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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 'Vampire Shit' by artist 'SAO AND SYCORAX'
Vampire Shit

SAO AND SYCORAX

James once took 60 pk's, half a bottle of rubbing alcohol, lynched himself, lived at a hostel for 5 years, did porn, cryo-manced.

We must smoke now and make music...

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'As Blood Runs Black - My Fears Have Become Phobias' by artist 'jawzip kram'
As Blood Runs Black - My Fears Have Become Phobias

jawzip kram


Metal - Thrash Metal

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

CARVING VOID


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'On Fire' by artist 'Heimwerker'
On Fire

Heimwerker

Post-Apocalyptic Province Punk Band From an Evil Parallel Universe!

Heimwerker is a Metal- and Punk-Band From the deep Abyss of our Universe itself. Failed Constructions and Self-Hatred are infecting their Music. Heading from Austria, the quartett (plus 1 Live-Member, so it's a Quintett) is known for wearing Helmets on Stage. The Band was Founded by Aki Streeter, who is the Head of Countless degenerated Music-Projects.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Between Sheep and Grain' by artist 'Belet Seri'
Between Sheep and Grain

Belet Seri

Experi-metal Music

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Ashley' by artist 'End of the Sky'
Picture for song 'THE CHERNABOG (Demo Pko on Vocals)' by artist 'Highest Crown'
THE CHERNABOG (Demo Pko on Vocals)

Highest Crown

Highest Crown is a hardcore band from Sarasota, Fl New EP out now on Random Victim Records

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Physis' by artist 'Glimpses of Dawn'
Physis

Glimpses of Dawn

I'm just looking to expand this project; if you're interested, message me!!!

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Black Metal (Venom cover)' by artist 'WARMONGER (swe)'
Black Metal (Venom cover)

WARMONGER (swe)

BRUTAL SWEDISH DEATH METAL FROM LANDSKRONA, SWEDEN. 1990- 1993.

BRUTAL DEATH METAL (SWEDEN)

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Ash Wednesday' by artist 'Chris Baker'
Ash Wednesday

Chris Baker


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Dark Shredcerto - War' by artist 'Dark Shredcerto'
Dark Shredcerto - War

Dark Shredcerto

Dark Shredcerto  - The Bible and the life of Christ performed on an electric guitar and piano ....

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Rage in a Cage [Live at DNA Lounge - 02/20/2022]' by artist 'Patrick Lew Band'
Rage in a Cage [Live at DNA Lounge - 02/20/2022]

Patrick Lew Band

Asian-American YouTuber and rocker Patrick Lew, alongside his cross dressing alter-ego Madeline, aspire to change the rock game.

Hello! My name is Patrick Lew Hayashi. 
I am an almost 40 year old Asian-American who is born, raised and currently living in San Francisco, California. Thank you for visiting my page (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Spotify, etc etc) and taking the time to listen to my music or watching my videos. I sincerely and definitely appreciate it!
I hope that you enjoy the music

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Languishing in Ligature' by artist 'Declared Dead'
Languishing in Ligature

Declared Dead

One foot in the toilet bowl, one finger in the light socket!

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'New J.C. Maze - Give The Plague The Plague' by artist 'J.C. Maze'
New J.C. Maze - Give The Plague The Plague

J.C. Maze


Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Red' by artist 'Ko-35'
Picture for song '09 Starhunter' by artist 'Onyx Eyes'
09 Starhunter

Onyx Eyes

Onyx Eyes is an in Germany based Band with femal fronted lead vocals. our influences are classic, progressive, blues, jazz, metal Music.

Onyx Eyes is an international mix of musicans and based in Germany. If you want to understand Onyx eyes you have to listen to there music.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Falling From the Skyyy!' by artist 'aaron aardvark'
Falling From the Skyyy!

aaron aardvark

Alternative rock, hard rock, surf rock

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Purr Free Perry' by artist 'Circuit (CKT)'
Picture for song '09 Over You' by artist 'chuck l gee (guitarist 4 the Rock Band EIGHT BALL)'
09 Over You

chuck l gee (guitarist 4 the Rock Band EIGHT BALL)

Heavy Metal, Rock, Rock, Indie, fresh

NAILD music has been called “Intense”. It is a mixture of old school metal with an awesome modern metal sound without the screeching vocals. It can be compared to Metallica but heavier. The band packs a two guitar attack punch and both guitarists are quite capable of holding their own but when they hit together it is a force worth reckoning with. They’re Solid, like a brick wall. These guys aren’t beginners. They play like a well oiled machine..

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Desolated Song' by artist 'Slow Suicide'
Desolated Song

Slow Suicide

Slow Suicide was a Depressive Suicidal Black Metal band from Tetouan, Morocco

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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