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.

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Metal - Progressive Metal 4/4

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The Visceral Madness Condition

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'CROW REAPER' by artist 'MURDERovCROWS'

CROW REAPER

I do many music projects and bands since 1988

Metal - Rap-Metal No samples

Picture for song 'mastiff_phobia-mastiff-dave-gorilla-rios-dr-dan-da' by artist 'MASTIFF'

mastiff_phobia-mastiff-dave-gorilla-rios-dr-dan-da

Thrash Metal with a twist

Metal - Thrash Metal

thrash metal fusion

Picture for song 'Torn Apart' by artist 'MOTYPE'

Torn Apart

Mainly a metal guitar player, singing, playing bass, writing songs & lyrics, programming drums. Dark, doom, alternative are keywords that may also apply...

Metal - Alternative Metal No samples

The power of drawing

Metal - Heavy Metal 180 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Prodigal Son_Wish You Were Here' by artist 'Tony Flying Squirrel'

Prodigal Son_Wish You Were Here

Tony Flying Squirrel

Progressive Hard Rock/Metal

Metal - Heavy Metal

tony flying squirrel

Picture for song 'Phalanx' by artist 'M.O.B. of Metal'

Phalanx

M.O.B. of Metal

My Own Brand of Metal:  Metal from Canada inspired by video game music from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. All originals, no covers.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'My love for you can only grow (rock 23 remix)' by artist 'Rock 23'

My love for you can only grow (rock 23 remix)

Lyrics and vocals by Paul Arathoon. Guitars by Ben Parker. New album in the works - 'Notebook'

Put together with creativity and inspiration. Paul's lyric and my guitar. A world of music.
These are all album tracks.

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Empty Spaces (Pink Floyd Cover)' by artist 'Convicted Music Records 307'

Empty Spaces (Pink Floyd Cover)

Convicted Music Records 307

Created 2010  Still Active  Music Catalogue  Wyoming Based  CEO-Wightman Ray Ray  Independent Label

We have been around since 2010 and in this time we have accomplished (Albums,Music Videos,Shows,Merchandise,Offiliation & So Much More) We have helped other artist's in the Wyoming/Outside Wyoming areas Our business is here for not only ourselves to accomplish goals and dreams but to be here for the people who want to help as well as have a dream that we can help to accomplish on our end to the...

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'Sick of mE - My Shadow (chill remix)' by artist 'Sick of Me'

Sick of mE - My Shadow (chill remix)

trash goth rock. chug chug style rock music

hey whats up? my names anthony. im from phoenix arizona and this is my solo band project 'sick of me' my old band name was 'no one cares for me'.

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'Dreptu drekann skjal3.2 10.05.2018 (1)' by artist 'Folkvig'

Dreptu drekann skjal3.2 10.05.2018 (1)

Immortaly Devine

Metal - Heavy Metal

viking metal

Picture for song 'Supremo' by artist 'Dystract PH'

Supremo

Nu-Metal by heart since 90s era

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'metal king ,nee perceptual delicacy' by artist 'Rel lake spuckly'

metal king ,nee perceptual delicacy

Rel lake spuckly

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Picture for song 'metal king ,nee perceptual delicacy' by artist 'Perceptual Delicacy'

metal king ,nee perceptual delicacy

Perceptual Delicacy

shauntaflon@mail.com

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'LargePeen4s' by artist 'Singularity Complex'

LargePeen4s

Singularity Complex

Hello ! I am a solo musician and these are my songs ! Enjoy !

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'SPRAY' by artist 'Dead Society'

SPRAY

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Guitar Backing Track Thrash Style Key of E' by artist 'brlamc'

Guitar Backing Track Thrash Style Key of E

I do not have a band but would like to form one.

Metal - Thrash Metal 175 BPM 4/4

metal
thrash

Picture for song 'cerebro mystique' by artist 'Sam Cerebrogram'

cerebro mystique

Sam Cerebrogram

Metal - Alternative Metal

rock metal djent trance

Picture for song 'IDEK 3.0' by artist 'Among The Dying'

IDEK 3.0

Among The Dying

Metal - Progressive Metal

progressive death metal

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