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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 'Tales Of An Old Horse' by artist 'Agr8Bull'
Tales Of An Old Horse

Agr8Bull

Creating music is cheaper than paying for therapy.

Well, what can I say new about myself, which is not already known by myself.
First of all:
- Music is something I love, but have not been able to concur in the last 30 year. 
- Music is something I love to create, but have not been able to create enough for me. 
- Music is something I love to create out of the moment, but have not been able to create something timeless. 
The journey will be a bumpy ride ... but it will be fun.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'fellchaser' by artist 'dareno'
fellchaser

dareno

personal music diary

uploading demos that otherwise would not be heard

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'You Ain't Touchin' Me - Skinny V - Beat Produced b' by artist 'Skinny V'
You Ain't Touchin' Me - Skinny V - Beat Produced b

Skinny V ,   Ryini Beats

Independant recording artist.  Experienced and talented producer, composer and song writer.  Home based music studio producing for other local artists.

Metal - Rap-Metal 90 BPM

Picture for song 'Eat The Crown' by artist 'Cory Evans'
Eat The Crown

Cory Evans

Pop meets metal. Think Poppy with a glitch.

I make genre-bending music that blends electropop, dance-pop, disco and metal; often in the same track. If you're into artists like Poppy, Grimes, or BABYMETAL, you'll probably feel at home here. My vocals are AI-powered, but the creative vision is all human-sharp, emotional, and experimental. (I write the songs; the vocals themselves are AI though). Whether it's a heavy scream in the bridge or a catchy pop hook, I aim to keep things unpredictable.

Metal - Progressive Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Angry Dark Nu-Metal Rap Beat' by artist 'ANGRY SCARY DOG WOLF'
Angry Dark Nu-Metal Rap Beat

ANGRY SCARY DOG WOLF

british metal rapper and producer

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'RELENTLESS (Instrumental Metal)' by artist 'FOGG'
RELENTLESS (Instrumental Metal)

FOGG

Instrumental British Metal

This is the music created by Billy Fogg before he became a member of  . The music available here has since been edited and remixed, with new synth drum tracks programmed by fellow Dark Dreams member Peter Quinn.

Metal - Heavy Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Bye Bye Bye (Deadpool 3)' by artist 'Ben Elkanar'
Bye Bye Bye (Deadpool 3)

Ben Elkanar

Instrumental Rock / Metalcore / Ballads / OFFICIAL / SOLOS / COVERS

Instrumental Rock / Ballads / Metal Guitar Solos / Covers by Ben Elkanar.
Stay tuned and follow for more upcoming releases and updates!
I use Distrokid to upload my music to Spotify, iTunes, and more.
So should you! Here's a 7 percent discount: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/3140814
2013-2026 Ben Elkanar All Rights Reserved.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Trinity of Thunder' by artist 'Casey Michaels'
Trinity of Thunder

Casey Michaels

Jesus Christ Is King

This page here was once for the praise worship team for Living Light Ministries until they decided to go against God's teachings and embrace homosexuality, transgenderism, and other anti Christian behaviors. So now this is a page for my content. I'm Casey Michaels
Albums
He Is Risen (2024)
Heed The Word (2024)
Great IS Our God (2024)
Proud To Be A Jesus Freak (2024)
America First (2025)

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'TERRORIZE ME' by artist 'Ulveskare'
TERRORIZE ME

Ulveskare

The newest album, Modern day Muspell, is up!! Come take a listen. As always, you can name your price to download the album!

Project band from Idaho. Tim Scott: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Programing. Mike Scott: Computer wizardry production and engineering. Tim is always working on new material and will always release it here first!

Metal - Alternative Metal

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Picture for song 'Torn From Your Silhouette Cover (Instrumental)' by artist 'Culled Soul'
Torn From Your Silhouette Cover (Instrumental)

Culled Soul

Culled Soul is Colter Gray (Vocals) and Kyle Woollett (Guitars/Programming).  We are a metalcore band from Washington

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'The Poisoned Chalice' by artist 'Fool's Chaos'
The Poisoned Chalice

Fool's Chaos

Fool's Chaos is slap bass electro dance rock. Specializing in funky dance electronica, electro rock and dance metal. The music is Daftpunk, God is an astronaut,

Metal - Industrial Metal 120 BPM

Picture for song '09. Carving Void - Dehumanized' by artist 'CARVING VOID'
09. Carving Void - Dehumanized

CARVING VOID


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Megaplague' by artist 'Casagrande'
Megaplague

Casagrande

Since 1988 guitarist and vocalist.

I was born in Soncino, an ancient village in Northern Italy on June the 20th 1973.
Since the childhood, I was interested in playing musical instruments, but until the age of 13 I didn't begin to play any., My music teacher at the middle school was used to play:”The final countdown” from the band “Europe” on the accordion. I really like that song.
My father is an accordionist, so I asked him to teach me how to play it.
I practised the accordion for about t...

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song 'ADA MP 2 Preamp in Torpedo live 2016' by artist 'PhR Homerecording'
ADA MP 2 Preamp in Torpedo live 2016

PhR Homerecording

Homerecording

My Life sucks but the special effects are awesome
https://www.reverbnation.com/philipperindisbacher

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Cant Win Em All In Rememberance' by artist 'Marcus Toroian'
Cant Win Em All In Rememberance

Marcus Toroian

I'm Marcus. I make heavy music with unnecessarily low tuned guitars. Most of what I post is experimental, with the occasional finished song. I'm never done.

This is my personal music. Everything on here was written, performed, recorded, mixed and mastered by myself unless otherwise noted.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Silent Night, Deadly Night' by artist 'Festering Sore'
Silent Night, Deadly Night

Festering Sore

PUT SOME CHLORINE IN THE GENE POOL!     An epic collab between Lord VIc of Rampage/Unsung Heroes Records (all music), and Jason Gortician (most lyrics).

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song 'ANGST' by artist 'Michael Bennett'
ANGST

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 - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Destination 1999 AD' by artist 'Dream of Omni'
Destination 1999 AD

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

Picture for song 'Withered Flesh' by artist 'Held In Scorn'
Withered Flesh

Held In Scorn

New EP available June 1st on major digital outlets, HeldInScorn.Bandcamp.com, and HeldInScorn.com

Melodic Death Metal with roots in Deathcore/Metalcore hailing from Stockton, CA.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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