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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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Better To Rule Hell Than Serve In Heaven Inst

Keith Cook

Keith Cook was the guitarist for the protopunk band Debris with whom he was included in a history exhibit covering the notable rock and rollers from their home

Keith Cook

Metal - Industrial Metal

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S.S. - Happy Birthday Josie

Subhumanoid Secretion 2020


Metal - Industrial Metal

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whats your pleasure

rath child america


Metal - Heavy Metal

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Plague Rat wav

Drop Dead Dammit


Metal - Doom Metal

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Diamond Test 1 (Metal)

Miira Kawagane

Death metal artist who also composes atmospheric, videogame-friendly instrumental tracks

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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Before The Snow

Michael Maroon

Experimenting with early material written and recorded by Michael Maroon, one half of NightHawkrock

I hope you enjoy my music.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Orgy With The Dead' by artist 'Gortician'
Orgy With The Dead

Gortician

Gortician were, for a time, the biggest unsigned, underground metal band...IN THE WORLD. We once out-charted Cannibal Corpse and Six Feet Under on mp3.com...

An eclectic mix of hardcore, thrash, death metal, and occasional grindcore. Legendary...

Metal - Thrash Metal

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EricBMixTest 10/30

Eric Balestrieri

Enjoy the sounds!

My name is Eric and I'm based out of Pittsburgh, PA. Going to be uploading short demo's I wrote here. Recently started focusing on mixing artists other than myself. Like what you hear? Let me know and let's work together!

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'ETAIS 15. Combat' by artist 'Carlos C Cuervo'
ETAIS 15. Combat

Carlos C Cuervo

Melodic Tripped-Out Guitars! Code Name Cuervo Carlos Christopher Cuervo FREE DOWNLOAD (no need to sign-up) Progressive Metal Click Videos For More!!!

'Code Name Cuervo' is a solo Project with Lead Guitarist Carlos Christopher Cuervo Writing/Recording all the Instruments. If You like a new style of guitar that can compete with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai you will appreciate these albums. 
S.I.N.: is a Progressive Heavy Metal Album with a lot of depth in the Guitars!!!
Space Force: is a Live T...

Metal - Doom Metal

Picture for song 'HALLOWEENFREAKRELEASEFREAK' by artist 'FREAKBROTHA'
HALLOWEENFREAKRELEASEFREAK

FREAKBROTHA

THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR WORST NIGHTMARES....... MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR SPEAKERS GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT!!!!!!

MUSIC TO MAKE YOUR SPEAKERS GO 'BUMP IN THE NIGHT'...........

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Take Me Away (feat. Spydah)' by artist 'Andrew Santagata'
Take Me Away (feat. Spydah)

Andrew Santagata

Official  Releases:
* Santagata - 'Self-Titled' E.P. (2017/Indie)
* A Breed Apart - 'Creates A Scar' (2008/Toe Tag Records)
* Santagata - 'A Fire Inside' E.P. (2007/Indie)
* A Breed Apart - 'Self-Titled' (2005/Toe Tag Records)
* A Breed Apart - 'Population Refresh' E.P. (2004/Indie)
* Andy Kelli Band - 'Mail Order Brides' (2000/J-Bird Records)
* Andy Kelli - 'Mother Mary, May I?' (1999/Indie)
* The Need - 'Sampler 98' (1998/Indie)
* The Need - 'Self-Titled' (1997/Perris Records)
* Andy...

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'Stop the Train!' by artist 'Oddger'
Stop the Train!

Oddger

New band name for my one man band. The ancient form of my first name.

My name is Holger Luth. I was about 15 years old, when I got my first guitar. Actually it belonged to an older friend, but the never played it, so he let me borrow it.
I had been taking piano lessons earlier, but I hated it. The most fun I had with the piano, was to create my own little tunes. i was no good at repetitive rehearsing. 
It has been the same with my guitar playing. Many of my guitar playing friends, spent hou...

Metal - Power Metal

Picture for song 'Knuckle Duster (Demo)' by artist 'P1ggy'
Knuckle Duster (Demo)

P1ggy


Metal - Death/Black Metal

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Far from the sun 71

SCL


Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Chugger' by artist 'Swampman And The Machine'
Chugger

Swampman And The Machine

Keeping The Blues Alive

Like the name states I am a one man show just me on guitar and some drum machines for backing track ;)

Metal - Heavy Metal

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The Vegan Cannibals- All this love is SpaceJunk

The Vegan Cannibals

The Vegan Cannibals the loudest and heaviest 3D animated band in history! So loud, you may turn the volume down!

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Enlightenment - 01.Great Pyramid of Chichen Itza' by artist 'mySEASON'
Enlightenment - 01.Great Pyramid of Chichen Itza

mySEASON

my Season is a metal, symphonic, neo-gothic band from Arad (Romania)

Mostly a project in time and for time.

Metal - Goth Metal

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