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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 'HALLOWED BE THY NAME' by artist 'I BELIEVE IN JESUS'
HALLOWED BE THY NAME

I BELIEVE IN JESUS

WE ARE A WHITE METAL BAND FROM PERU, WE BEGAN IN THE 90'S AND IN THE ACTUALITTY.

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Parallel Universe 2017 by Guitarboy' by artist 'Guitarboy'
Parallel Universe 2017 by Guitarboy

Guitarboy

A solo worth a thousand words
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans a

'A solo worth a thousand words'
GUITARBOY speaks the universal language of music like no other on an electric six-string. He has reintroduced thousands of fans around the globe to the power of the inspired, creative guitar solo via the internet and live performances in and around his home base of Huntington Beach, CA and  nationally,...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Lock On-feat Stefan on vox' by artist 'Flying Fox'
Lock On-feat Stefan on vox

Flying Fox

All over the board

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Periphery Insomnia Cover' by artist 'Nick Stafford'
Periphery Insomnia Cover

Nick Stafford

Trying to learn how to produce/mix metal. I need tips on mixing!

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'HomeLess (NoClue)' by artist 'NewClue'
HomeLess (NoClue)

NewClue

NOSTALGIC METAL REBORN    As formed in the very late '80s as NoClue and after about 7 years, went our separate ways. We Reformed into NewClue in 2014

'Blast From The Past' NoClue was an Original Hard Rock Band that formed in the early 1990’s. Through today's technologies we found each other again in 2014. We have been writing and recording lots of new music and have scored recognition :-)
SONG: 'RippOff' - lyrics (verse 1)
IT'S A TRAGEDY... ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE
ONE BAND CLONES ANOTHER
A NEW...

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'echos of the metal - White Boii ft. Danny Bigelow' by artist 'Outback Cracka Productions'
echos of the metal - White Boii ft. Danny Bigelow

Outback Cracka Productions


Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Numb are Minds' by artist 'Skinned Serenity'
Numb are Minds

Skinned Serenity

Mystery is preferred in artistic expression.

Mystery is preferred in artistic expression.

Metal - Industrial Metal

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Picture for song 'Injustice' by artist 'Endless Methods'
Injustice

Endless Methods

New music coming soon.

Endless is not an actual band. It is a collective works project from collaborations and my own original music. I have other projects on this site as well.
www.soundclick.com/harryallen
www.soundclick.com/riar
I am open for collaborations, just give me a shout.

Metal - Heavy Metal

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Picture for song 'In Route' by artist 'Envera'
In Route

Envera

We are a simple group of kids from South Bay, California with a passion for playing music. We write, we play, we sing, we scream, we jump around and get low, for our amazing God, who has provided for us in every way possible.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Things Remembered' by artist 'DRAGONWYCK'
Things Remembered

DRAGONWYCK

DRAGONWYCK

DRAGONWYCK, from the Akron, Ohio area,  blends their intensity and boldness into one modern, workable package of fist pumping energy driven metal mayhem!  DRAGONWYCK live puts on a show like no other.  It is a nonstop whirlwind of pure energy combined with music that is fresh and aggressive.  DRAGONWYCK is dedicated to writing, recording, and playing countless shows to bring their blend of music to the masses.
DRAGONWYCK is:
Tony Deluca - Guitar
Kenny Reymann - Vocals
Nick Phel...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Lack Of Emotion' by artist 'I Am Ocean'
Lack Of Emotion

I Am Ocean


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Last Word' by artist 'Last Ditch Effort'
Last Word

Last Ditch Effort

A heavy metal/hard rock band from one of the smaller cities in Southern Calfornia.

We're Last Ditch Effort!  We are a hardrock/metal band that currently resides in Southern California.  Check out our music and let us know what you think!

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Needles(s)' by artist 'Levitikus'
Needles(s)

Levitikus

Levitikus: A 4 member Nu Metal/Rap Rock Outfit from New Delhi, India that can roll 400kms on the ground with a spoon after a good show.

Levitikus:
Lawrence - Vocals/Acoustics
Rishabh  - Guitars
Gaurav   - Bass
Mridul   - Drums
Apart from the above named, we have a crew handling things such as instruments and samples backstage.

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'I know someone' by artist 'sufferhole'
Picture for song 'Born Again' by artist 'A F Sherlock'
Born Again

A F Sherlock

All songs posted are my own.  I write, play all instruments(or program them), sing, and do the final production.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'COMFORT IN SORROW' by artist 'solace missouri'
COMFORT IN SORROW

solace missouri

SOLACE has been performing around the Missouri Music Scene for over two years.
Based out of the Mexico, Missouri area Solace has Performed at countless live mu

long story catch us at a show or buy our cd and we might tell it to you over a couple beers.
SOLACE 
NEW CD 'COMFORT IN SORROW' OUT NOW
FEATURING EXCLUSIVE COVER ART BY HUDSON HILL
DOWNLOAD IT HERE AT SOUNDCLICK.COM

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Rifle Rounds' by artist 'TUOMIOPAIVA'
Rifle Rounds

TUOMIOPAIVA

Melodic kind of punky heavy rock music with a big grin on attitude.

Heavy rock band from Turku, Finland.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Beer, Snot, Donkey Farts - NEW ALBUM' by artist 'Eatafetus Trio'
Beer, Snot, Donkey Farts - NEW ALBUM

Eatafetus Trio

we play songs, make funny ha-ha.
we have shit for sale .

Metal - Death/Black Metal

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