Metal

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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 'Misfit (Prod. PsYcHoSmOkEr)' by artist 'Psycho Metal'

Misfit (Prod. PsYcHoSmOkEr)

I Am Psycho Metal aka PsYcHoSmOkEr  i Produce Beats, Vocals, Guitars bass and Drums  Independent and Underground i take inspirations from a lot of genres

Psycho Metal - Created By Heath Bryant in 2008,
Members:
Heath Bryant:
Mark Bryant:

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Future Looking Grimm' by artist 'SGMUSIC Original'

Future Looking Grimm

SGMUSIC Original

Welcome to my channel  ENJOY!!!  My music is all over the place a lot off different genres or mix together. check out my YouTube also for support. thanks

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Snowflake' by artist 'Polybius'

Snowflake

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'dream evil' by artist 'bleeding darkness 88'

dream evil

bleeding darkness 88

underground death-black metal, most songs are about non-conformist and deal with government oppression we are against the system, despise injustice. the band-wa

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Shit' by artist 'Thomas von Zig'

Shit

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Picture for song 'Individuality' by artist 'Shatmerat'

Individuality

coccium music

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song '02 - Devious Disharmony - Insurrection (Dream of A' by artist 'Devious Disharmony'

02 - Devious Disharmony - Insurrection (Dream of A

Devious Disharmony

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song '(demo)darkened heart' by artist 'mAd goNe maD'

(demo)darkened heart

Music is life. Life is music.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Draught' by artist 'MELANCORE'

Draught

Melancore plays Heavy Metal Music & More. Founded by R. Meinwolf in 2000.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Turning Point (Remix)' by artist 'Th3rd Degree'

Turning Point (Remix)

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I play guitar in a technical death metal band. These are songs I record at home, by myself, just for fun.

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Heavy' by artist 'KlockworKMetalTracks'

Heavy

KlockworKMetalTracks

I make metal instrumentals and sell them. Hope you enjoy what you hear.

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'The Clairvoyant - Lead guitar' by artist 'stormrider66'

The Clairvoyant - Lead guitar

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Devil Inside' by artist 'Helvete Inc.'

The Devil Inside

Check the bandcamp page below for music and merch. Bandcamp album downloads come with artwork, videos, bonus tracks and liner notes.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'offering_of_dust_wrenches_mastered_flac-48k' by artist 'Offering Of Dust'

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Offering Of Dust

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'The Concept' by artist 'Echoes Origin'

The Concept

Solo artist will follow ideas and try to make interesting stuff for my audience.  All recordings done on an iphone 7 using garage band.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'whispers' by artist 'homycyde'

whispers

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Detoxify' by artist 'Jjemerson3'

Detoxify

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Nature' by artist 'zorya'

Nature

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Grauenvolle Mutter' by artist 'Haldor Edge of Blood official'

Grauenvolle Mutter

Haldor Edge of Blood official

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Metal - Heavy Metal

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