson to save Rock'nRoll!
These songs could have stood the test of time.
The odd thing about them is most people tell me the more they hear the songs the more they like them!  
That is good! There's a lot going on from lyrics to drums in each song!
I will be uploading new releases as the copyrights clear.
Keep checking ba...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'DEADDAD' by artist 'Nokturnal Oppression'
DEADDAD

Nokturnal Oppression

The delusional Mr.T

Once upon a time in a land where chickens ruled the roost, there was a great mystery that had puzzled the feathered inhabitants for generations: the Egg of Destiny. This wasn't just any egg; it was said to be speckled with stars and glowed with a light as bright as the morning sun.
The chickens believed that the Egg of Destiny held the secret to ultimate wisdom, but there was a catch  it could only be hatched under the most unusual circumstances. The legend spoke of a dan...

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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 'HALLOWEENFREAKRELEASEFREAK' by artist 'FREAKBROTHA'
HALLOWEENFREAKRELEASEFREAK

FREAKBROTHA

THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES....... MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR SPEAKERS GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT!!!!!!

MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR SPEAKERS GO 'BUMP IN THE NIGHT'...........

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Parallel Universe 2017 by Guitarboy' by artist 'Guitarboy'
Parallel Universe 2017 by Guitarboy

Guitarboy

A solo worth a thousand words
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans a

'A solo worth a thousand words'
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans around the globe to the power of the inspired, creative guitar solo via the internet and live performances in and around his home base of Huntington Beach, CA and  nationally,...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Sound of Pain' by artist 'johnjohn808'
The Sound of Pain

johnjohn808

Im the guitar player for Hawaiis own groovecore band PITCREW.
Im here to share my solo ideas and other stuff.

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'End of Time' by artist 'Limb From Limb'
End of Time

Limb From Limb

The perfect mix of brutal death and thrash with melodic tendencies and breakdowns sick enough to make any hardcore band cry with jealousy.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Donkey Dick' by artist 'Str8jackit'
Donkey Dick

Str8jackit

THE SICK FUNK!!!  We are loud.  We are proud.  We do whatever the fu#$ we want.  Make it loud.  Make it sick.

Energy, Sex, Love, Hate, Disorder, Hope, Raw Emotion.
These are the elements making up the intense force of Str8jackit. This metal/hard rock 4 piece is blending aggressive beats and guitars with distinctive melodies, funky styling and hardcore grooves for an overall head bashing, kick-in-the-pants experience. This is the sick funk bitches.

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Where GOD Fears to Tread' by artist 'Senior Menace'
Where GOD Fears to Tread

Senior Menace

On June22,2017, I will be hitting 54 and still rocking my sound.  Played on the road for several years and now I write and play all the instruments.  Lots of wo

I'm a hard workin, beer drinkin musician! I swear a lot and poke fun at a lot of things..
The world kinda pisses me off as to how it has gotten sooo ANAL! I love watching comedians, especially Preacher Lawson as he is so fuckin funny! My super day job is driving a route and filling vending machines as well as looking after fresh food...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Brotherhood of Fire (1)' by artist 'Roger R Whiteside'
Brotherhood of Fire (1)

Roger R Whiteside

'Genre-defying. Spirit-lifting. Songs of sonic redemption.'

Roger R Whiteside crafts sonic journeys that transcend genre and ignite the spirit. Blending electronic grit, acoustic warmth, breakbeat energy, cinematic depth, and metal intensity, his music defies boundaries while uplifting hearts. Each track pulses with emotional resonancehopeful, empowering, redemptive, and spiritualdesigned to move both body and soul. Spanning two decades, Rogers catalogue is a testament to genre-blending creat...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'uoutro' by artist 'Mako?Rehaps?'
uoutro

Mako?Rehaps?

Hip hop jazz That pretty much sums it up

https://www.youtube.com/@MakoRehaps-_-_-
youtube

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Black Water' by artist 'Pete Moss and the Weed Wackers'
Picture for song 'Glitch Dream' by artist 'IamEther'
Glitch Dream

IamEther

Its all just for fun

Music appreciator. If you want to contact me for a collab or anything feel free to leave a comment or any way to connect you feel comfortable with. :) 
Thank you for listening 
Hope you enjoy!

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Where the souls wont die' by artist 'Beyond the point of no return'
Where the souls wont die

Beyond the point of no return

A project that create Synthwave Alternative Metal.

A mix between Synthwave, goth, Alternative metal. Based on synths.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Dominaïa_Instrumental_Whole World Freakaz' by artist 'Whole World Freakaz'
Dominaïa_Instrumental_Whole World Freakaz

Whole World Freakaz

La vie est trop courte pour s'en faire un enfer.    La vie est bien trop longue pour ne jamais rien en faire.

D.I.Y Project.
From music composition and mixing, 2D & 3D drawing, animation to video editing.

Metal - Alternative Metal 200 BPM

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