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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.
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Pyromaniac

TRIP CITY 7

Just me & a computer

No instruments required

Metal - Alternative Metal

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BeWitchedBeauty RAGE

Infinity Dragon

The 'DRAGON'

Metal - Death/Black Metal 119 BPM

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Self Destruct

Bathory Skin

Bathory Skin is a American Darkpop/Goth Artist , That is rapidly gaining online attention,  With A Brand New Vibe An Approach That No One Can Claim Or Mimic.

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Metal - Rap-Metal No samples

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Blackheart

Alex Williamson

Chavie is project name for Alexander Williamson's main musical endeavors.The compositions range from Progressive rock, metal, electronica, film & video games sc

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Metal - Progressive Metal 4/4

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Vague appearance 582

gllsta


Metal - Heavy Metal

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this war

Steffo Calzone

Less human than humane

Metal - Alternative Metal

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Coming EP Teaser 4 ("Cross My Heart")

MysticNL

Mystic from the Netherlands makes progressive metal with an emphasis on emotion rather than technique and has over the years crafted its own, unique sound

Metal - Progressive Metal

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Ascent To Power - Victim Eyes

Ascent To Power

Hard Hitting METAL from the East Coast. Grass roots and UNITY in METAL is what we are about! Join the Movement TODAY!!!!! www.facebook.com/ascenttopower

Metal - Heavy Metal

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The Sun Gate Must Be Closed

Dream of Omni

Disabled (PTSD survivor) electronic music producer from Quebec, Canada formerly known as DJ Omnimaga. I create eurodance, UK hardcore, power metal and VGM.

Disabled (PTSD survivor) electronic music producer from Quebec, Canada formerly known as DJ Omnimaga. My specialities are eurodance, UK hardcore, power metal and VGM.
My name Omnimaga stands for Omni and Magic or magic Everywhere.
Producteur de musique électronique survivant du TSPT, du Québec, Canada, autrefois DJ Omnimaga. Mes spéciali...

Metal - Power Metal

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Leave Out All The Rest Cover (With Vocals)

Viru Prison

Imbakan ng melodies na tumutugtog sa utak ko.

Metal - Alternative Metal No samples

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Escape Your Fate

Alien Parade Beats

Multi genre music producer

Multi genre music producer making beats you can rap to, sing to, put in film/tv/games, or just jam to.

Metal - Heavy Metal 170 BPM 4/4 No samples

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Eisige Zeit

Sven Neawolf

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Sven Neawolf is an outstanding darkcore producer who has established himself in the electronic music scene. With his unique style and talented musical sensibility, he has succeeded in becoming one of the leading artists in this genre.
Neawolf is known for his dark and intense approach to music production. His tracks are characterized by deep, distorted basslines, hard-hitting drum beats, and a variety of industrial-like soundscapes. Through skillful s...

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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The Secret deep in my Soul

Four2Seven

Hobby-DJ

DJ, Producer and Remixer with eJay, Music Maker, rekordbox -- just hobby - non-commercial stuff
since 2009 Four2Seven - formerly Martino Litigio, DJ Litigio

Metal - Alternative Metal

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Bad (Michael Jackson Cover)

DSP (FIN)

Doing some covers to entertain yall

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Engine Of Creation part 1' by artist 'Arcane Voidsplitter'
Engine Of Creation part 1

Arcane Voidsplitter


Metal - Doom Metal

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solo fly (metal experimental)

anonymuz aka Crisiz

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Growing up, James was active in freestyle street rap battles, live performances, collaborations, . Instrumental engineering, producing, show hosting.  Later created the name Hoodz Militia for a rap group he was a part of, which performed frequently in the Windsor rap circuit during a busy period in the early 2000s.
In 2008, he released his free MP3 album, “Sleep Depravated Conjure, featuring over 120 songs recorded fr...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'SLEEPING MASSES' by artist 'TWIN REAPER'
SLEEPING MASSES

TWIN REAPER

https://linktr.ee/twinreaper

ACIDIC NEW THRASHER DOOM GOTH BAND PLAYING FASTER ELECTRIC WIZARD MUSIC

Metal - Doom Metal

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