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 'MGLAMRAK - Mass kar. ad (Remastered)' by artist 'MGLAMRAK'

MGLAMRAK - Mass kar. ad (Remastered)

Death Black metal from Russia

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Two Wheel Thunder' by artist 'VICE - Ontario CA'

Two Wheel Thunder

VICE - Ontario CA

Heavy Progressive Metal

Lester Davidson, Ruben Nuñez & I (Jim Brookshire) were in a cover band by the name of Living Sin.  We did primarily European metal like early Judas Priest, Sampson, Black Sabbath, etc. Doug Baker was one of the best bass players from our local area (he went on to play in a band with Jeff Scott Soto called Kuni).  Doug and I had a common love for Thin Lizzy so that was one of the first things that brought us together.  I resigned from Living Sin and then brought Ruben &...

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'High Rate Extinction - Skin And Blood' by artist 'HIGH RATE EXTINCTION'

High Rate Extinction - Skin And Blood

HIGH RATE EXTINCTION

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Convict3d - Both Ways Are Hazardous' by artist 'CONVICT3D'

Convict3d - Both Ways Are Hazardous

A metal band from Bogotá D.C, Colombia, formed in 2012. CONVICT3D have one album titled 'Rearranging Our Minds'.

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Isle of the Damned' by artist 'Nails In Your Coffin'

Isle of the Damned

Nails In Your Coffin

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Flux Amuck' by artist 'Flux Amuck'

Flux Amuck

Weird Music for Awesome People    #weird#experimental#metal#omaha#flux#fluxamuck#heavy#trippy#artrock#weird instruments#progressive#alternate#underground#nebras

Highly experimental heavy rock band out of Omaha, Nebraska.  For more info visit Flux Amuck at www.facebook.com/fluxamuck

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Ie Pan, Ie Eleusis' by artist 'Defixion'

Ie Pan, Ie Eleusis

Harming forces and Death Metal combined.
Swedish influence, technicality, assimilation of symbols, allegory, exploration of rituals, invocations, antiquity.

OUSIRI
BESINOR
EULAMON
SANTHENOR
HOROSIS

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'Guingette2018_Tornado_of_souls2' by artist 'le Metal Project'

Guingette2018_Tornado_of_souls2

le Metal Project

Metal - Cover Songs

Picture for song '10-The Power Of Nightmares' by artist 'Dischord'

10-The Power Of Nightmares

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Avalon (Demo)' by artist 'Diabolical Attack Koala'

Avalon (Demo)

Diabolical Attack Koala

progressive metal, instrumental metal, alternative metal

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song 'Six Seven Eight' by artist 'Balls Mortenson'

Six Seven Eight

Balls Mortenson

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Peshtigo' by artist 'Lowthspell'

Peshtigo

Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, Melodic Death Metal

Láðspell is old English for a painful or grievous story. The name reflects the themes in the bands music. Born as a two piece band during the German winter.  Influence is drawn from all aspects of extreme metal as well as folk music.

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'sockets' by artist 'Socket Stuffers'

sockets

Socket Stuffers

Metal - Alternative Metal

Black Tongue - L'appel du Vide (Jason Smart Mix)

Metal - Progressive Metal

Picture for song '05 Stripped Down' by artist 'Alisha Poor'

05 Stripped Down

Alisha loves the Arts and Sciences. Heavy Metal Musician

Metal - Death/Black Metal

Picture for song 'BEND - KRAZY K-LOE' by artist 'M.C. Kimmel'

BEND - KRAZY K-LOE

M. C. Kimmel
I love finding the strange and abstract sound styles. I'm a total bass junky. I love jazz and blues. The older the better. Turntables raised

DJ/Producer/MC/Engineer:  Krazy K-LOE  (aka M.C. Kimmel) 
Was born in Seattle Washington. In 1989 M.C. Kimmel started out as a DJ. Creating Mix Tapes, and Break Beat mixes in his parents basement. Learning the craft he began DJing for schools, parties, banquettes, and weddings. M.C. Kimmel began to Produce beats for local Artists in 1...

Metal - Rap-Metal

Picture for song 'impeachment of christ snip' by artist 'Beatgrinder'

impeachment of christ snip

Five guys making metal so heavy... it's on the periodical table.

we are Beatgrinder

Metal - Heavy Metal

Picture for song 'Led Zepplin- No Quarter' by artist 'Ronnie Hallman Music'

Led Zepplin- No Quarter

Ronnie Hallman Music

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'Highway to Rock ft~Gary Hart' by artist 'Carol Sue Kirkpatrick'

Highway to Rock ft~Gary Hart

Carol Sue Kirkpatrick

Carol Sue Kirkpatrick & Friends    A variety of original music.  All rights reserved.

Metal - Alternative Metal

Picture for song 'inspector gaddget audio' by artist 'What Just Happened Studio'

inspector gaddget audio

What Just Happened Studio

The most affordable and comfortable recording experience you will ever find.

Affordable digital multitrack recording studio.  The ONLY studio that charges one flat rate for recording, mixing and mastering regardless of the amount of time it takes to get your songs the way YOU want them to sound.

Metal - Heavy Metal

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