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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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Diplomatic Immunity

Kamileon

Electronica, Hip Hop & Instrumental

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Metal - Heavy Metal

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Cocktail of Blood

Agression

Rompiendo Cadenas

Grupo de metal pesado de Barcelona, España.
Chema Lopez -Voz, Francisco Angel -Guitarra, Jordi Garcia -Guitarra, Frank -Bajo, Alex -Bateria.

Metal - Heavy Metal No samples

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Hard as I Can

SHACKNASTY

Shacknasty is a post-grunge alt-metal band. Current release  'SINGULARITY' under the Redwood Records label. redwoodrecords.net

Started in Crescent City, California in August of 2015, Shacknasty is a post-grunge alt-metal band playing small shows in the Crescent City area.  They currently released their new album 'Singularity 'under the Redwood Records label

Metal - Alternative Metal

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Conflict 2 - 01 - Nosht e navan (online-audio-conv

Conflict Bulgaria

'high school' heavy metal band in the 90s from Dobrich, Bulgaria

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Djentify Jeremy Wooten Steve Ricardo

Jeremy Wooten

I have been playing guitar for most of my life. I'm mainly a guitarist, but I also play bass, drums, and piano. I am a songwriter/composer/YouTuber.

I have been playing guitar for most of my life. I'm mainly a guitarist, but I also play bass, drums, and piano. I am a songwriter/composer. I generally do variations of Heavy Metal. Leaning more towards Classic Metal and a groove metal variant. Please consider subscribing to my YouTube Channel!

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Evil Lives On' by artist 'Rod Skelley'
Evil Lives On

Rod Skelley

Artist who enjoys performing and recording alternative rock and crossover classical and new age

I am  a creative artist and musician located in Central Pennsylvania.  My passion is composing and recording original classical crossover compositions.  I am also the guitarist and founding member of the Central Pennsylvania rock band, Infused.

Metal - Industrial Metal

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I love kraft dinner metal rap

Team Avon and the Ohster.

Canadian electronica artist Ohster is ready to ignite the planet with his electro mix.  Team Avon is Paul Longden, Mike Murphy , John Ofner & Jeff Pinchuk.

The AlmightyOhster is former FX light heavy weight boxer knows you will dig his tunes. The station has hit the top 5 and is in the new wave genre! Looking for opportunities within the entertainment industries! German Canadian electronica artist has gone solo with his first music compilation that is being distributed by download.com and pla...

Metal - Rap-Metal

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Zora - Lobotomy

ZorA ( IT )

Zora is a brutal death metal band screaming its extreme hate from Southern Italy. More info at www.facebook.com/zoraband

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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I am Angry

Crucethus

Electronic sounds of  intelligent, hard, deep, and soulful, Acid-house, Ambient, and rock songs

Crucethus is an electronic project of Stylish sounds and funky rythyms.  Trance, House, Electronica,  Deep progresive synths and guitar sounds.  Steve Walther writes and records all the songs, but also has collaborated with some great independent artists.  Thanks to the Internet I have been able to reach out beyond the US and Canada into the world to hear new ideas.

Metal - Industrial Metal

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Armageddom

Cruzada

Larga vida al Rock

Grupo de Heavy Metal de Barcelona, España.
Jordi -Voz, Francisco Angel -Guitarra, David Amero -Guitarra, Chuky -Bajo, Paco -Bateria.

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Last breath final

Djontmorales

Djont but also metalcore

Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks

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Chiva

Third World Citizen

Third World Citizen was an intense heavy metal band based in Mobile Alabama from 1995 to 1998 and based in San Diego from 1998 to the band's demise in 2000. The band released two CDs in that time, 'In the Shadow of the Man' in 1996 and 'Burden' in 1998. Core members included Brad Huddleston on guitar, Nick Morris on drums, Jody Sapp on vocals and a slew of different bass players including Johnnie Burnett, Mike Evans, Cory ??? and Drew Korbe.

Metal - Heavy Metal

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3. Host To Hostile

E.N.D. (Band)

tech groove / hardcore / thrash metal

In late 1996, first line-up of E.N.D. (Evil Never Dies) was gathered for their first rehearsal in Zadar/Croatia. They started as a hardcore band but moved towards metal as years went by. Today, the style they grew is based on experimenting with many extreme metal and hardcore subgenres. Complex grooves, downtuned chugs, thrashy riffs and hardcore vibes, wrapped in their signature style, is something that can be recognized from miles away. 
Experience tha...

Metal - Thrash Metal

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polyrhythm

Paulinaortothemax

Its just me and my music... not actually a band... suckers...

Metal - Alternative Metal

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Handshakes with Heartbreak

SimonPowellRecording

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Hi, I'm Simon, a professional sound engineer!
I have an degree Music Tech, and 12 years of professional studio expreience from various genres, also, spending time as a sound engineer on the live circuit.
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Metal - Alternative Metal

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