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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 'What are they?' by artist 'Cryptic Destructors'
What are they?

Cryptic Destructors

Cryptic Destructors first shook the metal world back in 1988 with the song 'Bloodsuckers'. In the early 90's they continued to produce their own special blend o

Cryptic Destructors is Death Vargas & Christ Morgan

Metal - Power Metal No samples

Picture for song 'lost / Holy War (A Thousand Faces Band)' by artist 'Juliet's Resurrection'
lost / Holy War (A Thousand Faces Band)

Juliet's Resurrection

A portion of melancholy, romantic and marcabrité wraped up in an intellectual mind influenced by a multicultural background

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Whispers of the Void' by artist 'Mr Hexadus'
Whispers of the Void

Mr Hexadus

CC BY 4.0' is a public domain license which permits most forms of use or re-use of a licensed work provided that acknowledgement is made of the original Author

Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks 100 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Manitou' by artist 'High-C (8-Bit Syndicate)'
Manitou

High-C (8-Bit Syndicate) ,   OG DON VITO

Bushwick Bill wants to talk to Third Bass.

I'm not Bushwick Bill. I don't want to talk to Third Bass.

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Wake Up' by artist 'Hostile Within'
Wake Up

Hostile Within

East Coast rock band!

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'From Wallace to Hayes (Sample Single)' by artist 'DustStorm'
From Wallace to Hayes (Sample Single)

DustStorm

Have you ever heard of Heavy Metal cowboys? Well you have now. This is DustStorm.

DustStorm is metal/rock band based out of Battle Creek MI. They prefer to call their style 'Cowboy Metal'. The band is currently made up of Jay Blaylock on Guitars and Vocals. With Damien Detris on all percussion.

Metal - Thrash Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Quer fugir, quer sair_ 2024 ARDS Kemuridama_ SEPU!' by artist 'A Ras del Suelo'
Quer fugir, quer sair_ 2024 ARDS Kemuridama_ SEPU!

A Ras del Suelo

A Ras del Suelo es Grossi y Ayuda

A Ras del Suelo es un proyecto del instrumentista Grossi y Ayuda

Metal - Alternative Metal No samples

Picture for song 'swolt' by artist 'stress related'
swolt

stress related

HEAVY FUNKY MUSIC

Stress related was formed in 2003,bringing that nasty ass shit.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'dashing bold adventure' by artist 'Reviresco'
dashing bold adventure

Reviresco


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'All Hail The Man Behind The Grease Paint(ft. AYAAR' by artist 'The GanjaFucker'
All Hail The Man Behind The Grease Paint(ft. AYAAR

The GanjaFucker

Im the Dank Knight

I love weed and being emo

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Hope' by artist 'Cozzzak'
Picture for song 'Tale of Revenge (feat.ZACHINI)' by artist 'Racso'
Tale of Revenge (feat.ZACHINI)

Racso

Canberra based musician and aspiring audio engineer.  I love to bash the drums and explore the guitar while I slowly navigate my way through all genres of music

Metal - Alternative Metal No samples

Picture for song 'In serenity Dead wave radio' by artist 'Josh Evans'
In serenity Dead wave radio

Josh Evans

My Name is Josh Evans a.k.a. Vern. This is my official Soundclick. I am a songwriter, producer, mix engineer, and multi-instrumentalist based out of the STL

My Name is Josh Evans a.k.a. Vern. This is my official Soundclick. I am a songwriter, producer, mix engineer, and multi-instrumentalist based out of the STL area. I have recorded and produced all the songs you hear on this page with the company of friends i often work with. If you are interested in my services, you can contact me via Face...

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Freestyle ninja base instrumental drill' by artist 'DAVIDDMUSIC BEATS'
Freestyle ninja base instrumental drill

DAVIDDMUSIC BEATS


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Machine' by artist 'Black Warrant'
The Machine

Black Warrant

Sounds produced by 'Black Warrant' pulverize the central nervous system, infusing into the higher nerve centers. Heavy guitars, solid drums, firm bass and scree

Sounds produced by 'Black Warrant' pulverize the central nervous system, infusing into the higher nerve centers. Heavy guitars, solid drums, firm bass and screeching vocals make this band a choice of many who love heavy metal.
Formed in 1997, as an underground metal band [formally known as Metal Purge (1995-1997)].
Black Warrant con...

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Ether' by artist 'Xolo'
Ether

Xolo

Just messing around with getting my music out there. Any finished songs will go up on YouTube for sure and maybe other streaming services, we'll see how it goes

My favorite band and one of my biggest influences is Coheed and Cambria. They're the reason I want to release music and why I'm also working on a concept to go with the music, which is where the name Xolo comes from. I also take inspiration from He Is Legend, Hail the Sun, Periphery, and others. Lyrically I try to sound like Phoebe Br...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Celebrity Judge And The Sinners Part I' by artist 'Grave Forsaken'
Celebrity Judge And The Sinners Part I

Grave Forsaken

Christian Heavy Metal from Perth, Western Australia

Grave Forsaken is a Christian Heavy Metal band from Perth, Australia. We play full on Christian metal in the vein of Mortification and Tourniquet.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Lastera - Feet Made of Clay' by artist 'Lastera'
Lastera - Feet Made of Clay

Lastera


Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Evelyn - The Key to Understanding Suicides - album' by artist 'Evelyn (PL)'
Evelyn - The Key to Understanding Suicides - album

Evelyn (PL)

EVELYN - ATMOSPHERIC METAL BAND FROM POLAND

EVELYN - METAL BAND FROM POLAND
EVELYN:
Asteria - synthesizer
Chorus - guitars, drums programming & electronics / bass guitar, composing
ORIGIN: Poland
GENRE: Dark Atmospheric Metal / Melodic Metal / Electronica

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Don't Push Me Away 1989' by artist 'Ded Kat Bownse'
Don't Push Me Away 1989

Ded Kat Bownse

Ded Kat Bownse is a loose collection of artists based around Mike Kissel who writes the songs.

Metal - Progressive Metal