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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 'Into the Mound' by artist 'Todd Douglas Collins'
Into the Mound

Todd Douglas Collins

Have recorded material on piano, vocals, guitars, bass, and drums. Played/Sang in a few metal bands and have released solo music.

I'm a 34 year-old man from Ohio, USA. I live in Amish Country and have a little farm. I love country life and the outdoors. I'm a reconstructionist Pagan, following ancient religion and always honoring my ancestors.

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Eyes Wide Shut' by artist 'Jon Shuemaker'
Eyes Wide Shut

Jon Shuemaker

MORE MUSIC: https://jonshuemaker.bandcamp.com/

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song '2-APOCALIPSYS VERSICULUM 916' by artist 'TUNIKAH'
2-APOCALIPSYS VERSICULUM 916

TUNIKAH

Digital BlackMetal One-Man-Band from Basque Country

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Everyday is Pizza day!' by artist 'NinjaDom92'
Everyday is Pizza day!

NinjaDom92

- different -

I have a b-tech National Diploma in music - from about 10 years ago
I have recently started playing guitar again from a long lay off due to work and Family commitments.
I have also suffered a debilitating injury due to work which is why I am trying to fill time by re-learning guitar.
 
This has given me huge motivation to start playing guitar again.
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Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Never free from Misery' by artist 'Kaiser (CH)'
Never free from Misery

Kaiser (CH)

Like the tombstones of a old abandoned Graveyard where the seasons take their course and everything is placid. Kaiser to is placid and ancient.

Metal - Goth Metal

Picture for song 'AQAD JAHANNAM' by artist 'BSpo Death Metal'
Picture for song 'WATCH THE WORLD BURN' by artist 'WRECKED LIKE CLOCKWORK'
WATCH THE WORLD BURN

WRECKED LIKE CLOCKWORK

WRECKED LIKE CLOCKWORK IS A HARD ROCK/METAL BAND OUT OF LANTANA, FLORIDA, WITH AN EAR FOR MELODY AS WELL AS HEAVY AS HELL MUSIC THAT CONTAINS INTELLIGENT LYRICS

WRECKED LIKE CLOCKWORK OUT OF LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA COMBINE RAW AGGRESSION, INTELLIGENT LYRICS AND A HEAD ON COLLISION OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL METAL THAT DRIVES CROWDS TO A FRENZIED RESPONSE, WHILE STILL MANAGING TO YANK EVERYONE ALONG ON A TWISTED, ROLLER COASTER RIDE WITH A RARELY HEARD DIVERSITY IN TODAYS HEAVY MUSIC SCENE. WRECKED LIK...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'In Ruins' by artist 'Noise Factor'
In Ruins

Noise Factor

Noise Factor are an original material hard rock/metal band from England.
Jan Adams Fielding - Vocals, Guitars and Keyboards
Martin Gibbins - Guitars
Andrew Gibbins - Bass
Graham Rutherford - Drums

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Enigmatical - 03 - Dark Energy Entities' by artist 'Enigmatical'
Enigmatical - 03 - Dark Energy Entities

Enigmatical

Fusing industrial black metal riffing with sweeping electronic landscapes, Enigmatical aims to create a familiar yet unique listening experience.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'No Escape - Truth Trill Prod. Ryini Beats' by artist 'Truth Trill'
No Escape - Truth Trill Prod. Ryini Beats

Truth Trill ,   Ryini Beats

Truth Trill, real name Charles Barnes. Considered by some as 'The Greatest Lyricist of the 21st Century' and founder of the enigmatic CelestiaDigital.com

A renowned lyrical artist and self proclaimed sage, operative and operations commander. He founded the Lyrical Forces, the Androcity Artist Community, Shadowseen Graphic Designs and Celestia Digital Music Group, in order to realize his ambitions of creating a nation for elite artist.  he earned such monikers as 'the Legendary Master' and 'Tr...

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'Fearless' by artist 'Fractal86'
Picture for song 'Obliteration Ending (Dec 2018 Demo)' by artist 'Halopent'
Obliteration Ending (Dec 2018 Demo)

Halopent


Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Dormivore 1' by artist 'Dormivore'
Dormivore 1

Dormivore

Boston's French Tickler of metal bands.
Colin 'Bog' Brumley - Guitar, Vocals 
Dave 'Knukklefukk' King - Bass, Vocals 
Andres 'El Bombo' Kindred - Drums, Voca

Colin 'Bog' Brumley - Guitar, Vocals 
Dave 'Knukklefukk' King - Bass, Vocals 
Andres 'El Bombo' Kindred - Drums, Vocals 
2019 Dormivore 
All rights reserved

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'butterspun' by artist 'KILLSTUFF'
butterspun

KILLSTUFF

MEAN MAN DOIN BAD STUFF

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'PUSH' by artist 'SEVENjan77'
PUSH

SEVENjan77

Lubie rozne gatunki muzyki; Chetnie poslucham ostrej rockowej; bluesa czy np. Chopina. Wszystko zalezy od sytuacji i nastroju w jakim w danym momencie jestem.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'In Days of Woe (cover)' by artist 'The Hessian'
In Days of Woe (cover)

The Hessian

Basement hobbiest, primarily metal, maybe some synthwave.  Not really songs, just riff ideas.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'The Meat - Sans Vermillion' by artist 'Bon Lucas'
The Meat - Sans Vermillion

Bon Lucas

Music producer/Musician From the Metro Detroit Area.

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Gabriel' by artist 'Fluoxetine'
Gabriel

Fluoxetine

Synthwave Electronic Rock Metal

Metal - Industrial Metal

Picture for song 'Resurrection' by artist 'Lethean'
Resurrection

Lethean


Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song '7) Blood song' by artist 'HELLS WINTER.TM'
7) Blood song

HELLS WINTER.TM

Female fronted band ... If you like the sound of the 70's and 80's HARD ROCK/METAL along with POWER BALLADS, Then this Band will ROCK YOU TO YOUR CORE!!!

This Band Started from the Relationship between the two founding members Lenny & Lisa that had a dream and decided to make it a reality,  with Lenny being Lead guitarist and Lisa on Vocals  back in 2012 it was then that they got a hold of some of their awesome musical friends Des on Bass, Brian on Drums, ( who were very well known for their

Metal - Power Metal

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