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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 'Fuck Your Shit Up' by artist 'Autoecious Instauration'
Fuck Your Shit Up

Autoecious Instauration

Manipulator of infrasonic destabilization.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Abomination' by artist 'Scott Balcer'
Abomination

Scott Balcer

instrumental music

Scott Balcer

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Metal, Liquor, Lust' by artist '(TB) Troy Boy'
Metal, Liquor, Lust

(TB) Troy Boy

Singer, songwriter, and musician. Troy Boy is the home for music by Troy Donoughue, working with other artists and musicians, as well as electronic drum music.

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Royal Paws Pudding' by artist 'Catnoms for Fluffy'
Royal Paws Pudding

Catnoms for Fluffy


Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Another Shoutro' by artist 'kidbadass'
Another Shoutro

kidbadass

Im KidBadAss. Im not a skilled musician but i like to make songs. It entertains me. If u like me. Cool. If not. I dont care. Im the best at what i do.

I call myself a rapper cause i basically am. But i also try to do other kind of styles to. I play guitar,drums,keyboard,bass,banjo. Not really skilled at it but my songs come out ok. My like to mix the styles is cause my favorite is Kid Rock. Hes why my name is KidBadAss. Kid from his name BadAss cause American Bad Ass was my favorite song in 2...

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'U' by artist 'Ion99'
U

Ion99

Heya, I'm Ion! I make crappy demos!

Heya, I'm Ion (with an uppercase i, not a lowercase L). I'm a musician, artist, writer, and project accumulator. I love metal, mostly argent metal and progressive metal. I've been making music for quite some time now, but now I'm really focused on putting more effort into my stuff.

Metal - Progressive Metal 100 BPM

Picture for song 'Rain Dance' by artist 'songfire'
Rain Dance

songfire

Playing our songs for fun and sharing with the awesome Soundclick Clique.

Thanks Soundclick!
Songfire Studio is an Art studio, creating all kinds of internet content like web pages and graphics or music/video and last but not least poetry, whatever can fit on the net I guess. 
Also Songfire Studio works in other mediums, like woodwork, stone carving and lots of other things. Many Songfire Studio artworks are on the internet in places like ebay or craigslist, but also locally in many shops a...

Metal - Progressive Metal 110 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Keep up with the Jonses' by artist 'Stefan Mack'
Keep up with the Jonses

Stefan Mack

I play Jazzguitar and I love to produce

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Dub Metal' by artist 'taiga42'
Dub Metal

taiga42

I live between sky and earth    Love music and Dance

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'One Too Many Wishes' by artist 'World Affair'
One Too Many Wishes

World Affair

Heavy Metal group from the early 90's featuring Chuck Smith on electric guitar and Troy Donoughue on keyboards and lead vocals.

Chuck Smith: Guitars and Vocals
Troy Donoughue: Keyboards and Lead Vocals

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Insidious Form of Life' by artist 'Brokenage'
Insidious Form of Life

Brokenage

Death Metal Instrumental from Madrid (Spain)

Metal - Death/Black Metal No samples

Picture for song 'goth chains x mansa complete' by artist 'xX.Goth..Chainz.Xx'
goth chains x mansa complete

xX.Goth..Chainz.Xx


Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Into The Future' by artist 'ElectrO-NIK-MoodZ'
Into The Future

ElectrO-NIK-MoodZ

ElectrO-NIK-MoodZ music is produced in multiple genres inc electro, drum & bass, techno, indietronic & hardcore. A Spyda Music Production

ElectrO-NIK-MoodZ, a highly talented future music producer, started out in 2010 & has released numerous electro & dnb singles & albums
Check out the series of fantastic Electronica For The Masses EPS to get a feel for the amazing electro vibes produced by ElectrO-NIK-MoodZ
Please join the mailing list for news, info & FREE downloads of unreleased music on...

Metal - Progressive Metal 165 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song '281- BECOMING INHUMAN' by artist 'CARNAGE ICON'
281- BECOMING INHUMAN

CARNAGE ICON

Progressive Metal from the dankest swamp in Maryland, USA

CARNAGE ICON is a group of musicians that have been assembled by band leader Scott Wyllie, the goal is to create music that is equal parts familiar and something a little different in the Metal genre.
CARNAGE ICON is
Scott Wyllie
Josh Paulino
Oleh Andrievsky

Metal - Progressive Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Gemini Dragon (Demo)' by artist 'Spiritus Nocturnus'
Gemini Dragon (Demo)

Spiritus Nocturnus

Spiritus Nocturnus is the futuristic parallel half of Spiritus Leach 'The Dark Prince'.

Born out of chaos in a parallel dark dystopia comes Spiritus Nocturnus! The Futuristic Alternative of Spiritus Leach 'The Dark Prince' 
Spiritus Nocturnus is the future and the Rebel Of Rebels.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Omnicide' by artist 'We Are B.'
Omnicide

We Are B.

I am B.  You are B.  We are all B.

I'm here to share my demos.
Unfortunately the artist name 'I am B.' was taken, so I am We Are B. now.
I'll let the music speak for itself.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'A Solemn Flight Voidwards' by artist 'Beyond Black Void'
A Solemn Flight Voidwards

Beyond Black Void

Minimalistic funeral drones.

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Kalay - Parce (2023)' by artist 'Kalay'
Kalay - Parce (2023)

Kalay

Born in San Jose Costa Rica, October 3 - 1972, Guitar player, songwritter & composer, who has collaborated with artists like Wings of Destiny & Mike Vescera

Allan Murillo Guzman ''Kalay'' Born in San Jose Costa Rica, October 2, 1972, guitar player, songwritter & composer, who has played and collaborated with artists like:
Mantra CR, Wings of Destiny, Mike Vescera Project, Fabio Lione, Pablo Soler, and many others... Active musician since 1988...

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

Picture for song 'NOCTURNAL JOURNEYS' by artist 'K13 PROJECT'
NOCTURNAL JOURNEYS

K13 PROJECT

Deppressive,dark,metallian and odd!

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Celestial Gorge - Pale Blue Dot' by artist 'Celestial Gorge'
Celestial Gorge - Pale Blue Dot

Celestial Gorge

Brutal Death Metal From Sikkim,India

'Celestial Gorge,' a brutal death metal band hailing from the scenic region of Sikkim, takes their listeners on a dark and cosmic journey through their music. Drawing inspiration from the mysterious universe and cosmic anomalies, the band crafts intense and otherworldly compositions that explore the unknown and the unfathomable.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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