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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 '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 '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 'Take On Me COVER' by artist 'The Dravend'
Take On Me COVER

The Dravend

The Composer bringing Symphony to Melodic  Metal.  Where Violin & Guitar unite.

Dive into the electrifying world of The Dravend, a one-man symphonic and classical metal project straight from the U.S. Midwest thats guaranteed to blow your mind. Khris Dravend, the mastermind behind it all, 
From the hard power of metal to the sweeping grandeur of classical orchestration, The Dravend delivers a sound that's both brutal and beautiful. If you're craving music that's bold, original, and packed wit...

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Sweating Bullets' by artist 'pWx'
Sweating Bullets

pWx

Cogito, ergo sum...

If at first you don't succeed, get high and try again.  
And if that bitch don't wanna fuck, then holla at her friend.
Words Ta Live By
From yours truly.

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Into the World' by artist 'Through the Eyes of Never'
Into the World

Through the Eyes of Never

Influenced by Killswitch Engage, Glassjaw, Cradle of Filth, The Used, Stabbing Westward, and Smashing Pumpkins, among many others.

Thanks for checking out my solo project.  I've worked really hard on the music and regardless of your musical taste you should be able to take something from it.  I hope you enjoy what you hear.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Don't You Know My Name' by artist 'Engrish Preeze'
Don't You Know My Name

Engrish Preeze


Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'The Logical Song' by artist 'Three Chord Cowboys'
Picture for song 'creatures of the night 2013 (24 Bit)' by artist 'Skinned Serenity'
creatures of the night 2013 (24 Bit)

Skinned Serenity

Mystery is preferred in artistic expression.

Mystery is preferred in artistic expression.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Beside Your Doom' by artist 'DigitalHillbilly'
Beside Your Doom

DigitalHillbilly


Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'The Coffee House Band' by artist 'The Coffee House Band'
Picture for song 'PPSONG' by artist 'Perverse Purity'
Picture for song 'Good Idea 98 mix tweaked' by artist 'BeeG'
Good Idea 98 mix tweaked

BeeG

I'm just a guy that likes to write music.  Not looking to make money or get famous off of it.  It's just what I do.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Uncaught Exception by Guitarboy' by artist 'Guitarboy'
Uncaught Exception by Guitarboy

Guitarboy

A solo worth a thousand words
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans a

'A solo worth a thousand words'
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans around the globe to the power of the inspired, creative guitar solo via the internet and live performances in and around his home base of Huntington Beach, CA and  nationally,...

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'In serenity Feb 5th.mp3' by artist 'Josh Evans'
In serenity Feb 5th.mp3

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 'violence...pay it forward' by artist 'DROGHEDA'
violence...pay it forward

DROGHEDA

raging, unorthodox grindcore, with punk and hardcore influences.

Drogheda was created in 1992 by guitarist Buddy Mitchell. Striving for originality and extremity, a self-titled demo cassette was released the following year, which quickly caught the attention of Wild Rags Records, who would release the re-recorded tracks plus the Unearthly EP on one CD in 1994. That summer, Dan Haynes joined the Drogheda team on guitar, and the band hit the road. With only one hometown show under their belts,

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'far' by artist 'RAVELED'
far

RAVELED

rap, metal, tencno, i dont know just listen to it, its not going to kill you.

listen and like it pal

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Odium Dei - Harlot' by artist 'Odium Dei'
Odium Dei - Harlot

Odium Dei

Blistering black blasphemy from the heart of Florida.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'BELTANE - "Don't Ask" (feat. Evil Lucifera)' by artist 'Satanica'
BELTANE - "Don't Ask" (feat. Evil Lucifera)

Satanica

Satanica is Beltane's label!

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Liar' by artist 'Infected'
Liar

Infected

Kick-Ass Metal from Sinzig, Germany

http://www.infected-band.com
http://www.myspace.com/infectedmetal
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Infected are a metal band from Sinzig, Germany, who label their unique style as Modern Death Metal. Up to now, the 5 friends released 2 EPs titled “Branded“ and “Coma“. Infected was founded in 2004 and only had a few changes in their line-up, since they are all committed to their friendship and love to play music. 
They play Modern D...

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song '7 String Fun' by artist 'The Paradoxical Spiral'
7 String Fun

The Paradoxical Spiral

I enjoy having fun writing the music i write. They may be short, but it makes it listenable over and over again (at least in my ears)

The band first started out as a joke, or simply a show off experiment band for the material we were writing for my main band at the time called 'Discordance'. It was me and a friend of mine, Joel Jason, and he'd write the drums first, and i'd shred over the drums and we'd make quick songs. So everything was fun and random, pretty much trying to push ourselves t...

Metal - Progressive Metal

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