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Metal
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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 'Mr. Nipple - Prey' by artist 'Lukas Lawler'
Mr. Nipple - Prey

Lukas Lawler

'Djent' music from Southwest Iowa.

I am an 19 year old metal musician from Carroll, Iowa.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'To Live Is To Die - Short Acoustic Cover' by artist 'Ryan Hank'
To Live Is To Die - Short Acoustic Cover

Ryan Hank


Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'JG4 - 4:29:20, 2.19 PM' by artist 'Caution to the Wind'
JG4 - 4:29:20, 2.19 PM

Caution to the Wind


Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Phlegmenco' by artist 'Contaminated'
Phlegmenco

Contaminated

Contaminated started off as an experimental noise project around early 2005 before turning into a goregrind duo. A split was released with Anal Dissection where all the songs were composed entirely in Fruity Loops, this will probably be floating around cyberspace somewhere.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'You've Got Another Thing Coming' by artist 'PEGASUS'
You've Got Another Thing Coming

PEGASUS ,   RAY GARCIA ,   Michael Duran

Live Band Recording

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song 'Wake Me Up' by artist 'Debenedetta'
Wake Me Up

Debenedetta ,   Shimmer Johnson

Metal - Pop - Rock - Progressive - Experimental Music That has meaning and really sinks deep into your soul!

DeBenedetta - The Band
Every couple of decades, the stars align and the right combination of people come together to create something that holds audiences captivated. In 2018, Barry DeBenedetta (Cinderella, Waysted) and Shimmer Johnson (shows with Glass Tiger, Tiffany) began to create that rare magic.
With their progressive pop metal sound (Evanescence, Nightwish), dynamic stage show...

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Cigarette Yes I Know' by artist 'Corpse Thrower'
Cigarette Yes I Know

Corpse Thrower

Metal of Death.

Hello!!

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'DOOM metal, not doom metal' by artist 'Benjamin Bledea'
DOOM metal, not doom metal

Benjamin Bledea


Metal - Metal Riffs and Licks

Picture for song 'Infinity [Instrumental]' by artist 'Tribeleader'
Infinity [Instrumental]

Tribeleader

Tribeleader deliver sonic powerful beats.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Epidemia (A fund raising initiative)' by artist 'little bad boy'
Epidemia (A fund raising initiative)

little bad boy

I am a music enthusiast that records rock and electronic music by myself. I sometimes collaborate with other musicians.

'Little Bad Boy' is a pseudonym I use as a musician. I used to play in a rock band which may have some influence in my newer music projects. Although I have a different background, I have always admired Yanni, Kitaro, Suzanne Cianni, Paul Van Dyke, and other electronic musicians. Obviously, my musical preference is not only Rock but includes a wide range of musical genre suc...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Borderline' by artist 'TremorProg'
Picture for song 'throught the darkness' by artist 'Marcelo Guarato'
throught the darkness

Marcelo Guarato


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'XXX' by artist 'Sadistik Alliance'
XXX

Sadistik Alliance

Combined of musicians from previously well established bands and solo musicians, Sadistik Alliance has been making a big noise for many years and counting.

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Some Heavy Machine' by artist 'Clubsville'
Some Heavy Machine

Clubsville

Clubsville(TM) Music Productions Presents...

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Welcome to Clubsville! The music on this page is a selection of mostly instrumental original studio works. Right now you can listen to more than a hundred of the latest tracks by Clubsville in genres like Pop, Rock and more. Hope you find some favorites. For more music facts, see Full Song Info. Clubsville is an international music project, artist name and a trademark, developed in Sweden. Thank you for listening!

Metal - Thrash Metal

Picture for song 'Simon Belmont - 1 - Suicide Room' by artist 'Simon Belmont SRR'
Simon Belmont - 1 - Suicide Room

Simon Belmont SRR


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Jackson Misha Mansoor Guitar G# Harmonic Minor Jam' by artist 'Thorsten Knoche'
Jackson Misha Mansoor Guitar G# Harmonic Minor Jam

Thorsten Knoche

Guitarist and one of the biggest John Petrucci fans on the planet.

Guitarist and one of the biggest John Petrucci fans on the planet.
I'm currently working on my first EP that will probably (well, hopefully) be released in the next 6 to 12 months.
It will be complicated stuff with lots of time signature, key and tempo changes, ranging from mellow to very fast and heavy.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Asylum For The Sane' by artist 'Rabid Saint'
Asylum For The Sane

Rabid Saint

Lancaster Pennsylvania band Rabid Saint was formed in 1981. These tracks were recorded in 1985. More to come,,,,,,,

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Praetorian Falls - Vampire Killer' by artist 'Suicide Room Records'
Praetorian Falls - Vampire Killer

Suicide Room Records


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'bloodsacrifice' by artist 'Skuhbicky'
bloodsacrifice

Skuhbicky

Electronic vocal screaming paranoid strange music angry dark twisted original skuhbicky synth

One man, one mission-To make music the way he wants to. Paranoia, anger, ill-logical views, and a general distaste for the world as he sees it. All songs will have some sort of vocals, screaming, singing, robotic voices, etc.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song '04_m_44' by artist 'nitheris'
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