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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 '424 Don't Smoke Coke' by artist 'Step Daddy J J Child'
424 Don't Smoke Coke

Step Daddy J J Child

West Coast Rapper Step Daddy J from Broadmoor Richmond BC

Hey this is Step Daddy J ! I am a rapper from Broadmour Richmond BC .
Rap music is my life ! Rapping on the mic , making beats , taking awesome pictures , listening to other rappers around the globe and listening to the tightest beats !
I've made so much music in my life !! My old records where fun and unique . I want to have my own professional studio so I can keep the hits coming and have the hits sound professional grade ..
I fir...

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'uoutro' by artist 'Mako?Rehaps?'
uoutro

Mako?Rehaps?

Hip hop jazz That pretty much sums it up

https://www.youtube.com/@MakoRehaps-_-_-
youtube

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Waning Moon (A Vampire's Lament)' by artist 'TimeSpoken'
Waning Moon (A Vampire's Lament)

TimeSpoken

Words, music, art, life. Let's change the world.

I love people and getting to know people. If you want to know me or if you want to collaborate, please feel free to contact me. I'm also open to writing lyrics for your instrumentals. I am in France so it may time to get back to you. Thanks for reading my page and listening to my music. 
Writing and music have always been my sanctuary, my healing stone and my secret garden.

Metal - Goth Metal No samples

Picture for song 'Endevor - Nightmare on 224th st (Remastered)' by artist 'Endevor'
Endevor - Nightmare on 224th st (Remastered)

Endevor

I'm reviving some of these old songs with new remixes - yes like 18 years later. Hardcore, Emocore, Rock, Acoustic, and Badd ass beats!!!

This is Nik, the owner of the music. I'm reviving some of these old songs with new remixes - yes like 18 years later. I don't even know what the other guys are doing in their lives, I hope they are living good!  but here it is! 
OLD-  from 2004
We are one of the very few 3 piece bands that have a distinctive sound. we have been playing harder then ever no...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)' by artist 'Revolution Rage'
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)

Revolution Rage

If you enjoy the sounds of music that is a kick to the throat, you'll love this

Revolution Rage is a Thrash Metal band from Los Angeles, CA

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song 'Felt Hat' by artist 'Pete Moss and the Weed Wackers'
Picture for song 'zabrunid-war cry' by artist 'Zabrunid'
zabrunid-war cry

Zabrunid

Zabrunid is One man band from Tehran,Iran

Zabrunid Band was founded in 2009 by Ardalan Zargarany from persia (Iran), all instruments and vocal by himself,The name of Zabrunid band is taken from the farsi Pahlavi mean that is dead or someone who died ,The music genre of this band is Black Metal and dark Ambient.Currently Ardalan Zargarany is the only musician and singer of Zabrunid

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'They Gave it ALL' by artist 'Ayeye'
They Gave it ALL

Ayeye

Songwriter who can't sing and uses his computer to create masterpieces

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Never Good Enough - Janet Fasmer' by artist 'Sygo6'
Never Good Enough - Janet Fasmer

Sygo6

Former musician, performer, producer and generally lazy person having fun with tools and gadgets and sometimes instruments. This site is mainly for archiving.

Sygo6 is a tiny crazy label based in the south of the Netherlands run by GH van Dijk, some imaginary friends, alters, interdimensional creatures, and AI persona's.
We do everything for fun, and because we can.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Dirt Road' by artist 'Coven6'
Picture for song 'Glitch Dream' by artist 'IamEther'
Glitch Dream

IamEther

Its all just for fun

Music appreciator. If you want to contact me for a collab or anything feel free to leave a comment or any way to connect you feel comfortable with. :) 
Thank you for listening 
Hope you enjoy!

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Where night takes the name' by artist 'Immortal Corrupter'
Where night takes the name

Immortal Corrupter

Immortal Corrupter is a project metal band from Los Angeles, CA. We combine elements of heavy metal, thrash, and symphonic metal to create a unique and powerful

Immortal Corrupter, we are driven by our love for metal music and the desire to connect with our audience on a deeper level.

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song '9-14-25' by artist 'Johan'
9-14-25

Johan

Looking for singer to collaborate and write albums with.

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Shadows Crawl' by artist 'AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage'
Shadows Crawl

AuDioChosis - Steven F. Allen - AuDio MiRage

Audiochosis , Steven F. Allen, and Audio Mirage are projects released on the Memory Stain Recording label. Compositions, Sound Designs, and Field Recordings.

In short, Steven F. Allen (Audiochosis) is an artist who creates evocative and sometimes unsettling soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of electronic music. 
 With over 271,000 plays to date, Allen's music has been featured in Podcasts, YouTube Videos, Video Games and samples in other artists songs.
 Audiochosis - Steven F. Allen allow...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Long Way' by artist 'JwOhEight'
The Long Way

JwOhEight

St. Louis midi musician with knack for mercury poisoning

Metal - Progressive Metal 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Endgame' by artist 'Gerry Tentler'
Endgame

Gerry Tentler

Melodic, mostly instrumental guitar rock

If you like melodic instrumental rock, you should have a listen to these tunes. There's also another profile of mine with electronica music from the 80s and early 90s, check it out: AmadorA

Metal - Power Metal 160 BPM 4/4 No samples

Picture for song 'Never Surrender - Abdul Whitemetal (ft. Suno Girl)' by artist 'Abdul Whitemetal'
Never Surrender - Abdul Whitemetal (ft. Suno Girl)

Abdul Whitemetal

Artista multifacético old school. Poeta, escritor, actor, creativo y músico.     Multifaceted  old school artist. Poet, writer, actor, creative and musician.

Artista multifacético de la vieja escuela. Poeta, escritor, actor, cineasta y músico. Comenzó en el año de 1990 y ha pasado por muchas bandas de la escena underground de Trujillo, Perú como Ego, Juguete para matar, Arathron y luego de su conversión al cristianismo, formo parte de reconocidas bandas como Sacrom y Tenshy of Death en su pai...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Through the Maelstrom' by artist 'RPG music composer'
Through the Maelstrom

RPG music composer

Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal, Electronic Music

I am RPG Music Composer.  I compose progressive metal, symphonic pieces, and electronic music.

Metal - Progressive Metal 130 BPM No samples

Picture for song 'Before the dawn of time' by artist 'Vince Fedele'
Before the dawn of time

Vince Fedele


Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'I Love Machines' by artist 'SMOTCH'
I Love Machines

SMOTCH

!!! MUSIC BEYOND GENRE BOUNDARIES !!!  We are producers, mainly focused on Metal, Punk, Dark Grunge, Gothic, GazeMetal and  Electronic

!!! Music Beyond Genre Boundaries !!! 
We are a producer duo with support of several other artists. Not focused on any particular genre, we are doing what comes to our mind and makes us have a good time in our studio. Influenced by Metal, Punk, Grunge and Goth we are creating a variety of different styles, so the songs do not relate to a single genre like a t...

Metal - Alternative Metal

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